AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 26, 2013

1933 Act No. 333-74295
1940 Act No. 811-09253

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549

FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X]
Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ]
Post-Effective Amendment No. 304 [X]
and/or
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 [X]
Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ]
Post-Effective Amendment No. 305 [X]

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

525 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(800) 222-8222
(Registrant's Telephone Number)

C. David Messman
Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC
525 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, California 94105
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

With a copy to:

Marco E. Adelfio, Esq.
Goodwin Procter LLP
901 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001

It is propsed that this filing will become effective: (check appropriate box)

immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

X

on July 1, 2013 pursuant to paragraph (b)

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Explanatory Note: This Post-Effective Amendment No. 304 to the Registration Statement of Wells Fargo Funds Trust (the "Trust") is being filed primarily to add the audited financial statements and certain related financial information for the fiscal period ended February 28, 2013, for the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds, and to make certain other non-material changes to the Registration Statement.


WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST
PART A
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE DOW JONES TARGET DATE FUNDS
PROSPECTUS

Wells Fargo Advantage Funds

 | 

July 1, 2013

Dow Jones Target Date Funds

Prospectus

Classes A, B, C

Target Today Fund

Class A – STWRX, Class B – WFOKX, Class C – WFODX

Target 2010 Fund

Class A – STNRX, Class B – SPTBX, Class C – WFOCX

Target Date 2015 Fund

Class A - WFACX

Target 2020 Fund

Class A – STTRX, Class B – STPBX, Class C – WFLAX

Target 2025 Fund

Class A - WFAYX

Target 2030 Fund

Class A – STHRX, Class B SGPBX, Class C – WFDMX

Target 2035 Fund

Class A - WFQBX

Target 2040 Fund

Class A – STFRX, Class B – SLPBX, Class C – WFOFX

Target 2045 Fund

Class A - WFQVX

Target 2050 Fund

Class A - WFQAX, Class C - WFQCX

Target 2055 Fund

Class A - WFQZX


As with all mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this Prospectus. Anyone who tells you otherwise is committing a crime.

Fund shares are NOT deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., its affiliates or any other depository institution. Fund shares are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency and may lose value.

Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

Target Today Fund Summary

3

Target 2010 Fund Summary

8

Target 2015 Fund Summary

13

Target 2020 Fund Summary

18

Target 2025 Fund Summary

23

Target 2030 Fund Summary

28

Target 2035 Fund Summary

33

Target 2040 Fund Summary

38

Target 2045 Fund Summary

43

Target 2050 Fund Summary

48

Target 2055 Fund Summary

54

The Funds

Key Fund Information

59

Target Date Funds

60

Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes

65

Description of Principal Investment Risks

67

Portfolio Holdings Information

70

Organization and Management of the Funds

Organization and Management of the Funds

71

About Wells Fargo Funds Trust

71

The Adviser

71

The Sub-Adviser and Portfolio Managers

72

Dormant Multi-Manager Arrangement

72

Your Account

A Choice of Share Classes

73

Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges

75

Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents

78

Pricing Fund Shares

80

How to Open an Account

81

How to Buy Shares

82

How to Sell Shares

84

How to Exchange Shares

86

Account Policies

88

Other Information

Distributions

90

Taxes

90

Master/Gateway Structure

91

Additional Performance Information

94

Financial Highlights

96

Target Today Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 45 and 47 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 52 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

None

None

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

5.00%

1.00%

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.24%

0.24%

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

0.75%

0.75%

Other Expenses

0.59%

0.59%

0.59%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.08%

1.83%

1.83%

Fee Waiver

0.27%

0.27%

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.81%

1.56%

1.56%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

Assuming Redemption at End of Period

Assuming No Redemption

After:

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class B

Class C

1 Year

$653

$659

$259

$159

$159

3 Years

$847

$822

$522

$522

$522

5 Years

$1,086

$1,139

$939

$939

$939

10 Years

$1,769

$1,812

$2,102

$1,812

$2,102

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 39% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to maintain a relatively fixed level of potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund is the most conservative Fund within the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds series. Within the series, each Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund's allocation of assets among equity, fixed income and money market instruments asset classes, and your decision to invest in this or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "Today" designation in the Fund's name corresponds to the naming convention of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM , an index designed to represent the targeted level of relative market risk exposure 10 years past a dated Fund's targeted year. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM . As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 15%, 80% and 5%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2003

+7.24%

Lowest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2008

-3.37%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +0.18%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 (Returns reflect applicable sales charges)

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Class A (before taxes)

3/1/1994

-1.47%

3.02%

4.42%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

3/1/1994

-2.11%

2.17%

3.49%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

3/1/1994

-0.80%

2.10%

3.33%

Class B (before taxes)

8/1/1998

-1.31%

3.10%

4.51%

Class C (before taxes)

12/1/1998

2.69%

3.46%

4.27%

Dow Jones Global Target Today Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

5.44%

5.29%

6.05%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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. After-tax returns are shown only for the Class A shares. After-tax returns for the Class B and Class C shares will vary.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A and Class C Regular Accounts: $1,000
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum
Class B shares are generally closed to new investment. Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2010 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 45 and 47 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 52 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

None

None

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

5.00%

1.00%

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.24%

0.24%

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

0.75%

0.75%

Other Expenses

0.58%

0.58%

0.58%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

0.26%

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.08%

1.83%

1.83%

Fee Waiver

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.83%

1.58%

1.58%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

Assuming Redemption at End of Period

Assuming No Redemption

After:

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class B

Class C

1 Year

$655

$661

$261

$161

$161

3 Years

$851

$826

$526

$526

$526

5 Years

$1,089

$1,143

$943

$943

$943

10 Years

$1,773

$1,816

$2,106

$1,816

$2,106

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 37% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest:

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . As the Fund has now reached its target year, its risk exposure approaches 27% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 23%, 73% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2003

+9.19%

Lowest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2008

-5.59%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +0.83%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 (Returns reflect applicable sales charges)

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Class A (before taxes)

3/1/1994

-0.61%

2.18%

4.88%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

3/1/1994

-1.25%

1.40%

4.05%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

3/1/1994

-0.15%

1.44%

3.82%

Class B (before taxes)

3/1/1997

-0.29%

2.26%

4.97%

Class C (before taxes)

12/1/1998

3.68%

2.62%

4.74%

Dow Jones Global Target 2010 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

6.40%

4.42%

7.25%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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. After-tax returns are shown only for the Class A shares. After-tax returns for the Class B and Class C shares will vary.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A and Class C Regular Accounts: $1,000
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum
Class B shares are generally closed to new investment. Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2015 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 47 and 49 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 47 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) 1

Management Fees

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.58%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.08%

Fee Waiver

0.24%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

0.84%

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 June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$656

3 Years

$853

5 Years

$1,091

10 Years

$1,775

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 35% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2015, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 32%, 64% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year 1 (Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+9.98%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-7.19%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +1.90%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Class A (before taxes)

11/30/2012

0.75%

1.91%

2.25%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

11/30/2012

0.08%

0.94%

1.34%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/30/2012

0.72%

1.10%

1.43%

Dow Jones Global Target 2015 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

7.65%

3.85%

4.15%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for Class A shares reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class A expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class A shares would be different. The Administrator Class annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class A annual returns would be because the Administrator Class and Class A shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2020 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 45 and 47 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 52 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

None

None

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

5.00%

1.00%

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.22%

0.22%

0.22%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

0.75%

0.75%

Other Expenses

0.58%

0.58%

0.58%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

0.26%

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.06%

1.81%

1.81%

Fee Waiver

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.86%

1.61%

1.61%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

Assuming Redemption at End of Period

Assuming No Redemption

After:

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class B

Class C

1 Year

$658

$664

$264

$164

$164

3 Years

$854

$830

$530

$530

$530

5 Years

$1,089

$1,142

$942

$942

$942

10 Years

$1,760

$1,802

$2,093

$1,802

$2,093

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 32% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2020, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 44%, 52% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+12.41%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-10.77%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +3.01%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 (Returns reflect applicable sales charges)

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Class A (before taxes)

3/1/1994

2.12%

1.22%

5.44%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

3/1/1994

1.44%

0.60%

4.73%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

3/1/1994

1.72%

0.74%

4.44%

Class B (before taxes)

3/1/1997

2.55%

1.29%

5.53%

Class C (before taxes)

12/1/1998

6.55%

1.67%

5.29%

Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

9.23%

3.32%

8.45%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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. After-tax returns are shown only for the Class A shares. After-tax returns for the Class B and Class C shares will vary.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A and Class C Regular Accounts: $1,000
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum
Class B shares are generally closed to new investment. Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2025 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 47 and 49 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 47 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Management Fees

0.23%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.57%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.06%

Fee Waiver

0.20%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.86%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$658

3 Years

$854

5 Years

$1,089

10 Years

$1,760

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 28% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2025, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 56%, 40% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year 1
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+15.09%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-14.28%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +4.21%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Class A (before taxes)

11/30/2012

3.92%

1.24%

1.17%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

11/30/2012

3.13%

0.53%

0.50%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/30/2012

3.05%

0.75%

0.71%

Dow Jones Global Target 2025 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

10.94%

2.92%

2.89%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for Class A shares reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class A expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class A shares would be different. The Administrator Class annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class A annual returns would be because the Administrator Class and Class A shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2030 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 45 and 47 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 52 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

None

None

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

5.00%

1.00%

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.22%

0.22%

0.22%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

0.75%

0.75%

Other Expenses

0.58%

0.58%

0.58%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

0.27%

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.07%

1.82%

1.82%

Fee Waiver

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.87%

1.62%

1.62%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

Assuming Redemption at End of Period

Assuming No Redemption

After:

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class B

Class C

1 Year

$659

$665

$265

$165

$165

3 Years

$857

$833

$533

$533

$533

5 Years

$1,094

$1,147

$947

$947

$947

10 Years

$1,771

$1,813

$2,103

$1,813

$2,103

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 25% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2030, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 68%, 28% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+17.61%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-17.43%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +5.37%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 (Returns reflect applicable sales charges)

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Class A (before taxes)

3/1/1994

5.28%

0.55%

5.90%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

3/1/1994

4.65%

0.05%

5.22%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

3/1/1994

3.96%

0.28%

4.92%

Class B (before taxes)

3/1/1997

5.88%

0.59%

5.98%

Class C (before taxes)

12/1/1998

9.86%

0.98%

5.74%

Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

12.56%

2.52%

9.40%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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. After-tax returns are shown only for the Class A shares. After-tax returns for the Class B and Class C shares will vary.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A and Class C Regular Accounts: $1,000
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum
Class B shares are generally closed to new investment. Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2035 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 45 and 47 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 52 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) 1

Management Fees

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.58%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.09%

Fee Waiver

0.21%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

0.88%

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 June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$660

3 Years

$861

5 Years

$1,102

10 Years

$1,791

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 22% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2035, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 79%, 17% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year 1
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+19.51%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-19.31%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +6.44%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Class A (before taxes)

11/30/2012

6.84%

0.60%

0.35%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

11/30/2012

6.21%

0.11%

-0.10%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/30/2012

4.95%

0.33%

0.14%

Dow Jones Global Target 2035 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

13.92%

2.22%

1.98%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for Class A shares reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class A expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class A shares would be different. The Administrator Class annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class A annual returns would be because the Administrator Class and Class A shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2040 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 45 and 47 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 52 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

None

None

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

5.00%

1.00%

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.23%

0.23%

0.23%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

0.75%

0.75%

Other Expenses

0.58%

0.58%

0.58%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

0.27%

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.08%

1.83%

1.83%

Fee Waiver

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.88%

1.63%

1.63%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

Assuming Redemption at End of Period

Assuming No Redemption

After:

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class B

Class C

1 Year

$660

$666

$266

$166

$166

3 Years

$860

$836

$536

$536

$536

5 Years

$1,098

$1,152

$952

$952

$952

10 Years

$1,779

$1,824

$2,114

$1,824

$2,114

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 20% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2040, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 86%, 10% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+20.62%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.87%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.17%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 (Returns reflect applicable sales charges)

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Class A (before taxes)

3/1/1994

7.43%

0.18%

6.41%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

3/1/1994

6.81%

-0.33%

5.80%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

3/1/1994

5.46%

-0.02%

5.43%

Class B (before taxes)

3/1/1997

8.20%

0.20%

6.48%

Class C (before taxes)

7/1/1998

12.25%

0.61%

6.25%

Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

14.88%

2.09%

9.61%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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. After-tax returns are shown only for the Class A shares. After-tax returns for the Class B and Class C shares will vary.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A and Class C Regular Accounts: $1,000
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum
Class B shares are generally closed to new investment. Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2045 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 47 and 49 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 47 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) 1

Management Fees

0.25%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.60%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.12%

Fee Waiver

0.24%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

0.88%

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 June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$660

3 Years

$864

5 Years

$1,112

10 Years

$1,818

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2045, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year 1
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+20.59%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.25%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.65%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Class A (before taxes)

11/30/2012

8.07%

0.62%

0.32%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

11/30/2012

7.56%

0.21%

-0.05%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/30/2012

5.69%

0.39%

0.15%

Dow Jones Global Target 2045 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.32%

2.12%

1.83%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for Class A shares reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class A expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class A shares would be different. The Administrator Class annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class A annual returns would be because the Administrator Class and Class A shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2050 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 47 and 49 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 47 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Class C

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

5.75%

None

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

1.00%

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) 1

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.24%

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

0.75%

Other Expenses

0.59%

0.59%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.10%

1.85%

Fee Waivers

0.22%

0.22%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

0.88%

1.63%

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 June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

Assuming Redemption at End of Period

Assuming No Redemption

After:

Class A

Class C

Class C

1 Year

$660

$266

$166

3 Years

$862

$538

$538

5 Years

$1,105

$959

$959

10 Years

$1,800

$2,132

$2,132

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2050, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year 1
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+20.82%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.64%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.56%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Class A (before taxes)

11/30/2012

8.16%

0.57%

0.28%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

11/30/2012

7.44%

-0.07%

-0.30%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/30/2012

5.92%

0.25%

0.03%

Class C (before taxes)

11/30/2012

13.76%

1.76%

1.37%

Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.35%

2.13%

1.83%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class A and Class C reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class A or the Class C expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class A and Class C shares would be different. The Administrator Class annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class A and Class C annual returns would be because the Administrator Class, Class A and Class C shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

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. After-tax returns are shown only for the Class A shares. After-tax returns for the Class C shares will vary.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A and Class C Regular Accounts: $1,000
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2055 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

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. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 47 and 49 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 47 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but generally will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months from the date of purchase.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) 1

Management Fees

0.25%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

1.08%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.60%

Fee Waiver

0.72%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

0.88%

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 June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$660

3 Years

$914

5 Years

$1,264

10 Years

$2,247

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2055, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year 1
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 1st Quarter 2012

+11.13%

Lowest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2012

-4.47%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.57%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 (Returns reflect applicable sales charges) 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/30/2011

Class A (before taxes)

11/30/2012

8.16%

N/A

-0.67%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

11/30/2012

7.94%

N/A

-0.81%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/30/2012

5.48%

N/A

-0.61%

Dow Jones Global Target 2055 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.35%

N/A

3.47%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

N/A

6.16%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

N/A

6.92%

1. Historical performance shown for Class A shares reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class A expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class A shares would be different. The Administrator Class annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class A annual returns would be because the Administrator Class and Class A shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

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. After-tax returns are shown only for the Class A shares.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2011
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2011
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2011

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Class A
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1.800.222.8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Key Fund Information


This Prospectus contains information about one or more Funds within the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds ® family and is designed to provide you with important information to help you with your investment decisions. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference.

In this Prospectus, "we" generally refers to Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC ("Funds Management"), the relevant sub-adviser(s), if applicable, or the portfolio manager(s). "We" may also refer to a Fund's other service providers. "You" refers to the shareholder or potential investor.


Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

The investment objective of each Fund in this Prospectus is non-fundamental; that is, it can be changed by a vote of the Board of Trustees alone. The objective and strategies description for each Fund tells you:

what the Fund is trying to achieve; 

how we intend to invest your money; and 

what makes the Fund different from the other Funds offered in this Prospectus.

This section also provides a summary of each Fund's principal investment and policies and practices. Unless otherwise indicated, these investment policies and practices apply on an ongoing basis.

Principal Risk Factors

This section lists the principal risk factors for each Fund and indirectly, the principal risk factors for the master portfolios in which each Fund invests. A complete description of these and other risks is found in the "Description of Principal Investment Risks" section. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.


Portfolio Asset Allocations

This section provides a percentage breakdown of a Fund's assets across different master portfolios.

Master/Gateway® Structure

The Funds are gateway funds in a Master/Gateway structure. This structure is more commonly known as a master/feeder structure. In this structure, a gateway or feeder fund invests substantially all of its assets in one or more master portfolios or other Funds of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , and may invest directly in securities, to achieve its investment objective. Multiple gateway funds investing in the same master portfolio or Fund can enhance their investment opportunities and reduce their expense ratios by sharing the costs and benefits of a larger pool of assets. References to the investment activities of a gateway fund are intended to refer to the investment activities of the master portfolio(s) in which it invests.

Target Date Funds

Investment Adviser

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Investment Sub-Adviser

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Portfolio Managers

Rodney H. Alldredge
James P. Lauder
Paul T. Torregrosa

Target Today Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Class A - Ticker: STWRX; Fund Number: 701
Class B - Ticker: WFOKX; Fund Number: 171
Class C - Ticker: WFODX; Fund Number: 501

Target 2010 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Class A - Ticker: STNRX; Fund Number: 702
Class B - Ticker: SPTBX; Fund Number: 172
Class C - Ticker: WFOCX; Fund Number: 502

Target 2015 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Class A - Ticker:WFACX; Fund Number: 3359

Target 2020 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Class A - Ticker: STTRX; Fund Number: 703
Class B - Ticker: STPBX; Fund Number: 173
Class C - Ticker: WFLAX; Fund Number: 503

Target 2025 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Class A - Ticker:WFAYX; Fund Number: 3360

Target 2030 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Class A - Ticker: STHRX; Fund Number: 704
Class B - Ticker: SGPBX; Fund Number: 174
Class C - Ticker: WFDMX; Fund Number: 504

Target 2035 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Class A - Ticker:WFQBX; Fund Number: 3361

Target 2040 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Class A - Ticker: STFRX; Fund Number: 705
Class B - Ticker: SLPBX; Fund Number: 175
Class C - Ticker: WFOFX; Fund Number: 505

Target 2045 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Class A - Ticker:WFQVX; Fund Number: 3362

Target 2050 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Class A - Ticker:WFQAX; Fund Number: 3358
Class C - Ticker:WFQCX; Fund Number: 3355

Target 2055 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/30/2011

Class A - Ticker:WFQZX; Fund Number: 3363

Investment Objective

Each Fund's objective is to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the appropriate Dow Jones Target Date Index.  Specifically:

The Target Today Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

The Target 2010 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

The Target 2015 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

The Target 2020 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

The Target 2025 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

The Target 2030 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

The Target 2035 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

The Target 2040 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

The Target 2045 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

The Target 2050 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

The Target 2055 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

The Fund's Board of Trustees can change these investment objectives without a shareholder vote.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of each Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the appropriate Dow Jones Target Date Index.

Each Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of a Dow Jones Target Date Index that has the same target year as the Fund. Similar to the methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, each Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Funds' assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Funds with longer time horizons generally allocate more of their assets to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. Funds with shorter time horizons replace some of their equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility. Each Fund's allocation among the three major asset classes generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. Each Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund. For instance, the Target 2040 Fund has the most aggressive asset allocation of the Funds and the Target Today Fund has the most conservative asset allocation of the Funds. If you have a low risk tolerance, you may not wish to invest in the Target 2040 Fund, even if you intend to begin withdrawing a portion or all of your investment in the Fund in the year 2040. Conversely, you may feel comfortable choosing a more aggressive Fund for a near-term investment goal if you have a higher risk tolerance.

The "target year" designated in a Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of its corresponding Dow Jones Target Date Index. Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. A Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, a Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, except for the Target Today Fund, a Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in a Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in a Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Funds invest are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity asset class, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the fixed income asset class, which securities may include, among others, debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, U.S. and foreign government obligations and derivatives. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, each of these master portfolios purchases the most liquid securities in the index, in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, each of these master portfolios attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of replicating index performance against the goal of managing transaction costs.

The Funds invest in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Short-Term Investment Portfolio invests in high-quality money market instruments, including U.S. Government obligations, obligations of foreign and domestic banks, short-term corporate debt securities and repurchase agreements. Unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, the Short-Term Investment Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Funds and the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.

Although they do not currently intend to do so, the Funds reserve the right to invest in more or fewer master portfolios, in other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities.

Principal Risk Factors

The principal value of an investor's investment in a Fund is not guaranteed at any time, including in the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, each Fund is primarily subject to the risks mentioned below to the extent that each Fund is exposed to these risks depending on its asset allocation and target year:

 

Allocation Methodology Risk

Counter-Party Risk

Debt Securities Risk

Derivatives Risk

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign Investment Risk

Futures Risk

Growth Style Investment Risk

Index Tracking Risk

Issuer Risk

Leverage Risk

Liquidity Risk

Management Risk

Market Risk

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Multi-Style Management Risk

Regulatory Risk

Smaller Company Securities Risk

U.S. Government Obligations Risk

Value Style Investment Risk

These and other risks could cause you to lose money in your investment in the Fund and could adversely affect the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return. These risks are described in the "Description of Principal Investment Risks" section.

Risk Tolerance

Two general rules of investing have shaped the Funds' strategies:

(1) Higher investment returns usually go hand-in-hand with higher risk. Put another way, the greater an investment's potential return, the greater its potential for loss. Historically, for example, stocks have outperformed bonds, but the worst year for stocks on record was much worse than the worst year for bonds; and

(2) Generally, the longer an investor's time horizon, the greater the capacity or ability to withstand market volatility because there is more time to recoup any losses that might be incurred.

As illustrated by the line graph below, the Target Date Funds with longer time horizons are subject to more risk. This normally gives investors the potential for greater returns in the early years of a Fund than in the years immediately preceding or after the Fund's target date. As a Fund approaches its target year, and its investors have less time to recover from market declines, the Fund reduces its risk exposure. This reduction in risk exposure is intended to help secure the value of your investment as the time nears for you to begin withdrawing a portion or all of it. The graph below shows the relative amount of potential equity risk that each Fund is expected to assume given its time horizon. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. Information is presented as of February 28, 2013.

When and After a Fund Reaches its Target Year

As illustrated above, by the time a Fund reaches its target year, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. A Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. During the ten-year period after the Fund's target year, the Fund will increasingly resemble the Target Today Fund. At the end of the ten-year period, we will likely combine the Fund with the Target Today Fund.

Portfolio Asset Allocations

Each Fund's asset allocation is determined using the index methodology described in the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section, which results in a systematic reduction in potential market risk exposure over time as illustrated in the line graph above. This methodology provides you with higher exposure to market risk in the early years of investing and lower exposure to market risk in the years near the Fund's target year and 10 years thereafter. Each Fund reserves the right to adjust its market risk exposure upward or downward to meet its investment objective.

As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights shown in the table below. The weightings of the indexes in equity, fixed income and money market securities shown in the table below represent a percentage breakdown of each corresponding Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The percentage risk of the global equity market to which the Fund is exposed will not necessarily be the same as, and will typically be greater than, the Fund's percentage investment in the Diversified Stock Portfolio in order to account for the risks associated with investments in fixed income and money market securities. Each Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation in the Diversified Stock Portfolio, Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio and Short-Term Investment Portfolio as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

 

Equity Securities

Fixed Income Securities

Money Market Securities

Dow Jones Target Today Index

15%

80%

5%

Dow Jones Target 2010 Index

23%

73%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2015 Index

32%

64%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2020 Index

44%

52%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2025 Index

56%

40%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2030 Index

68%

28%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2035 Index

79%

17%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2040 Index

86%

10%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2045 Index

90%

6%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2050 Index

90%

6%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2055 Index

90%

6%

4%

Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes


Index Performance

While the objective of each Fund is to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of its target index, the performance shown for each target index is not the past performance of the corresponding Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund or any other investment. Index performance does not include any fees and expenses associated with investing, including management fees and brokerage costs, and would be lower if it did. Past index performance is no guarantee of future results, either for the index or for any mutual fund. You cannot invest directly in an index. Performance history shown for a target index may be shorter than that of certain Funds.

Index Methodology

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes are a series of Indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Index is a blend of sub-indexes representing three major asset classes: equity securities, fixed income securities and money market instruments. The allocation of each Index generally becomes more conservative as the Index's time horizon becomes shorter. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments.

Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is comprised of a set of equity, bond and cash sub-indexes. The equity component is represented by the Dow Jones U.S. Style Indexes (sub-indexes numbers 1 through 6 in the table on the next page), Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index, Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index and Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index. The bond component is represented by the Barclays U.S. Government Bond, U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond, U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities and Global Treasury: Majors Ex U.S. Indexes. Finally, the cash component is represented by the Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index.

The equity asset class is currently comprised of nine sub-asset classes; the fixed income asset class is currently comprised of four sub-asset classes; the money market asset class is currently comprised of one sub-asset class. Each sub-asset class is represented by an underlying index and is equally weighted with other sub-asset classes within its major asset class. The market risk of each Dow Jones Target Date Index will gradually decline over a period of years by changing its allocation among the three major asset classes and not by excluding any asset classes or sub-asset classes or by changing allocations among sub-asset classes.

The sub-asset classes that currently comprise each major asset class of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes are detailed in the table below:

Major Asset Classes

Equity Component

Fixed Income Component

Money Market Component

Sub-Asset Classes 1

1. Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index

1. Barclays U.S. Government Bond Index

1. Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index

2. Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index

2. Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index

3. Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index

3. Barclays U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index

4. Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index

4. Barclays Global Treasury: Majors Ex US Index

5. Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index

6. Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index

7. Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index

8. Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index

9. Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index

1. Additional information about the sub-indexes comprising the sub-asset classes is available in the Statement of Additional Information.

Each Dow Jones Target Date Index will exhibit higher market risk in its early years and lower market risk in the years approaching its target year. At more than 35 years prior to the target year, the Index's targeted risk level is set at 90% of the risk of the global equity market. The global equity market is measured by the sub-indexes comprising the equity component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The major asset classes are rebalanced monthly within the Index to create an efficient asset allocation that maintains a targeted 90% risk level. At 35 years before the target year, each Index will begin to gradually reduce market risk. A new targeted risk level is calculated each month as a function of the current risk of the equity component and the number of months remaining to the Index's target year. The monthly risk reductions continue until the Index reflects 20% of the risk of the global equity market, on December 1 of the year ten years after the Index's target year. Once an Index reaches that date, it always reflects 20% of the risk of the global equity market.

Description of Principal Investment Risks


Understanding the risks involved in mutual fund investing will help you make an informed decision that takes into account your risk tolerance and preferences. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks for each Fund and indirectly, the principal risk factors for the master portfolios in which the Fund invests, have been previously identified and are described below. Additional information about the principal risks is included in the Statement of Additional Information.

Allocation Methodology Risk
A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index, whose total returns it seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, will not meet an investor's goals. The allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund. This risk is greater for an investor who begins to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund before, in or around the Fund's target year. Conversely, for an investor who begins to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund some time after the Fund's target year, there is a greater risk that the allocation methodology of the particular Dow Jones Target Date Index may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals. There can be no assurance that an investor's investment in a Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in a Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Counter-Party Risk
When a Fund enters into an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, the Fund is exposed to the risk that the other party will not fulfill its contractual obligations. For example, in a repurchase agreement, there exists the risk that where the Fund buys a security from a seller that agrees to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and time, the seller will not repurchase the security. Similarly, the Fund is exposed to counter-party risk if it engages in a reverse repurchase agreement where a broker-dealer agrees to buy securities and the Fund agrees to repurchase them at a later date.

Debt Securities Risk
Debt securities, such as notes and bonds, are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer or credit support provider of an instrument will be unable to make interest payments or repay principal when due, and that the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in the financial strength of an issuer or credit support provider or changes in the credit rating of a security may affect its value. Interest rate risk is the risk that market interest rates may increase, which tends to reduce the resale value of certain debt securities, including U.S. Government obligations. Debt securities with longer durations are generally more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations. Interest rates have remained at historical lows for an extended period of time. If interest rates rise quickly, it may have a pronounced negative effect on the value of certain debt securities. Changes in market interest rates do not affect the rate payable on an existing debt security, unless the instrument has adjustable or variable rate features, which can reduce its exposure to interest rate risk. Changes in market interest rates may also extend or shorten the duration of certain types of instruments, such as asset-backed securities, thereby affecting their value and returns. Debt securities may also have, or become subject to, liquidity constraints.

Derivatives Risk
The term "derivatives" covers a broad range of investments, including futures, options and swap agreements. In general, a derivative refers to any financial instrument whose value is derived, at least in part, from the price of another security or a specified index, asset or rate. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. The use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in the price or value of the underlying asset, index or rate, which may be magnified by certain features of the derivatives. These risks are heightened when the portfolio manager uses derivatives to enhance a Fund's return or as a substitute for a position or security, rather than solely to hedge (or offset) the risk of a position or security held by the Fund. The success of management's derivatives strategies will also be affected by its ability to assess and predict the impact of market or economic developments on the underlying asset, index or rate and the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions. Certain derivative positions may be difficult to close out when a Fund's portfolio manager may believe it would be appropriate to do so. Certain derivative positions (e.g., over-the-counter swaps) are subject to counterparty risk.

The U.S. government recently enacted legislation that provides for new regulation of the derivatives market, including clearing, margin, reporting and registration requirements. Because the legislation leaves much to rule making, its ultimate impact remains unclear. New regulations could, among other things, restrict a Fund's ability to engage in derivatives transactions (for example, by making certain types of derivatives transactions no longer available to the Fund) and/or increase the costs of such derivatives transactions (for example, by increasing margin or capital requirements), and the Fund may be unable to execute its investment strategy as a result. It is unclear how the regulatory changes will affect counterparty risk.

Emerging Markets Risk
Emerging markets securities typically present even greater exposure to the risks described under "Foreign Investment Risk" and may be particularly sensitive to certain economic changes. For example, emerging market countries are typically more dependent on exports and are therefore more vulnerable to recessions in other countries. Emerging markets may be under-capitalized and have less developed legal and financial systems than markets in the developed world. Additionally, emerging markets may have volatile currencies and may be more sensitive than more mature markets to a variety of economic factors. Emerging market securities also may be less liquid than securities of more developed countries and could be difficult to sell, particularly during a market downturn.

Foreign Investment Risk
Foreign investments, including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and similar investments, are subject to more risks than U.S. domestic investments. These additional risks may potentially include lower liquidity, greater price volatility and risks related to adverse political, regulatory, market or economic developments. Foreign companies also may be subject to significantly higher levels of taxation than U.S. companies, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation, thereby reducing the earnings potential of such foreign companies. In addition, amounts realized on sales or distributions of foreign securities may be subject to high and potentially confiscatory levels of foreign taxation and withholding when compared to comparable transactions in U.S. securities. Investments in foreign securities involve exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Such changes may reduce the U.S. dollar value of the investment. Foreign investments are also subject to risks including potentially higher withholding and other taxes, trade settlement, custodial, and other operational risks and less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards in certain foreign markets. In addition, foreign markets can and often do perform differently from U.S. markets.

Futures Risk
Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

Growth Style Investment Risk
Growth stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. Growth stocks may be designated as such and purchased based on the premise that the market will eventually reward a given company's long-term earnings growth with a higher stock price when that company's earnings grow faster than both inflation and the economy in general. Thus a growth style investment strategy attempts to identify companies whose earnings may or are growing at a rate faster than inflation and the economy. While growth stocks may react differently to issuer, political, market and economic developments than the market as a whole and other types of stocks by rising in price in certain environments, growth stocks also tend to be sensitive to changes in the earnings of their underlying companies and more volatile than other types of stocks, particularly over the short term. Furthermore, growth stocks may be more expensive relative to their current earnings or assets compared to the values of other stocks, and if earnings growth expectations moderate, their valuations may return to more typical norms, causing their stock prices to fall. Finally, during periods of adverse economic and market conditions, the stock prices of growth stocks may fall despite favorable earnings trends.

Index Tracking Risk
The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

Issuer Risk
The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons that directly relate to the issuer or an entity providing credit support or liquidity support, such as management performance, financial leverage, and reduced demand for the issuer's goods, services or securities.

Leverage Risk
Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. Certain derivatives may also create leverage. The use of leverage may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leverage tends to increase a Fund's exposure to market risk, interest rate risk or other risks by, in effect, increasing assets available for investment.

Liquidity Risk
A security may not be able to be sold at the time desired or without adversely affecting the price.

Management Risk
We cannot guarantee that a Fund will meet its investment objective. We do not guarantee the performance of a Fund, nor can we assure you that the market value of your investment will not decline. We will not "make good" on any investment loss you may suffer, nor does anyone we contract with to provide services promise to make good on any such losses.

Market Risk
The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value or become illiquid due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. A security may decline in value or become illiquid due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, or adverse investor sentiment generally. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value or become illiquid simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than debt securities.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in "pools" of mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables held in trust. In addition, mortgage dollar rolls are transactions in which a Fund sells mortgage-backed securities to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to purchase similar securities in the future at a predetermined price. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including mortgage dollar roll transactions, are subject to certain additional risks. Rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of these securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, these securities may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, these securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the risk that when interest rates decline or are low but are expected to rise, borrowers may pay off their debts sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund will have to reinvest such prepaid funds at the lower prevailing interest rates. This is also known as contraction risk. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying mortgage or assets, particularly during periods of economic downturn.

Multi-Style Management Risk
Because certain portions of a Fund's assets are managed by different portfolio managers using different styles, a Fund could experience overlapping security transactions. Certain portfolio managers may be purchasing securities at the same time other portfolio managers may be selling those same securities.This may lead to higher transaction expenses and may generate higher short-term capital gains compared to a Fund using a single investment management style.

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. Smaller companies may have no or relatively short operating histories, or be newly public companies. Some of these companies have aggressive capital structures, including high debt levels, or are involved in rapidly growing or changing industries and/or new technologies, which pose additional risks.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk
U.S. Government obligations include securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies or government sponsored entities. While U.S. Treasury obligations are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. Government, securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored entities may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Government-sponsored entities (whose obligations are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection or scheduled payment of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. If a government-sponsored entity is negatively impacted by legislative or regulatory action, is unable to meet its obligations, or its creditworthiness declines, the performance of a Fund that holds securities issued or guaranteed by the entity will be adversely impacted. U.S. Government obligations are subject to relatively low but varying degrees of credit risk, and are still subject to interest rate and market risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk
Value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. Value stocks may be purchased based upon the belief that a given security may be out of favor. Value investing seeks to identify stocks that have depressed valuations, based upon a number of factors which are thought to be temporary in nature, and to sell them at superior profits when their prices rise in response to resolution of the issues which caused the valuation of the stock to be depressed. While certain value stocks may increase in value more quickly during periods of anticipated economic upturn, they may also lose value more quickly in periods of anticipated economic downturn. Furthermore, there is the risk that the factors which caused the depressed valuations are longer term or even permanent in nature, and that there will not be any rise in valuation. Finally, there is the increased risk in such situations that such companies may not have sufficient resources to continue as ongoing businesses, which would result in the stock of such companies potentially becoming worthless.

Portfolio Holdings Information


A description of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds' policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds' portfolio holdings is available in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information. In addition, Funds Management will, from time to time, include portfolio holdings information in periodic commentaries for certain Funds. The substance of the information contained in such commentaries will also be posted to the Funds' Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Organization and Management of the Funds


About Wells Fargo Funds Trust

The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on March 10, 1999. The Board of Trustees of the Trust ("Board") supervises each Fund's activities, monitors its contractual arrangements with various service providers and decides on matters of general policy.

The Board supervises the Funds and approves the selection of various companies hired to manage the Funds' operations. Except for the Funds' advisers, which generally may be changed only with shareholder approval, other service providers may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.

The Adviser

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, headquartered at 525 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, serves as adviser for the Funds. Funds Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, a publicly traded diversified financial services company that provides banking, insurance, investment, mortgage and consumer finance services. Funds Management is a registered investment adviser that provides investment advisory services for registered mutual funds, closed-end funds and other funds and accounts.

As adviser, Funds Management is responsible for implementing the investment objectives and strategies of the Funds. To assist Funds Management in performing these responsibilities, Funds Management has contracted with one or more subadvisers to provide day-to-day portfolio management services to the Funds. Funds Management employs a team of investment professionals who identify and recommend the initial hiring of each Fund's sub-adviser(s) and supervise and monitor the activities of the sub-adviser(s) on an ongoing basis. Funds Management retains overall responsibility for the management of the Funds.

Funds Management's investment professionals review and analyze each Fund's performance, including relative to peer funds, and monitor each Fund's compliance with its investment objective and strategies. Funds Management is responsible for reporting to the Board on investment performance and other matters affecting the Funds. When appropriate, Funds Management recommends to the Board enhancements to Fund features, including changes to Fund
investment objectives, strategies and policies. Funds Management also communicates with shareholders and intermediaries about Fund performance and features.

For providing these investment advisory services, Funds Management is entitled to receive the fees disclosed in the row captioned "Management Fees" in each Fund's table of Annual Fund Operating Expenses. Funds Management compensates each sub-adviser from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as investment adviser to the Funds. A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements is available in the Funds' semi-annual report for the six-month period ended August 31st.

For a Fund's most recent fiscal year end, the advisory fee paid to Funds Management, net of any applicable waivers and reimbursements, was as follows:

Advisory Fees Paid as % of Net Assets

As a % of average daily net assets

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

0.05%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

0.07%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

0.11%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

0.11%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

0.12%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

0.06%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

0.10%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

0.00%

The Sub-Adviser and Portfolio Managers

The following sub-adviser and portfolio managers provide day-to-day portfolio management services to the Funds. These services include making purchases and sales of securities and other investment assets for the Funds, selecting broker-dealers, negotiating brokerage commission rates and maintaining portfolio transaction records. Each sub-adviser is compensated for its services by Funds Management from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as investment adviser to the Funds. The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the portfolio managers' compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Funds. For information regarding the sub-advisers that perform day-to-day portfolio management activities for the master portfolios in which the Funds invests, see "The Sub-Advisers for the Master Portfolios" under the "Master/Gateway® Structure" section.


Global Index Advisors, Inc. ("GIA"), a registered investment adviser located at 29 North Park Square, Suite 201, Marietta, GA 30060, serves as a sub-adviser and provides portfolio management services to one or more Funds. GIA, through its relationships with Dow Jones Indexes and State Street Global Advisors, offers a series of collective Dow Jones Portfolio Index Funds.

Rodney H. Alldredge

Mr. Alldredge co-founded GIA in 1994 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Director of Portfolio Operations.

James P. Lauder

Mr. Lauder joined GIA in 2002 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Chief Executive Officer of GIA.

Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD

Mr.Torregrosa joined GIA in 2007 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Director of Research.

Dormant Multi-Manager Arrangement

The Board has adopted a "multi-manager" arrangement for the Funds. Under this arrangement, each Fund and Funds Management may engage one or more sub-advisers to make day-to-day investment decisions for the Fund's assets. Funds Management would retain ultimate responsibility (subject to the oversight of the Board) for overseeing the sub-advisers and may, at times, recommend to the Board that the Fund: (1) change, add or terminate one or more sub-advisers; (2) continue to retain a sub-adviser even though the sub-adviser's ownership or corporate structure has changed; or (3) materially change a sub-advisory agreement with a sub-adviser.

Applicable law generally requires a Fund to obtain shareholder approval for most of these types of recommendations, even if the Board approves the proposed action. Under the "multi-manager" arrangement approved by the Board, the Fund is seeking exemptive relief from the SEC to permit Funds Management (subject to the Board's oversight and approval) to make decisions about the Fund's sub-advisory arrangements without obtaining shareholder approval. There is no guarantee the SEC will grant such exemptive relief.  The Fund will continue to submit matters to shareholders for their approval to the extent required by applicable law.

A Choice of Share Classes


After choosing a Fund, your next most important choice will be which share class to buy. The table below summarizes the features of the classes of shares available through this Prospectus. Specific Fund charges may vary, so you should review each Fund's fee table as well as the sales charge schedules that follow. Finally, you should review the "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" section of the Prospectus before making your decision as to which share class to buy.

Class A

Class B 1

Class C

Initial Sales Charge

5.75%

None. Your entire investment goes to work immediately.

None. Your entire investment goes to work immediately.

Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC)

None (except that a charge of 1% applies to certain redemptions made within eighteen months, following purchases of $1 million or more without an initial sales charge).

5% and declines until it reaches 0% at the beginning of the 7th year.

1% if shares are sold within one year after purchase.

Ongoing distribution (12b-1) fees

None.

0.75%

0.75%

Purchase maximum

None. Volume reductions given upon providing adequate proof of eligibility.

$100,000

$1,000,000

Annual Expenses

Lower ongoing expenses than Classes B and C.

Higher ongoing expenses than Class A because of higher 12b-1 fees.

Higher ongoing expenses than Class A because of higher 12b-1 fees.

Conversion feature

Not applicable.

Yes. Converts to Class A shares after a certain number of years depending on the Fund, so annual expenses decrease.

No. Does not convert to Class A shares, so annual expenses do not decrease.

1. Class B shares are closed to new investors and additional investments from existing shareholders, except in connection with the reinvestment of any distributions and permitted exchanges and in connection with the closing of a reorganization. For Class B shares currently outstanding and Class B shares acquired upon reinvestment of dividends, all Class B share attributes, including associated CDSC schedules, conversion features, any applicable CDSC waivers, and distribution plan and shareholder services plan fees, will continue in effect.

Information regarding the Funds' sales charges, breakpoints, and waivers is available free of charge on our Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com. You may wish to discuss this choice with your financial consultant.

Class A Shares Sales Charge Schedule  

 

If you choose to buy Class A shares, you will pay the public offering price (POP) which is the net asset value (NAV) plus the applicable sales charge. Since sales charges are reduced for Class A share purchases above certain dollar amounts, known as "breakpoint levels," the POP is lower for these purchases. The dollar amount of the sales charge is the difference between the POP of the shares purchased (based on the applicable sales charge in the table below) and the NAV of those shares. Because of rounding in the calculation of the POP, the actual sales charge you pay may be more or less than that calculated using the percentages shown below.

 

Class A Shares Sales Charge Schedule

Amount of Purchase

Front-end Sales Charge As %
of Public Offering Price

Front-end Sales Charge As %
of Net Amount Invested

Dealer Reallowance As %
of Public Offering Price

Less than $50,000

5.75%

6.10%

5.00%

$50,000 - $99,999

4.75%

4.99%

4.00%

$100,000 - $249,999

3.75%

3.90%

3.00%

$250,000 - $499,999

2.75%

2.83%

2.25%

$500,000 - $999,999

2.00%

2.04%

1.75%

$1,000,000 and over 1

0.00%

0.00%

1.00%

1. We will assess a 1.00% CDSC on Class A share purchases of $1,000,000 or more if they are redeemed within eighteen months from the date of purchase. Certain exceptions apply (see "CDSC Waivers"). The CDSC percentage you pay is applied to the NAV of the shares on the date of original purchase.

Class B Shares Sales Charges

Class B shares are closed to new investors and additional investments from existing shareholders, except that existing shareholders of Class B shares may reinvest any distributions into Class B shares and exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds (as permitted by our exchange policy) and specified persons may acquire Class B shares of a Fund in connection with the closing of a reorganization. No new or subsequent investments, including through automatic investment plans, will be allowed in Class B shares of the Funds, except through a distribution reinvestment or permitted exchange or in connection with the closing of a reorganization. For Class B shares currently outstanding and Class B shares acquired upon reinvestment of dividends, all Class B shares attributes, including associated CDSC schedules, conversion features, any applicable CDSC waivers, and distribution plan and shareholder services plan fees, will continue in effect. You will not be assessed a CDSC on Fund shares you redeem that were purchased with reinvested distributions. Class B share exchanges will not trigger the CDSC and the new shares will continue to age according to their original schedule and will be charged the CDSC applicable to the original shares upon redemption.

If you exchange Class B shares received in a reorganization for Class B shares of another Fund, you will retain the CDSC schedules of your exchanged shares.

Class C Shares Sales Charges

If you choose Class C shares, you buy them at NAV and agree that if you redeem your shares within one year of the purchase date, you will pay a CDSC of 1.00%. At the time of purchase, the Fund's distributor pays sales commissions of up to 1.00% of the purchase price to selling agents and up to 1.00% annually thereafter. The CDSC percentage you pay is applied to the NAV of the shares on the date of original purchase. For Class C shares received in a reorganization, your date of purchase is the original purchase date of your predecessor Fund. To determine whether the CDSC applies to a redemption, the Fund will first redeem shares acquired by reinvestment of any distributions and then will redeem shares in the order in which they were purchased (such that shares held the longest are redeemed first). Class C shares do not convert to Class A shares, and therefore continue to pay higher ongoing expenses.

Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges


Generally, we offer more sales charge reductions or waivers for Class A shares than for Class B and Class C shares, particularly if you intend to invest greater amounts. You should consider whether you are eligible for any of the potential reductions or waivers when you are deciding which share class to buy. Consult the Statement of Additional Information for further details regarding reductions and waivers of sales charges, which we may change from time to time.

Class A Shares Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers
You can pay a lower or no sales charge for the following types of purchases. If you believe you are eligible for any of the following reductions or waivers, it is up to you to ask the selling agent or shareholder servicing agent for the reduction or waiver and to provide appropriate proof of eligibility.

You pay no sales charges on Fund shares you buy with reinvested distributions.

You pay a lower sales charge if you are investing an amount over a breakpoint level. See "Class A Shares Sales Charge Schedule" above.

You pay no sales charges on Fund shares you purchase with the proceeds of a redemption of either Class A or Class B shares of the same Fund within 90 days of the date of redemption. Subject to the Fund's policy regarding frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares, you may not be able to exercise this provision for the first 30 days after your redemption. Systematic transactions through the automatic investment plan, the automatic exchange plan and the systematic withdrawal plan are excluded from this provision.

By signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) prior to purchase, you pay a lower sales charge now in exchange for promising to invest an amount over a specified breakpoint within the next 13 months. Purchases made prior to signing the LOI as well as reinvested dividends and capital gains do not count as purchases made during this period. We will hold in escrow shares equal to approximately 5% of the amount you say you intend to buy. If you do not invest the amount specified in the LOI before the expiration date, we will redeem enough escrowed shares to pay the difference between the reduced sales load you paid and the sales load you should have paid. Otherwise, we will release the escrowed shares when you have invested the agreed amount.

Rights of Accumulation (ROA) allow you to combine Class A, Class B, Class C and WealthBuilder Portfolio shares of any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund already owned (excluding Wells Fargo Advantage money market fund shares, unless you notify us that you previously paid a sales load on these assets) in order to reach breakpoint levels and to qualify for sales load discounts on subsequent purchases of Class A or WealthBuilder Portfolio shares. The purchase amount used in determining the sales charge on your purchase will be calculated by multiplying the maximum public offering price by the number of Class A, Class B, Class C and WealthBuilder Portfolio shares of any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund already owned and adding the dollar amount of your current purchase.

How a Letter of Intent Can Save You Money!
If you plan to invest, for example, $100,000 in a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund in installments over the next year, by signing a letter of intent you would pay only 3.75% sales load on the entire purchase. Otherwise, you would pay 5.75% on the first $49,999, then 4.75% on the next $50,000!

Accounts That Can Be Aggregated
You may aggregate the following types of accounts indicated below to qualify for a volume discount:

 

Can this type of account be aggregated?

Yes

No

Individual accounts

X

Joint accounts

X

UGMA/UTMA accounts

X

Trust accounts over which the shareholder has individual or shared authority

X

Solely owned business accounts

X

Retirement Plans

Traditional and Roth IRAs

X

SEP IRAs

X

SIMPLE IRAs that use the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds prototype agreement 1

X

SIMPLE IRAs that do not use the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds prototype agreement

X

403(b) Plan accounts 2

X

401(k) Plan accounts

X

Other Accounts

529 Plan accounts 1

X

Accounts held through other brokerage firms

X

1. These accounts may be aggregated at the plan level for purposes of establishing eligibility for volume discounts. When plan assets in Fund Class A, Class B, Class C and WealthBuilder Portfolio shares (excluding Wells Fargo Advantage money market fund shares) reach a breakpoint, all plan participants benefit from the reduced sales charge. Participant accounts will not be aggregated with personal accounts.
2. Wells Fargo Advantage Funds no longer offers new or accepts purchases in existing 403(b) accounts utilizing the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds prototype agreement.

Based on the above chart, if you believe that you own shares in one or more accounts that can be combined with your current purchase to achieve a sales charge breakpoint, you must, at the time of your purchase specifically identify those shares to your selling agent or shareholder servicing agent. For an account to qualify for a volume discount, it must be registered in the name of, or held for, the shareholder, his or her spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or his or her children under the age of 21. Class A shares purchased at NAV will not be aggregated with other shares for purposes of receiving a volume discount.

Class A Shares Sales Charge Waivers for Certain Parties
We reserve the right to enter into agreements that reduce or waive sales charges for groups or classes of shareholders. If you own Fund shares as part of another account or package such as an IRA or a sweep account, you should read the materials for that account. Those terms may supercede the terms and conditions discussed here. If you fall into any of the following categories, you can buy Class A shares at NAV:

Current and retired employees, directors/trustees and officers of:
1)  Wells Fargo Advantage Funds (including any predecessor funds);
2) Wells Fargo & Company and its affiliates; and
3) family members (spouse, domestic partner, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren and siblings (including step and in-law)) of any of the above.

Current employees of:
1) the Fund's transfer agent;
2) broker-dealers who act as selling agents;
3) family members (spouse, domestic partner, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren and siblings (including step and in-law)) of any of the above; and
4) each Fund's sub-adviser, but only for the Fund(s) for which such sub-adviser provides investment advisory services.

Qualified registered investment advisers who buy through a broker-dealer or service agent who has entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor that allows for load-waived Class A purchases. 

Investment companies exchanging shares or selling assets pursuant to a reorganization, merger, acquisition, or exchange offer to which the Fund is a party.

Section 529 college savings plan accounts.

Insurance company separate accounts.

Fund of Funds, including those advised by Funds Management ( Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Portfolios SM ), subject to review and approval by Funds Management. 

Investors who purchase shares that are to be included in certain retirement, benefit, pension, trust or investment "wrap accounts," including such specified types of investors who trade through an omnibus account maintained with a Fund by a broker-dealer.

CDSC Waivers

You will not be assessed a CDSC on Fund shares you redeem that were purchased with reinvested distributions.

We waive the CDSC for all redemptions made because of scheduled (Internal Revenue Code Section 72(t)(2) withdrawal schedule) or mandatory distributions (withdrawals generally made after age 70½ according to Internal Revenue Service guidelines) from traditional IRAs and certain other retirement plans. (See your retirement plan information for details.) 

We waive the CDSC for redemptions made in the event of the last surviving shareholder's death or for a disability suffered after purchasing shares. ("Disabled" is defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 72(m)(7).) 

We waive the CDSC for redemptions made at the direction of Funds Management in order to, for example, complete a merger or effect a Fund liquidation. 

We waive the Class C shares CDSC for redemptions by employer-sponsored retirement plans where the dealer of record waived its commission at the time of purchase.

We also reserve the right to enter into agreements that reduce or eliminate sales charges for groups or classes of shareholders, or for Fund shares included in other investment plans such as "wrap accounts." If you own Fund shares as part of another account or package, such as an IRA or a sweep account, you should read the terms and conditions that apply for that account. Those terms and conditions may supercede the terms and conditions discussed here. Contact your selling agent for further information.

Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents


Distribution Plan
Each Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (12b-1 Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), for the Class B and Class C shares. The 12b-1 Plan authorizes the payment of all or part of the cost of preparing and distributing prospectuses and distribution-related services. The 12b-1 Plan also provides that, if and to the extent any shareholder servicing payments are recharacterized as payments for distribution-related services, they are approved and payable under the 12b-1 Plan. Fees paid under the 12b-1 Plan by Class B shares that are closed to new investors and additional investments (except in connection with reinvestment of any distributions and permitted exchanges) primarily cover past sales and distribution services, as well as ongoing services to shareholders. The fees paid under this 12b-1 Plan are as follows:

Fund

Class B

Class C

Target Today Fund

0.75%

0.75%

Target 2010 Fund

0.75%

0.75%

Target 2020 Fund

0.75%

0.75%

Target 2030 Fund

0.75%

0.75%

Target 2040 Fund

0.75%

0.75%

Target 2050 Fund

N/A

0.75%

These fees are paid out of each Class's assets on an ongoing basis. Over time, these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than other types of sales charges.

Shareholder Servicing Plan
The Funds have a shareholder servicing plan. Under this plan, each Fund has agreements with various shareholder servicing agents to process purchase and redemption requests, to service shareholder accounts, and to provide other related services for each Class of the Fund. For these services, each Class pays an annual fee of up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets. Selling or shareholder servicing agents, in turn, may pay some or all of these amounts to their employees or registered representatives who recommend or sell Fund shares or make investment decisions on behalf of their clients.

Additional Payments to Dealers
In addition to dealer reallowances and payments made by each Fund for distribution and shareholder servicing, the Fund's adviser, the distributor or their affiliates make additional payments ("Additional Payments") to certain selling or shareholder servicing agents for the Fund, which include broker-dealers and 401(k) service providers and recordkeepers. These Additional Payments are made in connection with the sale and distribution of shares of the Fund or for services to the Fund and its shareholders. These Additional Payments, which may be significant, are paid by the Fund's adviser, the distributor or their affiliates, out of their revenues, which generally come directly or indirectly from fees paid by the entire Fund complex.

In return for these Additional Payments, the Funds' adviser and distributor expect the Funds to receive certain marketing or servicing advantages that are not generally available to mutual funds that do not make such payments. Such advantages are expected to include, without limitation, placement of the Fund on a list of mutual funds offered as investment options to the selling agent's clients (sometimes referred to as "Shelf Space"); access to the selling agent's registered representatives; and/or ability to assist in training and educating the selling agent's registered representatives.

Certain selling or shareholder servicing agents receive these Additional Payments to supplement amounts payable by the Fund under the shareholder servicing plans. In exchange, these agents provide services including, but not limited to, establishing and maintaining accounts and records; answering inquiries regarding purchases, exchanges and redemptions; processing and verifying purchase, redemption and exchange transactions; furnishing account statements and confirmations of transactions; processing and mailing monthly statements, prospectuses, shareholder reports and other SEC-required communications; and providing the types of services that might typically be provided by each Fund's transfer agent (e.g., the maintenance of omnibus or omnibus-like accounts, the use of the National Securities Clearing Corporation for the transmission of transaction information and the transmission of shareholder mailings).

The Additional Payments may create potential conflicts of interest between an investor and a selling agent who is recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. Before investing, you should consult with your financial consultant and review carefully any disclosure by the selling agent as to what monies they receive from mutual fund advisers and distributors, as well as how your financial consultant is compensated.

The Additional Payments are typically paid in fixed dollar amounts, or based on the number of customer accounts maintained by the selling or shareholder servicing agent, or based on a percentage of sales and/or assets under management, or a combination of the above. The Additional Payments are either up-front or ongoing or both. The Additional Payments differ among selling and shareholder servicing agents. Additional Payments to a selling agent that is compensated based on its customers' assets typically range between 0.05% and 0.30% in a given year of assets invested in the Fund by the selling agent's customers. Additional Payments to a selling agent that is compensated based on a percentage of sales typically range between 0.10% and 0.15% of the gross sales of the Fund attributable to the selling agent. In addition, representatives of the Funds' distributor visit selling agents on a regular basis to educate their registered representatives and to encourage the sale of Fund shares. The costs associated with such visits may be paid for by the Fund's adviser, distributor, or their affiliates, subject to applicable FINRA regulations.

More information on the FINRA member firms that have received the Additional Payments described in this section is available in the Statement of Additional Information, which is on file with the SEC and is also available on the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds website at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Pricing Fund Shares


The share price ("net asset value per share" or "NAV") for a Fund is calculated each business day as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") (generally 4 p.m. ET). To calculate a Fund's NAV, the Fund's assets are valued and totaled, liabilities are subtracted, and the balance, called net assets, is divided by the number of shares outstanding. The price at which a purchase or redemption of Fund shares is effected is based on the next calculation of NAV after the order is placed. The Fund does not calculate its NAV on days the NYSE is closed for trading, which include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

With respect to any portion of a Fund's assets that may be invested in other mutual funds, the Fund's NAV is calculated based upon the net asset values of the other mutual funds in which the Fund invests, and the prospectuses for those companies explain the circumstances under which those companies will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.

With respect to any portion of a Fund's assets invested directly in securities, the Fund's investments are generally valued at current market prices. Securities are generally valued based on the last sale price during the regular trading session if the security trades on an exchange (closing price). Securities that are not traded primarily on an exchange generally are valued using latest quoted bid prices obtained by an independent pricing service. Securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., however, are valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price ("NOCP"), and if no NOCP is available, then at the last reported sales price.

We are required to depart from these general valuation methods and use fair value pricing methods to determine the values of certain investments if we believe that the closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security, including securities that trade primarily on a foreign exchange, does not accurately reflect its current value when the Fund calculates its NAV. In addition, we use fair value pricing to determine the value of investments in securities and other assets, including illiquid securities, for which current market quotations are not readily available. The closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security may not reflect its current value if, among other things, a significant event occurs after the closing price or latest quoted bid price but before a Fund calculates its NAV that materially affects the value of the security. We use various criteria, including a systematic evaluation of U.S. market moves after the close of foreign markets, in deciding whether a foreign security's market price is still reliable and, if not, what fair market value to assign to the security.

In light of the judgment involved in fair value decisions, there can be no assurance that a fair value assigned to a particular security is accurate or that it reflects the price that the Fund could obtain for such security if it were to sell the security as of the time of fair value pricing. Such fair value pricing may result in NAVs that are higher or lower than NAVs based on the closing price or latest quoted bid price. See the Statement of Additional Information for additional details regarding the pricing of Fund shares.

How to Open an Account


You can open a Wells Fargo Advantage Funds account through any of the following means:

directly with the Fund. Complete a Wells Fargo Advantage Funds application, which you may obtain by visiting our Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com or by calling Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222. Be sure to indicate the Fund name and the share class into which you intend to invest when completing the application;

through a brokerage account with an approved selling agent; or

through certain retirement, benefit and pension plans or certain packaged investment products. (Please contact the providers of the plan or product for instructions.)

How to Buy Shares


This section explains how you can buy shares directly from Wells Fargo Advantage Funds . If you're opening a new account, an account application is available on-line at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com or by calling Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222. For Fund shares held through brokerage and other types of accounts, please consult your selling agent.

Minimum Investments

Initial Purchase

Subsequent Purchases

Regular accounts
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs
UGMA/UTMA accounts
Employer Sponsored
Retirement Plans

$1,000
$250
$50
No minimum

$100
$100
$50
No minimum

Buying Shares

Opening an Account

Adding to an Account

By Internet

A new account may not be opened by Internet unless you have another Wells Fargo Advantage Fund account with your bank information on file. If you do not currently have an account, refer to the section on buying shares by mail or wire.

To buy additional shares or buy shares of a new Fund, visit
wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Subsequent online purchases have a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $100,000. You may be eligible for an exception to this maximum. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information.

By Mail

Complete and sign your account application.

Mail the application with your check made payable to the Fund to Investor Services at:

Regular Mail
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266

Overnight Only
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
c/o Boston Financial Data Services
30 Dan Road
Canton, MA 02021-2809

Enclose a voided check (for checking accounts) or a deposit slip (savings accounts). Alternatively, include a note with your name, the Fund name, and your account number.

Mail the deposit slip or note with your check made payable to the Fund to the address on the left.

By Telephone

A new account may not be opened by telephone unless you have another Wells Fargo Advantage Fund account with your bank information on file. If you do not currently have an account, refer to the section on buying shares by mail or wire.

To buy additional shares or to buy shares of a new Fund call:

Investor Services at
1-800-222-8222 or

1-800-368-7550 for the
automated phone system.

 

By Wire

Complete, sign and mail your account application (refer to the section on buying shares by mail)

Provide the following instructions to your financial institution:

Receiving bank : State Street Bank & Trust Company, Boston, MA
Bank ABA/routing number : 011000028
Bank account number : 9905-437-1
For credit to : Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
For further credit to : [Your name (as registered on your fund account) and your fund and account number]

To buy additional shares, instruct your bank or financial institution to use the same wire instructions shown to the left.

Through Your Investment Representative

Contact your investment representative.

Contact your investment representative.

General Notes for Buying Shares

Proper Form. If the transfer agent receives your new account application or purchase request in proper form before the close of the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at that day's NAV. If your new account application or purchase request is received in proper form after the close of trading on the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at the next business day's NAV. If your new account application or purchase request is not in proper form, additional documentation may be required to process your transaction.

Earnings Distributions. You are eligible to earn distributions beginning on the business day after the transfer agent receives your purchase in proper form.

U.S. Dollars Only. All payments must be in U.S. dollars, and all checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. 

Insufficient Funds. You will be charged a $25.00 fee for every check or Electronic Funds Transfer that is returned to us as unpaid. 

No Fund Named. When all or a portion of a payment is received for investment without a clear Fund designation, we may direct the undesignated portion or the entire amount, as applicable, into the Wells Fargo Advantage Money Market Fund. We will treat your inaction as approval of this purchase until you later direct us to sell or exchange these shares of the Money Market Fund, at the next NAV calculated after we receive your order in proper form. 

Right to Refuse an Order. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason, including if we believe that doing so would be in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders. 

Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investment Waivers. We allow a reduced minimum initial investment of $50 if you sign up for at least a $50 monthly automatic investment purchase plan. If you opened your account with the set minimum amount shown in the above chart, we allow reduced subsequent purchases for a minimum of $50 a month if you purchase through an automatic investment plan. We may also waive or reduce the minimum initial and subsequent investment amounts for purchases made through certain retirement, benefit and pension plans, certain packaged investment products, or for certain classes of shareholders as permitted by the SEC. Check specific disclosure statements and applications for the program through which you intend to invest.

Special Considerations When Investing Through Financial Intermediaries
If a financial intermediary purchases shares on your behalf, you should understand the following:

Minimum Investments and Other Terms of Your Account. Share purchases are made through a customer account at your financial intermediary following that firm's terms. Financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts. Please consult an account representative from your financial intermediary for specifics.

Records are Held in Financial Intermediary's Name. Financial intermediaries are usually the holders of record for shares held through their customer accounts. The financial intermediaries maintain records reflecting their customers' beneficial ownership of the shares.

Purchase/Redemption Orders. Financial intermediaries are responsible for transmitting their customers' purchase and redemption orders to the Funds and for delivering required payment on a timely basis.

Shareholder Communications. Financial intermediaries are responsible for delivering shareholder communications and voting information from the Funds, and for transmitting shareholder voting instructions to the Funds.

How to Sell Shares


The following section explains how you can sell shares held directly through an account with Wells Fargo Advantage Funds . For Fund shares held through brokerage or other types of accounts, please consult your selling agent.

Selling Shares

To Sell Some or All of Your Shares

By Internet

Visit our Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com. Redemptions requested online are limited to a maximum of $100,000. You may be eligible for an exception to this maximum. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information.

By Mail

Send a Letter of Instruction providing your name, account number, the Fund from which you wish to redeem and the dollar amount you wish to receive (or write "Full Redemption" to redeem your remaining account balance) to the address below.

Make sure all account owners sign the request exactly as their names appear on the account application.

A Medallion guarantee may be required under certain circumstances (see "General Notes for Selling Shares").

Regular Mail
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Overnight Only
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
c/o Boston Financial Data Services
30 Dan Road
Canton, MA 02021-2809

By Wire

To arrange for a Federal Funds wire, call 1-800-222-8222.

Be prepared to provide information on the commercial bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve wire system.

Wire requests are sent to your bank account next business day if your request to redeem is received before the NYSE close.

By Telephone/
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Call an Investor Services representative at 1-800-222-8222 or use the automated phone system 1-800-368-7550.

Telephone privileges are automatically made available to you unless you specifically decline them on your account application or subsequently in writing.

Redemption requests may not be made by phone if the address on your account was changed in the last 15 days. In this event, you must request your redemption by mail (refer to the section on selling shares by mail).

A check will be mailed to the address on record (if there have been no changes communicated to us within the last 15 days) or transferred to a linked bank account.

Transfers made to a Wells Fargo Bank account are made available sooner than transfers to an unaffiliated institution.

Redemptions processed by EFT to a linked Wells Fargo Bank account occur same day for Wells Fargo Advantage money market funds, and next day for all other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.

Redemptions to any other linked bank account may post in two business days. Please check with your financial institution for timing of posting and availability of funds.

Note: Telephone transactions such as redemption requests made over the phone generally require only one of the account owners to call unless you have instructed us otherwise.

Through Your Investment Representative

Contact your investment representative.

General Notes For Selling Shares 

Proper Form. If the transfer agent receives your request to sell shares in proper order before the close of the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at that day's NAV. If your request to sell shares is received after the close of trading on the NYSE, it will be priced at the next business day's NAV. If your request is not in proper form, additional documentation may be required to sell your shares.

CDSC Fees. Your redemption proceeds are net of any applicable CDSC fees. 

Form of Redemption Proceeds. You may request that your redemption proceeds be sent to you by check, by EFT into a bank account, or by wire. Please call Investor Services regarding requirements for linking bank accounts or for wiring funds. Although generally we pay redemption requests in cash, we reserve the right to determine in our sole discretion, whether to satisfy redemption requests by making payment in securities (known as a redemption in kind). In such case, we may pay all or part of the redemption in securities of equal value as permitted under the 1940 Act, and the rules thereunder. The redeeming shareholder should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received. 

Earning Distributions. Your shares are eligible to earn distributions through the date of redemption.  If you redeem shares on a Friday or prior to a holiday, your shares will continue to be eligible to earn distributions until the next business day.

Telephone/Internet Redemptions. We will take reasonable steps to confirm that telephone and internet instructions are genuine. For example, we require proof of your identification, such as a Taxpayer Identification Number or username and password, before we will act on instructions received by telephone or the internet. We will not be liable for any losses incurred if we follow telephone or internet instructions we reasonably believe to be genuine. Your call may be recorded.

Right to Delay Payment. We normally will send out checks within one business day, and in any event no more than seven days, after we accept your request to redeem. If you redeem shares recently purchased by check or through EFT or the Automatic Investment Plan, you may be required to wait up to seven business days before we will send your redemption proceeds. Our ability to determine with reasonable certainty that investments have been finally collected is greater for investments coming from accounts with banks affiliated with Funds Management than it is for investments coming from accounts with unaffiliated banks. Redemption payments also may be delayed under extraordinary circumstances or as permitted by the SEC in order to protect remaining shareholders. Such extraordinary circumstances are discussed further in the Statement of Additional Information.

Retirement Plans and Other Products. If you purchased shares through a packaged investment product or retirement plan, read the directions for selling shares provided by the product or plan. There may be special requirements that supercede the directions in this Prospectus. 

Medallion Guarantees. Medallion guarantees are only required for mailed redemption requests under the following circumstances: (1) if the address on your account was changed within the last 15 days; (2) if the amount of the redemption exceeds $100,000 and includes bank account information that is not currently on file with Wells Fargo Advantage Funds or if all of the owners of your Wells Fargo Advantage Fund account are not included in the registration of the bank account provided; or (3) if the redemption is made payable to a third party. You can get a Medallion guarantee at a financial institution such as a bank or brokerage house. We do not accept notarized signatures.

How to Exchange Shares


Exchanges between Wells Fargo Advantage Funds involve two transactions: (1) a sale of shares of one Fund; and (2) the purchase of shares of another. In general, the same rules and procedures that apply to sales and purchases apply to exchanges. There are, however, additional factors you should keep in mind while making or considering an exchange: 

In general, exchanges may be made between like share classes of any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund offered to the general public for investment (i.e., a Fund not closed to new accounts), with the following exception: Class A shares of non-money market funds may also be exchanged for Service Class shares of any money market fund.

Same-fund exchanges between Class A, Class C, Administrator Class, Institutional Class and Investor Class shares are permitted subject to the following conditions: (1) exchanges out of Class A and Class C shares would not be allowed if shares are subject to a CDSC; (2) in order for exchanges into Class A shares, the shareholder must be able to qualify to purchase Class A shares at net asset value based on current prospectus guidelines; and (3) the shareholder must meet the eligibility guidelines of the class being purchased in the exchange.
 

An exchange request will be processed on the same business day, provided that both Funds are open at the time the request is received. If one or both Funds are closed, the exchange will be processed on the following business day. 

You should carefully read the prospectus for the Wells Fargo Advantage Fund into which you wish to exchange. 

Every exchange involves selling Fund shares, which may produce a capital gain or loss for tax purposes. 

If you are making an initial investment into a Fund through an exchange, you must exchange at least the minimum initial purchase amount for the new Fund, unless your balance has fallen below that amount due to investment performance. 

Any exchange between two Wells Fargo Advantage Funds must meet the minimum subsequent purchase amounts. 

Class B and Class C share exchanges will not trigger the CDSC. The new shares will continue to age according to their original schedule and will be charged the CDSC applicable to the original shares upon redemption.

Generally, we will notify you at least 60 days in advance of any changes in our exchange policy.

Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares

Wells Fargo Advantage Funds reserves the right to reject any purchase or exchange order for any reason. Purchases or exchanges that a Fund determines could harm the Fund may be rejected.

Excessive trading by Fund shareholders can negatively impact a Fund and its long-term shareholders in several ways, including disrupting Fund investment strategies, increasing transaction costs, decreasing tax efficiency, and diluting the value of shares held by long-term shareholders. Excessive trading in Fund shares can negatively impact a Fund's long-term performance by requiring it to maintain more assets in cash or to liquidate portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time. Certain Funds may be more susceptible than others to these negative effects. For example, Funds that have a greater percentage of their investments in non-U.S. securities may be more susceptible than other Funds to arbitrage opportunities resulting from pricing variations due to time zone differences across international financial markets. Similarly, Funds that have a greater percentage of their investments in small company securities may be more susceptible than other Funds to arbitrage opportunities due to the less liquid nature of small company securities. Both types of Funds also may incur higher transaction costs in liquidating portfolio holdings to meet excessive redemption levels. Fair value pricing may reduce these arbitrage opportunities, thereby reducing some of the negative effects of excessive trading.

Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , other than the Adjustable Rate Government Fund, Conservative Income Fund, Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund ("Ultra-Short Funds") and the money market funds, (the "Covered Funds"). The Covered Funds are not designed to serve as vehicles for frequent trading. The Covered Funds actively discourage and take steps to prevent the portfolio disruption and negative effects on long-term shareholders that can result from excessive trading activity by Covered Fund shareholders. The Board has approved the Covered Funds' policies and procedures, which provide, among other things, that Funds Management may deem trading activity to be excessive if it determines that such trading activity would likely be disruptive to a Covered Fund by increasing expenses or lowering returns. In this regard, the Covered Funds take steps to avoid accommodating frequent purchases and redemptions of shares by Covered Fund shareholders. Funds Management monitors available shareholder trading information across all Covered Funds on a daily basis. If a shareholder redeems more than $5,000 (including redemptions that are part of an exchange transaction) from a Covered Fund, that shareholder is "blocked" from purchasing shares of that Covered Fund (including purchases that are part of an exchange transaction) for 30 calendar days after the redemption. This policy does not apply to:

Money market funds;

Ultra-Short Funds;

Dividend reinvestments;

Systematic investments or exchanges where the financial intermediary maintaining the shareholder account identifies the transaction as a systematic redemption or purchase at the time of the transaction;

Rebalancing transactions within certain asset allocation or "wrap" programs where the financial intermediary maintaining a shareholder account is able to identify the transaction as part of an asset allocation program approved by Funds Management;

Transactions initiated by a "fund of funds" or Section 529 Plan into an underlying fund investment;

Permitted exchanges between share classes of the same Fund;

Certain transactions involving participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, including: participant withdrawals due to mandatory distributions, rollovers and hardships, withdrawals of shares acquired by participants through payroll deductions, and shares acquired or sold by a participant in connection with plan loans; and

Purchases below $5,000 (including purchases that are part of an exchange transaction).

The money market funds and the Ultra-Short Funds . Because the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds are often used for short-term investments, they are designed to accommodate more frequent purchases and redemptions than the Covered Funds. As a result, the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds do not anticipate that frequent purchases and redemptions, under normal circumstances, will have significant adverse consequences to the money market funds or Ultra-Short Funds or their shareholders. Although the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds do not prohibit frequent trading, Funds Management will seek to prevent an investor from utilizing the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds to facilitate frequent purchases and redemptions of shares in the Covered Funds in contravention of the policies and procedures adopted by the Covered Funds.

All Wells Fargo Advantage Funds . In addition, Funds Management reserves the right to accept purchases, redemptions and exchanges made in excess of applicable trading restrictions in designated accounts held by Funds Management or its affiliate that are used at all times exclusively for addressing operational matters related to shareholder accounts, such as testing of account functions, and are maintained at low balances that do not exceed specified dollar amount limitations.

In the event that an asset allocation or "wrap" program is unable to implement the policy outlined above, Funds Management may grant a program-level exception to this policy. A financial intermediary relying on the exception is required to provide Funds Management with specific information regarding its program and ongoing information about its program upon request.

A financial intermediary through whom you may purchase shares of the Fund may independently attempt to identify excessive trading and take steps to deter such activity. As a result, a financial intermediary may on its own limit or permit trading activity of its customers who invest in Fund shares using standards different from the standards used by Funds Management and discussed in this Prospectus. Funds Management may permit a financial intermediary to enforce its own internal policies and procedures concerning frequent trading rather than the policies set forth above in instances where Funds Management reasonably believes that the intermediary's policies and procedures effectively discourage disruptive trading activity. If you purchase Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you should contact the intermediary for more information about whether and how restrictions or limitations on trading activity will be applied to your account.

Account Policies


Automatic Plans
These plans help you conveniently purchase and/or redeem shares each month. Once you select a plan, tell us the day of the month you would like the transaction to occur. If you do not specify a date, we will process the transaction on or about the 25th day of the month. Call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information. 

Automatic Investment Plan —With this plan, you can regularly purchase shares of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund with money automatically transferred from a linked bank account. 

Automatic Exchange Plan —With this plan, you can regularly exchange shares of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund you own for shares of another Wells Fargo Advantage Fund. See the "How to Exchange Shares" section of this Prospectus for the conditions that apply to your shares. In addition, each transaction in an Automatic Exchange Plan must be for a minimum of $100. This feature may not be available for certain types of accounts. 

Systematic Withdrawal Plan —With this plan, you can regularly redeem shares and receive the proceeds by check or by transfer to a linked bank account. To participate in this plan, you: 

must have a Fund account valued at $10,000 or more; 

must request a minimum redemption of $100; 

must have your distributions reinvested; and 

may not simultaneously participate in the Automatic Investment Plan, unless your account is a Money Market Fund or an Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (Ultra Short-Term Income Fund or Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund). 

Payroll Direct Deposit —With this plan, you may transfer all or a portion of your paycheck, social security check, military allotment, or annuity payment for investment into the Fund of your choice.

It generally takes about ten business days to establish a plan once we have received your instructions. It generally takes about five business days to change or cancel participation in a plan. We may automatically cancel your plan if the linked bank account you specified is closed, or for other reasons.

Householding
To help keep Fund expenses low, a single copy of a prospectus or shareholder report may be sent to shareholders of the same household. If your household currently receives a single copy of a prospectus or shareholder report and you would prefer to receive multiple copies, please contact your financial intermediary.

Retirement Accounts
We offer prototype documents for a variety of retirement accounts for individuals and small businesses. Please call 1-800-222-8222 for information on: 

Individual Retirement Plans, including Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. 

Qualified Retirement Plans, including Simple IRAs, SEP IRAs, Keoghs, Pension Plans, Profit-Sharing Plans, and 401(k) Plans.

There may be special distribution requirements for a retirement account, such as required distributions or mandatory Federal income tax withholdings. For more information, call the number listed above. You may be charged a $10 annual account maintenance fee for each retirement account up to a maximum of $30 annually and a $25 fee for transferring assets to another custodian or for closing a retirement account. Fees charged by institutions may vary.

Small Account Redemptions
We reserve the right to redeem certain accounts that fall below the minimum initial investment amount as the result of shareholder redemptions (as opposed to market movement). Before doing so, we will give you approximately 60 days to bring your account above the minimum investment amount. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 or contact your selling agent for further details.

Statements and Confirmations
Statements summarizing activity in your account are mailed quarterly. Confirmations are mailed following each purchase, sale, exchange, or transfer of Fund shares, except generally for Automatic Investment Plan transactions, Systematic Withdrawal Plan transactions using Electronic Funds Transfer, and purchases of new shares through the automatic reinvestment of distributions. Upon your request and for the applicable fee, you may obtain a reprint of an account statement. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information.

Electronic Delivery of Fund Documents
You may elect to receive your Fund prospectuses, shareholder reports and other Fund documents electronically in lieu of paper form by enrolling on the Fund's Web site at wellsfargo.com/advantagedelivery. If you make this election, you will be notified by e-mail when the most recent Fund documents are available for electronic viewing and downloading.

To receive Fund documents electronically, you must have an e-mail account and an internet browser that meets the requirements described in the Privacy & Security section of the Fund's Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com. You may change your electronic delivery preferences or revoke your election to receive Fund documents electronically at any time by visiting wellsfargo.com/advantagedelivery.

Statement Inquiries
Contact us in writing regarding any errors or discrepancies noted on your account statement within 60 days after the date of the statement confirming a transaction. We may deny your ability to refute a transaction if we do not hear from you within those 60 days.

Transaction Authorizations
Telephone, electronic, and clearing agency privileges allow us to accept transaction instructions by anyone representing themselves as the shareholder and who provides reasonable confirmation of their identity. Neither we nor Wells Fargo Advantage Funds will be liable for any losses incurred if we follow such instructions we reasonably believe to be genuine. For transactions through the automated phone system and our Web site, we will assign personal identification numbers (PINs) and/or passwords to help protect your account information. To safeguard your account, please keep your PINs and passwords confidential. Contact us immediately if you believe there is a discrepancy on your confirmation statement or if you believe someone has obtained unauthorized access to your account, PIN or password.

USA PATRIOT Act
In compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, all financial institutions (including mutual funds) at the time an account is opened, are required to obtain, verify and record the following information for all registered owners or others who may be authorized to act on the account: full name, date of birth, taxpayer identification number (usually your Social Security Number), and permanent street address. Corporate, trust and other entity accounts require additional documentation. This information will be used to verify your identity. We will return your application if any of this information is missing, and we may request additional information from you for verification purposes. In the rare event that we are unable to verify your identity, we reserve the right to redeem your account at the current day's NAV. You will be responsible for any losses, taxes, expenses, fees, or other results of such a redemption.

Distributions


The Funds generally make distributions of any net investment income quarterly and any realized net capital gains at least annually. Please contact your institution for distribution options. Remember, distributions have the effect of reducing the NAV per share by the amount distributed.

Taxes


The following discussion regarding federal income taxes is based on laws that were in effect as of the date of this Prospectus and summarizes only some of the important federal income tax considerations affecting a Fund and you as a shareholder. It does not apply to foreign or tax-exempt shareholders or those holding Fund shares through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) Plan or IRA. This discussion is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. You should consult your tax adviser about your specific tax situation. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional federal income tax information.

We will pass on to a Fund's shareholders substantially all of the Fund's net investment income and realized net capital gains, if any. Distributions from a Fund's ordinary income and net short-term capital gain, if any, generally will be taxable to you as ordinary income. Distributions from a Fund's net long-term capital gain, if any, generally will be taxable to you as long-term capital gain.

Corporate shareholders may be able to deduct a portion of their distributions when determining their taxable income.

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended certain tax rates except those that applied to individual taxpayers with taxable incomes above $400,000 ($450,000 for married taxpayers, $425,000 for heads of households). Taxpayers that are not in the new highest tax bracket continue to be subject to a maximum 15% rate of tax on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends. For taxpayers in the new highest tax bracket, the maximum tax rate on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends will be 20%. Beginning in 2013, U.S. individuals with income exceeding $200,000 ($250,000 if married and filing jointly), a new 3.8% Medicare contribution tax will apply on "net investment income," including interest, dividends, and capital gains.

Distributions from a Fund normally will be taxable to you when paid, whether you take distributions in cash or automatically reinvest them in additional Fund shares. Following the end of each year, we will notify you of the federal income tax status of your distributions for the year.

If you buy shares of a Fund shortly before it makes a taxable distribution, your distribution will, in effect, be a taxable return of part of your investment. Similarly, if you buy shares of a Fund when it holds appreciated securities, you will receive a taxable return of part of your investment if and when the Fund sells the appreciated securities and distributes the gain. The Fund has built up, or has the potential to build up, high levels of unrealized appreciation.

Your redemptions (including redemptions in-kind) and exchanges of Fund shares ordinarily will result in a taxable capital gain or loss, depending on the amount you receive for your shares (or are deemed to receive in the case of exchanges) and the amount you paid (or are deemed to have paid) for them. Such capital gain or loss generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held your redeemed or exchanged Fund shares for more than one year at the time of redemption or exchange. In certain circumstances, losses realized on the redemption or exchange of Fund shares may be disallowed.

In certain circumstances, Fund shareholders may be subject to backup withholding taxes.

Master/Gateway® Structure


Each Fund is a gateway fund in a Master/Gateway structure. This structure is more commonly known as a master/feeder structure. In this structure, a gateway or feeder fund invests substantially all of its assets in one or more master portfolios of Wells Fargo Master Trust or other stand-alone funds of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds whose objectives and investment strategies are consistent with the gateway fund's investment objective and strategies. Through this structure, a gateway fund can enhance its investment opportunities and reduce its expenses by sharing the costs and benefits of a larger pool of assets. Master portfolios offer their shares to multiple gateway funds and other master portfolios rather than directly to the public. Certain administrative and other fees and expenses are charged to both the gateway fund and the master portfolio(s). The services provided and fees charged to a gateway fund are in addition to and not duplicative of the services provided and fees charged to the master portfolios. Fees relating to investments in other stand-alone funds are waived to the extent that they are duplicative, or would exceed certain defined limits.

Description of Master Portfolios
The following table lists the master portfolio(s) in which the Funds invest. Each Portfolio's investment objective is provided followed by a description of the Portfolio's investment strategies.

Master Portfolio

Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks to approximate the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

at least 80% of the Portfolio's net assets in fixed income securities.

The Portfolio invests principally in securities comprising the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Adviser attempts to achieve a correlation of at least 95% between the performance of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes and the Portfolio's investment results, before expenses. The fixed income portion is represented by the Barclays Government Bond Index, Barclays Corporate Bond Index, Barclays Mortgage Bond Index, Barclays Majors (ex U.S.) Index. The Portfolio seeks to approximate, before expenses, the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the fixed income asset class. These fixed income sub-indexes include exposure to non-U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Agency debt, U.S.-dollar denominated corporate debt, and U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities with a weighted average maturity of at least one year. The Portfolio uses an optimization process which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, the Portfolio purchases the most liquid securities in the index in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, the Portfolio attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of maximizing the replication of index performance, against the goal of trying to manage transaction costs. The Adviser may actively trade portfolio securities.

Diversified Stock Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks to approximate the total return (consisting of income and capital appreciation) of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

at least 80% of the Portfolio's net assets in equity securities.

The Portfolio invests principally in securities comprising the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Adviser attempts to achieve a correlation of at least 95% between the performance of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes and the Portfolio's investment results, before expenses. The equity portion is represented by the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Markets Index, Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Markets Index, Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap TSM Specialty Index. The Portfolio seeks to approximate, before expenses, the total return of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity asset class. The sub-indexes include exposure to large, mid and small cap U.S. securities as well as securities in international developed and emerging markets. The Portfolio uses an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, the Portfolio purchases the most liquid securities in the index, in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, the Portfolio attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of maximizing the replication of index performance, against the goal of trying to manage transaction costs. Furthermore, the Adviser
may use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the Portfolio against certain indexes. The Adviser may actively trade portfolio securities.

Short-Term Investment Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks current income while preserving capital and liquidity.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

exclusively in high-quality, short-term U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments of domestic and foreign issuers.

The Adviser actively manages a portfolio of high-quality, short-term, U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments. The Adviser will only purchase First Tier securities. These include, but are not limited to, bank obligations such as time deposits and certificates of deposit, government securities, asset-backed securities, commercial paper, corporate bonds, municipal securities and repurchase agreements. These investments may have fixed, floating, or variable rates of interest and may be obligations of U.S. or foreign issuers. The Adviser may invest more than 25% of the Portfolio's total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of U.S. banks.

The Sub-Advisers for the Master Portfolios
The sub-advisers for the master portfolios are compensated for their services by Funds Management from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as adviser to the master portfolios.


SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM), located at 1 Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02110, is the investment sub-adviser for the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio and Diversified Stock Portfolio, in which certain gateway funds invest substantially all or a portion of their assets. In this capacity, SSgA FM is responsible for the day-to-day investment management activities of the Portfolios. SSgA FM, an SEC registered investment adviser, is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a publicly held bank holding company. SSgA FM and other State Street advisory affiliates make up State Street Global Advisors ("SSgA"), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation. SSgA provides complete global investment management services from offices in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.


Wells Capital Management Incorporated (Wells Capital Management), a registered investment adviser, located at 525 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, serves as the sub-adviser and provides portfolio management services for the Short-Term Investment Portfolio in which certain gateway funds invest substantially all or a portion of their assets. Wells Capital Management, an affiliate of Funds Management and indeirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, is a multi-boutique asset management firm committed to delivering superior investment services to institutional clients.

Additional Performance Information


This section contains additional information regarding the performance of the Funds. The sub-section below titled "Index Descriptions" defines the market indices that are referenced in the Fund Summaries. The sub-section below titled "Share Class Performance" provides additional information about share class performance.

Index Descriptions
The "Average Annual Total Returns" table in each Fund's Fund Summary compares the Fund's returns with those of at least one broad-based market index. Below are descriptions of each such index. You cannot invest directly in an index. The performance history shown for an index may be shorter than that of certain funds.

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is composed of the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index and the Barclays U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, and includes Treasury issues, agency issues, corporate bond issues, and mortgage-backed securities.

Dow Jones Global Target Today Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2010 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules.The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2015 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2025 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2035 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2045 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2055 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Russell 3000® Index

The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

Share Class Performance
A Fund's past performance is no guarantee of future results. A Fund's investment results will fluctuate over time, and any representation of the Fund's returns for any past period should not be considered as a representation of what the Fund's returns may be in any future period. The Fund's annual and semi-annual reports contain additional performance information and are available upon request, without charge, by calling the telephone number listed on the back cover page of this Prospectus.

Financial Highlights


The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand a Fund's financial performance for the past five years (or since inception, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Total returns represent the rate you would have earned (or lost) on an investment in each Fund (assuming reinvestment of all distributions). The information in the following tables has been derived from the Funds' financial statements, which have been audited by the Funds' independent registered public accounting firm whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, is also included in each Fund's annual report, a copy of which is available upon request. 

Target Today Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

10.86

$

10.56

$

10.04

$

8.86

$

10.10

Net investment income 3

0.15 1

0.18 1

0.18 1

0.22 1

0.26 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.08

0.39

0.57

1.20

-1.15

Total from investment operations

0.23

0.57

0.75

1.42

-0.89

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.17

-0.22

-0.23

-0.24

-0.29

Net realized gains

-0.08

-0.05

0.00

0.00

-0.06

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.25

-0.27

-0.23

-0.24

-0.35

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.84

$

10.86

$

10.56

$

10.04

$

8.86

Total return 4

2.15%

5.47%

7.56%

16.13%

-9.06%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.39%

1.69%

1.82%

2.29%

2.71%

Gross expenses 3

1.08%

1.08%

1.10%

1.24%

1.27%

Net expenses 3

0.96%

0.96%

0.97%

1.13%

1.15%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

39%

46%

51%

91%

45%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

19,815

$

21,822

$

22,862

$

22,145

$

20,151

Target Today Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class B

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

11.22

$

10.87

$

10.31

$

9.08

$

10.33

Net investment income 3

0.07 1

0.10 1

0.11 1

0.16 1

0.19 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.08

0.41

0.58

1.22

-1.17

Total from investment operations

0.15

0.51

0.69

1.38

-0.98

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.03

-0.11

-0.13

-0.15

-0.21

Net realized gains

-0.08

-0.05

0.00

0.00

-0.06

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.11

-0.16

-0.13

-0.15

-0.27

Net asset value, end of period

$

11.26

$

11.22

$

10.87

$

10.31

$

9.08

Total return 4

1.39%

4.73%

6.78%

15.23%

-9.73%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.66%

0.97%

1.08%

1.58%

1.96%

Gross expenses 3

1.82%

1.82%

1.85%

2.00%

2.02%

Net expenses 3

1.71%

1.70%

1.72%

1.89%

1.90%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

39%

46%

51%

91%

45%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

108

$

242

$

865

$

2,155

$

3,563

Target Today Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class C

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

11.11

$

10.78

$

10.25

$

9.04

$

10.30

Net investment income 3

0.07

0.10 1

0.11 1

0.15 1

0.19 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.08

0.41

0.57

1.23

-1.18

Total from investment operations

0.15

0.51

0.68

1.38

-0.99

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.09

-0.13

-0.15

-0.17

-0.21

Net realized gains

-0.08

-0.05

0.00

0.00

-0.06

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.17

-0.18

-0.15

-0.17

-0.27

Net asset value, end of period

$

11.09

$

11.11

$

10.78

$

10.25

$

9.04

Total return 4

1.36%

4.81%

6.69%

15.30%

-9.80%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.64%

0.94%

1.07%

1.56%

1.97%

Gross expenses 3

1.83%

1.83%

1.85%

1.93%

2.01%

Net expenses 3

1.71%

1.71%

1.72%

1.82%

1.90%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

39%

46%

51%

91%

45%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

4,945

$

5,100

$

5,605

$

5,498

$

4,741

Target 2010 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

13.26

$

12.86

$

12.04

$

10.15

$

12.71

Net investment income 3

0.19 1

0.21 1

0.22 1

0.25 1

0.31 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.19

0.43

0.88

1.93

-2.42

Total from investment operations

0.38

0.64

1.10

2.18

-2.11

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.21

-0.24

-0.28

-0.29

-0.35

Net realized gains

-0.13

0.00

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.10

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.34

-0.24

-0.28

-0.29

-0.45

Net asset value, end of period

$

13.30

$

13.26

$

12.86

$

12.04

$

10.15

Total return 4

2.92%

5.05%

9.24%

21.64%

-16.98%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.39%

1.63%

1.72%

2.16%

2.62%

Gross expenses 3

1.08%

1.08%

1.10%

1.16%

1.25%

Net expenses 3

0.99%

0.99%

1.00%

1.10%

1.18%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

37%

43%

47%

86%

43%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

36,462

$

39,691

$

42,615

$

42,316

$

39,175

Target 2010 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class B

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

13.37

$

12.93

$

12.10

$

10.18

$

12.73

Net investment income 3

0.09 1

0.12 1

0.12 1

0.17 1

0.22 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.19

0.44

0.88

1.93

-2.42

Total from investment operations

0.28

0.56

1.00

2.10

-2.20

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.09

-0.12

-0.17

-0.18

-0.25

Net realized gains

-0.13

0.00

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.10

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.22

-0.12

-0.17

-0.18

-0.35

Net asset value, end of period

$

13.43

$

13.37

$

12.93

$

12.10

$

10.18

Total return 4

2.12%

4.35%

8.45%

20.69%

-17.58%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.67%

0.90%

0.98%

1.45%

1.87%

Gross expenses 3

1.83%

1.83%

1.85%

1.92%

2.00%

Net expenses 3

1.74%

1.74%

1.75%

1.86%

1.93%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

37%

43%

47%

86%

43%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

341

$

748

$

1,542

$

2,716

$

4,269

Target 2010 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class C

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

13.44

$

13.03

$

12.19

$

10.27

$

12.85

Net investment income 3

0.09

0.12 1

0.12 1

0.16 1

0.22 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.19

0.43

0.91

1.96

-2.45

Total from investment operations

0.28

0.55

1.03

2.12

-2.23

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.11

-0.14

-0.19

-0.20

-0.25

Net realized gains

-0.13

0.00

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.10

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.24

-0.14

-0.19

-0.20

-0.35

Net asset value, end of period

$

13.48

$

13.44

$

13.03

$

12.19

$

10.27

Total return 4

2.10%

4.28%

8.48%

20.76%

-17.59%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.64%

0.88%

0.96%

1.42%

1.87%

Gross expenses 3

1.83%

1.83%

1.85%

1.91%

2.00%

Net expenses 3

1.74%

1.74%

1.75%

1.85%

1.93%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

37%

43%

47%

86%

43%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

3,269

$

3,323

$

3,114

$

2,580

$

2,464

Target 2015 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013 6

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

10.11

Net investment income 3

0.03 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.13

Total from investment operations

0.16

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.04

Net realized gain

-0.10

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.14

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.13

Total return 4

1.60%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.28%

Gross expenses 3

1.05%

Net expenses 3

0.84%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

35%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

10

Target 2020 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.25

$

13.97

$

12.54

$

9.58

$

13.78

Net investment income 3

0.20

0.21

0.20

0.21 1

0.26 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.50

0.33

1.46

2.97

-4.04

Total from investment operations

0.70

0.54

1.66

3.18

-3.78

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.21

-0.22

-0.23

-0.22

-0.27

Net realized gains

-0.21

-0.04

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.15

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.42

-0.26

-0.23

-0.22

-0.42

Net asset value, end of period

$

14.53

$

14.25

$

13.97

$

12.54

$

9.58

Total return 4

5.00%

3.97%

13.41%

33.45%

-27.90%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.36%

1.45%

1.46%

1.77%

2.10%

Gross expenses 3

1.06%

1.05%

1.08%

1.15%

1.25%

Net expenses 3

1.01%

1.01%

1.02%

1.11%

1.20%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

32%

35%

39%

66%

38%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

74,720

$

74,955

$

77,784

$

72,653

$

59,671

Target 2020 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class B

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.16

$

13.85

$

12.41

$

9.50

$

13.66

Net investment income 3

0.09 1

0.10 1

0.09 1

0.12 1

0.17 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.51

0.33

1.46

2.95

-4.01

Total from investment operations

0.60

0.43

1.55

3.07

-3.84

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.08

-0.08

-0.11

-0.16

-0.17

Net realized gains

-0.21

-0.04

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.15

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.29

-0.12

-0.11

-0.16

-0.32

Net asset value, end of period

$

14.47

$

14.16

$

13.85

$

12.41

$

9.50

Total return 4

4.27%

3.11%

12.57%

32.44%

-28.43%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.63%

0.78%

0.73%

1.04%

1.36%

Gross expenses 3

1.81%

1.80%

1.83%

1.90%

2.00%

Net expenses 3

1.76%

1.76%

1.77%

1.86%

1.95%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

32%

35%

39%

66%

38%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

599

$

1,048

$

2,428

$

5,030

$

5,495

Target 2020 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class C

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.20

$

13.93

$

12.51

$

9.58

$

13.78

Net investment income 3

0.09

0.08

0.08

0.12 1

0.17 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.51

0.35

1.48

2.98

-4.05

Total from investment operations

0.60

0.43

1.56

3.10

-3.88

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.10

-0.12

-0.14

-0.17

-0.17

Net realized gains

-0.21

-0.04

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.15

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.31

-0.16

-0.14

-0.17

-0.32

Net asset value, end of period

$

14.49

$

14.20

$

13.93

$

12.51

$

9.58

Total return 4

4.28%

3.14%

12.65%

32.35%

-28.46%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.61%

0.68%

0.70%

1.00%

1.36%

Gross expenses 3

1.81%

1.81%

1.83%

1.90%

2.00%

Net expenses 3

1.76%

1.76%

1.77%

1.86%

1.95%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

32%

35%

39%

66%

38%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

4,514

$

4,600

$

3,922

$

2,752

$

1,840

Target 2025 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013 6

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.83

Net investment income 3

0.04

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.33

Total from investment operations

0.37

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.05

Net realized gain

-0.20

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.25

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.95

Total return 4

3.92%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.01%

Gross expenses 3

1.06%

Net expenses 3

0.86%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

28%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

159

Target 2030 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.74

$

14.81

$

12.65

$

8.65

$

14.36

Net investment income 3

0.20

0.17 1

0.15 1

0.15 1

0.21 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.85

0.13

2.19

4.00

-5.55

Total from investment operations

1.05

0.30

2.34

4.15

-5.34

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.20

-0.18

-0.18

-0.15

-0.20

Net realized gains

-0.28

-0.19

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.17

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.48

-0.37

-0.18

-0.15

-0.37

Net asset value, end of period

$

15.31

$

14.74

$

14.81

$

12.65

$

8.65

Total return 4

7.28%

2.27%

18.71%

48.17%

-37.78%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.29%

1.21%

1.15%

1.32%

1.64%

Gross expenses 3

1.06%

1.06%

1.09%

1.16%

1.28%

Net expenses 3

1.02%

1.02%

1.03%

1.12%

1.21%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

25%

26%

28%

43%

33%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

60,857

$

60,087

$

62,209

$

55,735

$

45,556

Target 2030 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class B

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.49

$

14.53

$

12.41

$

8.49

$

14.09

Net investment income 3

0.08 1

0.07 1

0.06 1

0.07 1

0.11 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.86

0.12

2.14

3.91

-5.44

Total from investment operations

0.94

0.19

2.20

3.98

-5.33

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.07

-0.04

-0.08

-0.06

-0.10

Net realized gains

-0.28

-0.19

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.17

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.35

-0.23

-0.08

-0.06

-0.27

Net asset value, end of period

$

15.08

$

14.49

$

14.53

$

12.41

$

8.49

Total return 4

6.54%

1.43%

17.88%

46.98%

-38.22%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.57%

0.50%

0.42%

0.60%

0.90%

Gross expenses 3

1.81%

1.81%

1.84%

1.92%

2.03%

Net expenses 3

1.77%

1.77%

1.78%

1.88%

1.96%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

25%

26%

28%

43%

33%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

463

$

872

$

1,962

$

3,173

$

3,233

Target 2030 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class C

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.45

$

14.53

$

12.43

$

8.50

$

14.11

Net investment income 3

0.08

0.06 1

0.05 1

0.06 1

0.11 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.85

0.14

2.14

3.93

-5.45

Total from investment operations

0.93

0.20

2.19

3.99

-5.34

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.10

-0.09

-0.09

-0.06

-0.10

Net realized gains

-0.28

-0.19

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.17

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.38

-0.28

-0.09

-0.06

-0.27

Net asset value, end of period

$

15.00

$

14.45

$

14.53

$

12.43

$

8.50

Total return 4

6.52%

1.47%

17.80%

47.11%

-38.22%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.53%

0.45%

0.38%

0.58%

0.89%

Gross expenses 3

1.82%

1.82%

1.84%

1.91%

2.02%

Net expenses 3

1.77%

1.77%

1.78%

1.87%

1.96%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

25%

26%

28%

43%

33%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

3,465

$

3,120

$

2,456

$

1,671

$

1,261

Target 2035 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013 6

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.60

Net investment income 3

0.02 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.58

Total from investment operations

0.60

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.05

Net realized gain

-0.16

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.21

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.99

Total return 4

6.36%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.04%

Gross expenses 3

1.07%

Net expenses 3

0.88%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

22%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

41

Target 2040 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

16.07

$

16.40

$

13.60

$

8.73

$

16.04

Net investment income 3

0.21

0.17

0.15

0.12 1

0.19 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

1.19

-0.07

2.81

4.87

-6.92

Total from investment operations

1.40

0.10

2.96

4.99

-6.73

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.21

-0.16

-0.16

-0.12

-0.18

Net realized gains

-0.34

-0.27

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.40

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.55

-0.43

-0.16

-0.12

-0.58

Net asset value, end of period

$

16.92

$

16.07

$

16.40

$

13.60

$

8.73

Total return 4

8.99%

0.85%

21.98%

57.33%

-42.65%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.25%

1.06%

0.95%

1.03%

1.39%

Gross expenses 3

1.08%

1.08%

1.10%

1.17%

1.30%

Net expenses 3

1.03%

1.03%

1.04%

1.12%

1.22%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

20%

20%

21%

29%

29%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

104,836

$

103,841

$

113,494

$

100,278

$

67,928

Target 2040 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class B

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

15.36

$

15.67

$

12.99

$

8.35

$

15.40

Net investment income 3

0.09 1

0.05 1

0.03 1

0.10 1

0.09 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

1.13

-0.06

2.70

4.57

-6.64

Total from investment operations

1.22

-0.01

2.73

4.67

-6.55

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.06

-0.03

-0.05

-0.03

-0.10

Net realized gains

-0.34

-0.27

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.40

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.40

-0.30

-0.05

-0.03

-0.50

Net asset value, end of period

$

16.18

$

15.36

$

15.67

$

12.99

$

8.35

Total return 4

8.15%

0.12%

21.08%

56.01%

-43.10%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.54%

0.34%

0.23%

0.86%

0.65%

Gross expenses 3

1.83%

1.83%

1.86%

1.93%

2.05%

Net expenses 3

1.78%

1.78%

1.79%

1.89%

1.97%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

20%

20%

21%

29%

29%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

747

$

1,564

$

2,863

$

3,876

$

3,623

Target 2040 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class C

2013

2012 7

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

15.26

$

15.60

$

12.95

$

8.33

$

15.36

Net investment income 3

0.09 1

0.04 1

0.03 1

0.05 1

0.09 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

1.12

-0.05

2.69

4.61

-6.62

Total from investment operations

1.21

-0.01

2.72

4.66

-6.53

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.10

-0.06

-0.07

-0.04

-0.10

Net realized gains

-0.34

-0.27

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.40

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.44

-0.33

-0.07

-0.04

-0.50

Net asset value, end of period

$

16.03

$

15.26

$

15.60

$

12.95

$

8.33

Total return 4

8.18%

0.14%

21.08%

56.02%

-43.07%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.50%

0.30%

0.19%

0.41%

0.65%

Gross expenses 3

1.83%

1.83%

1.85%

1.92%

2.05%

Net expenses 3

1.78%

1.78%

1.79%

1.87%

1.97%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

20%

20%

21%

29%

29%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

4,040

$

3,623

$

3,038

$

2,226

$

1,362

Target 2045 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013 6

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.64

Net investment income 3

0.03

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.68

Total from investment operations

0.71

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.05

Net realized gain

-0.13

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.18

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.17

Total return 4

7.41%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.08%

Gross expenses 3

1.10%

Net expenses 3

0.88%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

13

Target 2050 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013 6

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.29

Net investment income 3

0.03

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.65

Total from investment operations

0.68

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.05

Net realized gain

-0.20

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.25

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.72

Total return 4

7.49%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.07%

Gross expenses 3

1.05%

Net expenses 3

0.88%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

11

Target 2050 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class C

2013 6

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.29

Net investment income 3

0.02

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.64

Total from investment operations

0.66

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.04

Net realized gain

-0.20

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.24

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.71

Total return 4

7.31%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

0.16%

Gross expenses 3

1.81%

Net expenses 3

1.63%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

17

Target 2055 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class A

2013 6

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

10.19

Net investment income 3

0.03 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.72

Total from investment operations

0.75

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.04

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.90

Total return 4

7.39%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.05%

Gross expenses 3

1.44%

Net expenses 3

0.88%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

14

1

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

2

Amount is less than $0.005.

3

Includes net expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in which the Fund invests.

4

Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

5

Portfolio turnover rate represents the weighted average portfolio turnover in each respective Master Portfolio.

6

For the period from November 30, 2012 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2012.

7

Year ended February 29.

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Dow Jones Target Date Funds

Prospectus

Administrator Class

Target Today Fund

WFLOX

Target 2010 Fund

WFLGX

Target 2015 Fund

WFFFX

Target 2020 Fund

WFLPX

Target 2025 Fund

WFTRX

Target 2030 Fund

WFLIX

Target 2035 Fund

WFQWX

Target 2040 Fund

WFLWX

Target 2045 Fund

WFQYX

Target 2050 Fund

WFQDX

Target 2055 Fund

WFLHX


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Fund shares are NOT deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., its affiliates or any other depository institution. Fund shares are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency and may lose value.

Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

Target Today Fund Summary

3

Target 2010 Fund Summary

8

Target 2015 Fund Summary

13

Target 2020 Fund Summary

18

Target 2025 Fund Summary

23

Target 2030 Fund Summary

28

Target 2035 Fund Summary

33

Target 2040 Fund Summary

38

Target 2045 Fund Summary

43

Target 2050 Fund Summary

48

Target 2055 Fund Summary

53

The Funds

Key Fund Information

59

Target Date Funds

60

Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes

65

Description of Principal Investment Risks

67

Portfolio Holdings Information

70

Organization and Management of the Funds

Organization and Management of the Funds

71

About Wells Fargo Funds Trust

71

The Adviser

71

The Sub-Adviser and Portfolio Managers

72

Dormant Multi-Manager Arrangement

72

Your Account

Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents

73

Pricing Fund Shares

74

How to Buy Shares

75

How to Sell Shares

77

How to Exchange Shares

78

Account Policies

79

Other Information

Distributions

81

Taxes

81

Master/Gateway Structure

82

Additional Performance Information

85

Financial Highlights

87

Target Today Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.43%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.92%

Fee Waiver

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.65%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$66

3 Years

$238

5 Years

$455

10 Years

$1,080

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 39% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to maintain a relatively fixed level of potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund is the most conservative Fund within the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds series. Within the series, each Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund's allocation of assets among equity, fixed income and money market instruments asset classes, and your decision to invest in this or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "Today" designation in the Fund's name corresponds to the naming convention of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM , an index designed to represent the targeted level of relative market risk exposure 10 years past a dated Fund's targeted year. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM . As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 15%, 80% and 5%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 2003

+7.21%

Lowest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2008

-3.32%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +0.18%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Administrator Class (before taxes)

11/8/1999

4.74%

4.46%

5.32%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

11/8/1999

4.02%

3.53%

4.31%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/8/1999

3.25%

3.30%

4.08%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

Dow Jones Global Target Today Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

5.44%

5.29%

6.05%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2010 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.42%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.92%

Fee Waiver

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.67%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$68

3 Years

$242

5 Years

$459

10 Years

$1,084

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 37% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest:

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . As the Fund has now reached its target year, its risk exposure approaches 27% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 23%, 73% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 2003

+9.30%

Lowest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2008

-5.46%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +0.90%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Administrator Class (before taxes)

11/8/1999

5.62%

3.61%

5.78%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

11/8/1999

4.88%

2.75%

4.86%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/8/1999

3.92%

2.63%

4.58%

Dow Jones Global Target 2010 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

6.40%

4.42%

7.25%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2015 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.42%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.92%

Fee Waiver

0.24%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.68%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$69

3 Years

$244

5 Years

$461

10 Years

$1,086

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 35% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2015, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 32%, 64% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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

+9.98%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-7.19%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +1.90%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Administrator Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

6.85%

3.12%

3.36%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

6.15%

2.13%

2.43%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

4.71%

2.13%

2.38%

Dow Jones Global Target 2015 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

7.65%

3.85%

4.15%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2020 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

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

0.22%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.42%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.90%

Fee Waiver

0.20%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.70%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$72

3 Years

$246

5 Years

$458

10 Years

$1,070

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 32% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2020, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 44%, 52% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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

+12.39%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-10.71%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +3.04%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Administrator Class (before taxes)

11/8/1999

8.51%

2.63%

6.34%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

11/8/1999

7.74%

1.94%

5.56%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/8/1999

5.90%

1.92%

5.22%

Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

9.23%

3.32%

8.45%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2025 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

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

0.23%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.41%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.90%

Fee Waiver

0.20%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.70%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$72

3 Years

$246

5 Years

$458

10 Years

$1,070

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 28% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2025, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 56%, 40% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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

+15.09%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-14.28%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +4.21%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Administrator Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

10.28%

2.45%

2.26%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

9.45%

1.73%

1.59%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

7.22%

1.78%

1.64%

Dow Jones Global Target 2025 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

10.94%

2.92%

2.89%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2030 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

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

0.22%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.42%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.91%

Fee Waiver

0.20%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.71%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$73

3 Years

$249

5 Years

$464

10 Years

$1,082

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 25% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2030, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 68%, 28% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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

+17.79%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-17.35%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +5.41%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Administrator Class (before taxes)

11/8/1999

11.87%

1.95%

6.80%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

11/8/1999

11.17%

1.41%

6.05%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/8/1999

8.30%

1.46%

5.70%

Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

12.56%

2.52%

9.40%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2035 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.42%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.93%

Fee Waiver

0.21%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.72%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$74

3 Years

$253

5 Years

$473

10 Years

$1,103

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 22% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2035, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 79%, 17% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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

+19.51%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-19.31%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +6.44%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Administrator Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

13.31%

1.79%

1.43%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

12.64%

1.29%

0.98%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

9.18%

1.35%

1.06%

Dow Jones Global Target 2035 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

13.92%

2.22%

1.98%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2040 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

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

0.23%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.42%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.92%

Fee Waiver

0.20%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.72%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$74

3 Years

$252

5 Years

$469

10 Years

$1,094

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 20% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2040, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 86%, 10% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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

+20.64%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.91%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.23%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Administrator Class (before taxes)

11/8/1999

14.25%

1.58%

7.31%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

11/8/1999

13.57%

1.04%

6.65%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

11/8/1999

9.95%

1.17%

6.22%

Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

14.88%

2.09%

9.61%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2045 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

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

0.25%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.44%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.96%

Fee Waiver

0.24%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.72%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$74

3 Years

$257

5 Years

$483

10 Years

$1,133

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2045, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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

+20.59%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.25%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.65%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Administrator Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

14.64%

1.82%

1.41%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

14.09%

1.40%

1.03%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

9.98%

1.41%

1.07%

Dow Jones Global Target 2045 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.32%

2.12%

1.83%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2050 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.43%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.94%

Fee Waiver

0.22%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.72%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$74

3 Years

$255

5 Years

$476

10 Years

$1,113

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2050, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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

+20.82%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.64%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.56%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Administrator Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

14.76%

1.76%

1.37%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

13.99%

1.12%

0.77%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

10.24%

1.27%

0.95%

Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.35%

2.13%

1.83%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

Target 2055 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

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

0.25%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.92%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.44%

Fee Waiver

0.72%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.72%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$74

3 Years

$310

5 Years

$646

10 Years

$1,596

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2055, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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: 1st Quarter 2012

+11.15%

Lowest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2012

-4.36%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.59%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/30/2011

Administrator Class (before taxes)

6/30/2011

14.78%

N/A

3.31%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/30/2011

14.55%

N/A

3.17%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/30/2011

9.79%

N/A

2.78%

Dow Jones Global Target 2055 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.35%

N/A

3.47%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

N/A

6.16%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

N/A

6.92%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2011
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2011
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2011

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 and 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
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

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.

The "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM " are products of Dow Jones Indexes, a licensed trademark of CME Group Index Services LLC ("CME"), and have been licensed for use. "Dow Jones®", "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM "and "Dow Jones Indexes" are service marks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings, LLC ("Dow Jones"), have been licensed to CME and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by Global Index Advisors, Inc. and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC. The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds, based on the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM , are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow Jones, CME or their respective affiliates and Dow Jones, CME and their respective affiliates make no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s).

Throughout this Prospectus, the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund SM is referred to as the Target Today Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2010 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2015 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2020 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2025 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2030 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2035 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2040 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2045 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2050 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2055 Fund; and collectively the Funds are referred to as the Target Date Funds.

Key Fund Information


This Prospectus contains information about one or more Funds within the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds ® family and is designed to provide you with important information to help you with your investment decisions. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference.

In this Prospectus, "we" generally refers to Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC ("Funds Management"), the relevant sub-adviser(s), if applicable, or the portfolio manager(s). "We" may also refer to a Fund's other service providers. "You" refers to the shareholder or potential investor.


Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

The investment objective of each Fund in this Prospectus is non-fundamental; that is, it can be changed by a vote of the Board of Trustees alone. The objective and strategies description for each Fund tells you:

what the Fund is trying to achieve; 

how we intend to invest your money; and 

what makes the Fund different from the other Funds offered in this Prospectus.

This section also provides a summary of each Fund's principal investment and policies and practices. Unless otherwise indicated, these investment policies and practices apply on an ongoing basis.

Principal Risk Factors

This section lists the principal risk factors for each Fund and indirectly, the principal risk factors for the master portfolios in which each Fund invests. A complete description of these and other risks is found in the "Description of Principal Investment Risks" section. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.


Portfolio Asset Allocations

This section provides a percentage breakdown of a Fund's assets across different master portfolios.

Master/Gateway® Structure

The Funds are gateway funds in a Master/Gateway structure. This structure is more commonly known as a master/feeder structure. In this structure, a gateway or feeder fund invests substantially all of its assets in one or more master portfolios or other Funds of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , and may invest directly in securities, to achieve its investment objective. Multiple gateway funds investing in the same master portfolio or Fund can enhance their investment opportunities and reduce their expense ratios by sharing the costs and benefits of a larger pool of assets. References to the investment activities of a gateway fund are intended to refer to the investment activities of the master portfolio(s) in which it invests.

Target Date Funds

Adviser

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Sub-Adviser

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Portfolio Managers

Rodney H. Alldredge
James P. Lauder
Paul T. Torregrosa

Target Today Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFLOX
Fund Number: 258

Target 2010 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFLGX
Fund Number: 259

Target 2015 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFFFX
Fund Number: 3713

Target 2020 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFLPX
Fund Number: 260

Target 2025 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFTRX
Fund Number: 3714

Target 2030 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFLIX
Fund Number: 261

Target 2035 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFQWX
Fund Number: 3715

Target 2040 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFLWX
Fund Number: 262

Target 2045 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFQYX
Fund Number: 3716

Target 2050 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFQDX
Fund Number: 3717

Target 2055 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/30/2011

Ticker: WFLHX
Fund Number: 3726

Investment Objective

Each Fund's objective is to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the appropriate Dow Jones Target Date Index.  Specifically:

The Target Today Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

The Target 2010 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

The Target 2015 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

The Target 2020 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

The Target 2025 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

The Target 2030 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

The Target 2035 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

The Target 2040 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

The Target 2045 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

The Target 2050 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

The Target 2055 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

The Fund's Board of Trustees can change these investment objectives without a shareholder vote.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of each Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the appropriate Dow Jones Target Date Index.

Each Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of a Dow Jones Target Date Index that has the same target year as the Fund. Similar to the methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, each Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Funds' assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Funds with longer time horizons generally allocate more of their assets to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. Funds with shorter time horizons replace some of their equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility. Each Fund's allocation among the three major asset classes generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. Each Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund. For instance, the Target 2055 Fund has the most aggressive asset allocation of the Funds and the Target Today Fund has the most conservative asset allocation of the Funds. If you have a low risk tolerance, you may not wish to invest in the Target 2055 Fund, even if you intend to begin withdrawing a portion or all of your investment in the Fund in the year 2055. Conversely, you may feel comfortable choosing a more aggressive Fund for a near-term investment goal if you have a higher risk tolerance.

The "target year" designated in a Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of its corresponding Dow Jones Target Date Index. Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. A Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, a Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, except for the Target Today Fund, a Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in a Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in a Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Funds invest are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity asset class, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the fixed income asset class, which securities may include, among others, debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, U.S. and foreign government obligations and derivatives. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, each of these master portfolios purchases the most liquid securities in the index, in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, each of these master portfolios attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of replicating index performance against the goal of managing transaction costs.

The Funds invest in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Short-Term Investment Portfolio invests in high-quality money market instruments, including U.S. Government obligations, obligations of foreign and domestic banks, short-term corporate debt securities and repurchase agreements. Unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, the Short-Term Investment Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Funds and the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.

Although they do not currently intend to do so, the Funds reserve the right to invest in more or fewer master portfolios, in other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities.

Principal Risk Factors

The principal value of an investor's investment in a Fund is not guaranteed at any time, including in the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, each Fund is primarily subject to the risks mentioned below to the extent that each Fund is exposed to these risks depending on its asset allocation and target year:

 

Allocation Methodology Risk

Counter-Party Risk

Debt Securities Risk

Derivatives Risk

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign Investment Risk

Futures Risk

Growth Style Investment Risk

Index Tracking Risk

Issuer Risk

Leverage Risk

Liquidity Risk

Management Risk

Market Risk

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Multi-Style Management Risk

Regulatory Risk

Smaller Company Securities Risk

U.S. Government Obligations Risk

Value Style Investment Risk

These and other risks could cause you to lose money in your investment in the Fund and could adversely affect the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return. These risks are described in the "Description of Principal Investment Risks" section.

Risk Tolerance

Two general rules of investing have shaped the Funds' strategies:

(1) Higher investment returns usually go hand-in-hand with higher risk. Put another way, the greater an investment's potential return, the greater its potential for loss. Historically, for example, stocks have outperformed bonds, but the worst year for stocks on record was much worse than the worst year for bonds; and

(2) Generally, the longer an investor's time horizon, the greater the capacity or ability to withstand market volatility because there is more time to recoup any losses that might be incurred.

As illustrated by the line graph below, the Target Date Funds with longer time horizons are subject to more risk. This normally gives investors the potential for greater returns in the early years of a Fund than in the years immediately preceding or after the Fund's target date. As a Fund approaches its target year, and its investors have less time to recover from market declines, the Fund reduces its risk exposure. This reduction in risk exposure is intended to help secure the value of your investment as the time nears for you to begin withdrawing a portion or all of it. The graph below shows the relative amount of potential equity risk that each Fund is expected to assume given its time horizon. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. Information is presented as of February 28, 2013.

When and After a Fund Reaches its Target Year

As illustrated above, by the time a Fund reaches its target year, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. A Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. During the ten-year period after the Fund's target year, the Fund will increasingly resemble the Target Today Fund. At the end of the ten-year period, we will likely combine the Fund with the Target Today Fund.

Portfolio Asset Allocations

Each Fund's asset allocation is determined using the index methodology described in the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section, which results in a systematic reduction in potential market risk exposure over time as illustrated in the line graph above. This methodology provides you with higher exposure to market risk in the early years of investing and lower exposure to market risk in the years near the Fund's target year and 10 years thereafter. Each Fund reserves the right to adjust its market risk exposure upward or downward to meet its investment objective.

As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights shown in the table below. The weightings of the indexes in equity, fixed income and money market securities shown in the table below represent a percentage breakdown of each corresponding Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The percentage risk of the global equity market to which the Fund is exposed will not necessarily be the same as, and will typically be greater than, the Fund's percentage investment in the Diversified Stock Portfolio in order to account for the risks associated with investments in fixed income and money market securities. Each Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation in the Diversified Stock Portfolio, Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio and Short-Term Investment Portfolio as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

 

Equity Securities

Fixed Income Securities

Money Market Securities

Dow Jones Target Today Index

15%

80%

5%

Dow Jones Target 2010 Index

23%

73%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2015 Index

32%

64%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2020 Index

44%

52%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2025 Index

56%

40%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2030 Index

68%

28%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2035 Index

79%

17%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2040 Index

86%

10%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2045 Index

90%

6%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2050 Index

90%

6%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2055 Index

90%

6%

4%

Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes


Index Performance

While the objective of each Fund is to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of its target index, the performance shown for each target index is not the past performance of the corresponding Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund or any other investment. Index performance does not include any fees and expenses associated with investing, including management fees and brokerage costs, and would be lower if it did. Past index performance is no guarantee of future results, either for the index or for any mutual fund. You cannot invest directly in an index. Performance history shown for a target index may be shorter than that of certain Funds.

Index Methodology

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes are a series of Indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Index is a blend of sub-indexes representing three major asset classes: equity securities, fixed income securities and money market instruments. The allocation of each Index generally becomes more conservative as the Index's time horizon becomes shorter. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments.

Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is comprised of a set of equity, bond and cash sub-indexes. The equity component is represented by the Dow Jones U.S. Style Indexes (sub-indexes numbers 1 through 6 in the table on the next page), Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index, Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index and Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index. The bond component is represented by the Barclays U.S. Government Bond, U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond, U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities and Global Treasury: Majors Ex U.S. Indexes. Finally, the cash component is represented by the Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index.

The equity asset class is currently comprised of nine sub-asset classes; the fixed income asset class is currently comprised of four sub-asset classes; the money market asset class is currently comprised of one sub-asset class. Each sub-asset class is represented by an underlying index and is equally weighted with other sub-asset classes within its major asset class. The market risk of each Dow Jones Target Date Index will gradually decline over a period of years by changing its allocation among the three major asset classes and not by excluding any asset classes or sub-asset classes or by changing allocations among sub-asset classes.

The sub-asset classes that currently comprise each major asset class of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes are detailed in the table below:

Major Asset Classes

Equity Component

Fixed Income Component

Money Market Component

Sub-Asset Classes 1

1. Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index

1. Barclays U.S. Government Bond Index

1. Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index

2. Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index

2. Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index

3. Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index

3. Barclays U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index

4. Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index

4. Barclays Global Treasury: Majors Ex US Index

5. Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index

6. Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index

7. Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index

8. Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index

9. Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index

1. Additional information about the sub-indexes comprising the sub-asset classes is available in the Statement of Additional Information.

Each Dow Jones Target Date Index will exhibit higher market risk in its early years and lower market risk in the years approaching its target year. At more than 35 years prior to the target year, the Index's targeted risk level is set at 90% of the risk of the global equity market. The global equity market is measured by the sub-indexes comprising the equity component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The major asset classes are rebalanced monthly within the Index to create an efficient asset allocation that maintains a targeted 90% risk level. At 35 years before the target year, each Index will begin to gradually reduce market risk. A new targeted risk level is calculated each month as a function of the current risk of the equity component and the number of months remaining to the Index's target year. The monthly risk reductions continue until the Index reflects 20% of the risk of the global equity market, on December 1 of the year ten years after the Index's target year. Once an Index reaches that date, it always reflects 20% of the risk of the global equity market.

Description of Principal Investment Risks


Understanding the risks involved in mutual fund investing will help you make an informed decision that takes into account your risk tolerance and preferences. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks for each Fund and indirectly, the principal risk factors for the master portfolios in which the Fund invests, have been previously identified and are described below. Additional information about the principal risks is included in the Statement of Additional Information.

Allocation Methodology Risk
A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index, whose total returns it seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, will not meet an investor's goals. The allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund. This risk is greater for an investor who begins to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund before, in or around the Fund's target year. Conversely, for an investor who begins to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund some time after the Fund's target year, there is a greater risk that the allocation methodology of the particular Dow Jones Target Date Index may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals. There can be no assurance that an investor's investment in a Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in a Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Counter-Party Risk
When a Fund enters into an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, the Fund is exposed to the risk that the other party will not fulfill its contractual obligations. For example, in a repurchase agreement, there exists the risk that where the Fund buys a security from a seller that agrees to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and time, the seller will not repurchase the security. Similarly, the Fund is exposed to counter-party risk if it engages in a reverse repurchase agreement where a broker-dealer agrees to buy securities and the Fund agrees to repurchase them at a later date.

Debt Securities Risk
Debt securities, such as notes and bonds, are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer or credit support provider of an instrument will be unable to make interest payments or repay principal when due, and that the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in the financial strength of an issuer or credit support provider or changes in the credit rating of a security may affect its value. Interest rate risk is the risk that market interest rates may increase, which tends to reduce the resale value of certain debt securities, including U.S. Government obligations. Debt securities with longer durations are generally more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations. Interest rates have remained at historical lows for an extended period of time. If interest rates rise quickly, it may have a pronounced negative effect on the value of certain debt securities. Changes in market interest rates do not affect the rate payable on an existing debt security, unless the instrument has adjustable or variable rate features, which can reduce its exposure to interest rate risk. Changes in market interest rates may also extend or shorten the duration of certain types of instruments, such as asset-backed securities, thereby affecting their value and returns. Debt securities may also have, or become subject to, liquidity constraints.

Derivatives Risk
The term "derivatives" covers a broad range of investments, including futures, options and swap agreements. In general, a derivative refers to any financial instrument whose value is derived, at least in part, from the price of another security or a specified index, asset or rate. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. The use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in the price or value of the underlying asset, index or rate, which may be magnified by certain features of the derivatives. These risks are heightened when the portfolio manager uses derivatives to enhance a Fund's return or as a substitute for a position or security, rather than solely to hedge (or offset) the risk of a position or security held by the Fund. The success of management's derivatives strategies will also be affected by its ability to assess and predict the impact of market or economic developments on the underlying asset, index or rate and the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions. Certain derivative positions may be difficult to close out when a Fund's portfolio manager may believe it would be appropriate to do so. Certain derivative positions (e.g., over-the-counter swaps) are subject to counterparty risk.

The U.S. government recently enacted legislation that provides for new regulation of the derivatives market, including clearing, margin, reporting and registration requirements. Because the legislation leaves much to rule making, its ultimate impact remains unclear. New regulations could, among other things, restrict a Fund's ability to engage in derivatives transactions (for example, by making certain types of derivatives transactions no longer available to the Fund) and/or increase the costs of such derivatives transactions (for example, by increasing margin or capital requirements), and the Fund may be unable to execute its investment strategy as a result. It is unclear how the regulatory changes will affect counterparty risk.

Emerging Markets Risk
Emerging markets securities typically present even greater exposure to the risks described under "Foreign Investment Risk" and may be particularly sensitive to certain economic changes. For example, emerging market countries are typically more dependent on exports and are therefore more vulnerable to recessions in other countries. Emerging markets may be under-capitalized and have less developed legal and financial systems than markets in the developed world. Additionally, emerging markets may have volatile currencies and may be more sensitive than more mature markets to a variety of economic factors. Emerging market securities also may be less liquid than securities of more developed countries and could be difficult to sell, particularly during a market downturn.

Foreign Investment Risk
Foreign investments, including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and similar investments, are subject to more risks than U.S. domestic investments. These additional risks may potentially include lower liquidity, greater price volatility and risks related to adverse political, regulatory, market or economic developments. Foreign companies also may be subject to significantly higher levels of taxation than U.S. companies, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation, thereby reducing the earnings potential of such foreign companies. In addition, amounts realized on sales or distributions of foreign securities may be subject to high and potentially confiscatory levels of foreign taxation and withholding when compared to comparable transactions in U.S. securities. Investments in foreign securities involve exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Such changes may reduce the U.S. dollar value of the investment. Foreign investments are also subject to risks including potentially higher withholding and other taxes, trade settlement, custodial, and other operational risks and less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards in certain foreign markets. In addition, foreign markets can and often do perform differently from U.S. markets.

Futures Risk
Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

Growth Style Investment Risk
Growth stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. Growth stocks may be designated as such and purchased based on the premise that the market will eventually reward a given company's long-term earnings growth with a higher stock price when that company's earnings grow faster than both inflation and the economy in general. Thus a growth style investment strategy attempts to identify companies whose earnings may or are growing at a rate faster than inflation and the economy. While growth stocks may react differently to issuer, political, market and economic developments than the market as a whole and other types of stocks by rising in price in certain environments, growth stocks also tend to be sensitive to changes in the earnings of their underlying companies and more volatile than other types of stocks, particularly over the short term. Furthermore, growth stocks may be more expensive relative to their current earnings or assets compared to the values of other stocks, and if earnings growth expectations moderate, their valuations may return to more typical norms, causing their stock prices to fall. Finally, during periods of adverse economic and market conditions, the stock prices of growth stocks may fall despite favorable earnings trends.

Index Tracking Risk
The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

Issuer Risk
The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons that directly relate to the issuer or an entity providing credit support or liquidity support, such as management performance, financial leverage, and reduced demand for the issuer's goods, services or securities.

Leverage Risk
Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. Certain derivatives may also create leverage. The use of leverage may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leverage tends to increase a Fund's exposure to market risk, interest rate risk or other risks by, in effect, increasing assets available for investment.

Liquidity Risk
A security may not be able to be sold at the time desired or without adversely affecting the price.

Management Risk
We cannot guarantee that a Fund will meet its investment objective. We do not guarantee the performance of a Fund, nor can we assure you that the market value of your investment will not decline. We will not "make good" on any investment loss you may suffer, nor does anyone we contract with to provide services promise to make good on any such losses.

Market Risk
The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value or become illiquid due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. A security may decline in value or become illiquid due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, or adverse investor sentiment generally. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value or become illiquid simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than debt securities.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in "pools" of mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables held in trust. In addition, mortgage dollar rolls are transactions in which a Fund sells mortgage-backed securities to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to purchase similar securities in the future at a predetermined price. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including mortgage dollar roll transactions, are subject to certain additional risks. Rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of these securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, these securities may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, these securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the risk that when interest rates decline or are low but are expected to rise, borrowers may pay off their debts sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund will have to reinvest such prepaid funds at the lower prevailing interest rates. This is also known as contraction risk. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying mortgage or assets, particularly during periods of economic downturn.

Multi-Style Management Risk
Because certain portions of a Fund's assets are managed by different portfolio managers using different styles, a Fund could experience overlapping security transactions. Certain portfolio managers may be purchasing securities at the same time other portfolio managers may be selling those same securities.This may lead to higher transaction expenses and may generate higher short-term capital gains compared to a Fund using a single investment management style.

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. Smaller companies may have no or relatively short operating histories, or be newly public companies. Some of these companies have aggressive capital structures, including high debt levels, or are involved in rapidly growing or changing industries and/or new technologies, which pose additional risks.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk
U.S. Government obligations include securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies or government sponsored entities. While U.S. Treasury obligations are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. Government, securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored entities may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Government-sponsored entities (whose obligations are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection or scheduled payment of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. If a government-sponsored entity is negatively impacted by legislative or regulatory action, is unable to meet its obligations, or its creditworthiness declines, the performance of a Fund that holds securities issued or guaranteed by the entity will be adversely impacted. U.S. Government obligations are subject to relatively low but varying degrees of credit risk, and are still subject to interest rate and market risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk
Value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. Value stocks may be purchased based upon the belief that a given security may be out of favor. Value investing seeks to identify stocks that have depressed valuations, based upon a number of factors which are thought to be temporary in nature, and to sell them at superior profits when their prices rise in response to resolution of the issues which caused the valuation of the stock to be depressed. While certain value stocks may increase in value more quickly during periods of anticipated economic upturn, they may also lose value more quickly in periods of anticipated economic downturn. Furthermore, there is the risk that the factors which caused the depressed valuations are longer term or even permanent in nature, and that there will not be any rise in valuation. Finally, there is the increased risk in such situations that such companies may not have sufficient resources to continue as ongoing businesses, which would result in the stock of such companies potentially becoming worthless.

Portfolio Holdings Information


A description of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds' policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds' portfolio holdings is available in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information. In addition, Funds Management will, from time to time, include portfolio holdings information in periodic commentaries for certain Funds. The substance of the information contained in such commentaries will also be posted to the Funds' Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Organization and Management of the Funds


About Wells Fargo Funds Trust

The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on March 10, 1999. The Board of Trustees of the Trust ("Board") supervises each Fund's activities, monitors its contractual arrangements with various service providers and decides on matters of general policy.

The Board supervises the Funds and approves the selection of various companies hired to manage the Funds' operations. Except for the Funds' advisers, which generally may be changed only with shareholder approval, other service providers may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.

The Adviser

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, headquartered at 525 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, serves as adviser for the Funds. Funds Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, a publicly traded diversified financial services company that provides banking, insurance, investment, mortgage and consumer finance services. Funds Management is a registered investment adviser that provides investment advisory services for registered mutual funds, closed-end funds and other funds and accounts.

As adviser, Funds Management is responsible for implementing the investment objectives and strategies of the Funds. To assist Funds Management in performing these responsibilities, Funds Management has contracted with one or more subadvisers to provide day-to-day portfolio management services to the Funds. Funds Management employs a team of investment professionals who identify and recommend the initial hiring of each Fund's sub-adviser(s) and supervise and monitor the activities of the sub-adviser(s) on an ongoing basis. Funds Management retains overall responsibility for the management of the Funds.

Funds Management's investment professionals review and analyze each Fund's performance, including relative to peer funds, and monitor each Fund's compliance with its investment objective and strategies. Funds Management is responsible for reporting to the Board on investment performance and other matters affecting the Funds. When appropriate, Funds Management recommends to the Board enhancements to Fund features, including changes to Fund
investment objectives, strategies and policies. Funds Management also communicates with shareholders and intermediaries about Fund performance and features.

For providing these investment advisory services, Funds Management is entitled to receive the fees disclosed in the row captioned "Management Fees" in each Fund's table of Annual Fund Operating Expenses. Funds Management compensates each sub-adviser from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as investment adviser to the Funds. A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements is available in the Funds' semi-annual report for the six-month period ended August 31st.

For a Fund's most recent fiscal year end, the advisory fee paid to Funds Management, net of any applicable waivers and reimbursements, was as follows:

Advisory Fees Paid as % of Net Assets

As a % of average daily net assets

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

0.05%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

0.07%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

0.11%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

0.11%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

0.12%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

0.06%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

0.10%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

0.00%

The Sub-Adviser and Portfolio Managers

The following sub-adviser and portfolio managers provide day-to-day portfolio management services to the Funds. These services include making purchases and sales of securities and other investment assets for the Funds, selecting broker-dealers, negotiating brokerage commission rates and maintaining portfolio transaction records. Each sub-adviser is compensated for its services by Funds Management from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as investment adviser to the Funds. The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the portfolio managers' compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Funds. For information regarding the sub-advisers that perform day-to-day portfolio management activities for the master portfolios in which the Funds invests, see "The Sub-Advisers for the Master Portfolios" under the "Master/Gateway® Structure" section.


Global Index Advisors, Inc. ("GIA"), a registered investment adviser located at 29 North Park Square, Suite 201, Marietta, GA 30060, serves as a sub-adviser and provides portfolio management services to one or more Funds. GIA, through its relationships with Dow Jones Indexes and State Street Global Advisors, offers a series of collective Dow Jones Portfolio Index Funds.

Rodney H. Alldredge

Mr. Alldredge co-founded GIA in 1994 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Director of Portfolio Operations.

James P. Lauder

Mr. Lauder joined GIA in 2002 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Chief Executive Officer of GIA.

Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD

Mr.Torregrosa joined GIA in 2007 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Director of Research.

Dormant Multi-Manager Arrangement

The Board has adopted a "multi-manager" arrangement for the Funds. Under this arrangement, each Fund and Funds Management may engage one or more sub-advisers to make day-to-day investment decisions for the Fund's assets. Funds Management would retain ultimate responsibility (subject to the oversight of the Board) for overseeing the sub-advisers and may, at times, recommend to the Board that the Fund: (1) change, add or terminate one or more sub-advisers; (2) continue to retain a sub-adviser even though the sub-adviser's ownership or corporate structure has changed; or (3) materially change a sub-advisory agreement with a sub-adviser.

Applicable law generally requires a Fund to obtain shareholder approval for most of these types of recommendations, even if the Board approves the proposed action. Under the "multi-manager" arrangement approved by the Board, the Fund is seeking exemptive relief from the SEC to permit Funds Management (subject to the Board's oversight and approval) to make decisions about the Fund's sub-advisory arrangements without obtaining shareholder approval. There is no guarantee the SEC will grant such exemptive relief.  The Fund will continue to submit matters to shareholders for their approval to the extent required by applicable law.

Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents


Shareholder Servicing Plan
The Funds have a shareholder servicing plan. Under this plan, each Fund has agreements with various shareholder servicing agents to process purchase and redemption requests, to service shareholder accounts, and to provide other related services for each Class of the Fund. For these services, each Class pays an annual fee of up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets. Selling or shareholder servicing agents, in turn, may pay some or all of these amounts to their employees or registered representatives who recommend or sell Fund shares or make investment decisions on behalf of their clients.

Additional Payments to Dealers
In addition to dealer reallowances and payments made by the Funds for distribution and shareholder servicing, Funds Management, the distributor or its affiliates make additional payments ("Additional Payments") to certain selling or shareholder servicing agents for the Funds, which include broker-dealers and 401(k) service providers and recordkeepers. These Additional Payments are made in connection with the sale and distribution of shares of the Funds or for services to the Funds and their shareholders. These Additional Payments, which may be significant, are paid by the Funds' adviser, the distributor or their affiliates, out of their revenues, which generally come directly or indirectly from fees paid by the entire Fund complex.

In return for these Additional Payments, the Funds' adviser and distributor expect the Funds to receive certain marketing or servicing advantages that are not generally available to mutual funds that do not make such payments. Such advantages are expected to include, without limitation, placement of the Funds on a list of mutual funds offered as investment options to the selling agent's clients (sometimes referred to as "Shelf Space"); access to the selling agent's registered representatives; and/or ability to assist in training and educating the selling agent's registered representatives.

Certain selling or shareholder servicing agents receive these Additional Payments to supplement amounts payable by the Funds under the shareholder servicing plans. In exchange, these agents provide services including, but not limited to, establishing and maintaining accounts and records; answering inquiries regarding purchases, exchanges and redemptions; processing and verifying purchase, redemption and exchange transactions; furnishing account statements and confirmations of transactions; processing and mailing monthly statements, prospectuses, shareholder reports and other SEC-required communications; and providing the types of services that might typically be provided by the Funds' transfer agent (e.g., the maintenance of omnibus or omnibus-like accounts, the use of the National Securities Clearing Corporation for the transmission of transaction information and the transmission of shareholder mailings).

The Additional Payments may create potential conflicts of interests between an investor and a selling agent who is recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. Before investing, you should consult with your financial consultant and review carefully any disclosure by the selling agent as to what monies they receive from mutual fund advisers and distributors, as well as how your financial consultant is compensated.

The Additional Payments are typically paid in fixed dollar amounts, or based on the number of customer accounts maintained by the selling or shareholder servicing agent, or based on a percentage of sales and/or assets under management, or a combination of the above. The Additional Payments are either up-front or ongoing or both. The Additional Payments differ among selling and shareholder servicing agents. Additional Payments to a selling agent that is compensated based on its customers' assets typically range between 0.05% and 0.30% in a given year of assets invested in the Fund by the selling agent's customers. Additional Payments to a selling agent that is compensated based on a percentage of sales typically range between 0.10% and 0.15% of the gross sales of the Fund attributable to the selling agent. In addition, representatives of the Funds' distributor visit selling agents on a regular basis to educate their registered representatives and to encourage the sale of Fund shares. The costs associated with such visits may be paid for by the Fund's adviser, distributor, or their affiliates, subject to applicable FINRA regulations.

More information on the FINRA member firms that have received the Additional Payments described in this section is available in the Statement of Additional Information, which is on file with the SEC and is also available on the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds website at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Pricing Fund Shares


The share price ("net asset value per share" or "NAV") for a Fund is calculated each business day as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") (generally 4 p.m. ET). To calculate a Fund's NAV, the Fund's assets are valued and totaled, liabilities are subtracted, and the balance, called net assets, is divided by the number of shares outstanding. The price at which a purchase or redemption of Fund shares is effected is based on the next calculation of NAV after the order is placed. The Fund does not calculate its NAV on days the NYSE is closed for trading, which include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

With respect to any portion of a Fund's assets that may be invested in other mutual funds, the Fund's NAV is calculated based upon the net asset values of the other mutual funds in which the Fund invests, and the prospectuses for those companies explain the circumstances under which those companies will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.

With respect to any portion of a Fund's assets invested directly in securities, the Fund's investments are generally valued at current market prices. Securities are generally valued based on the last sale price during the regular trading session if the security trades on an exchange (closing price). Securities that are not traded primarily on an exchange generally are valued using latest quoted bid prices obtained by an independent pricing service. Securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., however, are valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price ("NOCP"), and if no NOCP is available, then at the last reported sales price.

We are required to depart from these general valuation methods and use fair value pricing methods to determine the values of certain investments if we believe that the closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security, including securities that trade primarily on a foreign exchange, does not accurately reflect its current value when the Fund calculates its NAV. In addition, we use fair value pricing to determine the value of investments in securities and other assets, including illiquid securities, for which current market quotations are not readily available. The closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security may not reflect its current value if, among other things, a significant event occurs after the closing price or latest quoted bid price but before a Fund calculates its NAV that materially affects the value of the security. We use various criteria, including a systematic evaluation of U.S. market moves after the close of foreign markets, in deciding whether a foreign security's market price is still reliable and, if not, what fair market value to assign to the security.

In light of the judgment involved in fair value decisions, there can be no assurance that a fair value assigned to a particular security is accurate or that it reflects the price that the Fund could obtain for such security if it were to sell the security as of the time of fair value pricing. Such fair value pricing may result in NAVs that are higher or lower than NAVs based on the closing price or latest quoted bid price. See the Statement of Additional Information for additional details regarding the pricing of Fund shares.

How to Buy 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. Specific eligibility requirements that apply to these entities include:

Employee benefit plan programs;

Broker-dealer managed account or wrap programs that charge an asset-based fee;

Registered investment adviser mutual fund wrap programs that charge an asset-based fee;

Private bank and trust company managed account or wrap programs that charge an asset-based fee;

Internal Revenue Code Section 529 college savings plan accounts;

Fund of Funds including those advised by Funds Management;

Investment Management and Trust Departments of Wells Fargo purchasing shares on behalf of their clients;

Endowments, non-profits, and charitable organizations who invest a minimum initial amount of $500,00 in a Fund;

Any other institutions or customers of financial intermediaries who invest a minimum initial investment amount of $1 million in a Fund;

Individual investors who invest a minimum initial investment amount of $1 million directly with a Fund; and

Certain investors and related accounts as detailed in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.

Any of the minimum initial investment amount waivers listed above may be modified or discontinued at any time.

The Fund offers other classes of shares in addition to those offered through this Prospectus. You may be eligible to invest in one or more of these other classes of shares. Each of the Fund's share classes bears varying expenses and may differ in other features. Consult your financial intermediary for more information regarding the Fund's available share classes.

Institutions Purchasing
Shares Directly

Opening an Account

Adding to an Account

By Telephone or Internet

A new account may not be opened by telephone or internet unless the institution has another Wells Fargo Advantage Fund account. If the institution does not currently have an account, contact your investment representative.

To buy additional shares or to buy
shares in a new Fund:

Call Investor Services at
1-800-222-8222 or

Call 1-800-368-7550 for the
automated phone system or

Visit our Web site at
wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com

By Wire

Complete and sign the Administrator Class account application

Call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for faxing instructions

Use the following wiring instructions:

Receiving bank: State Street Bank & Trust Company, Boston, MA
Bank ABA/routing number: 011000028
Bank account number: 9905-437-1
For credit to: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
For further credit to: [Your name (as registered on your fund account) and your fund and account number]

To buy additional shares, instruct
your bank or financial institution to
use the same wire instructions
shown to the left.

Through Your Investment Representative

Contact your investment representative.

Contact your investment representative.

General Notes For Buying Shares

Proper Form. If the transfer agent receives your new account application or purchase request in proper form before the close of the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at that day's NAV. If your new account application or purchase request is received in proper form after the close of trading on the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at the next business day's NAV. If your new account application or purchase request is not in proper form, additional documentation may be required to process your transaction.

Earnings Distributions. You are eligible to earn distributions beginning on the business day after the transfer agent receives your purchase in proper form.

U.S. Dollars Only. All payment must be made in U.S. dollars and all checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.

Right to Refuse an Order. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason, including if we believe that doing so would be in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders.

Special Considerations When Investing Through Financial Intermediaries:
If a financial intermediary purchases Administrator Class shares on your behalf, you should understand the following:

Minimum Investments and Other Terms of Your Account . Share purchases are made through a customer account at your financial intermediary following that firm's terms. Financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts. Please consult an account representative from your financial intermediary for specifics.

Records are Held in Financial Intermediary's Name . Financial intermediaries are usually the holders of record for Administrator Class shares held through their customer accounts. The financial intermediaries maintain records reflecting their customers' beneficial ownership of the shares.

Purchase/Redemption Orders . Financial intermediaries are responsible for transmitting their customers' purchase and redemption orders to a Fund and for delivering required payment on a timely basis.

Shareholder Communications . Financial intermediaries are responsible for delivering shareholder communications and voting information from a Fund, and for transmitting shareholder voting instructions to a Fund.

The information provided in this Prospectus is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any non-U.S. jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation, or which would subject Fund shares to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country.

The Funds are distributed by Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC, and an affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Securities Investor Protection Corporation ("SIPC") information and brochure are available at SIPC.org or by calling SIPC at (202) 371-8300.

How to Sell Shares


Administrator Class shares must be redeemed according to the terms of your customer account with your financial intermediary. You should contact your investment representative when you wish to sell Fund shares.

Institutions Selling Shares Directly

To Sell Some or All of Your Shares

By Telephone / Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

To speak with an investor services representative call 1-800-222-8222 or use the automated phone system at 1-800-368-7550.

Redemptions processed by EFT to a linked Wells Fargo Bank account occur same day for Wells Fargo Advantage money market funds, and next day for all other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds .

Transfers made to a Wells Fargo Bank account are made available sooner than transfers to an unaffiliated institution.

Redemptions to any other linked bank account may post in two business days, please check with your financial institution for funds posting and availability.

Note: Telephone transactions such as redemption requests made over the phone generally require only one of the account owners to call unless you have instructed us otherwise.

By Wire

To arrange for a Federal Funds wire, call 1-800-222-8222.

Be prepared to provide information on the commercial bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve wire system.

Redemption proceeds are usually wired to the financial intermediary the following business day.

By Internet

Visit our Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Through Your Investment Representative

Contact your investment representative.

General Notes for Selling Shares 

Proper Form. If the transfer agent receives your request to sell shares in proper form before the close of the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at that day's NAV. If your request to sell shares is received in proper form after the close of trading on the NYSE, it will be priced at the next business day's NAV. If your request is not in proper form, additional documentation may be required to sell your shares.

Earnings Distributions. Your shares are eligible to earn distributions through the date of redemption. If you redeem shares on a Friday or prior to a holiday, your shares will continue to be eligible to earn distributions until the next business day.

Right to Delay Payment. We normally will send out checks within one business day, and in any event no more than seven days, after we accept your request to redeem. If you redeem shares recently purchased by check or through Electronic Funds Transfer, you may be required to wait up to seven business days before we will send your redemption proceeds. Our ability to determine with reasonable certainty that investments have been finally collected is greater for investments coming from accounts with banks affiliated with Funds Management than it is for investments coming from accounts with unaffiliated banks. Redemption payments also may be delayed under extraordinary circumstances or as permitted by the SEC in order to protect remaining shareholders. Such extraordinary circumstances are discussed further in the Statement of Additional Information.

Redemption in Kind. Although generally we pay redemption requests in cash, we reserve the right to determine in our sole discretion, whether to satisfy redemption requests by making payment in securities (known as a redemption in kind). In such case, we may pay all or part of the redemption in securities of equal value as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the rules thereunder. The redeeming shareholders should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received.

Retirement Plans and Other Products. If you purchased shares through a packaged investment product or retirement plan, read the directions for selling shares provided by the product or plan. There may be special requirements that supersede the directions in this Prospectus.

How to Exchange Shares


Exchanges between Wells Fargo Advantage Funds involve two transactions: (1) a sale of shares of one Fund; and (2) the purchase of shares of another. In general, the same rules and procedures that apply to sales and purchases apply to exchanges. There are, however, additional factors you should keep in mind while making or considering an exchange: 

In general, exchanges may be made between like share classes of any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund offered to the general public for investment (i.e., a Fund not closed to new accounts).

Same-fund exchanges between Class A, Class C, Administrator Class, Institutional Class, Investor Class, Class R, Class R4 and Class R6 shares are permitted subject to the following conditions: (1) exchanges out of Class A and Class C shares would not be allowed if shares are subject to a CDSC; (2) in order for exchanges into Class A shares, the shareholder must be able to qualify to purchase Class A shares at net asset value based on current prospectus guidelines; and (3) the shareholder must meet the eligibility guidelines of the class being purchased in the exchange.

An exchange request will be processed on the same business day, provided that both Funds are open at the time the request is received. If one or both Funds are closed, the exchange will be processed on the following business day.

You should carefully read the prospectus for the Wells Fargo Advantage Fund into which you wish to exchange. 

Every exchange involves selling Fund shares, which may produce a capital gain or loss for tax purposes. 

If you are making an initial investment into a Fund through an exchange, you must exchange at least the minimum initial purchase amount for the new Fund, unless your balance has fallen below that amount due to investment performance. 

Any exchange between two Wells Fargo Advantage Funds must meet the minimum subsequent purchase amounts. 

Generally, we will notify you at least 60 days in advance of any changes in our exchange policy.

Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares

Wells Fargo Advantage Funds  reserves the right to reject any purchase or exchange order for any reason. Purchases or exchanges that a Fund determines could harm the Fund may be rejected.

Excessive trading by Fund shareholders can negatively impact a Fund and its long-term shareholders in several ways, including disrupting Fund investment strategies, increasing transaction costs, decreasing tax efficiency, and diluting the value of shares held by long-term shareholders. Excessive trading in Fund shares can negatively impact a Fund's long-term performance by requiring it to maintain more assets in cash or to liquidate portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time. Certain Funds may be more susceptible than others to these negative effects. For example, Funds that have a greater percentage of their investments in non-U.S. securities may be more susceptible than other Funds to arbitrage opportunities resulting from pricing variations due to time zone differences across international financial markets. Similarly, Funds that have a greater percentage of their investments in small company securities may be more susceptible than other Funds to arbitrage opportunities due to the less liquid nature of small company securities. Both types of Funds also may incur higher transaction costs in liquidating portfolio holdings to meet excessive redemption levels. Fair value pricing may reduce these arbitrage opportunities, thereby reducing some of the negative effects of excessive trading.

Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , other than the Adjustable Rate Government Fund, Conservative Income Fund, Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund ("Ultra-Short Funds") and the money market funds, (the "Covered Funds"). The Covered Funds are not designed to serve as vehicles for frequent trading. The Covered Funds actively discourage and take steps to prevent the portfolio disruption and negative effects on long-term shareholders that can result from excessive trading activity by Covered Fund shareholders. The Board has approved the Covered Funds' policies and procedures, which provide, among other things, that Funds Management may deem trading activity to be excessive if it determines that such trading activity would likely be disruptive to a Covered Fund by increasing expenses or lowering returns. In this regard, the Covered Funds take steps to avoid accommodating frequent purchases and redemptions of shares by Covered Fund shareholders. Funds Management monitors available shareholder trading information across all Covered Funds on a daily basis. If a shareholder redeems more than $5,000 (including redemptions that are part of an exchange transaction) from a Covered Fund, that shareholder is "blocked" from purchasing shares of that Covered Fund (including purchases that are part of an exchange transaction) for 30 calendar days after the redemption. This policy does not apply to:

Money market funds;

Ultra-Short Funds;

Dividend reinvestments;

Systematic investments or exchanges where the financial intermediary maintaining the shareholder account identifies the transaction as a systematic redemption or purchase at the time of the transaction;

Rebalancing transactions within certain asset allocation or "wrap" programs where the financial intermediary maintaining a shareholder account is able to identify the transaction as part of an asset allocation program approved by Funds Management;

Transactions initiated by a "fund of funds" or Section 529 Plan into an underlying fund investment;

Permitted exchanges between share classes of the same Fund;

Certain transactions involving participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, including: participant withdrawals due to mandatory distributions, rollovers and hardships, withdrawals of shares acquired by participants through payroll deductions, and shares acquired or sold by a participant in connection with plan loans; and

Purchases below $5,000 (including purchases that are part of an exchange transaction).

The money market funds and the Ultra-Short Funds. Because the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds are often used for short-term investments, they are designed to accommodate more frequent purchases and redemptions than the Covered Funds. As a result, the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds do not anticipate that frequent purchases and redemptions, under normal circumstances, will have significant adverse consequences to the money market funds or Ultra-Short Funds or their shareholders. Although the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds do not prohibit frequent trading, Funds Management will seek to prevent an investor from utilizing the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds to facilitate frequent purchases and redemptions of shares in the Covered Funds in contravention of the policies and procedures adopted by the Covered Funds.

All Wells Fargo Advantage Funds . In addition, Funds Management reserves the right to accept purchases, redemptions and exchanges made in excess of applicable trading restrictions in designated accounts held by Funds Management or its affiliate that are used at all times exclusively for addressing operational matters related to shareholder accounts, such as testing of account functions, and are maintained at low balances that do not exceed specified dollar amount limitations.

In the event that an asset allocation or "wrap" program is unable to implement the policy outlined above, Funds Management may grant a program-level exception to this policy. A financial intermediary relying on the exception is required to provide Funds Management with specific information regarding its program and ongoing information about its program upon request.

A financial intermediary through whom you may purchase shares of the Fund may independently attempt to identify excessive trading and take steps to deter such activity. As a result, a financial intermediary may on its own limit or permit trading activity of its customers who invest in Fund shares using standards different from the standards used by Funds Management and discussed in this Prospectus. Funds Management may permit a financial intermediary to enforce its own internal policies and procedures concerning frequent trading rather than the policies set forth above in instances where Funds Management reasonably believes that the intermediary's policies and procedures effectively discourage disruptive trading activity. If you purchase Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you should contact the intermediary for more information about whether and how restrictions or limitations on trading activity will be applied to your account.

Account Policies


Advance Notice of Large Transactions
We strongly urge you to begin all purchases and redemptions as early in the day as possible and to notify us at least one day in advance of transactions in excess of $5,000,000. This will allow us to manage the Funds most effectively. When you give us this advance notice, you must provide us with your name and account number.

Householding
To help keep Fund expenses low, a single copy of a prospectus or shareholder report may be sent to shareholders of the same household. If your household currently receives a single copy of a prospectus or shareholder report and you would prefer to receive multiple copies, please contact your financial intermediary.

Retirement Accounts
We offer prototype documents for a variety of retirement accounts for individuals and small businesses. Please call 1-800-222-8222 for information on:

Individual Retirement Plans, including Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs.

Qualified Retirement Plans, including Simple IRAs, SEP IRAs, Keoghs, Pension Plans, Profit-Sharing Plans, and 401(k) Plans.

There may be special distribution requirements for a retirement account, such as required distributions or mandatory Federal income tax withholdings. For more information, call the number listed above. You may be charged a $10 annual account maintenance fee for each retirement account up to a maximum of $30 annually and a $25 fee for transferring assets to another custodian or for closing a retirement account. Fees charged by institutions may vary.

Small Account Redemptions
We reserve the right to redeem certain accounts that fall below the minimum initial investment amount as the result of shareholder redemptions (as opposed to market movement). Before doing so, we will give you approximately 60 days to bring your account above the minimum investment amount. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 or contact your selling agent for further details.

Statements and Confirmations
Statements summarizing activity in your account are mailed quarterly. Confirmations are mailed following each purchase, sale, exchange, or transfer of Fund shares, except generally for Automatic Investment Plan transactions, Systematic Withdrawal Plan transactions using Electronic Funds Transfer, and purchases of new shares through the automatic reinvestment of distributions. Upon your request and for the applicable fee, you may obtain a reprint of an account statement. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information.

Electronic Delivery of Fund Documents
You may elect to receive your Fund's prospectuses, shareholder reports and other Fund documents electronically in lieu of paper form by enrolling on the Fund's Web site at wellsfargo.com/advantagedelivery. If you make this election, you will be notified by e-mail when the most recent Fund documents are available for electronic viewing and downloading.

To receive Fund documents electronically, you must have an e-mail account and an internet browser that meets the requirements described in the Privacy & Security section of the Fund's Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com. You may change your electronic delivery preferences or revoke your election to receive Fund documents electronically at any time by visiting wellsfargo.com/advantagedelivery.

Statement Inquiries
Contact us in writing regarding any errors or discrepancies noted on your account statement within 60 days after the date of the statement confirming a transaction. We may deny your ability to refute a transaction if we do not hear from you within those 60 days.

Transaction Authorizations
Telephone, electronic, and clearing agency privileges allow us to accept transaction instructions by anyone representing themselves as the shareholder and who provides reasonable confirmation of their identity. Neither we nor Wells Fargo Advantage Funds will be liable for any losses incurred if we follow such instructions we reasonably believe to be genuine. For transactions through the automated phone system and our Web site, we will assign personal identification numbers (PINs) and/or passwords to help protect your account information. To safeguard your account, please keep your PINs and passwords confidential. Contact us immediately if you believe there is a discrepancy on your confirmation statement or if you believe someone has obtained unauthorized access to your account, PIN or password.

USA PATRIOT Act
In compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, all financial institutions (including mutual funds) at the time an account is opened, are required to obtain, verify and record the following information for all registered owners or others who may be authorized to act on the account: full name, date of birth, taxpayer identification number (usually your Social Security Number), and permanent street address. Corporate, trust and other entity accounts require additional documentation. This information will be used to verify your identity. We will return your application if any of this information is missing, and we may request additional information from you for verification purposes. In the rare event that we are unable to verify your identity, we reserve the right to redeem your account at the current day's NAV. You will be responsible for any losses, taxes, expenses, fees, or other results of such a redemption.

Distributions


The Funds generally make distributions of any net investment income quarterly and any realized net capital gains at least annually. Please contact your institution for distribution options. Remember, distributions have the effect of reducing the NAV per share by the amount distributed.

Taxes


The following discussion regarding federal income taxes is based on laws that were in effect as of the date of this Prospectus and summarizes only some of the important federal income tax considerations affecting a Fund and you as a shareholder. It does not apply to foreign or tax-exempt shareholders or those holding Fund shares through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) Plan or IRA. This discussion is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. You should consult your tax adviser about your specific tax situation. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional federal income tax information.

We will pass on to a Fund's shareholders substantially all of the Fund's net investment income and realized net capital gains, if any. Distributions from a Fund's ordinary income and net short-term capital gain, if any, generally will be taxable to you as ordinary income. Distributions from a Fund's net long-term capital gain, if any, generally will be taxable to you as long-term capital gain.

Corporate shareholders may be able to deduct a portion of their distributions when determining their taxable income.

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended certain tax rates except those that applied to individual taxpayers with taxable incomes above $400,000 ($450,000 for married taxpayers, $425,000 for heads of households). Taxpayers that are not in the new highest tax bracket continue to be subject to a maximum 15% rate of tax on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends. For taxpayers in the new highest tax bracket, the maximum tax rate on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends will be 20%. Beginning in 2013, U.S. individuals with income exceeding $200,000 ($250,000 if married and filing jointly), a new 3.8% Medicare contribution tax will apply on "net investment income," including interest, dividends, and capital gains.

Distributions from a Fund normally will be taxable to you when paid, whether you take distributions in cash or automatically reinvest them in additional Fund shares. Following the end of each year, we will notify you of the federal income tax status of your distributions for the year.

If you buy shares of a Fund shortly before it makes a taxable distribution, your distribution will, in effect, be a taxable return of part of your investment. Similarly, if you buy shares of a Fund when it holds appreciated securities, you will receive a taxable return of part of your investment if and when the Fund sells the appreciated securities and distributes the gain. The Fund has built up, or has the potential to build up, high levels of unrealized appreciation.

Your redemptions (including redemptions in-kind) and exchanges of Fund shares ordinarily will result in a taxable capital gain or loss, depending on the amount you receive for your shares (or are deemed to receive in the case of exchanges) and the amount you paid (or are deemed to have paid) for them. Such capital gain or loss generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held your redeemed or exchanged Fund shares for more than one year at the time of redemption or exchange. In certain circumstances, losses realized on the redemption or exchange of Fund shares may be disallowed.

In certain circumstances, Fund shareholders may be subject to backup withholding taxes.

Master/Gateway® Structure


Each Fund is a gateway fund in a Master/Gateway structure. This structure is more commonly known as a master/feeder structure. In this structure, a gateway or feeder fund invests substantially all of its assets in one or more master portfolios of Wells Fargo Master Trust or other stand-alone funds of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds whose objectives and investment strategies are consistent with the gateway fund's investment objective and strategies. Through this structure, a gateway fund can enhance its investment opportunities and reduce its expenses by sharing the costs and benefits of a larger pool of assets. Master portfolios offer their shares to multiple gateway funds and other master portfolios rather than directly to the public. Certain administrative and other fees and expenses are charged to both the gateway fund and the master portfolio(s). The services provided and fees charged to a gateway fund are in addition to and not duplicative of the services provided and fees charged to the master portfolios. Fees relating to investments in other stand-alone funds are waived to the extent that they are duplicative, or would exceed certain defined limits.

Description of Master Portfolios
The following table lists the master portfolio(s) in which the Funds invest. Each Portfolio's investment objective is provided followed by a description of the Portfolio's investment strategies.

Master Portfolio

Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks to approximate the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

at least 80% of the Portfolio's net assets in fixed income securities.

The Portfolio invests principally in securities comprising the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Adviser attempts to achieve a correlation of at least 95% between the performance of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes and the Portfolio's investment results, before expenses. The fixed income portion is represented by the Barclays Government Bond Index, Barclays Corporate Bond Index, Barclays Mortgage Bond Index, Barclays Majors (ex U.S.) Index. The Portfolio seeks to approximate, before expenses, the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the fixed income asset class. These fixed income sub-indexes include exposure to non-U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Agency debt, U.S.-dollar denominated corporate debt, and U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities with a weighted average maturity of at least one year. The Portfolio uses an optimization process which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, the Portfolio purchases the most liquid securities in the index in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, the Portfolio attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of maximizing the replication of index performance, against the goal of trying to manage transaction costs. The Adviser may actively trade portfolio securities.

Diversified Stock Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks to approximate the total return (consisting of income and capital appreciation) of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

at least 80% of the Portfolio's net assets in equity securities.

The Portfolio invests principally in securities comprising the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Adviser attempts to achieve a correlation of at least 95% between the performance of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes and the Portfolio's investment results, before expenses. The equity portion is represented by the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Markets Index, Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Markets Index, Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap TSM Specialty Index. The Portfolio seeks to approximate, before expenses, the total return of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity asset class. The sub-indexes include exposure to large, mid and small cap U.S. securities as well as securities in international developed and emerging markets. The Portfolio uses an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, the Portfolio purchases the most liquid securities in the index, in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, the Portfolio attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of maximizing the replication of index performance, against the goal of trying to manage transaction costs. Furthermore, the Adviser
may use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the Portfolio against certain indexes. The Adviser may actively trade portfolio securities.

Short-Term Investment Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks current income while preserving capital and liquidity.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

exclusively in high-quality, short-term U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments of domestic and foreign issuers.

The Adviser actively manages a portfolio of high-quality, short-term, U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments. The Adviser will only purchase First Tier securities. These include, but are not limited to, bank obligations such as time deposits and certificates of deposit, government securities, asset-backed securities, commercial paper, corporate bonds, municipal securities and repurchase agreements. These investments may have fixed, floating, or variable rates of interest and may be obligations of U.S. or foreign issuers. The Adviser may invest more than 25% of the Portfolio's total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of U.S. banks.

The Sub-Advisers for the Master Portfolios
The sub-advisers for the master portfolios are compensated for their services by Funds Management from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as adviser to the master portfolios.


SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM), located at 1 Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02110, is the investment sub-adviser for the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio and Diversified Stock Portfolio, in which certain gateway funds invest substantially all or a portion of their assets. In this capacity, SSgA FM is responsible for the day-to-day investment management activities of the Portfolios. SSgA FM, an SEC registered investment adviser, is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a publicly held bank holding company. SSgA FM and other State Street advisory affiliates make up State Street Global Advisors ("SSgA"), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation. SSgA provides complete global investment management services from offices in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.


Wells Capital Management Incorporated (Wells Capital Management), a registered investment adviser, located at 525 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, serves as the sub-adviser and provides portfolio management services for the Short-Term Investment Portfolio in which certain gateway funds invest substantially all or a portion of their assets. Wells Capital Management, an affiliate of Funds Management and indeirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, is a multi-boutique asset management firm committed to delivering superior investment services to institutional clients.

Additional Performance Information


This section contains additional information regarding the performance of the Funds. The sub-section below titled "Index Descriptions" defines the market indices that are referenced in the Fund Summaries. The sub-section below titled "Share Class Performance" provides additional information about share class performance.

Index Descriptions
The "Average Annual Total Returns" table in each Fund's Fund Summary compares the Fund's returns with those of at least one broad-based market index. Below are descriptions of each such index. You cannot invest directly in an index. The performance history shown for an index may be shorter than that of certain funds.

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is composed of the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index and the Barclays U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, and includes Treasury issues, agency issues, corporate bond issues, and mortgage-backed securities.

Dow Jones Global Target Today Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2010 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules.The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2015 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2025 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2035 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2045 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2055 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Russell 3000® Index

The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

Share Class Performance
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Financial Highlights


The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years (or since inception, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Total returns represent the rate you would have earned (or lost) on an investment in each Fund (assuming reinvestment of all distributions). The information in the following tables has been derived from the Funds' financial statements, which have been audited by the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm whose report, along with the Fund's financial statements, is also included in each Fund's annual report, a copy of which is available upon request.

Target Today Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

Year ended February 28

Administrator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

11.07

$

10.75

$

10.19

$

9.03

$

10.29

Net investment income 3

0.17

0.20

0.20 1

0.25 1

0.29 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.08

0.40

0.58

1.21

-1.17

Total from investment operations

0.25

0.60

0.78

1.46

-0.88

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.19

-0.23

-0.22

-0.30

-0.32

Net realized gains

-0.08

-0.05

0.00

0.00

-0.06

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.27

-0.28

-0.22

-0.30

-0.38

Net asset value, end of period

$

11.05

$

11.07

$

10.75

$

10.19

$

9.03

Total return 4

2.29%

5.74%

7.70%

16.30%

-8.80%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.54%

1.84%

1.99%

2.53%

3.02%

Gross expenses 3

0.92%

0.92%

0.93%

1.00%

1.09%

Net expenses 3

0.80%

0.80%

0.80%

0.82%

0.85%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

39%

46%

51%

91%

45%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

139,771

$

121,886

$

77,216

$

63,796

$

43,072

Target 2010 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Administrator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

13.38

$

12.97

$

12.14

$

10.24

$

12.82

Net investment income 3

0.21 1

0.24

0.24

0.27 1

0.34 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.19

0.43

0.89

1.95

-2.44

Total from investment operations

0.40

0.67

1.13

2.22

-2.10

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.23

-0.26

-0.30

-0.32

-0.38

Net realized gains

-0.13

0.00

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.10

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.36

-0.26

-0.30

-0.32

-0.48

Net asset value, end of period

$

13.42

$

13.38

$

12.97

$

12.14

$

10.24

Total return 4

3.08%

5.25%

9.44%

21.86%

-16.73%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.54%

1.79%

1.88%

2.36%

2.92%

Gross expenses 3

0.92%

0.92%

0.93%

0.98%

1.07%

Net expenses 3

0.83%

0.83%

0.83%

0.86%

0.88%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

37%

43%

47%

86%

43%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

241,045

$

190,863

$

191,943

$

172,322

$

110,425

Target 2015 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Administator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

10.10

$

9.92

$

9.15

$

7.31

$

10.04

Net investment income 3

0.15 1

0.17

0.17

0.17 1

0.24 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.26

0.29

0.85

1.82

-2.37

Total from investment operations

0.41

0.46

1.02

1.99

-2.13

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.17

-0.17

-0.20

-0.15

-0.30

Net realized gains

-0.10

-0.11

-0.05

0.00

0.00

Tax basis return of capital

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

-0.30

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.27

-0.28

-0.25

-0.15

-0.60

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.24

$

10.10

$

9.92

$

9.15

$

7.31

Total return 4

4.06%

4.74%

11.28%

27.28%

-22.21%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.47%

1.70%

1.76%

1.89%

2.69%

Gross expenses 3

0.92%

0.92%

0.93%

1.03%

1.37%

Net expenses 3

0.84%

0.84%

0.84%

0.86%

0.89%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

35%

40%

44%

77%

41%

Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)

$

194,125

$

84,759

$

61,227

$

42,190

$

12,138

Target 2020 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Administrator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.44

$

14.15

$

12.70

$

9.71

$

13.96

Net investment income 3

0.21 1

0.23

0.21

0.23 1

0.30 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.52

0.35

1.50

3.01

-4.09

Total from investment operations

0.73

0.58

1.71

3.24

-3.79

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.23

-0.25

-0.26

-0.25

-0.31

Net realized gains

-0.21

-0.04

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.15

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.44

-0.29

-0.26

-0.25

-0.46

Net asset value, end of period

$

14.73

$

14.44

$

14.15

$

12.70

$

9.71

Total return 4

5.19%

4.17%

13.60%

33.64%

-27.66%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.47%

1.63%

1.62%

1.96%

2.42%

Gross expenses 3

0.90%

0.90%

0.91%

0.97%

1.07%

Net expenses 3

0.85%

0.85%

0.85%

0.88%

0.90%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

32%

35%

39%

66%

38%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

688,261

$

468,494

$

439,314

$

342,078

$

196,606

Target 2025 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Administrator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.74

$

9.81

$

8.69

$

6.25

$

9.53

Net investment income (loss) 3

0.14 1

0.14 1

0.13 1

-0.04 1

0.20 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.45

0.17

1.26

2.61

-3.29

Total from investment operations

0.59

0.31

1.39

2.57

-3.09

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.15

-0.15

-0.15

-0.13

-0.19

Net realized gains

-0.20

-0.23

-0.12

0.00

0.00

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.35

-0.38

-0.27

-0.13

-0.19

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.98

$

9.74

$

9.81

$

8.69

$

6.25

Total return 4

6.27%

3.49%

16.32%

41.33%

-32.95%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income (loss) 3

1.42%

1.47%

1.46%

-0.51%

2.42%

Gross expenses 3

0.90%

0.91%

0.91%

1.01%

1.35%

Net expenses 3

0.85%

0.85%

0.85%

0.89%

0.63%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

28%

31%

33%

54%

35%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

271,593

$

111,673

$

69,590

$

39,111

$

9,410

Target 2030 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Administrator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.91

$

14.98

$

12.79

$

8.74

$

14.50

Net investment income 3

0.21

0.20 1

0.18 1

0.17 1

0.24 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.88

0.13

2.21

4.06

-5.59

Total from investment operations

1.09

0.33

2.39

4.23

-5.35

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.23

-0.21

-0.20

-0.18

-0.24

Net realized gains

-0.28

-0.19

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.17

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.51

-0.40

-0.20

-0.18

-0.41

Net asset value, end of period

$

15.49

$

14.91

$

14.98

$

12.79

$

8.74

Total return 4

7.46%

2.41%

18.85%

48.60%

-37.56%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.43%

1.37%

1.30%

1.49%

1.93%

Gross expenses 3

0.91%

0.91%

0.92%

0.98%

1.10%

Net expenses 3

0.86%

0.86%

0.86%

0.89%

0.91%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

25%

26%

28%

43%

33%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

572,735

$

395,067

$

373,853

$

254,340

$

117,363

Target 2035 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Administrator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.53

$

9.65

$

8.22

$

5.40

$

9.24

Net investment income

0.13

0.12 1

0.10

0.09 1

0.14 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.66

0.01

1.59

2.81

-3.84

Total from investment operations

0.79

0.13

1.69

2.90

-3.70

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.14

-0.11

-0.13

-0.08

-0.14

Net realized gain

-0.16

-0.14

-0.13

0.00

0.00

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.30

-0.25

-0.26

-0.08

-0.14

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.02

$

9.53

$

9.65

$

8.22

$

5.40

Total return 4

8.48%

1.55%

20.87%

53.96%

-40.58%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.36%

1.26%

1.17%

1.20%

1.83%

Gross expenses 3

0.93%

0.93%

0.94%

1.06%

1.60%

Net expenses 3

0.87%

0.87%

0.87%

0.89%

0.83%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

22%

22%

24%

34%

30%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

172,860

$

77,039

$

50,226

$

25,950

$

4,101

Target 2040 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Administrator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

16.34

$

16.67

$

13.82

$

8.88

$

16.29

Net investment income 3

0.22

0.19

0.16

0.16 1

0.23 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

1.22

-0.06

2.88

4.93

-7.02

Total from investment operations

1.44

0.13

3.04

5.09

-6.79

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.23

-0.19

-0.19

-0.15

-0.22

Net realized gains

-0.34

-0.27

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.40

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.57

-0.46

-0.19

-0.15

-0.62

Net asset value, end of period

$

17.21

$

16.34

$

16.67

$

13.82

$

8.88

Total return 4

9.14%

1.00%

22.21%

57.54%

-42.46%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.39%

1.22%

1.11%

1.26%

1.67%

Gross expenses 3

0.92%

0.92%

0.94%

0.99%

1.12%

Net expenses 3

0.87%

0.87%

0.87%

0.90%

0.92%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

20%

20%

21%

29%

29%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

360,567

$

256,378

$

260,524

$

176,917

$

72,233

Target 2045 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Administrator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.59

$

9.66

$

8.12

$

5.21

$

9.18

Net investment income 3

0.12

0.11

0.09

0.08 1

0.12 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.77

-0.05

1.72

2.92

-3.94

Total from investment operations

0.89

0.06

1.81

3.00

-3.82

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.12

-0.09

-0.16

-0.07

-0.15

Net realized gains

-0.13

-0.04

-0.11

-0.02

0.00

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.25

-0.13

-0.27

-0.09

-0.15

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.23

$

9.59

$

9.66

$

8.12

$

5.21

Total return 4

9.49%

0.85%

22.56%

57.87%

-42.22%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.35%

1.18%

1.02%

1.11%

1.62%

Gross expenses 3

0.96%

0.94%

0.97%

1.22%

2.34%

Net expenses 3

0.87%

0.87%

0.87%

0.89%

0.92%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

19%

20%

27%

29%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

85,590

$

39,964

$

27,698

$

14,948

$

1,656

Target 2050 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Administrator Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.18

$

9.48

$

8.10

$

5.20

$

9.14

Net investment income 3

0.12 1

0.11

0.09 1

0.09

0.12 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.73

-0.07

1.71

2.91

-3.96

Total from investment operations

0.85

0.04

1.80

3.00

-3.84

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.13

-0.09

-0.15

-0.07

-0.10

Net realized gains

-0.20

-0.25

-0.27

-0.03

0.00

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.33

-0.34

-0.42

-0.10

-0.10

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.70

$

9.18

$

9.48

$

8.10

$

5.20

Total return 4

9.59%

0.81%

22.58%

57.99%

-42.36%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.38%

1.18%

1.07%

1.49%

1.60%

Gross expenses 3

0.94%

0.93%

0.94%

1.04%

1.48%

Net expenses 3

0.87%

0.87%

0.87%

0.90%

0.92%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

19%

20%

27%

29%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

141,212

$

89,984

$

69,492

$

37,853

$

10,984

Target 2055 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Period ended February 29

Administrator Class

2013

2012 7

Net asset value, beginning of period

10.06

$

10.00

Net investment income 3

0.14 1

0.06 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.81

0.00 2

Total from investment operations

0.95

0.06

Distributions to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.11

0.00

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.90

$

10.06

Total return 4

9.52%

0.60%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.36%

0.87%

Gross expenses 3

1.45%

2.14%

Net expenses 3

0.87%

0.87%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

19%

Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)

$

4,739

$

1,794

1

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

2

Amount is less than $0.005.

3

Includes net expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in which the Fund invests.

4

Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

5

Portfolio turnover rate represents the weighted average portfolio turnover in each respective Master Portfolio.

6

Year ended February 29.

7

For the period from June 30, 2011 (commencement of class operations) to February 29, 2012.

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Dow Jones Target Date Funds

Prospectus

Investor Class

Target Today Fund

WFBTX

Target 2010 Fund

WFCTX

Target 2015 Fund

WFQEX

Target 2020 Fund

WFDTX

Target 2025 Fund

WFGYX

Target 2030 Fund

WFETX

Target 2035 Fund

WFQTX

Target 2040 Fund

WFFTX

Target 2045 Fund

WFQSX

Target 2050 Fund

WFQGX

Target 2055 Fund

WFQHX


As with all mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this Prospectus. Anyone who tells you otherwise is committing a crime.

Fund shares are NOT deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., its affiliates or any other depository institution. Fund shares are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency and may lose value.

Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

Target Today Fund Summary

3

Target 2010 Fund Summary

8

Target 2015 Fund Summary

13

Target 2020 Fund Summary

18

Target 2025 Fund Summary

23

Target 2030 Fund Summary

28

Target 2035 Fund Summary

33

Target 2040 Fund Summary

38

Target 2045 Fund Summary

43

Target 2050 Fund Summary

48

Target 2055 Fund Summary

53

The Funds

Key Fund Information

59

Target Date Funds

60

Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes

65

Description of Principal Investment Risks

67

Portfolio Holdings Information

70

Organization and Management of the Funds

Organization and Management of the Funds

71

About Wells Fargo Funds Trust

71

The Adviser

71

The Sub-Adviser and Portfolio Managers

72

Dormant Multi-Manager Arrangement

72

Your Account

Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents

73

Pricing Fund Shares

74

How to Open an Account

75

How to Buy Shares

76

How to Sell Shares

78

How to Exchange Shares

80

Account Policies

82

Other Information

Distributions

84

Taxes

84

Master/Gateway Structure

85

Additional Performance Information

88

Financial Highlights

91

Target Today Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.65%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.14%

Fee Waiver

0.28%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.86%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$88

3 Years

$305

5 Years

$572

10 Years

$1,335

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 39% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to maintain a relatively fixed level of potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund is the most conservative Fund within the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds series. Within the series, each Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund's allocation of assets among equity, fixed income and money market instruments asset classes, and your decision to invest in this or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "Today" designation in the Fund's name corresponds to the naming convention of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM , an index designed to represent the targeted level of relative market risk exposure 10 years past a dated Fund's targeted year. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM . As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 15%, 80% and 5%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2003

+7.21%

Lowest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2008

-3.23%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +0.27%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Investor Class (before taxes)

1/31/2007

4.59%

4.40%

5.28%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

1/31/2007

3.89%

3.49%

4.27%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

1/31/2007

3.15%

3.26%

4.04%

Dow Jones Global Target Today Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

5.44%

5.29%

6.05%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2010 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.64%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.14%

Fee Waiver

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.88%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$90

3 Years

$309

5 Years

$576

10 Years

$1,338

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 37% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest:

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . As the Fund has now reached its target year, its risk exposure approaches 27% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 23%, 73% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2003

+9.30%

Lowest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2008

-5.48%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +0.82%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Investor Class (before taxes)

1/31/2007

5.63%

3.56%

5.74%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

1/31/2007

4.92%

2.72%

4.83%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

1/31/2007

3.92%

2.60%

4.54%

Dow Jones Global Target 2010 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

6.40%

4.42%

7.25%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2015 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.64%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.14%

Fee Waiver

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.89%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$91

3 Years

$311

5 Years

$578

10 Years

$1,340

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 35% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2015, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 32%, 64% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+10.10%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-7.20%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +1.78%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Investor Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

6.87%

3.08%

3.34%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

6.19%

2.12%

2.43%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

4.72%

2.11%

2.37%

Dow Jones Global Target 2015 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

7.65%

3.85%

4.15%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2020 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

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

0.22%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.64%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.12%

Fee Waiver

0.21%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.91%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$93

3 Years

$313

5 Years

$575

10 Years

$1,324

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 32% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2020, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 44%, 52% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+12.39%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-10.73%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +3.04%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Investor Class (before taxes)

1/31/2007

8.45%

2.58%

6.31%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

1/31/2007

7.70%

1.90%

5.53%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

1/31/2007

5.86%

1.87%

5.19%

Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

9.23%

3.32%

8.45%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2025 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

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

0.23%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.63%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.12%

Fee Waiver

0.21%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.91%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$93

3 Years

$313

5 Years

$575

10 Years

$1,324

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 28% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2025, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 56%, 40% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+15.11%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-14.31%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +4.20%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Investor Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

10.22%

2.40%

2.22%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

9.40%

1.70%

1.55%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

7.17%

1.75%

1.61%

Dow Jones Global Target 2025 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

10.94%

2.92%

2.89%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2030 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

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

0.22%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.64%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.13%

Fee Waiver

0.21%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.92%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$94

3 Years

$316

5 Years

$581

10 Years

$1,336

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 25% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2030, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 68%, 28% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+17.68%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-17.36%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +5.41%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Investor Class (before taxes)

1/31/2007

11.83%

1.89%

6.75%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

1/31/2007

11.14%

1.35%

6.01%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

1/31/2007

8.26%

1.41%

5.66%

Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

12.56%

2.52%

9.40%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2035 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.64%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.15%

Fee Waiver

0.22%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.93%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$95

3 Years

$321

5 Years

$589

10 Years

$1,357

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 22% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2035, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 79%, 17% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+19.42%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-19.38%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +6.40%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Investor Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

13.18%

1.75%

1.39%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

12.53%

1.28%

0.96%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

9.09%

1.33%

1.03%

Dow Jones Global Target 2035 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

13.92%

2.22%

1.98%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2040 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

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

0.23%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.64%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.14%

Fee Waiver

0.21%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.93%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$95

3 Years

$319

5 Years

$586

10 Years

$1,347

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 20% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2040, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 86%, 10% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+20.65%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.86%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.18%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Investor Class (before taxes)

1/31/2007

14.21%

1.52%

7.26%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

1/31/2007

13.53%

0.98%

6.61%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

1/31/2007

9.92%

1.11%

6.18%

Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

14.88%

2.09%

9.61%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2045 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

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

0.25%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.66%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.18%

Fee Waiver

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.93%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$95

3 Years

$324

5 Years

$599

10 Years

$1,386

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2045, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+20.43%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.31%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.61%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Investor Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

14.64%

1.75%

1.32%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

14.10%

1.35%

0.97%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

9.97%

1.35%

1.00%

Dow Jones Global Target 2045 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.32%

2.12%

1.83%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2050 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.65%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.16%

Fee Waiver

0.23%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.93%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$95

3 Years

$322

5 Years

$593

10 Years

$1,367

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2050, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+20.95%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.72%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.63%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

Investor Class (before taxes)

6/29/2007

14.65%

1.69%

1.29%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/29/2007

13.90%

1.06%

0.73%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/29/2007

10.16%

1.21%

0.90%

Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.35%

2.13%

1.83%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

Target 2055 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

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) 1

Management Fees

0.25%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

1.14%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.66%

Fee Waiver

0.73%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

0.93%

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 June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$95

3 Years

$376

5 Years

$761

10 Years

$1,839

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2055, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 1st Quarter 2012

+11.15%

Lowest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2012

-4.43%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.54%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/30/2011

Investor Class (before taxes)

6/30/2011

14.72%

N/A

3.28%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

6/30/2011

14.33%

N/A

3.05%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

6/30/2011

9.86%

N/A

2.72%

Dow Jones Global Target 2055 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.35%

N/A

3.47%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

N/A

6.16%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

N/A

6.92%

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

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2011
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2011
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2011

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

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
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

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.

The "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM " are products of Dow Jones Indexes, a licensed trademark of CME Group Index Services LLC ("CME"), and have been licensed for use. "Dow Jones®", "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM "and "Dow Jones Indexes" are service marks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings, LLC ("Dow Jones"), have been licensed to CME and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by Global Index Advisors, Inc. and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC. The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds, based on the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM , are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow Jones, CME or their respective affiliates and Dow Jones, CME and their respective affiliates make no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s).

Throughout this Prospectus, the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund SM is referred to as the Target Today Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2010 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2015 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2020 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2025 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2030 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2035 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2040 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2045 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2050 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2055 Fund; and collectively the Funds are referred to as the Target Date Funds.

Key Fund Information


This Prospectus contains information about one or more Funds within the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds ® family and is designed to provide you with important information to help you with your investment decisions. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference.

In this Prospectus, "we" generally refers to Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC ("Funds Management"), the relevant sub-adviser(s), if applicable, or the portfolio manager(s). "We" may also refer to a Fund's other service providers. "You" refers to the shareholder or potential investor.


Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

The investment objective of each Fund in this Prospectus is non-fundamental; that is, it can be changed by a vote of the Board of Trustees alone. The objective and strategies description for each Fund tells you:

what the Fund is trying to achieve; 

how we intend to invest your money; and 

what makes the Fund different from the other Funds offered in this Prospectus.

This section also provides a summary of each Fund's principal investment and policies and practices. Unless otherwise indicated, these investment policies and practices apply on an ongoing basis.

Principal Risk Factors

This section lists the principal risk factors for each Fund and indirectly, the principal risk factors for the master portfolios in which each Fund invests. A complete description of these and other risks is found in the "Description of Principal Investment Risks" section. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.


Portfolio Asset Allocations

This section provides a percentage breakdown of a Fund's assets across different master portfolios.

Master/Gateway® Structure

The Funds are gateway funds in a Master/Gateway structure. This structure is more commonly known as a master/feeder structure. In this structure, a gateway or feeder fund invests substantially all of its assets in one or more master portfolios or other Funds of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , and may invest directly in securities, to achieve its investment objective. Multiple gateway funds investing in the same master portfolio or Fund can enhance their investment opportunities and reduce their expense ratios by sharing the costs and benefits of a larger pool of assets. References to the investment activities of a gateway fund are intended to refer to the investment activities of the master portfolio(s) in which it invests.

Target Date Funds

Adviser

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Sub-Adviser

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Portfolio Managers

Rodney H. Alldredge
James P. Lauder
Paul T. Torregrosa

Target Today Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFBTX
Fund Number: 3270

Target 2010 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFCTX
Fund Number: 3287

Target 2015 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFQEX
Fund Number: 3291

Target 2020 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFDTX
Fund Number: 3288

Target 2025 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFGYX
Fund Number: 3292

Target 2030 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFETX
Fund Number: 3289

Target 2035 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFQTX
Fund Number: 3293

Target 2040 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFFTX
Fund Number: 3290

Target 2045 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFQSX
Fund Number: 3294

Target 2050 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFQGX
Fund Number: 3295

Target 2055 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/30/2011

Ticker: WFQHX
Fund Number: 3261

Investment Objective

Each Fund's objective is to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the appropriate Dow Jones Target Date Index.  Specifically:

The Target Today Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

The Target 2010 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

The Target 2015 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

The Target 2020 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

The Target 2025 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

The Target 2030 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

The Target 2035 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

The Target 2040 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

The Target 2045 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

The Target 2050 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

The Target 2055 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

The Fund's Board of Trustees can change these investment objectives without a shareholder vote.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of each Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the appropriate Dow Jones Target Date Index.

Each Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of a Dow Jones Target Date Index that has the same target year as the Fund. Similar to the methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, each Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Funds' assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Funds with longer time horizons generally allocate more of their assets to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. Funds with shorter time horizons replace some of their equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility. Each Fund's allocation among the three major asset classes generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. Each Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund. For instance, the Target 2055 Fund has the most aggressive asset allocation of the Funds and the Target Today Fund has the most conservative asset allocation of the Funds. If you have a low risk tolerance, you may not wish to invest in the Target 2055 Fund, even if you intend to begin withdrawing a portion or all of your investment in the Fund in the year 2055. Conversely, you may feel comfortable choosing a more aggressive Fund for a near-term investment goal if you have a higher risk tolerance.

The "target year" designated in a Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of its corresponding Dow Jones Target Date Index. Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. A Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, a Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, except for the Target Today Fund, a Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in a Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in a Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Funds invest are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity asset class, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the fixed income asset class, which securities may include, among others, debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, U.S. and foreign government obligations and derivatives. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, each of these master portfolios purchases the most liquid securities in the index, in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, each of these master portfolios attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of replicating index performance against the goal of managing transaction costs.

The Funds invest in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Short-Term Investment Portfolio invests in high-quality money market instruments, including U.S. Government obligations, obligations of foreign and domestic banks, short-term corporate debt securities and repurchase agreements. Unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, the Short-Term Investment Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Funds and the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.

Although they do not currently intend to do so, the Funds reserve the right to invest in more or fewer master portfolios, in other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities.

Principal Risk Factors

The principal value of an investor's investment in a Fund is not guaranteed at any time, including in the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, each Fund is primarily subject to the risks mentioned below to the extent that each Fund is exposed to these risks depending on its asset allocation and target year:

 

Allocation Methodology Risk

Counter-Party Risk

Debt Securities Risk

Derivatives Risk

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign Investment Risk

Futures Risk

Growth Style Investment Risk

Index Tracking Risk

Issuer Risk

Leverage Risk

Liquidity Risk

Management Risk

Market Risk

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Multi-Style Management Risk

Regulatory Risk

Smaller Company Securities Risk

U.S. Government Obligations Risk

Value Style Investment Risk

These and other risks could cause you to lose money in your investment in the Fund and could adversely affect the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return. These risks are described in the "Description of Principal Investment Risks" section.

Risk Tolerance

Two general rules of investing have shaped the Funds' strategies:

(1) Higher investment returns usually go hand-in-hand with higher risk. Put another way, the greater an investment's potential return, the greater its potential for loss. Historically, for example, stocks have outperformed bonds, but the worst year for stocks on record was much worse than the worst year for bonds; and

(2) Generally, the longer an investor's time horizon, the greater the capacity or ability to withstand market volatility because there is more time to recoup any losses that might be incurred.

As illustrated by the line graph below, the Target Date Funds with longer time horizons are subject to more risk. This normally gives investors the potential for greater returns in the early years of a Fund than in the years immediately preceding or after the Fund's target date. As a Fund approaches its target year, and its investors have less time to recover from market declines, the Fund reduces its risk exposure. This reduction in risk exposure is intended to help secure the value of your investment as the time nears for you to begin withdrawing a portion or all of it. The graph below shows the relative amount of potential equity risk that each Fund is expected to assume given its time horizon. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. Information is presented as of February 28, 2013.

When and After a Fund Reaches its Target Year

As illustrated above, by the time a Fund reaches its target year, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. A Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. During the ten-year period after the Fund's target year, the Fund will increasingly resemble the Target Today Fund. At the end of the ten-year period, we will likely combine the Fund with the Target Today Fund.

Portfolio Asset Allocations

Each Fund's asset allocation is determined using the index methodology described in the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section, which results in a systematic reduction in potential market risk exposure over time as illustrated in the line graph above. This methodology provides you with higher exposure to market risk in the early years of investing and lower exposure to market risk in the years near the Fund's target year and 10 years thereafter. Each Fund reserves the right to adjust its market risk exposure upward or downward to meet its investment objective.

As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights shown in the table below. The weightings of the indexes in equity, fixed income and money market securities shown in the table below represent a percentage breakdown of each corresponding Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The percentage risk of the global equity market to which the Fund is exposed will not necessarily be the same as, and will typically be greater than, the Fund's percentage investment in the Diversified Stock Portfolio in order to account for the risks associated with investments in fixed income and money market securities. Each Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation in the Diversified Stock Portfolio, Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio and Short-Term Investment Portfolio as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

 

Equity Securities

Fixed Income Securities

Money Market Securities

Dow Jones Target Today Index

15%

80%

5%

Dow Jones Target 2010 Index

23%

73%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2015 Index

32%

64%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2020 Index

44%

52%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2025 Index

56%

40%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2030 Index

68%

28%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2035 Index

79%

17%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2040 Index

86%

10%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2045 Index

90%

6%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2050 Index

90%

6%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2055 Index

90%

6%

4%

Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes


Index Performance

While the objective of each Fund is to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of its target index, the performance shown for each target index is not the past performance of the corresponding Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund or any other investment. Index performance does not include any fees and expenses associated with investing, including management fees and brokerage costs, and would be lower if it did. Past index performance is no guarantee of future results, either for the index or for any mutual fund. You cannot invest directly in an index. Performance history shown for a target index may be shorter than that of certain Funds.

Index Methodology

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes are a series of Indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Index is a blend of sub-indexes representing three major asset classes: equity securities, fixed income securities and money market instruments. The allocation of each Index generally becomes more conservative as the Index's time horizon becomes shorter. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments.

Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is comprised of a set of equity, bond and cash sub-indexes. The equity component is represented by the Dow Jones U.S. Style Indexes (sub-indexes numbers 1 through 6 in the table on the next page), Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index, Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index and Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index. The bond component is represented by the Barclays U.S. Government Bond, U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond, U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities and Global Treasury: Majors Ex U.S. Indexes. Finally, the cash component is represented by the Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index.

The equity asset class is currently comprised of nine sub-asset classes; the fixed income asset class is currently comprised of four sub-asset classes; the money market asset class is currently comprised of one sub-asset class. Each sub-asset class is represented by an underlying index and is equally weighted with other sub-asset classes within its major asset class. The market risk of each Dow Jones Target Date Index will gradually decline over a period of years by changing its allocation among the three major asset classes and not by excluding any asset classes or sub-asset classes or by changing allocations among sub-asset classes.

The sub-asset classes that currently comprise each major asset class of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes are detailed in the table below:

Major Asset Classes

Equity Component

Fixed Income Component

Money Market Component

Sub-Asset Classes 1

1. Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index

1. Barclays U.S. Government Bond Index

1. Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index

2. Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index

2. Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index

3. Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index

3. Barclays U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index

4. Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index

4. Barclays Global Treasury: Majors Ex US Index

5. Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index

6. Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index

7. Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index

8. Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index

9. Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index

1. Additional information about the sub-indexes comprising the sub-asset classes is available in the Statement of Additional Information.

Each Dow Jones Target Date Index will exhibit higher market risk in its early years and lower market risk in the years approaching its target year. At more than 35 years prior to the target year, the Index's targeted risk level is set at 90% of the risk of the global equity market. The global equity market is measured by the sub-indexes comprising the equity component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The major asset classes are rebalanced monthly within the Index to create an efficient asset allocation that maintains a targeted 90% risk level. At 35 years before the target year, each Index will begin to gradually reduce market risk. A new targeted risk level is calculated each month as a function of the current risk of the equity component and the number of months remaining to the Index's target year. The monthly risk reductions continue until the Index reflects 20% of the risk of the global equity market, on December 1 of the year ten years after the Index's target year. Once an Index reaches that date, it always reflects 20% of the risk of the global equity market.

Description of Principal Investment Risks


Understanding the risks involved in mutual fund investing will help you make an informed decision that takes into account your risk tolerance and preferences. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks for each Fund and indirectly, the principal risk factors for the master portfolios in which the Fund invests, have been previously identified and are described below. Additional information about the principal risks is included in the Statement of Additional Information.

Allocation Methodology Risk
A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index, whose total returns it seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, will not meet an investor's goals. The allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund. This risk is greater for an investor who begins to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund before, in or around the Fund's target year. Conversely, for an investor who begins to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund some time after the Fund's target year, there is a greater risk that the allocation methodology of the particular Dow Jones Target Date Index may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals. There can be no assurance that an investor's investment in a Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in a Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Counter-Party Risk
When a Fund enters into an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, the Fund is exposed to the risk that the other party will not fulfill its contractual obligations. For example, in a repurchase agreement, there exists the risk that where the Fund buys a security from a seller that agrees to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and time, the seller will not repurchase the security. Similarly, the Fund is exposed to counter-party risk if it engages in a reverse repurchase agreement where a broker-dealer agrees to buy securities and the Fund agrees to repurchase them at a later date.

Debt Securities Risk
Debt securities, such as notes and bonds, are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer or credit support provider of an instrument will be unable to make interest payments or repay principal when due, and that the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in the financial strength of an issuer or credit support provider or changes in the credit rating of a security may affect its value. Interest rate risk is the risk that market interest rates may increase, which tends to reduce the resale value of certain debt securities, including U.S. Government obligations. Debt securities with longer durations are generally more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations. Interest rates have remained at historical lows for an extended period of time. If interest rates rise quickly, it may have a pronounced negative effect on the value of certain debt securities. Changes in market interest rates do not affect the rate payable on an existing debt security, unless the instrument has adjustable or variable rate features, which can reduce its exposure to interest rate risk. Changes in market interest rates may also extend or shorten the duration of certain types of instruments, such as asset-backed securities, thereby affecting their value and returns. Debt securities may also have, or become subject to, liquidity constraints.

Derivatives Risk
The term "derivatives" covers a broad range of investments, including futures, options and swap agreements. In general, a derivative refers to any financial instrument whose value is derived, at least in part, from the price of another security or a specified index, asset or rate. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. The use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in the price or value of the underlying asset, index or rate, which may be magnified by certain features of the derivatives. These risks are heightened when the portfolio manager uses derivatives to enhance a Fund's return or as a substitute for a position or security, rather than solely to hedge (or offset) the risk of a position or security held by the Fund. The success of management's derivatives strategies will also be affected by its ability to assess and predict the impact of market or economic developments on the underlying asset, index or rate and the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions. Certain derivative positions may be difficult to close out when a Fund's portfolio manager may believe it would be appropriate to do so. Certain derivative positions (e.g., over-the-counter swaps) are subject to counterparty risk.

The U.S. government recently enacted legislation that provides for new regulation of the derivatives market, including clearing, margin, reporting and registration requirements. Because the legislation leaves much to rule making, its ultimate impact remains unclear. New regulations could, among other things, restrict a Fund's ability to engage in derivatives transactions (for example, by making certain types of derivatives transactions no longer available to the Fund) and/or increase the costs of such derivatives transactions (for example, by increasing margin or capital requirements), and the Fund may be unable to execute its investment strategy as a result. It is unclear how the regulatory changes will affect counterparty risk.

Emerging Markets Risk
Emerging markets securities typically present even greater exposure to the risks described under "Foreign Investment Risk" and may be particularly sensitive to certain economic changes. For example, emerging market countries are typically more dependent on exports and are therefore more vulnerable to recessions in other countries. Emerging markets may be under-capitalized and have less developed legal and financial systems than markets in the developed world. Additionally, emerging markets may have volatile currencies and may be more sensitive than more mature markets to a variety of economic factors. Emerging market securities also may be less liquid than securities of more developed countries and could be difficult to sell, particularly during a market downturn.

Foreign Investment Risk
Foreign investments, including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and similar investments, are subject to more risks than U.S. domestic investments. These additional risks may potentially include lower liquidity, greater price volatility and risks related to adverse political, regulatory, market or economic developments. Foreign companies also may be subject to significantly higher levels of taxation than U.S. companies, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation, thereby reducing the earnings potential of such foreign companies. In addition, amounts realized on sales or distributions of foreign securities may be subject to high and potentially confiscatory levels of foreign taxation and withholding when compared to comparable transactions in U.S. securities. Investments in foreign securities involve exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Such changes may reduce the U.S. dollar value of the investment. Foreign investments are also subject to risks including potentially higher withholding and other taxes, trade settlement, custodial, and other operational risks and less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards in certain foreign markets. In addition, foreign markets can and often do perform differently from U.S. markets.

Futures Risk
Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

Growth Style Investment Risk
Growth stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. Growth stocks may be designated as such and purchased based on the premise that the market will eventually reward a given company's long-term earnings growth with a higher stock price when that company's earnings grow faster than both inflation and the economy in general. Thus a growth style investment strategy attempts to identify companies whose earnings may or are growing at a rate faster than inflation and the economy. While growth stocks may react differently to issuer, political, market and economic developments than the market as a whole and other types of stocks by rising in price in certain environments, growth stocks also tend to be sensitive to changes in the earnings of their underlying companies and more volatile than other types of stocks, particularly over the short term. Furthermore, growth stocks may be more expensive relative to their current earnings or assets compared to the values of other stocks, and if earnings growth expectations moderate, their valuations may return to more typical norms, causing their stock prices to fall. Finally, during periods of adverse economic and market conditions, the stock prices of growth stocks may fall despite favorable earnings trends.

Index Tracking Risk
The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

Issuer Risk
The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons that directly relate to the issuer or an entity providing credit support or liquidity support, such as management performance, financial leverage, and reduced demand for the issuer's goods, services or securities.

Leverage Risk
Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. Certain derivatives may also create leverage. The use of leverage may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leverage tends to increase a Fund's exposure to market risk, interest rate risk or other risks by, in effect, increasing assets available for investment.

Liquidity Risk
A security may not be able to be sold at the time desired or without adversely affecting the price.

Management Risk
We cannot guarantee that a Fund will meet its investment objective. We do not guarantee the performance of a Fund, nor can we assure you that the market value of your investment will not decline. We will not "make good" on any investment loss you may suffer, nor does anyone we contract with to provide services promise to make good on any such losses.

Market Risk
The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value or become illiquid due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. A security may decline in value or become illiquid due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, or adverse investor sentiment generally. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value or become illiquid simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than debt securities.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in "pools" of mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables held in trust. In addition, mortgage dollar rolls are transactions in which a Fund sells mortgage-backed securities to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to purchase similar securities in the future at a predetermined price. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including mortgage dollar roll transactions, are subject to certain additional risks. Rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of these securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, these securities may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, these securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the risk that when interest rates decline or are low but are expected to rise, borrowers may pay off their debts sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund will have to reinvest such prepaid funds at the lower prevailing interest rates. This is also known as contraction risk. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying mortgage or assets, particularly during periods of economic downturn.

Multi-Style Management Risk
Because certain portions of a Fund's assets are managed by different portfolio managers using different styles, a Fund could experience overlapping security transactions. Certain portfolio managers may be purchasing securities at the same time other portfolio managers may be selling those same securities.This may lead to higher transaction expenses and may generate higher short-term capital gains compared to a Fund using a single investment management style.

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. Smaller companies may have no or relatively short operating histories, or be newly public companies. Some of these companies have aggressive capital structures, including high debt levels, or are involved in rapidly growing or changing industries and/or new technologies, which pose additional risks.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk
U.S. Government obligations include securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies or government sponsored entities. While U.S. Treasury obligations are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. Government, securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored entities may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Government-sponsored entities (whose obligations are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection or scheduled payment of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. If a government-sponsored entity is negatively impacted by legislative or regulatory action, is unable to meet its obligations, or its creditworthiness declines, the performance of a Fund that holds securities issued or guaranteed by the entity will be adversely impacted. U.S. Government obligations are subject to relatively low but varying degrees of credit risk, and are still subject to interest rate and market risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk
Value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. Value stocks may be purchased based upon the belief that a given security may be out of favor. Value investing seeks to identify stocks that have depressed valuations, based upon a number of factors which are thought to be temporary in nature, and to sell them at superior profits when their prices rise in response to resolution of the issues which caused the valuation of the stock to be depressed. While certain value stocks may increase in value more quickly during periods of anticipated economic upturn, they may also lose value more quickly in periods of anticipated economic downturn. Furthermore, there is the risk that the factors which caused the depressed valuations are longer term or even permanent in nature, and that there will not be any rise in valuation. Finally, there is the increased risk in such situations that such companies may not have sufficient resources to continue as ongoing businesses, which would result in the stock of such companies potentially becoming worthless.

Portfolio Holdings Information


A description of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds' policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds' portfolio holdings is available in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information. In addition, Funds Management will, from time to time, include portfolio holdings information in periodic commentaries for certain Funds. The substance of the information contained in such commentaries will also be posted to the Funds' Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Organization and Management of the Funds


About Wells Fargo Funds Trust

The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on March 10, 1999. The Board of Trustees of the Trust ("Board") supervises each Fund's activities, monitors its contractual arrangements with various service providers and decides on matters of general policy.

The Board supervises the Funds and approves the selection of various companies hired to manage the Funds' operations. Except for the Funds' advisers, which generally may be changed only with shareholder approval, other service providers may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.

The Adviser

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, headquartered at 525 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, serves as adviser for the Funds. Funds Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, a publicly traded diversified financial services company that provides banking, insurance, investment, mortgage and consumer finance services. Funds Management is a registered investment adviser that provides investment advisory services for registered mutual funds, closed-end funds and other funds and accounts.

As adviser, Funds Management is responsible for implementing the investment objectives and strategies of the Funds. To assist Funds Management in performing these responsibilities, Funds Management has contracted with one or more subadvisers to provide day-to-day portfolio management services to the Funds. Funds Management employs a team of investment professionals who identify and recommend the initial hiring of each Fund's sub-adviser(s) and supervise and monitor the activities of the sub-adviser(s) on an ongoing basis. Funds Management retains overall responsibility for the management of the Funds.

Funds Management's investment professionals review and analyze each Fund's performance, including relative to peer funds, and monitor each Fund's compliance with its investment objective and strategies. Funds Management is responsible for reporting to the Board on investment performance and other matters affecting the Funds. When appropriate, Funds Management recommends to the Board enhancements to Fund features, including changes to Fund
investment objectives, strategies and policies. Funds Management also communicates with shareholders and intermediaries about Fund performance and features.

For providing these investment advisory services, Funds Management is entitled to receive the fees disclosed in the row captioned "Management Fees" in each Fund's table of Annual Fund Operating Expenses. Funds Management compensates each sub-adviser from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as investment adviser to the Funds. A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements is available in the Funds' semi-annual report for the six-month period ended August 31st.

For a Fund's most recent fiscal year end, the advisory fee paid to Funds Management, net of any applicable waivers and reimbursements, was as follows:

Advisory Fees Paid as % of Net Assets

As a % of average daily net assets

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

0.05%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

0.07%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

0.11%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

0.11%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

0.12%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

0.06%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

0.10%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

0.00%

The Sub-Adviser and Portfolio Managers

The following sub-adviser and portfolio managers provide day-to-day portfolio management services to the Funds. These services include making purchases and sales of securities and other investment assets for the Funds, selecting broker-dealers, negotiating brokerage commission rates and maintaining portfolio transaction records. Each sub-adviser is compensated for its services by Funds Management from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as investment adviser to the Funds. The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the portfolio managers' compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Funds. For information regarding the sub-advisers that perform day-to-day portfolio management activities for the master portfolios in which the Funds invests, see "The Sub-Advisers for the Master Portfolios" under the "Master/Gateway® Structure" section.


Global Index Advisors, Inc. ("GIA"), a registered investment adviser located at 29 North Park Square, Suite 201, Marietta, GA 30060, serves as a sub-adviser and provides portfolio management services to one or more Funds. GIA, through its relationships with Dow Jones Indexes and State Street Global Advisors, offers a series of collective Dow Jones Portfolio Index Funds.

Rodney H. Alldredge

Mr. Alldredge co-founded GIA in 1994 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Director of Portfolio Operations.

James P. Lauder

Mr. Lauder joined GIA in 2002 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Chief Executive Officer of GIA.

Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD

Mr.Torregrosa joined GIA in 2007 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Director of Research.

Dormant Multi-Manager Arrangement

The Board has adopted a "multi-manager" arrangement for the Funds. Under this arrangement, each Fund and Funds Management may engage one or more sub-advisers to make day-to-day investment decisions for the Fund's assets. Funds Management would retain ultimate responsibility (subject to the oversight of the Board) for overseeing the sub-advisers and may, at times, recommend to the Board that the Fund: (1) change, add or terminate one or more sub-advisers; (2) continue to retain a sub-adviser even though the sub-adviser's ownership or corporate structure has changed; or (3) materially change a sub-advisory agreement with a sub-adviser.

Applicable law generally requires a Fund to obtain shareholder approval for most of these types of recommendations, even if the Board approves the proposed action. Under the "multi-manager" arrangement approved by the Board, the Fund is seeking exemptive relief from the SEC to permit Funds Management (subject to the Board's oversight and approval) to make decisions about the Fund's sub-advisory arrangements without obtaining shareholder approval. There is no guarantee the SEC will grant such exemptive relief.  The Fund will continue to submit matters to shareholders for their approval to the extent required by applicable law.

Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents


Shareholder Servicing Plan
The Funds have a shareholder servicing plan. Under this plan, each Fund has agreements with various shareholder servicing agents to process purchase and redemption requests, to service shareholder accounts, and to provide other related services for each Class of the Fund. For these services, each Class pays an annual fee of up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets. Selling or shareholder servicing agents, in turn, may pay some or all of these amounts to their employees or registered representatives who recommend or sell Fund shares or make investment decisions on behalf of their clients.

Additional Payments to Dealers
In addition to dealer reallowances and payments made by each Fund for distribution and shareholder servicing, the Fund's adviser, the distributor or their affiliates make additional payments ("Additional Payments") to certain selling or shareholder servicing agents for the Fund, which include broker-dealers and 401(k) service providers and recordkeepers. These Additional Payments are made in connection with the sale and distribution of shares of the Fund or for services to the Fund and its shareholders. These Additional Payments, which may be significant, are paid by the Fund's adviser, the distributor or their affiliates, out of their revenues, which generally come directly or indirectly from fees paid by the entire Fund complex.

In return for these Additional Payments, the Funds' adviser and distributor expect the Funds to receive certain marketing or servicing advantages that are not generally available to mutual funds that do not make such payments. Such advantages are expected to include, without limitation, placement of the Fund on a list of mutual funds offered as investment options to the selling agent's clients (sometimes referred to as "Shelf Space"); access to the selling agent's registered representatives; and/or ability to assist in training and educating the selling agent's registered representatives.

Certain selling or shareholder servicing agents receive these Additional Payments to supplement amounts payable by the Fund under the shareholder servicing plans. In exchange, these agents provide services including, but not limited to, establishing and maintaining accounts and records; answering inquiries regarding purchases, exchanges and redemptions; processing and verifying purchase, redemption and exchange transactions; furnishing account statements and confirmations of transactions; processing and mailing monthly statements, prospectuses, shareholder reports and other SEC-required communications; and providing the types of services that might typically be provided by each Fund's transfer agent (e.g., the maintenance of omnibus or omnibus-like accounts, the use of the National Securities Clearing Corporation for the transmission of transaction information and the transmission of shareholder mailings).

The Additional Payments may create potential conflicts of interest between an investor and a selling agent who is recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. Before investing, you should consult with your financial consultant and review carefully any disclosure by the selling agent as to what monies they receive from mutual fund advisers and distributors, as well as how your financial consultant is compensated.

The Additional Payments are typically paid in fixed dollar amounts, or based on the number of customer accounts maintained by the selling or shareholder servicing agent, or based on a percentage of sales and/or assets under management, or a combination of the above. The Additional Payments are either up-front or ongoing or both. The Additional Payments differ among selling and shareholder servicing agents. Additional Payments to a selling agent that is compensated based on its customers' assets typically range between 0.05% and 0.30% in a given year of assets invested in the Fund by the selling agent's customers. Additional Payments to a selling agent that is compensated based on a percentage of sales typically range between 0.10% and 0.15% of the gross sales of the Fund attributable to the selling agent. In addition, representatives of the Funds' distributor visit selling agents on a regular basis to educate their registered representatives and to encourage the sale of Fund shares. The costs associated with such visits may be paid for by the Fund's adviser, distributor, or their affiliates, subject to applicable FINRA regulations.

More information on the FINRA member firms that have received the Additional Payments described in this section is available in the Statement of Additional Information, which is on file with the SEC and is also available on the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds website at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Pricing Fund Shares


The share price ("net asset value per share" or "NAV") for a Fund is calculated each business day as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") (generally 4 p.m. ET). To calculate a Fund's NAV, the Fund's assets are valued and totaled, liabilities are subtracted, and the balance, called net assets, is divided by the number of shares outstanding. The price at which a purchase or redemption of Fund shares is effected is based on the next calculation of NAV after the order is placed. The Fund does not calculate its NAV on days the NYSE is closed for trading, which include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

With respect to any portion of a Fund's assets that may be invested in other mutual funds, the Fund's NAV is calculated based upon the net asset values of the other mutual funds in which the Fund invests, and the prospectuses for those companies explain the circumstances under which those companies will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.

With respect to any portion of a Fund's assets invested directly in securities, the Fund's investments are generally valued at current market prices. Securities are generally valued based on the last sale price during the regular trading session if the security trades on an exchange (closing price). Securities that are not traded primarily on an exchange generally are valued using latest quoted bid prices obtained by an independent pricing service. Securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., however, are valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price ("NOCP"), and if no NOCP is available, then at the last reported sales price.

We are required to depart from these general valuation methods and use fair value pricing methods to determine the values of certain investments if we believe that the closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security, including securities that trade primarily on a foreign exchange, does not accurately reflect its current value when the Fund calculates its NAV. In addition, we use fair value pricing to determine the value of investments in securities and other assets, including illiquid securities, for which current market quotations are not readily available. The closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security may not reflect its current value if, among other things, a significant event occurs after the closing price or latest quoted bid price but before a Fund calculates its NAV that materially affects the value of the security. We use various criteria, including a systematic evaluation of U.S. market moves after the close of foreign markets, in deciding whether a foreign security's market price is still reliable and, if not, what fair market value to assign to the security.

In light of the judgment involved in fair value decisions, there can be no assurance that a fair value assigned to a particular security is accurate or that it reflects the price that the Fund could obtain for such security if it were to sell the security as of the time of fair value pricing. Such fair value pricing may result in NAVs that are higher or lower than NAVs based on the closing price or latest quoted bid price. See the Statement of Additional Information for additional details regarding the pricing of Fund shares.

How to Open an Account


You can open a Wells Fargo Advantage Funds account through any of the following means:

directly with the Fund. Complete a Wells Fargo Advantage Funds application, which you may obtain by visiting our Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com or by calling Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222. Be sure to indicate the Fund name and the share class into which you intend to invest when completing the application;

through a brokerage account with an approved selling agent; or

through certain retirement, benefit and pension plans or certain packaged investment products. (Please contact the providers of the plan or product for instructions.)

How to Buy Shares


This section explains how you can buy shares directly from Wells Fargo Advantage Funds . If you're opening a new account, an account application is available on-line at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com or by calling Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222. For Fund shares held through brokerage and other types of accounts, please consult your selling agent.

Minimum Investments

Initial Purchase

Subsequent Purchases

Regular accounts
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs
UGMA/UTMA accounts
Employer Sponsored
Retirement Plans

$2,500
$1,000
$1,000
No minimum

$100
$100
$50
No minimum

Buying Shares

Opening an Account

Adding to an Account

By Internet

You may open an account online and fund your account with an Electronic Funds Transfer from your bank account, by Federal Wire, or by sending us a check. Initial investments made on line are limited to $25,000. Visit wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

To buy additional shares or buy shares of a new Fund, visit wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Subsequent online purchases have a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $100,000. You may be eligible for an exception to this maximum. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information.

By Mail

Complete and sign your account application.

Mail the application with your check made payable to the Fund to Investor Services at:

Regular Mail
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266          Overnight Only
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
c/o Boston Financial Data Services
30 Dan Road
Canton, MA 02021-2809

Enclose a voided check (for checking accounts) or a deposit slip (savings accounts). Alternatively, include a note with your name, the Fund name, and your account number.

Mail the deposit slip or note with your check made payable to the Fund to the address on the left.

By Telephone

A new account may not be opened by telephone unless you have another Wells Fargo Advantage Fund account with your bank information on file. If you do not
currently have an account, refer to the section on buying shares by mail or wire.

To buy additional shares or to buy shares of a new Fund call:                     

Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 or

1-800-368-7550 for the automated phone system.

By Wire

Complete, sign and mail your account application (refer to the section on buying shares by mail)

Provide the following instructions to your financial institution:

Receiving bank: State Street Bank & Trust Company, Boston, MA
Bank ABA/routing number: 011000028
Bank account number: 9905-437-1
For credit to: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
For further credit to: [Your name (as registered on your fund account) and your fund and account number]

To buy additional shares, instruct your bank or financial institution to use the same wire instructions shown to the left.

Through Your Investment Representative

Contact your investment representative.

Contact your investment representative.

General Notes for Buying Shares

Proper Form. If the transfer agent receives your new account application or purchase request in proper form before the close of the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at that day's NAV. If your new account application or purchase request is received in proper form after the close of trading on the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at the next business day's NAV. If your new account application or purchase request is not in proper form, additional documentation may be required to process your transaction.

Earnings Distributions. You are eligible to earn distributions beginning on the business day after the transfer agent receives your purchase in proper form.

U.S. Dollars Only. All payments must be in U.S. dollars, and all checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. 

Insufficient Funds. You will be charged a $25.00 fee for every check or Electronic Funds Transfer that is returned to us as unpaid. 

No Fund Named. When all or a portion of a payment is received for investment without a clear Fund designation, we may direct the undesignated portion or the entire amount, as applicable, into the Wells Fargo Advantage Money Market Fund. We will treat your inaction as approval of this purchase until you later direct us to sell or exchange these shares of the Money Market Fund, at the next NAV calculated after we receive your order in proper form. 

Right to Refuse an Order. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason, including if we believe that doing so would be in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders. 

Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investment Waivers. We allow a reduced minimum initial investment of $100 if you sign up for at least a $100 monthly automatic investment purchase plan. If you opened your account with the set minimum amount shown in the above chart, we allow reduced subsequent purchases for a minimum of $50 a month if you purchase through an automatic investment plan. We may also waive or reduce the minimum initial and subsequent investment amounts for purchases made through certain retirement, benefit and pension plans, certain packaged investment products, or for certain classes of shareholders as permitted by the SEC. Check specific disclosure statements and applications for the program through which you intend to invest.

How to Sell Shares


The following section explains how you can sell shares held directly through an account with Wells Fargo Advantage Funds . For Fund shares held through brokerage or other types of accounts, please consult your selling agent.

Selling Shares

To Sell Some or All of Your Shares

By Internet

Visit our Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com. Redemptions requested online are limited to a maximum of $100,000.You may be eligible for an exception to this maximum. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information.

By Mail

Send a Letter of Instruction providing your name, account number, the Fund from which you wish to redeem and the dollar amount you wish to receive (or write "Full Redemption" to redeem your remaining account balance) to the address below.

Make sure all account owners sign the request exactly as their names appear on the account application.

A Medallion guarantee may be required under certain circumstances (see"General Notes for Selling Shares").

Regular Mail
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266 Overnight Only
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
c/o Boston Financial Data Services
30 Dan Road
Canton, MA 02021-2809

By Wire

To arrange for a Federal Funds wire, call 1-800-222-8222.

Be prepared to provide information on the commercial bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve wire system.

Wire requests are sent to your bank account next business day if your request to redeem is received before the NYSE close.

There is a $10 fee for each request.

By Telephone / Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Call an Investor Services representative at 1-800-222-8222 or use the automated phone system 1-800-368-7550.

Telephone privileges are automatically made available to you unless you specifically decline them on your account application or subsequently in writing.

Redemption requests may not be made by phone if the address on your account was changed in the last 15 days. In this event, you must request your redemption by mail (refer to the section on selling shares by mail).

A check will be mailed to the address on record (if there have been no changes communicated to us within the last 15 days) or transferred to a linked bank account.

Transfers made to a Wells Fargo Bank account are made available sooner than transfers to an unaffiliated institution.

Redemptions processed by EFT to a linked Wells Fargo Bank account occur same day for Wells Fargo Advantage money market funds, and next day for all other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds .

Redemptions to any other linked bank account may post in two business days. Please check with your financial institution for timing of posting and availability of funds.

Note: Telephone transactions such as redemption requests made over the phone generally require only one of the account owners to call unless you have instructed us otherwise.

Through Your Investment Representative

Contact your investment representative.

General Notes For Selling Shares 

Proper Form. If the transfer agent receives your request to sell shares in proper order before the close of the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at that day's NAV. If your request to sell shares is received after the close of trading on the NYSE, it will be priced at the next business day's NAV. If your request is not in proper form, additional documentation may be required to sell your shares.

Form of Redemption Proceeds. You may request that your redemption proceeds be sent to you by check,by Electronic Funds Transfer into a bank account, or by wire. Please call Investor Services regarding requirements for linking bank accounts or for wiring funds. Although generally we pay redemption requests in cash, we reserve the right to determine in our sole discretion, whether to satisfy redemption requests by making payment in securities (known as a redemption in kind). In such case, we may pay all or part of the redemption in securities of equal value as permitted under the 1940 Act, and the rules thereunder. The redeeming shareholder should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received.

Earning Distributions. Your shares are eligible to earn distributions through the date of redemption. If you redeem shares on a Friday or prior to a holiday, your shares will continue to be eligible to earn distributions until the next business day.

Wire Fees. Typically, there is a $10 fee for wiring funds, however we reserve the right to waive any such fee for shareholders with account balances in excess of $100,000. Please contact your bank to find out about any charges they may assess for an incoming wire transfer.

Telephone/Internet Redemptions. We will take reasonable steps to confirm that telephone and internet instructions are genuine. For example, we require proof of your identification, such as a Taxpayer Identification Number or username and password, before we will act on instructions received by telephone or the internet. We will not be liable for any losses incurred if we follow telephone or internet instructions we reasonably believe to be genuine. Your call may be recorded.

Right to Delay Payment. We normally will send out checks within one business day, and in any event no more than seven days, after we accept your request to redeem. If you redeem shares recently purchased by check or through EFT or the Automatic Investment Plan, you may be required to wait up to seven business days before we will send your redemption proceeds. Our ability to determine with reasonable certainty that investments have been finally collected is greater for investments coming from accounts with banks affiliated with Funds Management than it is for investments coming from accounts with unaffiliated banks. Redemption payments also may be delayed under extraordinary circumstances or as permitted by the SEC in order to protect remaining shareholders. Such extraordinary circumstances are discussed further in the Statement of Additional Information.

Retirement Plans and Other Products. If you purchased shares through a packaged investment product or retirement plan, read the directions for selling shares provided by the product or plan. There may be special requirements that supercede the directions in this Prospectus. 

Medallion Guarantees. Medallion guarantees are only required for mailed redemption requests under the following circumstances: (1) if the address on your account was changed within the last 15 days; (2) if the amount of the redemption exceeds $100,000 and includes bank account information that is not currently on file with Wells Fargo Advantage Funds or if all of the owners of your Wells Fargo Advantage Fund account are not included in the registration of the bank account provided; or (3) if the redemption is made payable to a third party. You can get a Medallion guarantee at a financial institution such as a bank or brokerage house. We do not accept notarized signatures.

How to Exchange Shares


Exchanges between Wells Fargo Advantage Funds involve two transactions: (1) a sale of shares of one Fund; and (2) the purchase of shares of another. In general, the same rules and procedures that apply to sales and purchases apply to exchanges. There are, however, additional factors you should keep in mind while making or considering an exchange: 

In general, exchanges may be made between like share classes of any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund offered to the general public for investment (i.e., a Fund not closed to new accounts).

Same-fund exchanges between Class A, Class C, Administrator Class, Institutional Class, Investor Class, Class R, Class R4 and Class R6 shares are permitted subject to the following conditions: (1) exchanges out of Class A and Class C shares would not be allowed if shares are subject to a CDSC; (2) in order for exchanges into Class A shares, the shareholder must be able to qualify to purchase Class A shares at net asset value based on current prospectus guidelines; and (3) the shareholder must meet the eligibility guidelines of the class being purchased in the exchange.

An exchange request will be processed on the same business day, provided that both Funds are open at the time the request is received. If one or both Funds are closed, the exchange will be processed on the following business day.

You should carefully read the prospectus for the Wells Fargo Advantage Fund into which you wish to exchange. 

Every exchange involves selling Fund shares, which may produce a capital gain or loss for tax purposes. 

If you are making an initial investment into a Fund through an exchange, you must exchange at least the minimum initial purchase amount for the new Fund, unless your balance has fallen below that amount due to investment performance. 

Any exchange between two Wells Fargo Advantage Funds must meet the minimum subsequent purchase amounts. 

Generally, we will notify you at least 60 days in advance of any changes in our exchange policy.

Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares

Wells Fargo Advantage Funds  reserves the right to reject any purchase or exchange order for any reason. Purchases or exchanges that a Fund determines could harm the Fund may be rejected.

Excessive trading by Fund shareholders can negatively impact a Fund and its long-term shareholders in several ways, including disrupting Fund investment strategies, increasing transaction costs, decreasing tax efficiency, and diluting the value of shares held by long-term shareholders. Excessive trading in Fund shares can negatively impact a Fund's long-term performance by requiring it to maintain more assets in cash or to liquidate portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time. Certain Funds may be more susceptible than others to these negative effects. For example, Funds that have a greater percentage of their investments in non-U.S. securities may be more susceptible than other Funds to arbitrage opportunities resulting from pricing variations due to time zone differences across international financial markets. Similarly, Funds that have a greater percentage of their investments in small company securities may be more susceptible than other Funds to arbitrage opportunities due to the less liquid nature of small company securities. Both types of Funds also may incur higher transaction costs in liquidating portfolio holdings to meet excessive redemption levels. Fair value pricing may reduce these arbitrage opportunities, thereby reducing some of the negative effects of excessive trading.

Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , other than the Adjustable Rate Government Fund, Conservative Income Fund, Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund ("Ultra-Short Funds") and the money market funds, (the "Covered Funds"). The Covered Funds are not designed to serve as vehicles for frequent trading. The Covered Funds actively discourage and take steps to prevent the portfolio disruption and negative effects on long-term shareholders that can result from excessive trading activity by Covered Fund shareholders. The Board has approved the Covered Funds' policies and procedures, which provide, among other things, that Funds Management may deem trading activity to be excessive if it determines that such trading activity would likely be disruptive to a Covered Fund by increasing expenses or lowering returns. In this regard, the Covered Funds take steps to avoid accommodating frequent purchases and redemptions of shares by Covered Fund shareholders. Funds Management monitors available shareholder trading information across all Covered Funds on a daily basis. If a shareholder redeems more than $5,000 (including redemptions that are part of an exchange transaction) from a Covered Fund, that shareholder is "blocked" from purchasing shares of that Covered Fund (including purchases that are part of an exchange transaction) for 30 calendar days after the redemption. This policy does not apply to:

Money market funds;

Ultra-Short Funds;

Dividend reinvestments;

Systematic investments or exchanges where the financial intermediary maintaining the shareholder account identifies the transaction as a systematic redemption or purchase at the time of the transaction;

Rebalancing transactions within certain asset allocation or "wrap" programs where the financial intermediary maintaining a shareholder account is able to identify the transaction as part of an asset allocation program approved by Funds Management;

Transactions initiated by a "fund of funds" or Section 529 Plan into an underlying fund investment;

Permitted exchanges between share classes of the same Fund;

Certain transactions involving participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, including: participant withdrawals due to mandatory distributions, rollovers and hardships, withdrawals of shares acquired by participants through payroll deductions, and shares acquired or sold by a participant in connection with plan loans; and

Purchases below $5,000 (including purchases that are part of an exchange transaction).

The money market funds and the Ultra-Short Funds. Because the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds are often used for short-term investments, they are designed to accommodate more frequent purchases and redemptions than the Covered Funds. As a result, the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds do not anticipate that frequent purchases and redemptions, under normal circumstances, will have significant adverse consequences to the money market funds or Ultra-Short Funds or their shareholders. Although the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds do not prohibit frequent trading, Funds Management will seek to prevent an investor from utilizing the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds to facilitate frequent purchases and redemptions of shares in the Covered Funds in contravention of the policies and procedures adopted by the Covered Funds.

All Wells Fargo Advantage Funds . In addition, Funds Management reserves the right to accept purchases, redemptions and exchanges made in excess of applicable trading restrictions in designated accounts held by Funds Management or its affiliate that are used at all times exclusively for addressing operational matters related to shareholder accounts, such as testing of account functions, and are maintained at low balances that do not exceed specified dollar amount limitations.

In the event that an asset allocation or "wrap" program is unable to implement the policy outlined above, Funds Management may grant a program-level exception to this policy. A financial intermediary relying on the exception is required to provide Funds Management with specific information regarding its program and ongoing information about its program upon request.

A financial intermediary through whom you may purchase shares of the Fund may independently attempt to identify excessive trading and take steps to deter such activity. As a result, a financial intermediary may on its own limit or permit trading activity of its customers who invest in Fund shares using standards different from the standards used by Funds Management and discussed in this Prospectus. Funds Management may permit a financial intermediary to enforce its own internal policies and procedures concerning frequent trading rather than the policies set forth above in instances where Funds Management reasonably believes that the intermediary's policies and procedures effectively discourage disruptive trading activity. If you purchase Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you should contact the intermediary for more information about whether and how restrictions or limitations on trading activity will be applied to your account.

Account Policies


Automatic Plans
These plans help you conveniently purchase and/or redeem shares each month. Once you select a plan, tell us the day of the month you would like the transaction to occur. If you do not specify a date, we will process the transaction on or about the 25th day of the month. Call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information. 

Automatic Investment Plan —With this plan, you can regularly purchase shares of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund with money automatically transferred from a linked bank account. 

Automatic Exchange Plan —With this plan, you can regularly exchange shares of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund you own for shares of another Wells Fargo Advantage Fund. See the "How to Exchange Shares" section of this Prospectus for the conditions that apply to your shares. In addition, each transaction in an Automatic Exchange Plan must be for a minimum of $100. This feature may not be available for certain types of accounts. 

Systematic Withdrawal Plan —With this plan, you can regularly redeem shares and receive the proceeds by check or by transfer to a linked bank account. To participate in this plan, you: 

must have a Fund account valued at $10,000 or more; 

must request a minimum redemption of $100; 

must have your distributions reinvested; and 

may not simultaneously participate in the Automatic Investment Plan, unless your account is a Money Market Fund or an Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (Ultra Short-Term Income Fund or Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund). 

Payroll Direct Deposit —With this plan, you may transfer all or a portion of your paycheck, social security check, military allotment, or annuity payment for investment into the Fund of your choice.

It generally takes about ten business days to establish a plan once we have received your instructions. It generally takes about five business days to change or cancel participation in a plan. We may automatically cancel your plan if the linked bank account you specified is closed, or for other reasons.

Householding
To help keep Fund expenses low, a single copy of a prospectus or shareholder report may be sent to shareholders of the same household. If your household currently receives a single copy of a prospectus or shareholder report and you would prefer to receive multiple copies, please contact your financial intermediary.

Retirement Accounts
We offer prototype documents for a variety of retirement accounts for individuals and small businesses. Please call 1-800-222-8222 for information on: 

Individual Retirement Plans, including Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. 

Qualified Retirement Plans, including Simple IRAs, SEP IRAs, Keoghs, Pension Plans, Profit-Sharing Plans, and 401(k) Plans.

There may be special distribution requirements for a retirement account, such as required distributions or mandatory Federal income tax withholdings. For more information, call the number listed above. You may be charged a $10 annual account maintenance fee for each retirement account up to a maximum of $30 annually and a $25 fee for transferring assets to another custodian or for closing a retirement account. Fees charged by institutions may vary.

Small Account Redemptions
We reserve the right to redeem certain accounts that fall below the minimum initial investment amount as the result of shareholder redemptions (as opposed to market movement). Before doing so, we will give you approximately 60 days to bring your account above the minimum investment amount. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 or contact your selling agent for further details.

Statements and Confirmations
Statements summarizing activity in your account are mailed quarterly. Confirmations are mailed following each purchase, sale, exchange, or transfer of Fund shares, except generally for Automatic Investment Plan transactions, Systematic Withdrawal Plan transactions using Electronic Funds Transfer, and purchases of new shares through the automatic reinvestment of distributions. Upon your request and for the applicable fee, you may obtain a reprint of an account statement. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information.

Electronic Delivery of Fund Documents
You may elect to receive your Fund prospectuses, shareholder reports and other Fund documents electronically in lieu of paper form by enrolling on the Fund's Web site at wellsfargo.com/advantagedelivery. If you make this election, you will be notified by e-mail when the most recent Fund documents are available for electronic viewing and downloading.

To receive Fund documents electronically, you must have an e-mail account and an internet browser that meets the requirements described in the Privacy & Security section of the Fund's Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com. You may change your electronic delivery preferences or revoke your election to receive Fund documents electronically at any time by visiting wellsfargo.com/advantagedelivery.

Statement Inquiries
Contact us in writing regarding any errors or discrepancies noted on your account statement within 60 days after the date of the statement confirming a transaction. We may deny your ability to refute a transaction if we do not hear from you within those 60 days.

Transaction Authorizations
Telephone, electronic, and clearing agency privileges allow us to accept transaction instructions by anyone representing themselves as the shareholder and who provides reasonable confirmation of their identity. Neither we nor Wells Fargo Advantage Funds will be liable for any losses incurred if we follow such instructions we reasonably believe to be genuine. For transactions through the automated phone system and our Web site, we will assign personal identification numbers (PINs) and/or passwords to help protect your account information. To safeguard your account, please keep your PINs and passwords confidential. Contact us immediately if you believe there is a discrepancy on your confirmation statement or if you believe someone has obtained unauthorized access to your account, PIN or password.

USA PATRIOT Act
In compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, all financial institutions (including mutual funds) at the time an account is opened, are required to obtain, verify and record the following information for all registered owners or others who may be authorized to act on the account: full name, date of birth, taxpayer identification number (usually your Social Security Number), and permanent street address. Corporate, trust and other entity accounts require additional documentation. This information will be used to verify your identity. We will return your application if any of this information is missing, and we may request additional information from you for verification purposes. In the rare event that we are unable to verify your identity, we reserve the right to redeem your account at the current day's NAV. You will be responsible for any losses, taxes, expenses, fees, or other results of such a redemption.

Distributions


The Funds generally make distributions of any net investment income quarterly and any realized net capital gains at least annually. Please contact your institution for distribution options. Remember, distributions have the effect of reducing the NAV per share by the amount distributed.

Taxes


The following discussion regarding federal income taxes is based on laws that were in effect as of the date of this Prospectus and summarizes only some of the important federal income tax considerations affecting a Fund and you as a shareholder. It does not apply to foreign or tax-exempt shareholders or those holding Fund shares through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) Plan or IRA. This discussion is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. You should consult your tax adviser about your specific tax situation. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional federal income tax information.

We will pass on to a Fund's shareholders substantially all of the Fund's net investment income and realized net capital gains, if any. Distributions from a Fund's ordinary income and net short-term capital gain, if any, generally will be taxable to you as ordinary income. Distributions from a Fund's net long-term capital gain, if any, generally will be taxable to you as long-term capital gain.

Corporate shareholders may be able to deduct a portion of their distributions when determining their taxable income.

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended certain tax rates except those that applied to individual taxpayers with taxable incomes above $400,000 ($450,000 for married taxpayers, $425,000 for heads of households). Taxpayers that are not in the new highest tax bracket continue to be subject to a maximum 15% rate of tax on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends. For taxpayers in the new highest tax bracket, the maximum tax rate on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends will be 20%. Beginning in 2013, U.S. individuals with income exceeding $200,000 ($250,000 if married and filing jointly), a new 3.8% Medicare contribution tax will apply on "net investment income," including interest, dividends, and capital gains.

Distributions from a Fund normally will be taxable to you when paid, whether you take distributions in cash or automatically reinvest them in additional Fund shares. Following the end of each year, we will notify you of the federal income tax status of your distributions for the year.

If you buy shares of a Fund shortly before it makes a taxable distribution, your distribution will, in effect, be a taxable return of part of your investment. Similarly, if you buy shares of a Fund when it holds appreciated securities, you will receive a taxable return of part of your investment if and when the Fund sells the appreciated securities and distributes the gain. The Fund has built up, or has the potential to build up, high levels of unrealized appreciation.

Your redemptions (including redemptions in-kind) and exchanges of Fund shares ordinarily will result in a taxable capital gain or loss, depending on the amount you receive for your shares (or are deemed to receive in the case of exchanges) and the amount you paid (or are deemed to have paid) for them. Such capital gain or loss generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held your redeemed or exchanged Fund shares for more than one year at the time of redemption or exchange. In certain circumstances, losses realized on the redemption or exchange of Fund shares may be disallowed.

In certain circumstances, Fund shareholders may be subject to backup withholding taxes.

Master/Gateway® Structure


Each Fund is a gateway fund in a Master/Gateway structure. This structure is more commonly known as a master/feeder structure. In this structure, a gateway or feeder fund invests substantially all of its assets in one or more master portfolios of Wells Fargo Master Trust or other stand-alone funds of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds whose objectives and investment strategies are consistent with the gateway fund's investment objective and strategies. Through this structure, a gateway fund can enhance its investment opportunities and reduce its expenses by sharing the costs and benefits of a larger pool of assets. Master portfolios offer their shares to multiple gateway funds and other master portfolios rather than directly to the public. Certain administrative and other fees and expenses are charged to both the gateway fund and the master portfolio(s). The services provided and fees charged to a gateway fund are in addition to and not duplicative of the services provided and fees charged to the master portfolios. Fees relating to investments in other stand-alone funds are waived to the extent that they are duplicative, or would exceed certain defined limits.

Description of Master Portfolios
The following table lists the master portfolio(s) in which the Funds invest. Each Portfolio's investment objective is provided followed by a description of the Portfolio's investment strategies.

Master Portfolio

Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks to approximate the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

at least 80% of the Portfolio's net assets in fixed income securities.

The Portfolio invests principally in securities comprising the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Adviser attempts to achieve a correlation of at least 95% between the performance of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes and the Portfolio's investment results, before expenses. The fixed income portion is represented by the Barclays Government Bond Index, Barclays Corporate Bond Index, Barclays Mortgage Bond Index, Barclays Majors (ex U.S.) Index. The Portfolio seeks to approximate, before expenses, the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the fixed income asset class. These fixed income sub-indexes include exposure to non-U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Agency debt, U.S.-dollar denominated corporate debt, and U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities with a weighted average maturity of at least one year. The Portfolio uses an optimization process which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, the Portfolio purchases the most liquid securities in the index in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, the Portfolio attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of maximizing the replication of index performance, against the goal of trying to manage transaction costs. The Adviser may actively trade portfolio securities.

Diversified Stock Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks to approximate the total return (consisting of income and capital appreciation) of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

at least 80% of the Portfolio's net assets in equity securities.

The Portfolio invests principally in securities comprising the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Adviser attempts to achieve a correlation of at least 95% between the performance of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes and the Portfolio's investment results, before expenses. The equity portion is represented by the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Markets Index, Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Markets Index, Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap TSM Specialty Index. The Portfolio seeks to approximate, before expenses, the total return of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity asset class. The sub-indexes include exposure to large, mid and small cap U.S. securities as well as securities in international developed and emerging markets. The Portfolio uses an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, the Portfolio purchases the most liquid securities in the index, in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, the Portfolio attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of maximizing the replication of index performance, against the goal of trying to manage transaction costs. Furthermore, the Adviser
may use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the Portfolio against certain indexes. The Adviser may actively trade portfolio securities.

Short-Term Investment Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks current income while preserving capital and liquidity.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

exclusively in high-quality, short-term U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments of domestic and foreign issuers.

The Adviser actively manages a portfolio of high-quality, short-term, U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments. The Adviser will only purchase First Tier securities. These include, but are not limited to, bank obligations such as time deposits and certificates of deposit, government securities, asset-backed securities, commercial paper, corporate bonds, municipal securities and repurchase agreements. These investments may have fixed, floating, or variable rates of interest and may be obligations of U.S. or foreign issuers. The Adviser may invest more than 25% of the Portfolio's total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of U.S. banks.

The Sub-Advisers for the Master Portfolios
The sub-advisers for the master portfolios are compensated for their services by Funds Management from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as adviser to the master portfolios.


SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM), located at 1 Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02110, is the investment sub-adviser for the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio and Diversified Stock Portfolio, in which certain gateway funds invest substantially all or a portion of their assets. In this capacity, SSgA FM is responsible for the day-to-day investment management activities of the Portfolios. SSgA FM, an SEC registered investment adviser, is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a publicly held bank holding company. SSgA FM and other State Street advisory affiliates make up State Street Global Advisors ("SSgA"), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation. SSgA provides complete global investment management services from offices in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.


Wells Capital Management Incorporated (Wells Capital Management), a registered investment adviser, located at 525 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, serves as the sub-adviser and provides portfolio management services for the Short-Term Investment Portfolio in which certain gateway funds invest substantially all or a portion of their assets. Wells Capital Management, an affiliate of Funds Management and indeirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, is a multi-boutique asset management firm committed to delivering superior investment services to institutional clients.

Additional Performance Information


This section contains additional information regarding the expenses and performance of the Funds. The sub-section below titled "Additional Expense Information" provides further information regarding each Fund's Annual Fund Operating Expenses. The sub-section below titled "Index Descriptions" defines the market indices that are referenced in the Fund Summaries. The sub-section below titled "Share Class Performance" provides history for specified share classes of certain Funds.

Additional Expense Information
Funds Management has contractually committed for a period of time to waive and/or reimburse Fund expenses that exceed a certain specified amount, as set forth in a footnote to each Fund's Annual Fund Operating Expenses table. This contractual expense cap excludes certain expenses that a Fund may incur, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses. Funds Management will not reimburse a Fund for these types of expenses, even if they cause a Fund's Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses to exceed the amount of the expense cap.

Index Descriptions
The "Average Annual Total Returns" table in each Fund's Fund Summary compares the Fund's returns with those of at least one broad-based market index. Below are descriptions of each such index. You cannot invest directly in an index. The performance history shown for an index may be shorter than that of certain funds.

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is composed of the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index and the Barclays U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, and includes Treasury issues, agency issues, corporate bond issues, and mortgage-backed securities.

Dow Jones Global Target Today Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2010 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules.The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2015 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2025 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2035 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2045 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2055 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Russell 3000® Index

The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

Share Class Performance
The following provides additional information about the performance history of the Funds contained in this prospectus, including information regarding predecessor funds, if any, and whether performance information presented is based on the history of an older share class.

Target Today Fund - Historical performance shown for Investor Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, adjusted to reflect the higher expenses applicable to the Investor Class shares (except during those periods in which expenses of the Investor Class would have been lower than those of the Administrator Class no such adjustment is reflected).

Target 2010 Fund - Historical performance shown for Investor Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, adjusted to reflect the higher expenses applicable to the Investor Class shares (except during those periods in which expenses of the Investor Class would have been lower than those of the Administrator Class no such adjustment is reflected).

Target 2020 Fund - Historical performance shown for Investor Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, adjusted to reflect the higher expenses applicable to the Investor Class shares (except during those periods in which expenses of the Investor Class would have been lower than those of the Administrator Class no such adjustment is reflected).

Target 2030 Fund  - Historical performance shown for Investor Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, adjusted to reflect the higher expenses applicable to the Investor Class shares (except during those periods in which expenses of the Investor Class would have been lower than those of the Administrator Class no such adjustment is reflected).

Target 2040 Fund - Historical performance shown for Investor Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Administrator Class shares, adjusted to reflect the higher expenses applicable to the Investor Class shares (except during those periods in which expenses of the Investor Class would have been lower than those of the Administrator Class no such adjustment is reflected).

A Fund's past performance is no guarantee of future results. A Fund's investment results will fluctuate over time, and any representation of the Fund's returns for any past period should not be considered as a representation of what the Fund's returns may be in any future period. The Fund's annual and semi-annual reports contain additional performance information and are available upon request, without charge, by calling the telephone number listed on the back cover page of this Prospectus.

Financial Highlights


The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years (or since inception, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Total returns represent the rate you would have earned (or lost) on an investment in each Fund (assuming reinvestment of all distributions). The information in the following tables has been derived from the Funds' financial statements, which have been audited by the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm whose report, along with the Fund's financial statements, is also included in each Fund's annual report, a copy of which is available upon request.

Target Today Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

Year ended February 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

11.05

$

10.74

$

10.21

$

9.01

$

10.28

Net investment income 3

0.16

0.19

0.20 1

0.24 1

0.28 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.09

0.40

0.58

1.22

-1.17

Total from investment operations

0.25

0.59

0.78

1.46

-0.89

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.18

-0.23

-0.25

-0.26

-0.32

Net realized gains

-0.08

-0.05

0.00

0.00

-0.06

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.26

-0.28

-0.25

-0.26

-0.38

Net asset value, end of period

$

11.04

$

11.05

$

10.74

$

10.21

$

9.01

Total return 4

2.32%

5.59%

7.72%

16.33%

-8.93%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.48%

1.79%

1.91%

2.41%

2.97%

Gross expenses 3

1.14%

1.15%

1.18%

1.28%

1.37%

Net expenses 3

0.86%

0.86%

0.86%

0.89%

0.91%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

39%

46%

51%

91%

45%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

107,673

$

107,779

$

86,784

$

39,395

$

12,397

Target 2010 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

13.36

$

12.95

$

12.12

$

10.22

$

12.80

Net investment income 3

0.20

0.23

0.22 1

0.27 1

0.33 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.19

0.43

0.90

1.94

-2.43

Total from investment operations

0.39

0.66

1.12

2.21

-2.10

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.22

-0.25

-0.29

-0.31

-0.38

Net realized gains

-0.13

0.00

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.10

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.35

-0.25

-0.29

-0.31

-0.48

Net asset value, end of period

$

13.40

$

13.36

$

12.95

$

12.12

$

10.22

Total return 4

3.01%

5.21%

9.40%

21.86%

-16.78%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.49%

1.73%

1.79%

2.27%

2.86%

Gross expenses 3

1.14%

1.15%

1.18%

1.26%

1.36%

Net expenses 3

0.89%

0.89%

0.89%

0.92%

0.94%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

37%

43%

47%

86%

43%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

64,161

$

61,766

$

53,646

$

25,103

$

11,265

Target 2015 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

10.11

$

9.93

$

9.16

$

7.32

$

10.03

Net investment income 3

0.14

0.16

0.16 1

0.15 1

0.22 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.27

0.29

0.85

1.83

-2.34

Total from investment operations

0.41

0.45

1.01

1.98

-2.12

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.16

-0.16

-0.19

-0.14

-0.29

Net realized gains

-0.10

-0.11

-0.05

0.00

0.00

Tax basis return of capital

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

-0.30

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.26

-0.27

-0.24

-0.14

-0.59

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.26

$

10.11

$

9.93

$

9.16

$

7.32

Total return 4

4.08%

4.67%

11.22%

27.19%

-22.15%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.46%

1.65%

1.69%

1.75%

2.62%

Gross expenses 3

1.14%

1.15%

1.18%

1.31%

1.60%

Net expenses 3

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

0.93%

0.95%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

35%

40%

44%

77%

41%

Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)

$

200,596

$

165,774

$

142,622

$

43,004

$

8,959

Target 2020 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.43

$

14.14

$

12.70

$

9.71

$

13.96

Net investment income 3

0.21

0.22

0.20 1

0.22 1

0.29 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.51

0.35

1.49

3.02

-4.08

Total from investment operations

0.72

0.57

1.69

3.24

-3.79

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.22

-0.24

-0.25

-0.25

-0.31

Net realized gains

-0.21

-0.04

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.15

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.43

-0.28

-0.25

-0.25

-0.46

Net asset value, end of period

$

14.72

$

14.43

$

14.14

$

12.70

$

9.71

Total return 4

5.12%

4.12%

13.56%

33.51%

-27.70%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.43%

1.54%

1.53%

1.84%

2.34%

Gross expenses 3

1.12%

1.13%

1.15%

1.24%

1.36%

Net expenses 3

0.91%

0.91%

0.91%

0.94%

0.96%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

32%

35%

39%

66%

38%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

173,813

$

144,478

$

119,297

$

53,535

$

15,254

Target 2025 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.72

$

9.80

$

8.68

$

6.25

$

9.51

Net investment income (loss) 3

0.14

0.14 1

0.13 1

-0.08 1

0.18 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.46

0.15

1.25

2.64

-3.26

Total from investment operations

0.60

0.29

1.38

2.56

-3.08

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.15

-0.14

-0.14

-0.13

-0.18

Net realized gains

-0.20

-0.23

-0.12

0.00

0.00

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.35

-0.37

-0.26

-0.13

-0.18

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.97

$

9.72

$

9.80

$

8.68

$

6.25

Total return 4

6.31%

3.32%

16.22%

41.19%

-32.90%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income (loss) 3

1.41%

1.42%

1.39%

-0.93%

2.32%

Gross expenses 3

1.12%

1.14%

1.15%

1.29%

1.60%

Net expenses 3

0.91%

0.91%

0.91%

0.95%

0.70%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

28%

31%

33%

54%

35%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

377,357

$

300,434

$

256,544

$

70,228

$

9,564

Target 2030 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.88

$

14.95

$

12.77

$

8.74

$

14.50

Net investment income 3

0.21

0.19 1

0.17 1

0.16 1

0.22 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.87

0.13

2.21

4.04

-5.58

Total from investment operations

1.08

0.32

2.38

4.20

-5.36

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.22

-0.20

-0.20

-0.17

-0.23

Net realized gains

-0.28

-0.19

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.17

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.50

-0.39

-0.20

-0.17

-0.40

Net asset value, end of period

$

15.46

$

14.88

$

14.95

$

12.77

$

8.74

Total return 4

7.41%

2.36%

18.84%

48.33%

-37.58%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.38%

1.30%

1.21%

1.36%

1.84%

Gross expenses 3

1.13%

1.14%

1.17%

1.25%

1.39%

Net expenses 3

0.92%

0.92%

0.92%

0.94%

0.97%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

25%

26%

28%

43%

33%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

158,551

$

124,145

$

99,234

$

46,963

$

13,400

Target 2035 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended february 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.56

$

9.67

$

8.24

$

5.42

$

9.24

Net investment income 3

0.13

0.11 1

0.10

0.08 1

0.12 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.65

0.02

1.58

2.82

-3.82

Total from investment operations

0.78

0.13

1.68

2.90

-3.70

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.13

-0.10

-0.12

-0.08

-0.12

Net realized gains

-0.16

-0.14

-0.13

0.00

0.00

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.29

-0.24

-0.25

-0.08

-0.12

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.05

$

9.56

$

9.67

$

8.24

$

5.42

Total return 4

8.38%

1.60%

20.74%

53.70%

-40.50%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.35%

1.21%

1.09%

1.09%

1.69%

Gross expenses 3

1.15%

1.16%

1.19%

1.34%

1.82%

Net expenses 3

0.93%

0.93%

0.93%

0.95%

0.92%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

22%

22%

24%

34%

30%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

310,066

$

244,138

$

204,364

$

60,611

$

7,025

Target 2040 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

16.32

$

16.65

$

13.81

$

8.87

$

16.28

Net investment income 3

0.22

0.18

0.16

0.15 1

0.21 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

1.22

-0.06

2.86

4.93

-7.01

Total from investment operations

1.44

0.12

3.02

5.08

-6.80

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.23

-0.18

-0.18

-0.14

-0.21

Net realized gains

-0.34

-0.27

0.00

-0.00 2

-0.40

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.57

-0.45

-0.18

-0.14

-0.61

Net asset value, end of period

$

17.19

$

16.32

$

16.65

$

13.81

$

8.87

Total return 4

9.10%

0.96%

22.10%

57.54%

-42.51%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.33%

1.14%

1.01%

1.16%

1.58%

Gross expenses 3

1.14%

1.15%

1.18%

1.27%

1.41%

Net expenses 3

0.93%

0.93%

0.93%

0.96%

0.98%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

20%

20%

21%

29%

29%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

86,745

$

64,452

$

48,906

$

20,959

$

6,970

Target 2045 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.62

$

9.69

$

8.14

$

5.23

$

9.17

Net investment income 3

0.12

0.11

0.08

0.09 1

0.11 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.77

-0.05

1.73

2.91

-3.95

Total from investment operations

0.89

0.06

1.81

3.00

-3.84

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.12

-0.09

-0.15

-0.07

-0.10

Net realized gains

-0.13

-0.04

-0.11

-0.02

0.00

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.25

-0.13

-0.26

-0.09

-0.10

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.26

$

9.62

$

9.69

$

8.14

$

5.23

Total return 4

9.39%

0.80%

22.58%

57.49%

-42.22%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.32%

1.12%

0.98%

1.12%

1.55%

Gross expenses 3

1.18%

1.17%

1.21%

1.51%

2.58%

Net expenses 3

0.93%

0.93%

0.93%

0.95%

0.98%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

19%

20%

27%

29%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

178,137

$

115,546

$

84,881

$

12,352

$

1,205

Target 2050 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Investor Class

2013

2012 6

2011

2010

2009

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.21

$

9.51

$

8.11

$

5.21

$

9.16

Net investment income 3

0.12

0.10

0.09 1

0.07

0.11 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.73

-0.06

1.71

2.93

-3.96

Total from investment operations

0.85

0.04

1.80

3.00

-3.85

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.13

-0.09

-0.13

-0.07

-0.10

Net realized gains

-0.20

-0.25

-0.27

-0.03

0.00

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.33

-0.34

-0.40

-0.10

-0.10

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.73

$

9.21

$

9.51

$

8.11

$

5.21

Total return 4

9.49%

0.75%

22.54%

57.89%

-42.39%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.33%

1.12%

1.02%

1.00%

1.48%

Gross expenses 3

1.16%

1.16%

1.19%

1.28%

1.73%

Net expenses 3

0.93%

0.93%

0.93%

0.95%

0.98%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

19%

20%

27%

29%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

39,188

$

28,615

$

24,771

$

19,359

$

983

Target 2055 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Period ended February 29

Investor Class

2013

2012 7

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

10.05

$

10.00

Net investment income (loss) 3

0.13

0.06 1

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.80

-0.01

Total from investment operations

0.93

0.05

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.17

0.00

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.81

$

10.05

Total return 4

9.52%

0.50%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income (loss) 3

1.23%

0.94%

Gross expenses 3

1.64%

6.32%

Net expenses 3

0.93%

0.93%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

19%

Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)

$

1,254

$

256

1

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

2

Amount is less than $0.005.

3

Includes net expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in which the Fund invests.

4

Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

5

Portfolio turnover rate represents the weighted average portfolio turnover in each respective Master Portfolio.

6

Year ended February 29.

7

For the period from June 30, 2011 (commencement of class operations) to February 29, 2012.

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Wells Fargo Advantage Funds

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July 1, 2013

Dow Jones Target Date Funds

Prospectus

Class R4*

Target Today Fund

WOTRX

Target 2010 Fund

WFORX

Target 2015 Fund

WFSRX

Target 2020 Fund

WFLRX

Target 2025 Fund

WFGRX

Target 2030 Fund

WTHRX

Target 2035 Fund

WTTRX

Target 2040 Fund

WTFRX

Target 2045 Fund

WFFRX

Target 2050 Fund

WQFRX

Target 2055 Fund

WFVRX


*Class R4 shares are only available to participants in certain retirement plans.

As with all mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this Prospectus. Anyone who tells you otherwise is committing a crime.

 

Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

Target Today Fund Summary

3

Target 2010 Fund Summary

8

Target 2015 Fund Summary

13

Target 2020 Fund Summary

18

Target 2025 Fund Summary

23

Target 2030 Fund Summary

28

Target 2035 Fund Summary

33

Target 2040 Fund Summary

38

Target 2045 Fund Summary

43

Target 2050 Fund Summary

48

Target 2055 Fund Summary

53

The Funds

Key Fund Information

59

Target Date Funds

60

Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes

65

Description of Principal Investment Risks

67

Portfolio Holdings Information

70

Organization and Management of the Funds

Organization and Management of the Funds

71

About Wells Fargo Funds Trust

71

The Adviser

71

The Sub-Adviser and Portfolio Managers

71

Dormant Multi-Manager Arrangement

72

Your Account

Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents

73

Pricing Fund Shares

74

How to Buy Shares

75

How to Sell Shares

76

How to Exchange Shares

77

Account Policies

79

Other Information

Distributions

81

Taxes

81

Master/Gateway Structure

82

Additional Performance Information

85

Financial Highlights

87

Target Today Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.26%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.75%

Fee Waiver

0.30%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.45%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$46

3 Years

$178

5 Years

$356

10 Years

$872

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 39% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to maintain a relatively fixed level of potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund is the most conservative Fund within the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds series. Within the series, each Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund's allocation of assets among equity, fixed income and money market instruments asset classes, and your decision to invest in this or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "Today" designation in the Fund's name corresponds to the naming convention of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM , an index designed to represent the targeted level of relative market risk exposure 10 years past a dated Fund's targeted year. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM . As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 15%, 80% and 5%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2003

+7.21%

Lowest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2002

-4.36%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +0.36%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

R4 Class

11/30/2012

4.99%

4.78%

5.57%

Dow Jones Global Target Today Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

5.44%

5.29%

6.05%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2010 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.25%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.75%

Fee Waiver

0.28%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.47%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$48

3 Years

$182

5 Years

$360

10 Years

$876

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 37% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest:

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM . As the Fund has now reached its target year, its risk exposure approaches 27% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 23%, 73% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

9.30%

Lowest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2008

-5.48%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +0.97%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

R4 Class

11/30/2012

6.06%

3.93%

6.01%

Dow Jones Global Target 2010 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

6.40%

4.42%

7.25%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2015 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.25%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.75%

Fee Waiver

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.48%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$49

3 Years

$184

5 Years

$362

10 Years

$878

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 35% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2015, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 32%, 64% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+10.20%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-7.21%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +1.99%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

R4 Class

11/30/2012

7.29%

3.42%

3.65%

Dow Jones Global Target 2015 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

7.65%

3.85%

4.15%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2020 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

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

0.22%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.25%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.73%

Fee Waiver

0.23%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.50%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$51

3 Years

$186

5 Years

$359

10 Years

$862

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 32% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2020, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 44%, 52% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2009

12.47%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-10.72%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +3.10%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

R4 Class

11/30/2012

8.94%

2.95%

6.60%

Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

9.23%

3.32%

8.45%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2025 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

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

0.23%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.24%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.26%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.73%

Fee Waiver

0.23%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.50%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$51

3 Years

$186

5 Years

$359

10 Years

$862

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 28% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2025, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 56%, 40% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+15.09%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-14.28%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +4.30%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

R4 Class

11/30/2012

10.68%

2.71%

2.53%

Dow Jones Global Target 2025 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

10.94%

2.92%

2.89%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2030 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

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

0.22%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.25%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.74%

Fee Waiver

0.23%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.51%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$52

3 Years

$189

5 Years

$365

10 Years

$874

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 25% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2030, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 68%, 28% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2009

17.77%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-17.37%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +5.49%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

R4 Class

11/30/2012

12.26%

2.26%

7.03%

Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

12.56%

2.52%

9.40%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2035 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.25%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.76%

Fee Waiver

0.24%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.52%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$53

3 Years

$193

5 Years

$374

10 Years

$896

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 22% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2035, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 79%, 17% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
R4 1

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+19.62%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-19.41%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +6.53%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

R4 Class

11/30/2012

13.72%

2.17%

1.78%

Dow Jones Global Target 2035 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

13.92%

2.22%

1.98%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2040 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

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

0.23%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.25%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.75%

Fee Waiver

0.23%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.52%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$53

3 Years

$192

5 Years

$370

10 Years

$886

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 20% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2040, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 86%, 10% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2009

20.72%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.84%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.29%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

R4 Class (before taxes)

11/30/2012

14.70%

1.90%

7.56%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

5.18%

Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

14.88%

2.09%

9.61%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

7.68%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2006
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2006
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2045 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

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

0.25%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.27%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.79%

Fee Waiver

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.52%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$53

3 Years

$197

5 Years

$384

10 Years

$926

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2045, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+20.64%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.41%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.66%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

R4 Class

11/30/2012

15.03%

2.11%

1.68%

Dow Jones Global Target 2045 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.32%

2.12%

1.83%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2050 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

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

0.24%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.26%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.77%

Fee Waiver

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 1

0.52%

1. The Adviser has committed through June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$53

3 Years

$195

5 Years

$377

10 Years

$906

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2050, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009

+20.91%

Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008

-20.62%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.73%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/29/2007

R4 Class

11/30/2012

15.12%

2.09%

1.67%

Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.35%

2.13%

1.83%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

5.95%

6.49%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

2.04%

1.51%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2007
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2007
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2010

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

Target 2055 Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

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) 1

Management Fees

0.25%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.75%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.27%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.27%

Fee Waiver

0.75%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

0.52%

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 June 30, 2015, 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. Fees from the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in 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:

 

After:

1 Year

$53

3 Years

$250

5 Years

$548

10 Years

$1,397

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 19% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of the Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

The Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . Similar to the methodology of the index, the Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Fund's assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Generally, the longer the Fund's time horizon, the more of its assets are allocated to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. As the Fund's time horizon shortens, it replaces some of its equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility and thereby generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. The Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund, and your decision to invest in this Fund or another Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund with a different target year and market risk exposure depends upon your individual risk tolerance, among other factors.

The "target year" designated in the Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. The Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, the Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, the Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in the Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in the Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Fund invests are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seek to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the respective equity and fixed income portions of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity and fixed income asset classes, respectively, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies, as well as debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and U.S. and foreign government obligations. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. The Fund invests in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, but unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM , the Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Fund and the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM . By the time the Fund reaches its target year in 2055, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. The Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights of 90%, 6% and 4%, respectively, which represent the percentage breakdown of the Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation among the Portfolios as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

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.

Allocation Methodology Risk. A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not meet an investor's goals because it will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund or it may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Debt Securities Risk. The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in market interest rates may reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Futures Risk.  Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

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.

Index Tracking Risk. The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

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.

Leverage Risk. Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.

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.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced returns.

Multi-Style Management Risk. The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.

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.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government, and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk. Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.

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 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
Class R4 1

Highest Quarter: 1st Quarter 2012

+11.23%

Lowest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2012

-4.39%

Year-to-date total return as of 3/31/2013 is +7.64%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 1

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

Performance Since 6/30/2011

R4 Class

11/30/2012

15.15%

N/A

3.68%

Dow Jones Global Target 2055 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

15.35%

N/A

3.47%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

4.21%

N/A

5.18%

Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

16.42%

N/A

7.68%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R4 shares reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and is not adjusted to reflect Class R4 expenses. If these expenses had been included, returns for Class R4 would be lower. The Class R6 annual returns are substantially similar to what the Class R4 annual returns would be because the Class R6 and Class R4 shares are invested in the same portfolio and their returns differ only to the extent that they do not have the same expenses.

Fund Management

 

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Rodney H. Alldredge , Portfolio Manager / 2011
James P. Lauder , Portfolio Manager / 2011
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD , Portfolio Manager / 2011

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts.

 

Institutions Purchasing Fund Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class R4: Eligible investors are not subject to a minimum initial investment (financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts) Minimum Additional Investment
Class R4: None (financial intermediaries may require different minimum additional investment amounts)

Tax Information

By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax adviser.

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.

The "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM " are products of Dow Jones Indexes, a licensed trademark of CME Group Index Services LLC ("CME"), and have been licensed for use. "Dow Jones®", "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM "and "Dow Jones Indexes" are service marks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings, LLC ("Dow Jones"), have been licensed to CME and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by Global Index Advisors, Inc. and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC. The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds, based on the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM , are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow Jones, CME or their respective affiliates and Dow Jones, CME and their respective affiliates make no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s).

Throughout this Prospectus, the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund SM is referred to as the Target Today Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2010 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2015 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2020 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2025 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2030 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2035 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2040 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2045 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2050 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2055 Fund; and collectively the Funds are referred to as the Target Date Funds.

Key Fund Information


This Prospectus contains information about one or more Funds within the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds ® family and is designed to provide you with important information to help you with your investment decisions. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference.

In this Prospectus, "we" generally refers to Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC ("Funds Management"), the relevant sub-adviser(s), if applicable, or the portfolio manager(s). "We" may also refer to a Fund's other service providers. "You" refers to the shareholder or potential investor.


Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

The investment objective of each Fund in this Prospectus is non-fundamental; that is, it can be changed by a vote of the Board of Trustees alone. The objective and strategies description for each Fund tells you:

what the Fund is trying to achieve; 

how we intend to invest your money; and 

what makes the Fund different from the other Funds offered in this Prospectus.

This section also provides a summary of each Fund's principal investment and policies and practices. Unless otherwise indicated, these investment policies and practices apply on an ongoing basis.

Principal Risk Factors

This section lists the principal risk factors for each Fund and indirectly, the principal risk factors for the master portfolios in which each Fund invests. A complete description of these and other risks is found in the "Description of Principal Investment Risks" section. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.


Portfolio Asset Allocations

This section provides a percentage breakdown of a Fund's assets across different master portfolios.

Master/Gateway® Structure

The Funds are gateway funds in a Master/Gateway structure. This structure is more commonly known as a master/feeder structure. In this structure, a gateway or feeder fund invests substantially all of its assets in one or more master portfolios or other Funds of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , and may invest directly in securities, to achieve its investment objective. Multiple gateway funds investing in the same master portfolio or Fund can enhance their investment opportunities and reduce their expense ratios by sharing the costs and benefits of a larger pool of assets. References to the investment activities of a gateway fund are intended to refer to the investment activities of the master portfolio(s) in which it invests.

Target Date Funds

Adviser

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Sub-Adviser

Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Portfolio Managers

Rodney H. Alldredge
James P. Lauder
Paul T. Torregrosa

Target Today Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WOTRX
Fund Number: 4601

Target 2010 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFORX
Fund Number: 4602

Target 2015 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFSRX
Fund Number: 4603

Target 2020 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WFLRX
Fund Number: 4604

Target 2025 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFGRX
Fund Number: 4605

Target 2030 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WTHRX
Fund Number: 4606

Target 2035 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WTTRX
Fund Number: 4607

Target 2040 Fund

Fund Inception: 3/1/1994

Ticker: WTFRX
Fund Number: 4608

Target 2045 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WFFRX
Fund Number: 4609

Target 2050 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/29/2007

Ticker: WQFRX
Fund Number: 4610

Target 2055 Fund

Fund Inception: 6/30/2011

Ticker: WFVRX
Fund Number: 4611

Investment Objective

Each Fund's objective is to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the appropriate Dow Jones Target Date Index.  Specifically:

The Target Today Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target Today Index SM .

The Target 2010 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2010 Index SM .

The Target 2015 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index SM .

The Target 2020 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index SM .

The Target 2025 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index SM .

The Target 2030 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index SM .

The Target 2035 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index SM .

The Target 2040 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index SM .

The Target 2045 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index SM .

The Target 2050 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index SM .

The Target 2055 Fund seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index SM .

The Fund's Board of Trustees can change these investment objectives without a shareholder vote.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest: 

at least 80% of each Fund's total assets in equity, fixed income and money market securities designed to approximate the holdings and weightings of the securities in the appropriate Dow Jones Target Date Index.

Each Fund is a gateway fund that invests in various master portfolios which in turn invest in a combination of equity, fixed income and money market securities using an asset allocation strategy designed to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of a Dow Jones Target Date Index that has the same target year as the Fund. Similar to the methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, each Fund's investment strategy is to gradually reduce the Fund's potential market risk exposure over time by re-allocating the Funds' assets among these major asset classes: equity, fixed income and money market instruments. Funds with longer time horizons generally allocate more of their assets to equity securities to pursue capital appreciation over the long term. Funds with shorter time horizons replace some of their equity holdings with fixed income and money market holdings to reduce market risk and price volatility. Each Fund's allocation among the three major asset classes generally becomes more conservative in its asset allocation as the Fund's target year approaches and for the first 10 years after it arrives. Each Fund's target year serves as a guide to the relative market risk exposure of the Fund. For instance, the Target 2055 Fund has the most aggressive asset allocation of the Funds and the Target Today Fund has the most conservative asset allocation of the Funds. If you have a low risk tolerance, you may not wish to invest in the Target 2055 Fund, even if you intend to begin withdrawing a portion or all of your investment in the Fund in the year 2055. Conversely, you may feel comfortable choosing a more aggressive Fund for a near-term investment goal if you have a higher risk tolerance.

The "target year" designated in a Fund's name is the same as the year in the name of its corresponding Dow Jones Target Date Index. Although the individual goals of each investor with respect to a target year vary, an investor may intend for the target year to represent the approximate year in or around which the investor plans to begin withdrawing a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund and/or stop making new investments to the Fund. A Fund's goals may not align with the goals of an investor that seeks to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund significantly before or after the Fund's target year. In this respect, a Fund's goals may more closely align with an investor that intends to begin gradually withdrawing the value of the investor's account on or around the target year. In addition, except for the Target Today Fund, a Fund will not have its most conservative asset allocation in the Fund's target year, which may not align with an investor's plan for withdrawing the investor's investment. The principal value of an investor's investment in a Fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, at any time, including near, at or after the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, there is no guarantee that an investor's investment in a Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Currently, the master portfolios in which the Funds invest are the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Stock Portfolio, the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio, and the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Investment Portfolio. The Diversified Stock Portfolio seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity asset class, which securities may include, among others, growth and value stocks, foreign and emerging market equity investments, and securities of smaller companies. The Diversified Stock Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the portfolio against certain indexes. The Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the fixed income asset class, which securities may include, among others, debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, U.S. and foreign government obligations and derivatives. The Diversified Stock Portfolio and the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio use an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, each of these master portfolios purchases the most liquid securities in the index, in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, each of these master portfolios attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of replicating index performance against the goal of managing transaction costs.

The Funds invest in the Short-Term Investment Portfolio to represent the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Short-Term Investment Portfolio invests in high-quality money market instruments, including U.S. Government obligations, obligations of foreign and domestic banks, short-term corporate debt securities and repurchase agreements. Unlike the cash component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, the Short-Term Investment Portfolio does not seek to replicate the Barclays 1-3 Month Treasury-Bill Index. This could result in potential tracking error between the performances of the Funds and the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.

Although they do not currently intend to do so, the Funds reserve the right to invest in more or fewer master portfolios, in other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities.

Principal Risk Factors

The principal value of an investor's investment in a Fund is not guaranteed at any time, including in the target year designated in the Fund's name. In addition, each Fund is primarily subject to the risks mentioned below to the extent that each Fund is exposed to these risks depending on its asset allocation and target year:

 

Allocation Methodology Risk

Counter-Party Risk

Debt Securities Risk

Derivatives Risk

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign Investment Risk

Futures Risk

Growth Style Investment Risk

Index Tracking Risk

Issuer Risk

Leverage Risk

Liquidity Risk

Management Risk

Market Risk

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Multi-Style Management Risk

Regulatory Risk

Smaller Company Securities Risk

U.S. Government Obligations Risk

Value Style Investment Risk

These and other risks could cause you to lose money in your investment in the Fund and could adversely affect the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return. These risks are described in the "Description of Principal Investment Risks" section.

Risk Tolerance

Two general rules of investing have shaped the Funds' strategies:

(1) Higher investment returns usually go hand-in-hand with higher risk. Put another way, the greater an investment's potential return, the greater its potential for loss. Historically, for example, stocks have outperformed bonds, but the worst year for stocks on record was much worse than the worst year for bonds; and

(2) Generally, the longer an investor's time horizon, the greater the capacity or ability to withstand market volatility because there is more time to recoup any losses that might be incurred.

As illustrated by the line graph below, the Target Date Funds with longer time horizons are subject to more risk. This normally gives investors the potential for greater returns in the early years of a Fund than in the years immediately preceding or after the Fund's target date. As a Fund approaches its target year, and its investors have less time to recover from market declines, the Fund reduces its risk exposure. This reduction in risk exposure is intended to help secure the value of your investment as the time nears for you to begin withdrawing a portion or all of it. The graph below shows the relative amount of potential equity risk that each Fund is expected to assume given its time horizon. To measure the Fund's risk and the risk of the global equity market, we use a statistical method known as below-mean semi-variance, which quantifies portfolio risk levels by measuring only the below-average outcomes. This method is designed to provide a more useful and nuanced picture of the Fund's risk profile. Information is presented as of February 28, 2013.

When and After a Fund Reaches its Target Year

As illustrated above, by the time a Fund reaches its target year, its risk exposure will approach 28% of the risk of the global equity market. A Fund will not reach its lowest risk exposure of 20% of the risk of the global equity market until ten years past the Fund's target year. During the ten-year period after the Fund's target year, the Fund will increasingly resemble the Target Today Fund. At the end of the ten-year period, we will likely combine the Fund with the Target Today Fund.

Portfolio Asset Allocations

Each Fund's asset allocation is determined using the index methodology described in the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section, which results in a systematic reduction in potential market risk exposure over time as illustrated in the line graph above. This methodology provides you with higher exposure to market risk in the early years of investing and lower exposure to market risk in the years near the Fund's target year and 10 years thereafter. Each Fund reserves the right to adjust its market risk exposure upward or downward to meet its investment objective.

As of February 28, 2013, the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes included equity, fixed income and money market securities in the weights shown in the table below. The weightings of the indexes in equity, fixed income and money market securities shown in the table below represent a percentage breakdown of each corresponding Fund's assets across the Diversified Stock, Diversified Fixed Income and Short-Term Investment Portfolios, respectively, as of such date, and may change over time. The percentage risk of the global equity market to which the Fund is exposed will not necessarily be the same as, and will typically be greater than, the Fund's percentage investment in the Diversified Stock Portfolio in order to account for the risks associated with investments in fixed income and money market securities. Each Fund reserves the right to change its percentage allocation in the Diversified Stock Portfolio, Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio and Short-Term Investment Portfolio as we deem necessary to meet its investment objective.

 

Equity Securities

Fixed Income Securities

Money Market Securities

Dow Jones Target Today Index

15%

80%

5%

Dow Jones Target 2010 Index

23%

73%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2015 Index

32%

64%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2020 Index

44%

52%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2025 Index

56%

40%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2030 Index

68%

28%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2035 Index

79%

17%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2040 Index

86%

10%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2045 Index

90%

6%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2050 Index

90%

6%

4%

Dow Jones Target 2055 Index

90%

6%

4%

Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes


Index Performance

While the objective of each Fund is to replicate, before fees and expenses, the total return of its target index, the performance shown for each target index is not the past performance of the corresponding Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Fund or any other investment. Index performance does not include any fees and expenses associated with investing, including management fees and brokerage costs, and would be lower if it did. Past index performance is no guarantee of future results, either for the index or for any mutual fund. You cannot invest directly in an index. Performance history shown for a target index may be shorter than that of certain Funds.

Index Methodology

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes are a series of Indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Index is a blend of sub-indexes representing three major asset classes: equity securities, fixed income securities and money market instruments. The allocation of each Index generally becomes more conservative as the Index's time horizon becomes shorter. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments.

Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is comprised of a set of equity, bond and cash sub-indexes. The equity component is represented by the Dow Jones U.S. Style Indexes (sub-indexes numbers 1 through 6 in the table on the next page), Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index, Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index and Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index. The bond component is represented by the Barclays U.S. Government Bond, U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond, U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities and Global Treasury: Majors Ex U.S. Indexes. Finally, the cash component is represented by the Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index.

The equity asset class is currently comprised of nine sub-asset classes; the fixed income asset class is currently comprised of four sub-asset classes; the money market asset class is currently comprised of one sub-asset class. Each sub-asset class is represented by an underlying index and is equally weighted with other sub-asset classes within its major asset class. The market risk of each Dow Jones Target Date Index will gradually decline over a period of years by changing its allocation among the three major asset classes and not by excluding any asset classes or sub-asset classes or by changing allocations among sub-asset classes.

The sub-asset classes that currently comprise each major asset class of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes are detailed in the table below:

Major Asset Classes

Equity Component

Fixed Income Component

Money Market Component

Sub-Asset Classes 1

1. Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index

1. Barclays U.S. Government Bond Index

1. Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index

2. Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index

2. Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index

3. Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index

3. Barclays U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index

4. Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index

4. Barclays Global Treasury: Majors Ex US Index

5. Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index

6. Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index

7. Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index

8. Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index

9. Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index

1. Additional information about the sub-indexes comprising the sub-asset classes is available in the Statement of Additional Information.

Each Dow Jones Target Date Index will exhibit higher market risk in its early years and lower market risk in the years approaching its target year. At more than 35 years prior to the target year, the Index's targeted risk level is set at 90% of the risk of the global equity market. The global equity market is measured by the sub-indexes comprising the equity component of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The major asset classes are rebalanced monthly within the Index to create an efficient asset allocation that maintains a targeted 90% risk level. At 35 years before the target year, each Index will begin to gradually reduce market risk. A new targeted risk level is calculated each month as a function of the current risk of the equity component and the number of months remaining to the Index's target year. The monthly risk reductions continue until the Index reflects 20% of the risk of the global equity market, on December 1 of the year ten years after the Index's target year. Once an Index reaches that date, it always reflects 20% of the risk of the global equity market.

Description of Principal Investment Risks


Understanding the risks involved in mutual fund investing will help you make an informed decision that takes into account your risk tolerance and preferences. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks for each Fund and indirectly, the principal risk factors for the master portfolios in which the Fund invests, have been previously identified and are described below. Additional information about the principal risks is included in the Statement of Additional Information.

Allocation Methodology Risk
A Fund is subject to the risk that the allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index, whose total returns it seeks to approximate, before fees and expenses, will not meet an investor's goals. The allocation methodology of the Dow Jones Target Date Index will not eliminate the investment volatility that could reduce the amount of funds available for an investor to withdraw when the investor intends to begin to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund. This risk is greater for an investor who begins to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund before, in or around the Fund's target year. Conversely, for an investor who begins to withdraw a portion or all of the investor's investment in the Fund some time after the Fund's target year, there is a greater risk that the allocation methodology of the particular Dow Jones Target Date Index may over-emphasize conservative investments designed to ensure capital conservation and current income, which may ultimately prevent the investor from achieving the investor's income and appreciation goals. There can be no assurance that an investor's investment in a Fund will provide income at, and through the years following, the target year in a Fund's name in amounts adequate to meet the investor's goals.

Counter-Party Risk
When a Fund enters into an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, the Fund is exposed to the risk that the other party will not fulfill its contractual obligations. For example, in a repurchase agreement, there exists the risk that where the Fund buys a security from a seller that agrees to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and time, the seller will not repurchase the security. Similarly, the Fund is exposed to counter-party risk if it engages in a reverse repurchase agreement where a broker-dealer agrees to buy securities and the Fund agrees to repurchase them at a later date.

Debt Securities Risk
Debt securities, such as notes and bonds, are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer or credit support provider of an instrument will be unable to make interest payments or repay principal when due, and that the value of a debt security may decline if an issuer defaults or if its credit quality deteriorates. Changes in the financial strength of an issuer or credit support provider or changes in the credit rating of a security may affect its value. Interest rate risk is the risk that market interest rates may increase, which tends to reduce the resale value of certain debt securities, including U.S. Government obligations. Debt securities with longer durations are generally more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations. Interest rates have remained at historical lows for an extended period of time. If interest rates rise quickly, it may have a pronounced negative effect on the value of certain debt securities. Changes in market interest rates do not affect the rate payable on an existing debt security, unless the instrument has adjustable or variable rate features, which can reduce its exposure to interest rate risk. Changes in market interest rates may also extend or shorten the duration of certain types of instruments, such as asset-backed securities, thereby affecting their value and returns. Debt securities may also have, or become subject to, liquidity constraints.

Derivatives Risk
The term "derivatives" covers a broad range of investments, including futures, options and swap agreements. In general, a derivative refers to any financial instrument whose value is derived, at least in part, from the price of another security or a specified index, asset or rate. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. The use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in the price or value of the underlying asset, index or rate, which may be magnified by certain features of the derivatives. These risks are heightened when the portfolio manager uses derivatives to enhance a Fund's return or as a substitute for a position or security, rather than solely to hedge (or offset) the risk of a position or security held by the Fund. The success of management's derivatives strategies will also be affected by its ability to assess and predict the impact of market or economic developments on the underlying asset, index or rate and the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions. Certain derivative positions may be difficult to close out when a Fund's portfolio manager may believe it would be appropriate to do so. Certain derivative positions (e.g., over-the-counter swaps) are subject to counterparty risk.

The U.S. government recently enacted legislation that provides for new regulation of the derivatives market, including clearing, margin, reporting and registration requirements. Because the legislation leaves much to rule making, its ultimate impact remains unclear. New regulations could, among other things, restrict a Fund's ability to engage in derivatives transactions (for example, by making certain types of derivatives transactions no longer available to the Fund) and/or increase the costs of such derivatives transactions (for example, by increasing margin or capital requirements), and the Fund may be unable to execute its investment strategy as a result. It is unclear how the regulatory changes will affect counterparty risk.

Emerging Markets Risk
Emerging markets securities typically present even greater exposure to the risks described under "Foreign Investment Risk" and may be particularly sensitive to certain economic changes. For example, emerging market countries are typically more dependent on exports and are therefore more vulnerable to recessions in other countries. Emerging markets may be under-capitalized and have less developed legal and financial systems than markets in the developed world. Additionally, emerging markets may have volatile currencies and may be more sensitive than more mature markets to a variety of economic factors. Emerging market securities also may be less liquid than securities of more developed countries and could be difficult to sell, particularly during a market downturn.

Foreign Investment Risk
Foreign investments, including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and similar investments, are subject to more risks than U.S. domestic investments. These additional risks may potentially include lower liquidity, greater price volatility and risks related to adverse political, regulatory, market or economic developments. Foreign companies also may be subject to significantly higher levels of taxation than U.S. companies, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation, thereby reducing the earnings potential of such foreign companies. In addition, amounts realized on sales or distributions of foreign securities may be subject to high and potentially confiscatory levels of foreign taxation and withholding when compared to comparable transactions in U.S. securities. Investments in foreign securities involve exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Such changes may reduce the U.S. dollar value of the investment. Foreign investments are also subject to risks including potentially higher withholding and other taxes, trade settlement, custodial, and other operational risks and less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards in certain foreign markets. In addition, foreign markets can and often do perform differently from U.S. markets.

Futures Risk
Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities) and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).

Growth Style Investment Risk
Growth stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. Growth stocks may be designated as such and purchased based on the premise that the market will eventually reward a given company's long-term earnings growth with a higher stock price when that company's earnings grow faster than both inflation and the economy in general. Thus a growth style investment strategy attempts to identify companies whose earnings may or are growing at a rate faster than inflation and the economy. While growth stocks may react differently to issuer, political, market and economic developments than the market as a whole and other types of stocks by rising in price in certain environments, growth stocks also tend to be sensitive to changes in the earnings of their underlying companies and more volatile than other types of stocks, particularly over the short term. Furthermore, growth stocks may be more expensive relative to their current earnings or assets compared to the values of other stocks, and if earnings growth expectations moderate, their valuations may return to more typical norms, causing their stock prices to fall. Finally, during periods of adverse economic and market conditions, the stock prices of growth stocks may fall despite favorable earnings trends.

Index Tracking Risk
The ability to track an index may be affected by, among other things, transaction costs and shareholder purchases and redemptions.

Issuer Risk
The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons that directly relate to the issuer or an entity providing credit support or liquidity support, such as management performance, financial leverage, and reduced demand for the issuer's goods, services or securities.

Leverage Risk
Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. Certain derivatives may also create leverage. The use of leverage may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leverage tends to increase a Fund's exposure to market risk, interest rate risk or other risks by, in effect, increasing assets available for investment.

Liquidity Risk
A security may not be able to be sold at the time desired or without adversely affecting the price.

Management Risk
We cannot guarantee that a Fund will meet its investment objective. We do not guarantee the performance of a Fund, nor can we assure you that the market value of your investment will not decline. We will not "make good" on any investment loss you may suffer, nor does anyone we contract with to provide services promise to make good on any such losses.

Market Risk
The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value or become illiquid due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. A security may decline in value or become illiquid due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, or adverse investor sentiment generally. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value or become illiquid simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than debt securities.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in "pools" of mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables held in trust. In addition, mortgage dollar rolls are transactions in which a Fund sells mortgage-backed securities to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to purchase similar securities in the future at a predetermined price. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including mortgage dollar roll transactions, are subject to certain additional risks. Rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of these securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, these securities may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, these securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the risk that when interest rates decline or are low but are expected to rise, borrowers may pay off their debts sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund will have to reinvest such prepaid funds at the lower prevailing interest rates. This is also known as contraction risk. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying mortgage or assets, particularly during periods of economic downturn.

Multi-Style Management Risk
Because certain portions of a Fund's assets are managed by different portfolio managers using different styles, a Fund could experience overlapping security transactions. Certain portfolio managers may be purchasing securities at the same time other portfolio managers may be selling those same securities.This may lead to higher transaction expenses and may generate higher short-term capital gains compared to a Fund using a single investment management style.

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. Smaller companies may have no or relatively short operating histories, or be newly public companies. Some of these companies have aggressive capital structures, including high debt levels, or are involved in rapidly growing or changing industries and/or new technologies, which pose additional risks.

U.S. Government Obligations Risk
U.S. Government obligations include securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies or government sponsored entities. While U.S. Treasury obligations are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. Government, securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored entities may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Government-sponsored entities (whose obligations are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection or scheduled payment of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. If a government-sponsored entity is negatively impacted by legislative or regulatory action, is unable to meet its obligations, or its creditworthiness declines, the performance of a Fund that holds securities issued or guaranteed by the entity will be adversely impacted. U.S. Government obligations are subject to relatively low but varying degrees of credit risk, and are still subject to interest rate and market risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government.

Value Style Investment Risk
Value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. Value stocks may be purchased based upon the belief that a given security may be out of favor. Value investing seeks to identify stocks that have depressed valuations, based upon a number of factors which are thought to be temporary in nature, and to sell them at superior profits when their prices rise in response to resolution of the issues which caused the valuation of the stock to be depressed. While certain value stocks may increase in value more quickly during periods of anticipated economic upturn, they may also lose value more quickly in periods of anticipated economic downturn. Furthermore, there is the risk that the factors which caused the depressed valuations are longer term or even permanent in nature, and that there will not be any rise in valuation. Finally, there is the increased risk in such situations that such companies may not have sufficient resources to continue as ongoing businesses, which would result in the stock of such companies potentially becoming worthless.

Portfolio Holdings Information


A description of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds' policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds' portfolio holdings is available in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information. In addition, Funds Management will, from time to time, include portfolio holdings information in periodic commentaries for certain Funds. The substance of the information contained in such commentaries will also be posted to the Funds' Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Organization and Management of the Funds


About Wells Fargo Funds Trust

The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on March 10, 1999. The Board of Trustees of the Trust ("Board") supervises each Fund's activities, monitors its contractual arrangements with various service providers and decides on matters of general policy.

The Board supervises the Funds and approves the selection of various companies hired to manage the Funds' operations. Except for the Funds' advisers, which generally may be changed only with shareholder approval, other service providers may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.

The Adviser

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, headquartered at 525 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, serves as adviser for the Funds. Funds Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, a publicly traded diversified financial services company that provides banking, insurance, investment, mortgage and consumer finance services. Funds Management is a registered investment adviser that provides investment advisory services for registered mutual funds, closed-end funds and other funds and accounts.

As adviser, Funds Management is responsible for implementing the investment objectives and strategies of the Funds. To assist Funds Management in performing these responsibilities, Funds Management has contracted with one or more subadvisers to provide day-to-day portfolio management services to the Funds. Funds Management employs a team of investment professionals who identify and recommend the initial hiring of each Fund's sub-adviser(s) and supervise and monitor the activities of the sub-adviser(s) on an ongoing basis. Funds Management retains overall responsibility for the management of the Funds.

Funds Management's investment professionals review and analyze each Fund's performance, including relative to peer funds, and monitor each Fund's compliance with its investment objective and strategies. Funds Management is responsible for reporting to the Board on investment performance and other matters affecting the Funds. When appropriate, Funds Management recommends to the Board enhancements to Fund features, including changes to Fund
investment objectives, strategies and policies. Funds Management also communicates with shareholders and intermediaries about Fund performance and features.

For providing these investment advisory services, Funds Management is entitled to receive the fees disclosed in the row captioned "Management Fees" in each Fund's table of Annual Fund Operating Expenses. Funds Management compensates each sub-adviser from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as investment adviser to the Funds. A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements is available in the Funds' semi-annual report for the six-month period ended August 31st.

For a Fund's most recent fiscal year end, the advisory fee paid to Funds Management, net of any applicable waivers and reimbursements, was as follows:

Advisory Fees Paid as % of Net Assets

As a % of average daily net assets

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

0.05%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

0.07%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

0.11%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

0.11%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

0.09%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

0.12%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

0.06%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

0.10%

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

0.00%

The Sub-Adviser and Portfolio Managers

The following sub-adviser and portfolio managers provide day-to-day portfolio management services to the Funds. These services include making purchases and sales of securities and other investment assets for the Funds, selecting broker-dealers, negotiating brokerage commission rates and maintaining portfolio transaction records. Each sub-adviser is compensated for its services by Funds Management from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as investment adviser to the Funds. The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the portfolio managers' compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Funds. For information regarding the sub-advisers that perform day-to-day portfolio management activities for the master portfolios in which the Funds invests, see "The Sub-Advisers for the Master Portfolios" under the "Master/Gateway® Structure" section.


Global Index Advisors, Inc. ("GIA"), a registered investment adviser located at 29 North Park Square, Suite 201, Marietta, GA 30060, serves as a sub-adviser and provides portfolio management services to one or more Funds. GIA, through its relationships with Dow Jones Indexes and State Street Global Advisors, offers a series of collective Dow Jones Portfolio Index Funds.

Rodney H. Alldredge

Mr. Alldredge co-founded GIA in 1994 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Director of Portfolio Operations.

James P. Lauder

Mr. Lauder joined GIA in 2002 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Chief Executive Officer of GIA.

Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD

Mr.Torregrosa joined GIA in 2007 and currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Director of Research.

Dormant Multi-Manager Arrangement

The Board has adopted a "multi-manager" arrangement for the Funds. Under this arrangement, each Fund and Funds Management may engage one or more sub-advisers to make day-to-day investment decisions for the Fund's assets. Funds Management would retain ultimate responsibility (subject to the oversight of the Board) for overseeing the sub-advisers and may, at times, recommend to the Board that the Fund: (1) change, add or terminate one or more sub-advisers; (2) continue to retain a sub-adviser even though the sub-adviser's ownership or corporate structure has changed; or (3) materially change a sub-advisory agreement with a sub-adviser.

Applicable law generally requires a Fund to obtain shareholder approval for most of these types of recommendations, even if the Board approves the proposed action. Under the "multi-manager" arrangement approved by the Board, the Fund is seeking exemptive relief from the SEC to permit Funds Management (subject to the Board's oversight and approval) to make decisions about the Fund's sub-advisory arrangements without obtaining shareholder approval. There is no guarantee the SEC will grant such exemptive relief.  The Fund will continue to submit matters to shareholders for their approval to the extent required by applicable law.

Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents


Shareholder Servicing Plan
The Funds have a shareholder servicing plan. Under this plan, each Fund has agreements with various shareholder servicing agents to process purchase and redemption requests, to service shareholder accounts, and to provide other related services for the Funds' Class R4. For these services, the Funds' Class R4 pays an annual fee of up to 0.10% of its average daily net assets. Selling or shareholder servicing agents, in turn, may pay some or all of these amounts to their employees or registered representatives who recommend or sell Fund shares or make investment decisions on behalf of their clients.

Additional Payments to Dealers
In addition to dealer reallowances and payments made by each Fund for distribution and shareholder servicing, the Fund's adviser, the distributor or their affiliates make additional payments ("Additional Payments") to certain selling or shareholder servicing agents for the Fund, which include broker-dealers and 401(k) service providers and recordkeepers. These Additional Payments are made in connection with the sale and distribution of shares of the Fund or for services to the Fund and its shareholders. These Additional Payments, which may be significant, are paid by the Fund's adviser, the distributor or their affiliates, out of their revenues, which generally come directly or indirectly from fees paid by the entire Fund complex.

In return for these Additional Payments, the Funds' adviser and distributor expect the Funds to receive certain marketing or servicing advantages that are not generally available to mutual funds that do not make such payments. Such advantages are expected to include, without limitation, placement of the Fund on a list of mutual funds offered as investment options to the selling agent's clients (sometimes referred to as "Shelf Space"); access to the selling agent's registered representatives; and/or ability to assist in training and educating the selling agent's registered representatives.

Certain selling or shareholder servicing agents receive these Additional Payments to supplement amounts payable by the Fund under the shareholder servicing plans. In exchange, these agents provide services including, but not limited to, establishing and maintaining accounts and records; answering inquiries regarding purchases, exchanges and redemptions; processing and verifying purchase, redemption and exchange transactions; furnishing account statements and confirmations of transactions; processing and mailing monthly statements, prospectuses, shareholder reports and other SEC-required communications; and providing the types of services that might typically be provided by each Fund's transfer agent (e.g., the maintenance of omnibus or omnibus-like accounts, the use of the National Securities Clearing Corporation for the transmission of transaction information and the transmission of shareholder mailings).

The Additional Payments may create potential conflicts of interest between an investor and a selling agent who is recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. Before investing, you should consult with your financial consultant and review carefully any disclosure by the selling agent as to what monies they receive from mutual fund advisers and distributors, as well as how your financial consultant is compensated.

The Additional Payments are typically paid in fixed dollar amounts, or based on the number of customer accounts maintained by the selling or shareholder servicing agent, or based on a percentage of sales and/or assets under management, or a combination of the above. The Additional Payments are either up-front or ongoing or both. The Additional Payments differ among selling and shareholder servicing agents. Additional Payments to a selling agent that is compensated based on its customers' assets typically range between 0.05% and 0.30% in a given year of assets invested in the Fund by the selling agent's customers. Additional Payments to a selling agent that is compensated based on a percentage of sales typically range between 0.10% and 0.15% of the gross sales of the Fund attributable to the selling agent. In addition, representatives of the Funds' distributor visit selling agents on a regular basis to educate their registered representatives and to encourage the sale of Fund shares. The costs associated with such visits may be paid for by the Fund's adviser, distributor, or their affiliates, subject to applicable FINRA regulations.

More information on the FINRA member firms that have received the Additional Payments described in this section is available in the Statement of Additional Information, which is on file with the SEC and is also available on the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds website at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Pricing Fund Shares


The share price ("net asset value per share" or "NAV") for a Fund is calculated each business day as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") (generally 4 p.m. ET). To calculate a Fund's NAV, the Fund's assets are valued and totaled, liabilities are subtracted, and the balance, called net assets, is divided by the number of shares outstanding. The price at which a purchase or redemption of Fund shares is effected is based on the next calculation of NAV after the order is placed. The Fund does not calculate its NAV on days the NYSE is closed for trading, which include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

With respect to any portion of a Fund's assets that may be invested in other mutual funds, the Fund's NAV is calculated based upon the net asset values of the other mutual funds in which the Fund invests, and the prospectuses for those companies explain the circumstances under which those companies will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.

With respect to any portion of a Fund's assets invested directly in securities, the Fund's investments are generally valued at current market prices. Securities are generally valued based on the last sale price during the regular trading session if the security trades on an exchange (closing price). Securities that are not traded primarily on an exchange generally are valued using latest quoted bid prices obtained by an independent pricing service. Securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., however, are valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price ("NOCP"), and if no NOCP is available, then at the last reported sales price.

We are required to depart from these general valuation methods and use fair value pricing methods to determine the values of certain investments if we believe that the closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security, including securities that trade primarily on a foreign exchange, does not accurately reflect its current value when the Fund calculates its NAV. In addition, we use fair value pricing to determine the value of investments in securities and other assets, including illiquid securities, for which current market quotations are not readily available. The closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security may not reflect its current value if, among other things, a significant event occurs after the closing price or latest quoted bid price but before a Fund calculates its NAV that materially affects the value of the security. We use various criteria, including a systematic evaluation of U.S. market moves after the close of foreign markets, in deciding whether a foreign security's market price is still reliable and, if not, what fair market value to assign to the security.

In light of the judgment involved in fair value decisions, there can be no assurance that a fair value assigned to a particular security is accurate or that it reflects the price that the Fund could obtain for such security if it were to sell the security as of the time of fair value pricing. Such fair value pricing may result in NAVs that are higher or lower than NAVs based on the closing price or latest quoted bid price. See the Statement of Additional Information for additional details regarding the pricing of Fund shares.

How to Buy Shares


Class R4 shares generally are available only to certain retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans, 457 plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, target benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Class R4 shares also are generally available only to retirement plans where plan level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the Fund. Class R4 shares generally are not available to retail accounts. Eligible retirement plans of qualifying size generally may open an account and purchase Class R4 shares by contacting certain broker-dealers and financial institutions that have selling agreements with WFFD. These entities may impose transaction charges. Additional shares may be purchased through a retirement plan's administrator or record-keeper.

General Notes for Buying Shares

Proper Form. If the transfer agent receives your new account application or purchase request in proper form before the close of the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at that day's NAV. If your new account application or purchase request is received in proper form after the close of trading on the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at the next business day's NAV. If your new account application or purchase request is not in proper form, additional documentation may be required to process your transaction.

Earnings Distributions. You are eligible to earn distributions beginning on the business day after the transfer agent receives your purchase in proper form.

U.S. Dollars Only. All payment must be made in U.S. dollars and all checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.

Right to Refuse an Order. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason, including if we believe that doing so would be in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders.

Special Considerations When Investing Through Financial Intermediaries:
If a financial intermediary purchases Class R4 shares on your behalf, you should understand the following:

Minimum Investments and Other Terms of Your Account. Share purchases are made through a customer account at your financial intermediary following that firm's terms. Financial intermediaries may require different minimum investment amounts. Please consult an account representative from your financial intermediary for specifics.

Records are Held in Financial Intermediary's Name. Financial intermediaries are usually the holders of record for Class R4 shares held through their customer accounts. The financial intermediaries maintain records reflecting their customers' beneficial ownership of the shares.

Purchase/Redemption Orders. Financial intermediaries are responsible for transmitting their customers' purchase and redemption orders to the Funds and for delivering required payment on a timely basis.

Shareholder Communications. Financial intermediaries are responsible for delivering shareholder communications and voting information from the Funds, and for transmitting shareholder voting instructions to the Funds.

The information provided in this Prospectus is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any non-U.S. jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation, or which would subject Fund shares to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country.

The Funds are distributed by Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC, and an affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Securities Investor Protection Corporation ("SIPC") information and brochure are available at SIPC.org or by calling SIPC at (202) 371-8300.

How to Sell Shares


Class R4 shares must be redeemed according to the terms of your customer account with your financial intermediary. You should contact your investment representative when you wish to sell Fund shares.

General Notes for Selling Shares 

Proper Form. If the transfer agent receives your request to sell shares in proper form before the close of the NYSE, your transaction will be priced at that day's NAV. If your request to sell shares is received in proper form after the close of trading on the NYSE, it will be priced at the next business day's NAV. If your request is not in proper form, additional documentation may be required to sell your shares.

Earnings Distributions. Your shares are eligible to earn distributions through the date of redemption. If you redeem shares on a Friday or prior to a holiday, your shares will continue to be eligible to earn distributions until the next business day.

Right to Delay Payment. We normally will send out checks within one business day, and in any event no more than seven days, after we accept your request to redeem. If you redeem shares recently purchased by check or through Electronic Funds Transfer, you may be required to wait up to seven business days before we will send your redemption proceeds. Our ability to determine with reasonable certainty that investments have been finally collected is greater for investments coming from accounts with banks affiliated with Funds Management than it is for investments coming from accounts with unaffiliated banks. Redemption payments also may be delayed under extraordinary circumstances or as permitted by the SEC in order to protect remaining shareholders. Such extraordinary circumstances are discussed further in the Statement of Additional Information.

Redemption in Kind. Although generally we pay redemption requests in cash, we reserve the right to determine in our sole discretion, whether to satisfy redemption requests by making payment in securities (known as a redemption in kind). In such case, we may pay all or part of the redemption in securities of equal value as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the rules thereunder. The redeeming shareholders should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received.

Retirement Plans and Other Products. If you purchased shares through a packaged investment product or retirement plan, read the directions for selling shares provided by the product or plan. There may be special requirements that supersede the directions in this Prospectus.

How to Exchange Shares


Exchanges between Wells Fargo Advantage Funds involve two transactions: (1) a sale of shares of one Fund; and (2) the purchase of shares of another. In general, the same rules and procedures that apply to sales and purchases apply to exchanges. There are, however, additional factors you should keep in mind while making or considering an exchange: 

In general, exchanges may be made between like share classes of any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund offered to the general public for investment (i.e., a Fund not closed to new accounts).

Same-fund exchanges between Class A, Class C, Administrator Class, Institutional Class, Investor Class, Class R, Class R4 and Class R6 shares are permitted subject to the following conditions: (1) exchanges out of Class A and Class C shares would not be allowed if shares are subject to a CDSC; (2) in order for exchanges into Class A shares, the shareholder must be able to qualify to purchase Class A shares at net asset value based on current prospectus guidelines; and (3) the shareholder must meet the eligibility guidelines of the class being purchased in the exchange.

An exchange request will be processed on the same business day, provided that both Funds are open at the time the request is received. If one or both Funds are closed, the exchange will be processed on the following business day.

You should carefully read the prospectus for the Wells Fargo Advantage Fund into which you wish to exchange. 

Every exchange involves selling Fund shares, which may produce a capital gain or loss for tax purposes. 

If you are making an initial investment into a Fund through an exchange, you must exchange at least the minimum initial purchase amount for the new Fund, unless your balance has fallen below that amount due to investment performance. 

Any exchange between two Wells Fargo Advantage Funds must meet the minimum subsequent purchase amounts. 

Generally, we will notify you at least 60 days in advance of any changes in our exchange policy.

Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares

Wells Fargo Advantage Funds  reserves the right to reject any purchase or exchange order for any reason. Purchases or exchanges that a Fund determines could harm the Fund may be rejected.

Excessive trading by Fund shareholders can negatively impact a Fund and its long-term shareholders in several ways, including disrupting Fund investment strategies, increasing transaction costs, decreasing tax efficiency, and diluting the value of shares held by long-term shareholders. Excessive trading in Fund shares can negatively impact a Fund's long-term performance by requiring it to maintain more assets in cash or to liquidate portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time. Certain Funds may be more susceptible than others to these negative effects. For example, Funds that have a greater percentage of their investments in non-U.S. securities may be more susceptible than other Funds to arbitrage opportunities resulting from pricing variations due to time zone differences across international financial markets. Similarly, Funds that have a greater percentage of their investments in small company securities may be more susceptible than other Funds to arbitrage opportunities due to the less liquid nature of small company securities. Both types of Funds also may incur higher transaction costs in liquidating portfolio holdings to meet excessive redemption levels. Fair value pricing may reduce these arbitrage opportunities, thereby reducing some of the negative effects of excessive trading.

Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , other than the Adjustable Rate Government Fund, Conservative Income Fund, Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund ("Ultra-Short Funds") and the money market funds, (the "Covered Funds"). The Covered Funds are not designed to serve as vehicles for frequent trading. The Covered Funds actively discourage and take steps to prevent the portfolio disruption and negative effects on long-term shareholders that can result from excessive trading activity by Covered Fund shareholders. The Board has approved the Covered Funds' policies and procedures, which provide, among other things, that Funds Management may deem trading activity to be excessive if it determines that such trading activity would likely be disruptive to a Covered Fund by increasing expenses or lowering returns. In this regard, the Covered Funds take steps to avoid accommodating frequent purchases and redemptions of shares by Covered Fund shareholders. Funds Management monitors available shareholder trading information across all Covered Funds on a daily basis. If a shareholder redeems more than $5,000 (including redemptions that are part of an exchange transaction) from a Covered Fund, that shareholder is "blocked" from purchasing shares of that Covered Fund (including purchases that are part of an exchange transaction) for 30 calendar days after the redemption. This policy does not apply to:

Money market funds;

Ultra-Short Funds;

Dividend reinvestments;

Systematic investments or exchanges where the financial intermediary maintaining the shareholder account identifies the transaction as a systematic redemption or purchase at the time of the transaction;

Rebalancing transactions within certain asset allocation or "wrap" programs where the financial intermediary maintaining a shareholder account is able to identify the transaction as part of an asset allocation program approved by Funds Management;

Transactions initiated by a "fund of funds" or Section 529 Plan into an underlying fund investment;

Permitted exchanges between share classes of the same Fund;

Certain transactions involving participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, including: participant withdrawals due to mandatory distributions, rollovers and hardships, withdrawals of shares acquired by participants through payroll deductions, and shares acquired or sold by a participant in connection with plan loans; and

Purchases below $5,000 (including purchases that are part of an exchange transaction).

The money market funds and the Ultra-Short Funds. Because the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds are often used for short-term investments, they are designed to accommodate more frequent purchases and redemptions than the Covered Funds. As a result, the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds do not anticipate that frequent purchases and redemptions, under normal circumstances, will have significant adverse consequences to the money market funds or Ultra-Short Funds or their shareholders. Although the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds do not prohibit frequent trading, Funds Management will seek to prevent an investor from utilizing the money market funds and Ultra-Short Funds to facilitate frequent purchases and redemptions of shares in the Covered Funds in contravention of the policies and procedures adopted by the Covered Funds.

All Wells Fargo Advantage Funds . In addition, Funds Management reserves the right to accept purchases, redemptions and exchanges made in excess of applicable trading restrictions in designated accounts held by Funds Management or its affiliate that are used at all times exclusively for addressing operational matters related to shareholder accounts, such as testing of account functions, and are maintained at low balances that do not exceed specified dollar amount limitations.

In the event that an asset allocation or "wrap" program is unable to implement the policy outlined above, Funds Management may grant a program-level exception to this policy. A financial intermediary relying on the exception is required to provide Funds Management with specific information regarding its program and ongoing information about its program upon request.

A financial intermediary through whom you may purchase shares of the Fund may independently attempt to identify excessive trading and take steps to deter such activity. As a result, a financial intermediary may on its own limit or permit trading activity of its customers who invest in Fund shares using standards different from the standards used by Funds Management and discussed in this Prospectus. Funds Management may permit a financial intermediary to enforce its own internal policies and procedures concerning frequent trading rather than the policies set forth above in instances where Funds Management reasonably believes that the intermediary's policies and procedures effectively discourage disruptive trading activity. If you purchase Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you should contact the intermediary for more information about whether and how restrictions or limitations on trading activity will be applied to your account.

Account Policies


Advance Notice of Large Transactions
We strongly urge you to begin all purchases and redemptions as early in the day as possible and to notify us at least one day in advance of transactions in excess of $5,000,000. This will allow us to manage the Funds most effectively. When you give us this advance notice, you must provide us with your name and account number.

Householding
To help keep Fund expenses low, a single copy of a prospectus or shareholder report may be sent to shareholders of the same household. If your household currently receives a single copy of a prospectus or shareholder report and you would prefer to receive multiple copies, please contact your financial intermediary.

Retirement Accounts
We offer prototype documents for a variety of retirement accounts for individuals and small businesses. Please call 1-800-222-8222 for information on:

Individual Retirement Plans, including Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs.

Qualified Retirement Plans, including Simple IRAs, SEP IRAs, Keoghs, Pension Plans, Profit-Sharing Plans, and 401(k) Plans.

There may be special distribution requirements for a retirement account, such as required distributions or mandatory Federal income tax withholdings. For more information, call the number listed above. You may be charged a $10 annual account maintenance fee for each retirement account up to a maximum of $30 annually and a $25 fee for transferring assets to another custodian or for closing a retirement account. Fees charged by institutions may vary.

Small Account Redemptions
We reserve the right to redeem certain accounts that fall below the minimum initial investment amount as the result of shareholder redemptions (as opposed to market movement). Before doing so, we will give you approximately 60 days to bring your account above the minimum investment amount. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 or contact your selling agent for further details.

Statements and Confirmations
Statements summarizing activity in your account are mailed quarterly. Confirmations are mailed following each purchase, sale, exchange, or transfer of Fund shares, except generally for Automatic Investment Plan transactions, Systematic Withdrawal Plan transactions using Electronic Funds Transfer, and purchases of new shares through the automatic reinvestment of distributions. Upon your request and for the applicable fee, you may obtain a reprint of an account statement. Please call Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 for more information.

Electronic Delivery of Fund Documents
You may elect to receive your Fund's prospectuses, shareholder reports and other Fund documents electronically in lieu of paper form by enrolling on the Fund's Web site at wellsfargo.com/advantagedelivery. If you make this election, you will be notified by e-mail when the most recent Fund documents are available for electronic viewing and downloading.

To receive Fund documents electronically, you must have an e-mail account and an internet browser that meets the requirements described in the Privacy & Security section of the Fund's Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com. You may change your electronic delivery preferences or revoke your election to receive Fund documents electronically at any time by visiting wellsfargo.com/advantagedelivery.

Statement Inquiries
Contact us in writing regarding any errors or discrepancies noted on your account statement within 60 days after the date of the statement confirming a transaction. We may deny your ability to refute a transaction if we do not hear from you within those 60 days.

Transaction Authorizations
Telephone, electronic, and clearing agency privileges allow us to accept transaction instructions by anyone representing themselves as the shareholder and who provides reasonable confirmation of their identity. Neither we nor Wells Fargo Advantage Funds will be liable for any losses incurred if we follow such instructions we reasonably believe to be genuine. For transactions through the automated phone system and our Web site, we will assign personal identification numbers (PINs) and/or passwords to help protect your account information. To safeguard your account, please keep your PINs and passwords confidential. Contact us immediately if you believe there is a discrepancy on your confirmation statement or if you believe someone has obtained unauthorized access to your account, PIN or password.

USA PATRIOT Act
In compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, all financial institutions (including mutual funds) at the time an account is opened, are required to obtain, verify and record the following information for all registered owners or others who may be authorized to act on the account: full name, date of birth, taxpayer identification number (usually your Social Security Number), and permanent street address. Corporate, trust and other entity accounts require additional documentation. This information will be used to verify your identity. We will return your application if any of this information is missing, and we may request additional information from you for verification purposes. In the rare event that we are unable to verify your identity, we reserve the right to redeem your account at the current day's NAV. You will be responsible for any losses, taxes, expenses, fees, or other results of such a redemption.

Distributions


The Funds generally make distributions of any net investment income quarterly and any realized net capital gains at least annually. Please contact your institution for distribution options. Remember, distributions have the effect of reducing the NAV per share by the amount distributed.

Taxes


By investing in a Fund through a tax-deferred retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and capital gains distributions from the Fund or the sale of Fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. Distributions taken from retirement plan accounts generally are taxable as ordinary income. For special rules concerning tax-deferred retirement accounts, including applications, restrictions, tax advantages, and potential sales charge waivers, contact your investment professional. To determine if a retirement plan may be appropriate for you and to obtain further information, consult your tax advisor.

Master/Gateway® Structure


Each Fund is a gateway fund in a Master/Gateway structure. This structure is more commonly known as a master/feeder structure. In this structure, a gateway or feeder fund invests substantially all of its assets in one or more master portfolios of Wells Fargo Master Trust or other stand-alone funds of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds whose objectives and investment strategies are consistent with the gateway fund's investment objective and strategies. Through this structure, a gateway fund can enhance its investment opportunities and reduce its expenses by sharing the costs and benefits of a larger pool of assets. Master portfolios offer their shares to multiple gateway funds and other master portfolios rather than directly to the public. Certain administrative and other fees and expenses are charged to both the gateway fund and the master portfolio(s). The services provided and fees charged to a gateway fund are in addition to and not duplicative of the services provided and fees charged to the master portfolios. Fees relating to investments in other stand-alone funds are waived to the extent that they are duplicative, or would exceed certain defined limits.

Description of Master Portfolios
The following table lists the master portfolio(s) in which the Funds invest. Each Portfolio's investment objective is provided followed by a description of the Portfolio's investment strategies.

Master Portfolio

Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks to approximate the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

at least 80% of the Portfolio's net assets in fixed income securities.

The Portfolio invests principally in securities comprising the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Adviser attempts to achieve a correlation of at least 95% between the performance of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes and the Portfolio's investment results, before expenses. The fixed income portion is represented by the Barclays Government Bond Index, Barclays Corporate Bond Index, Barclays Mortgage Bond Index, Barclays Majors (ex U.S.) Index. The Portfolio seeks to approximate, before expenses, the total return of the fixed income portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the fixed income asset class. These fixed income sub-indexes include exposure to non-U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Agency debt, U.S.-dollar denominated corporate debt, and U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities with a weighted average maturity of at least one year. The Portfolio uses an optimization process which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, the Portfolio purchases the most liquid securities in the index in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, the Portfolio attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of maximizing the replication of index performance, against the goal of trying to manage transaction costs. The Adviser may actively trade portfolio securities.

Diversified Stock Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks to approximate the total return (consisting of income and capital appreciation) of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

at least 80% of the Portfolio's net assets in equity securities.

The Portfolio invests principally in securities comprising the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes. The Adviser attempts to achieve a correlation of at least 95% between the performance of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes and the Portfolio's investment results, before expenses. The equity portion is represented by the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index, Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index, Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Markets Index, Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Markets Index, Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap TSM Specialty Index. The Portfolio seeks to approximate, before expenses, the total return of the equity portion of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes by investing in the securities that comprise the sub-indexes representing the equity asset class. The sub-indexes include exposure to large, mid and small cap U.S. securities as well as securities in international developed and emerging markets. The Portfolio uses an optimization process, which seeks to balance the replication of index performance and security transaction costs. Using a statistical sampling technique, the Portfolio purchases the most liquid securities in the index, in approximately the same proportion as the index. To replicate the performance of the less liquid securities, the Portfolio attempts to match the industry and risk characteristics of those securities, without incurring the transaction costs associated with purchasing every security in the index. This approach attempts to balance the goal of maximizing the replication of index performance, against the goal of trying to manage transaction costs. Furthermore, the Adviser
may use derivatives, such as stock index futures in order to manage movements of the Portfolio against certain indexes. The Adviser may actively trade portfolio securities.

Short-Term Investment Portfolio

Investment Objective:
The Portfolio seeks current income while preserving capital and liquidity.
Principal Investment Strategies:
Under normal circumstances, the Adviser invests:

exclusively in high-quality, short-term U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments of domestic and foreign issuers.

The Adviser actively manages a portfolio of high-quality, short-term, U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments. The Adviser will only purchase First Tier securities. These include, but are not limited to, bank obligations such as time deposits and certificates of deposit, government securities, asset-backed securities, commercial paper, corporate bonds, municipal securities and repurchase agreements. These investments may have fixed, floating, or variable rates of interest and may be obligations of U.S. or foreign issuers. The Adviser may invest more than 25% of the Portfolio's total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of U.S. banks.

The Sub-Advisers for the Master Portfolios
The sub-advisers for the master portfolios are compensated for their services by Funds Management from the fees Funds Management receives for its services as adviser to the master portfolios.


SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM), located at 1 Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02110, is the investment sub-adviser for the Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio and Diversified Stock Portfolio, in which certain gateway funds invest substantially all or a portion of their assets. In this capacity, SSgA FM is responsible for the day-to-day investment management activities of the Portfolios. SSgA FM, an SEC registered investment adviser, is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a publicly held bank holding company. SSgA FM and other State Street advisory affiliates make up State Street Global Advisors ("SSgA"), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation. SSgA provides complete global investment management services from offices in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.


Wells Capital Management Incorporated (Wells Capital Management), a registered investment adviser, located at 525 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, serves as the sub-adviser and provides portfolio management services for the Short-Term Investment Portfolio in which certain gateway funds invest substantially all or a portion of their assets. Wells Capital Management, an affiliate of Funds Management and indeirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, is a multi-boutique asset management firm committed to delivering superior investment services to institutional clients.

Additional Performance Information


Additional Performance Information - Index Descriptions
The "Average Annual Total Returns" table in each Fund's Fund Summary compares the Fund's returns with those of one or more indices. Below are descriptions of each such index. You cannot invest directly in an index.

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is composed of the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index and the Barclays U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, and includes Treasury issues, agency issues, corporate bond issues, and mortgage-backed securities.

Dow Jones Global Target Today Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2010 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules.The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2015 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2025 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2035 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2045 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Dow Jones Global Target 2055 Index

The Dow Jones Target Date Indexes (each an "Index" or collectively the "Indexes") are a series of indexes designed as benchmarks for multi-asset class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. The Index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted monthly based on a published set of Index rules. The Indexes with longer time horizons have higher allocations to equity securities, while the Indexes with shorter time horizons replace some of their stock allocations with allocations to fixed income securities and money market instruments. See the "Information on Dow Jones Target Date Indexes" section for further information.

Russell 3000® Index

The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

A Fund's past performance is no guarantee of future results. A Fund's investment results will fluctuate over time, and any representation of the Fund's returns for any past period should not be considered as a representation of what a Fund's returns may be in any future period. Each Fund's annual and semi-annual reports contain additional performance information and are available upon request, without charge, by calling the telephone number listed on the back cover page of this Prospectus.

Financial Highlights


The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years (or since inception, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Total returns represent the rate you would have earned (or lost) on an investment in each Fund (assuming reinvestment of all distributions). The information in the following tables has been derived from the Funds' financial statements, which have been audited by the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm whose report, along with the Fund's financial statements, is also included in each Fund's annual report, a copy of which is available upon request.

Target Today Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

11.24

Net investment income 3

0.05 2

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

-0.06

Total from investment operations

-0.01

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.07

Net realized gains

-0.08

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.15

Net asset value, end of period

$

11.08

Total return 4

-0.09%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

2.06%

Gross expenses 3

0.75%

Net expenses 3

0.45%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

39%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

3,073

Target 2010 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

13.56

Net investment income 3

0.08

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.00

Total from investment operations

0.08

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.08

Net realized gains

-0.13

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.21

Net asset value, end of period

$

13.43

Total return 4

0.63%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

2.03%

Gross expenses 3

0.75%

Net expenses 3

0.47%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

37%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

5,555

Target 2015 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

10.11

Net investment income 3

0.05 2

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.13

Total from investment operations

0.18

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.05

Net realized gains

-0.10

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.15

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.14

Total return 4

1.72%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.90%

Gross expenses 3

0.75%

Net expenses 3

0.48%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

35%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

2,614

Target 2020 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

14.66

Net investment income 3

0.09

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.31

Total from investment operations

0.40

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.08

Net realized gains

-0.21

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.29

Net asset value, end of period

$

14.77

Total return 4

2.79%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.72%

Gross expenses 3

0.73%

Net expenses 3

0.50%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

32%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

23,050

Target 2025 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.83

Income from investment operations

Net investment income 3

0.06

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.33

Total from investment operations

0.39

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.05

Net realized gains

-0.20

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.25

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.97

Total return 4

4.13%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.51%

Gross expenses 3

0.73%

Net expenses 3

0.50%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

28%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

4,210

Target 2030 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

15.07

Income from investment operations

Net investment income 3

0.08

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.71

Total from investment operations

0.79

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.08

Net realized gains

-0.28

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.36

Net asset value, end of period

$

15.50

Total return 4

5.34%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.35%

Gross expenses 3

0.73%

Net expenses 3

0.51%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

25%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

19,568

Target 2035 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.60

Net investment income 3

0.03 2

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.57

Total from investment operations

0.60

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.05

Net realized gains

-0.16

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.21

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.99

Total return 4

6.38%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.30%

Gross expenses 3

0.75%

Net expenses 3

0.52%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

22%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

1,940

Target 2040 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

16.52

Net investment income 3

0.09

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

1.06

Total from investment operations

1.15

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.09

Net realized gains

-0.34

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.43

Net asset value, end of period

$

17.24

Total return 4

7.13%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.12%

Gross expenses 3

0.75%

Net expenses 3

0.52%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

20%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

13,651

Target 2045 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.64

Net investment income 3

0.06

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.66

Total from investment operations

0.72

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.05

Net realized gains

-0.13

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.18

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.18

Total return 4

7.55%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.29%

Gross expenses 3

0.78%

Net expenses 3

0.52%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

1,246

Target 2050 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

9.29

Net investment income 3

0.05

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.64

Total from investment operations

0.69

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.05

Net realized gains

-0.20

Total distributions to shareholders

-0.25

Net asset value, end of period

$

9.73

Total return 4

7.63%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.03%

Gross expenses 3

0.76%

Net expenses 3

0.52%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

6,538

Target 2055 Fund

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

Year ended February 28

Class R4

2013 1

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

10.19

Net investment income 3

0.04 2

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

0.72

Total from investment operations

0.76

Distribution to shareholders from

Net investment income

-0.04

Net asset value, end of period

$

10.91

Total return 4

7.51%

Ratio to average net assets (annualized)

Net investment income 3

1.51%

Gross expenses 3

1.09%

Net expenses 3

0.52%

Supplemental data

Portfolio turnover rate 5

19%

Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)

$

33

1

For the period from November 30, 2012 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2013.

2

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

3

Includes net expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in which the Fund invests.

4

Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

5

Portfolio turnover rate represents the weighted average portfolio turnover in each respective Master Portfolio.

The "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM " are products of Dow Jones Indexes, a licensed trademark of CME Group Index Services LLC ("CME"), and have been licensed for use."Dow Jones®", "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM " and "Dow Jones Indexes" are service marks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings, LLC ("Dow Jones") and have been licensed to CME and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by Global Index Advisors, Inc. and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC. The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow Jones, CME or their respective affiliates. Dow Jones, CME and their respective affiliates make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Funds or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Funds particularly. The only relationship of Dow Jones, CME or any of their respective affiliates to Global Index Advisors, Inc. and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC is the licensing of certain trademarks, trade names and service marks of Dow Jones and of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM , which are determined, composed and calculated by CME without regard to Global Index Advisors, Inc., Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC or the Funds. Dow Jones and CME have no obligation to take the needs of Global Index Advisors, Inc., Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC or the owners of the Funds into consideration in determining, composing or calculating Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM . Dow Jones, CME and their respective affiliates are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the Funds to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Funds are to be converted into cash. Dow Jones, CME and their respective affiliates have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Funds. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CME Group Inc. and its affiliates may independently issue and/or sponsor financial products unrelated to the Funds currently being issued by Global Index Advisors, Inc. or Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, but which may be similar to and competitive with the Funds. In addition, CME Group Inc. and its affiliates may trade financial products which are linked to the performance of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM . It is possible that this trading activity will affect the value of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM and Funds.

DOW JONES, CME AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE DOW JONES TARGET DATE INDEXES SM OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND DOW JONES, CME AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. DOW JONES, CME AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY GLOBAL INDEX ADVISORS, INC., WELLS FARGO FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC, OWNERS OF THE FUNDS, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE DOW JONES TARGET DATE INDEXES SM OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. DOW JONES, CME AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE DOW JONES TARGET DATE INDEXES SM OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL DOW JONES, CME OR THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN CME AND GLOBAL INDEX ADVISORS, INC., OR WELLS FARGO FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC, OTHER THAN THE LICENSORS OF CME.

FOR MORE INFORMATION     More information on a Fund is available free upon request,
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Supplements the disclosures made by this Prospectus.
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therefore is legally part of this Prospectus. Annual/Semi-Annual Reports
Provide financial and other important information,
including a discussion of the market conditions
and investment strategies that significantly affected
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ICA Reg. No. 811-09253


WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST
PART B
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE DOW JONES TARGET DATE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Statement of Additional Information

July 1, 2013


Wells Fargo Funds Trust
1.800.222.8222
Dow Jones Target Date Funds

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund:
Class A - STWRX, Class B - WFOKX, Class C - WFODX, Administrator Class - WFLOX, Investor Class - WFBTX,
R4 - WOTRX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund:
Class A - STNRX, Class B - SPTBX, Class C - WFOCX, Administrator Class - WFLGX, Investor Class - WFCTX,
R4 - WFORX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund:
Class A - WFACX, Administrator Class - WFFFX, Investor Class - WFQEX, R4 - WFSRX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund:
Class A - STTRX, Class B - STPBX, Class C - WFLAX, Administrator Class - WFLPX, Investor Class - WFDTX,
R4 - WFLRX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund:
Class A - WFAYX, Administrator Class - WFTRX, Investor Class - WFGYX, R4 - WFGRX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund:
Class A - STHRX, Class B - SGPBX, Class C - WFDMX, Administrator Class - WFLIX, Investor Class - WFETX,
R4 - WTHRX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund:
Class A - WFQBX, Administrator Class - WFQWX, Investor Class - WFQTX, R4 - WTTRX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund:
Class A - STFRX, Class B - SLPBX, Class C - WFOFX, Administrator Class - WFLWX, Investor Class - WFFTX,
R4 - WTFRX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund:
Class A - WFQVX, Administrator Class - WFQYX, Investor Class - WFQSX, R4 - WFFRX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund:
Class A - WFQAX, Class C - WFQCX, Administrator Class - WFQDX, Investor Class - WFQGX, R4 - WQFRX
Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund :
Class A - WFQZX, Administrator Class - WFLHX, Investor Class - WFQHX, R4 - WFVRX

Wells Fargo Funds Trust (the "Trust") is an open-end, management investment company. This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") contains additional information about eleven series of the Trust in the Wells Fargo Advantage family of funds - the above referenced Funds (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"). Each Fund is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). This SAI is not a prospectus and should be read in conjunction with the Funds' Prospectuses (each, a "Prospectus" and collectively, the "Prospectuses") dated July 1, 2013. The Prospectuses may be obtained free of charge by visiting our Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com, calling 1-800-222-8222 or writing to Wells Fargo Advantage Funds®, P.O. Box 8266, Boston, MA 02266-8266. The Fund offers certain classes of shares as indicated above. This SAI relates to all such classes of shares. Class B shares of the Target Today, Target 2010, Target 2020, Target 2030, and Target 2040 Funds are closed to new investors and additional investments from existing shareholders, except in connection with reinvestment of any distributions and permitted exchanges of Class B shares for Class B shares of other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, subject to the limitations described in each Fund's prospectus. For the Target Today Fund, Target 2010 Fund, Target 2020 Fund, Target 2030 Fund, and Target 2040 Fund, prior to April 11, 2005, the Administrator Class was named the Institutional Class and the Institutional Class was named the Select Class.

DJTS/FASAI07 (7/1/13)

Table of Contents

Historical Fund Information

Historical Fund Information

2

Fundamental Investment Policies

3

Non-Fundamental Investment Policies

4

Additional Approved Principal Investment Strategies

5

Permitted Investment Activities and Certain Associated Risks

12

Management

General

29

Adviser(s)

39

Sub-Adviser

41

Portfolio Managers

43

Administrator

46

Distributor

48

Shareholder Servicing Agent

49

Transfer and Distribution Disbursing Agent

50

Underwriting Commissions

50

Custodian and Fund Accountant

51

Code of Ethics

51

Determination of Net Asset Value

52

Additional Purchase and Redemption Information

52

Portfolio Transactions

58

Fund Expenses

60

U.S. Federal Income Taxes

60

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

72

Policies and Procedures for Disclosure of Fund Portfolio Holdings

74

Capital Stock

77

Other Information

97

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

97

Financial Information

97

Appendices

Appendix A

A-1

Appendix B

B-1

HISTORICAL FUND INFORMATION

Some of the Funds described in this SAI were created as part of the reorganization of the Stagecoach family of funds, advised by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo Bank" or the "Custodian") and the Norwest Advantage family of funds, advised by Norwest Investment Management, Inc., into a single mutual fund complex following the merger of the advisers' parent companies. On March 25, 1999, the Board of Trustees of Stagecoach Trust and the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the "Board" or "Trustees") approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization providing for, among other things, the transfer of the assets and stated liabilities of the predecessor Stagecoach Trust portfolios to the Funds (the "Reorganization"). Prior to November 5, 1999, the effective date of the Reorganization, the Funds had only nominal assets.

The Target Today, Target 2010, Target 2020, Target 2030, and Target 2040 Funds were originally named the "LifePath Funds." Effective May 1, 2001, the Funds listed in the table below were renamed the "Outlook Funds," and effective June 26, 2006, the Funds were renamed the "Target Date Funds" as follows:

Original Name

Name Effective May 1, 2001

Name Effective June 26, 2006

LifePath Opportunity Fund

Outlook Today Fund

Target Today Fund

LifePath 2010 Fund

Outlook 2010 Fund

Target 2010 Fund

LifePath 2020 Fund

Outlook 2020 Fund

Target 2020 Fund

LifePath 2030 Fund

Outlook 2030 Fund

Target 2030 Fund

LifePath 2040 Fund

Outlook 2040 Fund

Target 2040 Fund

Effective June 23, 2001, each of these Funds withdrew its investment from its respective Barclays Global Fund Advisors ("BGFA")-advised master portfolio, and converted into a stand-alone Fund investing directly in a portfolio of securities. At that time, BGFA became the direct adviser to each stand-alone Fund pursuant to an interim advisory agreement, and was entitled to receive fees at the same annual rates as were applicable under the advisory contract with each BGFA-advised Master Portfolio. At the special meetings of shareholders held on October 19, 2001, shareholders approved investment advisory and subadvisory arrangements, with Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC ("Funds Management" or "WFFM") as adviser and BGFA
as sub-adviser.

Effective June 26, 2006, these Funds were converted to gateway funds in a Master/Gateway® structure. In this structure, a gateway fund invests substantially all of its assets in one or more master portfolios of Wells Fargo Master Trust ("Master Trust") or other stand-alone funds of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds whose objectives and investment strategies are consistent with the gateway fund's investment objective and strategies. At the special meeting of shareholders held June 12, 2006, and subsequent adjournments on June 20, 2006, June 23, 2006, shareholders approved investment sub-advisory arrangements with Global Index Advisors, Inc. ("Global Index Advisors" or "GIA"). The sub-advisory arrangements with BGFA terminated upon the conversion of the Funds to gateway funds.

The Target Today, Target 2010, Target 2020, Target 2030 and Target 2040 Funds commenced operations on November 8, 1999, as successors to the LifePath Funds of Stagecoach Trust. The predecessor Stagecoach Trust LifePath Funds offered Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. The Class A shares, previously called Retail shares, of each predecessor Stagecoach Trust LifePath Fund commenced operations on March 1, 1994. The Class B shares of the LifePath Opportunity Fund (predecessor to Target Today Fund) commenced operations on August 1, 1998, and the Class C shares of the LifePath 2040 Fund (predecessor to Target 2040 Fund) commenced operations on July 1, 1998. The Class B shares of all other LifePath Funds commenced operations on March 1, 1997. The Class C shares of all other LifePath Funds commenced operations on December 1, 1998. The Administrator Class shares commenced operations on November 8, 1999, the Institutional Class shares commenced operations on June 30, 2004, and the Investor Class shares commenced operations on January 31, 2007. Prior to June 24, 1998, the LifePath Opportunity Fund of Stagecoach Trust was named the LifePath 2000 Fund. The Target 2015, Target 2025, Target 2035, Target 2045 and Target 2050 Funds commenced operations on June 29, 2007. The Target 2055 Fund commenced operations on July 1, 2011. Institutional Class shares of the Funds were renamed Class R6 on June 1, 2013.

Throughout this SAI, the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund SM is referred to as the Target Today Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2010 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2015 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2020 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2025 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2030 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2035 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2040 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2045 Fund; the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2050 Fund; and the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund SM is referred to as the Target 2055 Fund.

The "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM " are products of Dow Jones Indexes, a licensed trademark of CME Group Index Services LLC ("CME"), and have been licensed for use. "Dow Jones ® ", "Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM " and "Dow Jones Indexes" are service marks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings, LLC ("Dow Jones") and have been licensed to CME and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by Global Index Advisors, Inc. and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC. The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow Jones, CME or their respective affiliates. Dow Jones, CME and their respective affiliates make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Funds or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Funds particularly. The only relationship of Dow Jones, CME or any of their respective affiliates to Global Index Advisors, Inc. and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC is the licensing of certain trademarks, trade names and service marks of Dow Jones and of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM , which are determined, composed and calculated by CME without regard to Global Index Advisors, Inc., Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC or the Funds. Dow Jones and CME have no obligation to take the needs of Global Index Advisors, Inc., Wells Funds Management, LLC or the owners of the Funds into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM . Dow Jones, CME and their respective affiliates are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the Funds to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Funds are to be converted into cash. Dow Jones, CME and their respective affiliates have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Funds. Not withstanding the foregoing, CME Group Inc. and its affiliates may independently issue and/or sponsor financial products unrelated to the Funds currently being issued by Global Index Advisors, Inc. or Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, but which may be similar to and competitive with the Funds. In addition, CME Group Inc. and its affiliates may trade financial products which are linked to the performance of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM . It is possible that this trading activity will affect the value of the Dow Jones Target Date Indexes SM and Funds.

DOW JONES, CME AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE DOW JONES TARGET DATE INDEXES SM OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND DOW JONES, CME AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. DOW JONES, CME AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY GLOBAL INDEX ADVISORS, INC., WELLS FARGO FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC, OWNERS OF THE FUNDS, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE DOW JONES TARGET DATE INDEXES SM OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. DOW JONES, CME AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE DOW JONES TARGET DATE INDEXES SM OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL DOW JONES, CME OR THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN CME AND GLOBAL INDEX ADVISORS, INC., OR WELLS FARGO FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC, OTHER THAN THE LICENSORS OF CME.

Fundamental Investment Policies

Each Fund has adopted the following fundamental investment policies; that is, they may not be changed without approval by the holders of a majority (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the outstanding voting securities of each Fund.

The Funds may not :

(1) purchase the securities of issuers conducting their principal business activity in the same industry if, immediately after the purchase and as a result thereof, the value of the Fund's investments in that industry would equal or exceed 25% of the current value of the Fund's total assets, provided that this restriction does not limit a Fund's investments in (i) securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, (ii) securities of other investment companies, (iii) municipal securities, and (iv) repurchase agreements;

(2) purchase securities of any issuer if, as a result, with respect to 75% of a Fund's total assets, more than 5% of the value of its total assets would be invested in the securities of any one issuer or the Fund's ownership would be more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, provided that this restriction does not limit a Fund's investments in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities, or investments in securities of other investment companies;

(3) borrow money, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, including the rules, regulations and any exemptive orders obtained thereunder;

(4) issue senior securities, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, including the rules, regulations and any exemptive orders obtained thereunder;

(5) make loans to other parties if, as a result, the aggregate value of such loans would exceed one-third of a Fund's total assets. For the purposes of this limitation, entering into repurchase agreements, lending securities and acquiring any debt securities are not deemed to be the making of loans;

(6) underwrite securities of other issuers, except to the extent that the purchase of permitted investments directly from the issuer thereof or from an underwriter for an issuer and the later disposition of such securities in accordance with a Fund's investment program may be deemed to be an underwriting;

(7) purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent a Fund from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or securities of companies engaged in the real estate business);

(8) purchase or sell commodities, provided that (i) currency will not be deemed to be a commodity for purposes of this restriction, (ii) this restriction does not limit the purchase or sale of futures contracts, forward contracts or options, and (iii) this restriction does not limit the purchase or sale of securities or other instruments backed by commodities or the purchase or sale of commodities acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments.

Non-Fundamental Investment Policies

Each Fund has adopted the following non-fundamental policies; that is, they may be changed by the Trustees at any time without approval of such Fund's shareholders.

(1) Each Fund may invest in shares of other investment companies to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, including the rules, regulations and any exemptive orders obtained thereunder, provided however, that no Fund that has knowledge that its shares are purchased by another investment company investor pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act will acquire any securities of registered open-end management investment companies or registered unit investment trusts in reliance on Section 12(d)(1)(F) or 12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act.

(2) Each Fund may not invest or hold more than 15% of the Fund's net assets in illiquid securities. For this purpose, illiquid securities include, among others, (a) securities that are illiquid by virtue of the absence of a readily available market or legal or contractual restrictions on resale, (b) fixed time deposits that are subject to withdrawal penalties and that have maturities of more than seven days, and (c) repurchase agreements not terminable within seven days.

(3) Each Fund may invest in futures or options contracts consistent with its investment policies and the 1940 Act, including the rules, regulations and interpretations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") thereunder or any exemptive orders obtained thereunder, and consistent with investment in futures or options contracts that would allow the Fund to claim an exclusion from being a "commodity pool operator" as defined by the Commodity Exchange Act.

(4) Each Fund may lend securities from its portfolio to approved brokers, dealers and financial institutions, to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, including the rules, regulations and exemptions thereunder, which currently limit such activities to one-third of the value of a Fund's total assets (including the value of the collateral received). Any such loans of portfolio securities will be fully collateralized based on values that are marked-to-market daily.

(5) Each Fund may not make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management, provided that this restriction does not limit a Fund's investments in securities of other investment companies or investments in entities created under the laws of foreign countries to facilitate investment in securities of that country.

(6) Each Fund may not purchase securities on margin (except for short-term credits necessary for the clearance of transactions).

(7) Each Fund may not sell securities short, unless it owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short (short sales "against the box"), and provided that transactions in futures contracts and options are not deemed to constitute selling securities short.

Further Explanation of Investment Policies

With respect to repurchase agreements, the Fund invests only in repurchase agreements that are fully collateralized by securities
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. For purposes of the Fund's fundamental
investment policy with respect to concentration, the Fund does not consider such repurchase agreements to constitute an industry
or group of industries because the Fund chooses to look through such securities to the underlying collateral, which is itself
excepted from the Fund's concentration policy.

Notwithstanding the foregoing policies, any other investment companies in which the Funds may invest have adopted their own investment policies, which may be more or less restrictive than those listed above, thereby allowing a Fund to participate in certain investment strategies indirectly that are prohibited under the fundamental and non-fundamental investment policies listed above.

ADDITIONAL APPROVED INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

In addition to the principal investment strategies set forth in the Prospectuses, the Funds may also use futures, options or swap agreements, as well as other derivatives, to manage risk or to enhance return. Please refer to a Fund's Prospectuses for information regarding the Fund's anticipated use of derivatives, if any, as a principal investment strategy. Please note that even if a Fund's Prospectuses do not currently include information regarding derivatives, or only includes information regarding certain derivative instruments, the Fund may use any of the derivative securities described below, at any time, and to any extent consistent with the Fund's other principal investment strategies.

DERIVATIVES

Derivative Securities

Derivative securities are securities that derive their value, at least in part, from the price of another security or asset, or the level of an index, such as the S&P 500 Index, or a rate, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), including structured notes, bonds or other instruments with interest rates that are determined by reference to changes in the value of other interest rates, indices or financial indicators ("References") or the relative change in two or more References. Some forms of derivatives, such as exchange-traded futures and options on securities, commodities, or indices, are traded on regulated exchanges. These types of derivatives are standardized contracts that can easily be bought and sold, and whose market values are determined and published daily. Non-standardized derivatives, on the other hand, tend to be more specialized or complex, and may be harder to value. Futures contracts and options are also considered types of derivative securities, and are described more fully under the heading "Futures and Options Contracts" below. Other common types of derivatives include forward foreign currency exchange contracts, forward contracts on securities and securities indices, linked securities and structured products, collateralized mortgage obligations, stripped securities, warrants, swap agreements, and swaptions.

An investment is often made in derivative securities as a "hedge" against fluctuations in the market value of the other securities in a Fund's portfolio due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or other factors in the securities markets, although a Fund may also invest in certain derivative securities for investment purposes only. Other reasons why a Fund may use derivative securities include protecting its unrealized gains reflected in the value of its portfolio of securities, facilitating the sale of such securities for investment purposes, reducing transaction costs, and/or managing the effective maturity or duration of its portfolio.

While derivative securities are useful for hedging and investment, they also carry additional risks. A hedging policy may fail if the correlation between the value of the derivative securities and the other investments in a Fund's portfolio does not follow the adviser's expectations. If the adviser's expectations are not met, it is possible that the hedging strategy will not only fail to protect the value of a Fund's investments, but the Fund may also lose money on the derivative security itself. In addition, some derivative securities represent relatively recent innovations in the bond markets. The trading market for these instruments is less developed than the markets for traditional types of debt instruments. It is uncertain how these derivative securities will perform under different economic interest-rate scenarios. Because certain of these instruments are leveraged, their market values may be more volatile than other types of securities and may present greater potential for capital gain or loss. Derivative securities and their underlying instruments may experience periods of illiquidity, which could cause a Fund to hold a security it might otherwise sell or a Fund could be forced to sell a security at inopportune times or for prices that do not reflect current market value. The possibility of default by the issuer or the issuer's credit provider may be greater for structured and derivative instruments than for other types of instruments. As new types of derivative securities are developed and offered to investors, the adviser will, consistent with a Fund's investment objective, policies, restrictions and quality standards, consider making investments in such new types of derivative securities.

Additional risks of derivative securities include, but are not limited to: the risk of disruption of a Fund's ability to trade in derivative securities because of regulatory compliance problems or regulatory changes; credit risk of counterparties to derivative contracts, and market risk (i.e., exposure to adverse price changes).

The Adviser uses a variety of internal risk management procedures to ensure that derivatives are closely monitored and that their use is consistent with a particular Fund's investment objective, policies, restrictions and quality standards, and does not expose such Fund to undue risk.

A Fund's use of derivatives also is subject to broadly applicable investment policies. For example, a Fund may not invest more than a specified percentage of its assets in "illiquid securities," including those derivatives that do not have active secondary markets. A Fund also may not use certain derivatives without establishing adequate "cover" in compliance with the SEC rules limiting the use of leverage.

Both equity and credit derivatives include options, futures and options on futures, which may be used to hedge a Fund's portfolio, increase returns or maintain exposure to a market without buying individual securities. These investments may pose risks in addition to those associated with investing directly in securities or other investments. Such risks may include illiquidity of the derivative and imperfect correlation of the derivative with underlying investments for which it is being substituted or the Fund's other portfolio holdings. Accordingly, there is the risk that such practices may fail to serve their intended purposes, and may reduce returns or increase volatility. These practices also entail transactional expenses.

Additionally, the use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in the price or value of the underlying security, asset, index or reference rate, which may be magnified by certain features of the derivatives. These risks are heightened when a Fund uses derivatives to enhance its return or as a substitute for a position or security, rather than solely to hedge or offset the risk of a position or security held by a Fund. A Fund's use of derivatives to leverage risk also may exaggerate a loss, potentially causing a Fund to lose more money than if it had invested in the underlying security, or limit a potential gain.

The success of management's derivative strategies will depend on its ability to assess and predict the impact of market or economic developments on the underlying security, asset, index or reference rate and the derivative itself, without necessarily the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions. Other risks arise from a Fund's potential inability to terminate or sell its derivative positions as a liquid secondary market for such positions may not exist at times when a Fund may wish to terminate or sell them. Over-the-counter instruments (investments not traded on an exchange) may be illiquid. Derivatives traded in the over-the-counter market are subject to the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations. Also, with some derivative strategies, there is the risk that a Fund may not be able to find a suitable counterparty for the derivative transaction, and therefore may be unable to invest in derivatives altogether. The use of derivatives may also increase the amount and accelerate the timing of taxes payable by shareholders.

A Fund that is authorized to invest in derivatives may use any or all of the above investment techniques and may purchase different types of derivative instruments at any time and in any combination. There is no particular strategy that dictates the use of one technique over another, as the use of derivatives is a function of numerous variables, including market conditions.

Credit Derivatives . A credit derivative is a form of derivative that is divided into two categories: credit default swaps and total return swaps. Both such categories of credit derivatives are usually governed by the standard terms and conditions of an ISDA Master Agreement.

A credit default swap involves a protection buyer and a protection seller. A Fund may be either a protection buyer or seller. The protection buyer makes periodic premium payments to the protection seller during the swap term in exchange for the protection seller agreeing to make certain defined payments to the protection buyer in the event certain defined credit events occur with respect to a particular security, issuer or basket of securities. A total return swap involves a total return receiver and a total return payor. A Fund may either be a total return receiver or payor. Generally, the total return payor sells to the total return receiver an amount equal to all cash flows and price appreciation on a defined security or asset payable at periodic times during the swap term (i.e., credit risk) in return for a periodic payment from the total return receiver based on designated index (e.g., LIBOR) and spread plus the amount of any price depreciation on the reference security or asset. The total return payor does not need to own the underlying security or asset to enter into a total return swap. The final payment at the end of the swap term includes final settlement of the current market price of the underlying reference security or asset, and payment by the applicable party for any appreciation or depreciation in value. Usually, collateral must be posted by the total return receiver to secure the periodic interest-based and market price depreciation payments depending on the credit quality of the underlying reference security and creditworthiness of the total return receiver, and the collateral amount is marked-to-market daily equal to the market price of the underlying reference security or asset between periodic payment dates.

Other types of credit derivatives include credit-linked notes and other forms of debt obligations having an embedded credit default swap component. In such type of credit derivative, payments of principal and interest are tied to the performance of one or more reference obligations or assets.

In all of the above-referenced credit derivative transactions, the same general risks inherent to derivative transactions are present. However, credit derivative transactions also carry with them greater risks of imperfect correlation between the performance and price of the underlying reference security or asset, and the general performance of the designated interest rate or index which is the basis for the periodic payment. If a Fund writes a credit default swap, it receives an up-front premium. A Fund's exposure under a credit default swap, though, is a form of leverage and will be subject to the restrictions on leveraged derivatives.

Inverse Floaters . A Fund may invest in inverse floating rate municipal securities or "inverse floaters," sometimes also referred to as a "residual interest certificates." Inverse floaters are issued by tender option bond trusts ("trusts") that are established by a third party sponsor in connection with the transfer of municipal bonds to the trusts. In addition to inverse floaters, these trusts typically issue short-term floating rate notes which are usually sold to money market funds ("floating rate notes"). An inverse floater is a type of "derivative" debt instrument with a floating or variable interest rate that moves in the opposite direction of the interest rate on another security, normally the floating rate note. Because changes in the interest rate on the note inversely affect the rate of interest received on an inverse floater, and because inverse floaters essentially represent a leveraged investment in a long-term bond, the value of an inverse floater is generally more volatile than that of a conventional fixed-rate municipal bond having similar credit quality, redemption provisions and maturity. Inverse floaters may have interest rate adjustment formulas which generally reduce or eliminate the interest paid to a Fund when short-term interest rates rise, and increase the interest paid to a Fund when short-term interest rates fall. The value of inverse floaters also tends to fall faster than the value of fixed rate municipal bonds when interest rates rise, and conversely, their value tends to rise more rapidly when interest rates fall. Inverse floaters have varying degrees of liquidity, and the market for these securities is relatively volatile. Inverse floaters tend to underperform the market for fixed rate municipal bonds in a rising long-term interest rate environment, but tend to outperform that market when long-term interest rates decline.

An investment in inverse floaters may involve greater risk than an investment in a fixed-rate municipal security. All inverse floaters entail some degree of leverage. The interest rate on inverse floaters varies inversely at a pre-set multiple of the change in short-term rates. An inverse floater that has a higher multiple, and therefore more leverage, will be more volatile with respect to both price and income than an inverse floater with a lower degree of leverage or than the underlying security. The markets for inverse floating rate securities may be less developed and have less liquidity than the markets for conventional securities.

Under applicable financial accounting standards, inverse floater transactions in which the Fund has transferred a municipal security it owned to a trust are considered a form of secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes, requiring expenses and income to be shown in gross amount on the statement of operations. This increases a fund's overall expense ratio. This accounting treatment does not apply to any inverse floaters acquired by the Fund that were created by a third-party's transfer of a municipal security to the issuing trust.

Futures and Options Contracts

In General. A futures transaction involves a firm agreement to buy or sell a commodity or financial instrument at a particular price on a specified future date, while an option transaction generally involves a right, which may or may not be exercised, to buy or sell a commodity or financial instrument at a particular price on a specified future date. Futures contracts and options are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty for all contracts. Consequently, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange. Futures contracts, however, are subject to market risk (i.e., exposure to adverse price changes).

Initially, when purchasing or selling futures contracts, the Fund will be required to deposit with the Fund's custodian in the broker's name or with the broker as required an amount of cash or cash equivalents. This amount is subject to change by the exchange or board of trade on which the contract is traded, and members of such exchange or board of trade may impose their own higher requirements. This amount is known as "initial margin" and is in the nature of a performance bond or good faith deposit on the contract that is returned to the Fund upon termination of the futures position, assuming all contractual obligations have been satisfied. Subsequent payments, known as "variation margin," to and from the broker will be made daily as the price of the index or securities underlying the futures contract fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable. At any time prior to the expiration of a futures contract, a Fund may elect to close the position by taking an opposite position, at the then prevailing price, thereby terminating its existing position in the contract.

Although a Fund intends to purchase or sell futures contracts only if there is an active market for such contracts, no assurance can be given that a liquid market will exist for any particular contract at any particular time. Many futures exchanges and boards of trade limit the amount of fluctuation permitted in futures contract prices during a single trading day. Once the daily limit has been reached in a particular contract, no trades may be made that day at a price beyond that limit or trading may be suspended for specified periods during the trading day. Futures contract prices could move to the limit for several consecutive trading days with little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of futures positions and potentially subjecting a Fund to substantial losses. If it is not possible, or a Fund determines not to close a futures position in anticipation of adverse price movements, the Fund will be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin.

An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a position in a futures contract (a long position if the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified exercise price at any time during the option exercise period. The writer (i.e., seller) of the option is required upon exercise to assume an offsetting futures position (a short position if the option is a call and a long position if the option is a put). Upon exercise of the option, the assumption of offsetting futures positions by both the writer and the holder of the option will be accompanied by delivery of the accumulated cash balance in the writer's futures margin account in the amount by which the market price of the futures contract, at exercise, exceeds (in the case of a call) or is less than (in the case of a put) the exercise price of the option on the futures contract. The potential loss related to the purchase of options on futures contracts is limited to the premium paid for the option (plus transaction costs). Because the value of the option is fixed at the time of sale, there are no daily cash payments to reflect changes in the value of the underlying contract; however, the value of the option may change daily, and that change would be reflected in the net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund.

A Fund may trade futures contracts and options on futures contracts in U.S. domestic markets, such as the Chicago Board of Trade and the International Monetary Market of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Pursuant to regulations and/or published positions of the SEC, a Fund may be required to segregate cash or high-quality money-market instruments in connection with its futures transactions in an amount generally equal to the entire value of the underlying security.

Pursuant to a notice of eligibility claiming exclusion from the definition of Commodity Pool Operator filed with the National Futures Association on behalf of the Funds, neither the Trust nor any of the individual Funds is deemed to be a "commodity pool operator" under the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA"), and, accordingly, they are not subject to registration or regulation as such under the CEA.

A Fund may engage in futures contracts sales to maintain the income advantage from continued holding of a long-term security while endeavoring to avoid part or all of the loss in market value that would otherwise accompany a decline in long-term security prices. If, however, securities prices rise, a Fund would realize a loss in closing out its futures contract sales that would offset any increases in prices of the long-term securities they hold.

Another risk in employing futures contracts and options thereon to protect against cash market price volatility is the possibility that futures prices will correlate imperfectly with the behavior of the prices of the securities in such portfolio (the portfolio securities will not be identical to the debt instruments underlying the futures contracts).

Options Trading. Options on individual securities or options on indices of securities may be purchased or sold. The purchaser of an option risks a total loss of the premium paid for the option if the price of the underlying security does not increase or decrease sufficiently to justify the exercise of such option. The seller of an option, on the other hand, will recognize the premium as income if the option expires unrecognized but foregoes any capital appreciation in excess of the exercise price in the case of a call option and may be required to pay a price in excess of current market value in the case of a put option.

A call option for a particular security gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and a writer the obligation to sell, the underlying security at the stated exercise price at any time prior to the expiration of the option, regardless of the market price of the security. The premium paid to the writer is in consideration for undertaking the obligation under the option contract. A put option for a particular security gives the purchaser the right to sell, and the writer the option to buy, the security at the stated exercise price at any time prior to the expiration date of the option, regardless of the market price of the security.

A Fund will write call options only if they are "covered." In the case of a call option on a security or currency, the option is "covered" if a Fund owns the instrument underlying the call or has an absolute and immediate right to acquire that instrument without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade debt obligations, in such amount are held in a segregated account by such Fund's custodian) upon conversion or exchange of other securities held by it. For a call option on an index, the option is covered if a Fund maintains with its custodian a diversified portfolio of securities comprising the index or liquid assets equal to the contract value. A call option is also covered if a Fund holds an offsetting call on the same instrument or index as the call written. A Fund will write put options only if they are "secured" by liquid assets maintained in a segregated account by the Fund's custodian in an amount not less than the exercise price of the option at all times during the option period.

A Fund may buy put and call options and write covered call and secured put options. Options trading is a highly specialized activity which entails greater than ordinary investment risk. Options may be more volatile than the underlying instruments, and therefore, on a percentage basis, an investment in options may be subject to greater fluctuation than an investment in the underlying instruments themselves. Purchasing options is a specialized investment technique that entails a substantial risk of a complete loss of the amounts paid as premiums to the writer of the option. If the adviser is incorrect in its forecast of market value or other factors when writing options, the Fund would be in a worse position than it would have been had if it had not written the option. If a Fund wishes to sell an underlying instrument (in the case of a covered call option) or liquidate assets in a segregated account (in the case of a secured put option), the Fund must purchase an offsetting option if available, thereby incurring additional transactions costs.

Below is a description of some of the types of futures and options in which the Funds may invest.

Stock Index Options . A Fund may purchase and write (i.e., sell) put and call options on stock indices only as a substitute for comparable market positions in the underlying securities. A stock index fluctuates with changes of the market values of the stocks included in the index. The effectiveness of purchasing or writing stock index options will depend upon the extent to which price movements of the securities in a Fund's portfolio correlate with price movements of the stock index selected. Because the value of an index option depends upon movements in the level of the index rather than the price of a particular stock, whether a Fund will realize a gain or loss from purchasing or writing stock index options depends upon movements in the level of stock prices in the stock market generally or, in the case of certain indices, in an industry or market segment, rather than movements in the price of particular stock. When a Fund writes an option on a stock index, such Funds will place in a segregated account with the Fund's custodian cash or liquid securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the underlying stock index and will maintain the account while the option is open or otherwise will cover the transaction.

Stock Index Futures and Options on Stock Index Futures . A Fund may invest in stock index futures and options on stock index futures only as a substitute for a comparable market position in the underlying securities. A stock index future obligates the seller to deliver (and the purchaser to take), effectively, an amount of cash equal to a specific dollar amount times the difference between the value of a specific stock index at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the agreement is made. No physical delivery of the underlying stocks in the index is made. With respect to stock indices that are permitted investments, each Fund intends to purchase and sell futures contracts on the stock index for which it can obtain the best price with consideration also given to liquidity.

Foreign Currency Futures Contracts . A Fund may invest in foreign currency futures contracts which entail the same risks as other futures contracts as described above, but have the additional risks associated with international investing (see "Foreign Obligations and Securities" below). Similar to other futures contracts, a foreign currency futures contract is an agreement for the future delivery of a specified currency at a specified time and at a specified price that will be secured by margin deposits, is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") and is traded on designated exchanges. A Fund will incur brokerage fees when it purchases and sells futures contracts.

To the extent that a Fund may invest in securities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and may temporarily hold funds in bank deposits or other money market investments denominated in foreign currencies, it may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange control regulations or changes in the exchange rate between such currencies and the dollar. The rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and other currencies is determined by the forces of supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets. The international balance of payments and other economic and financial conditions, government intervention, speculation and other factors affect these forces.

If a fall in exchange rates for a particular currency is anticipated, a Fund may sell a foreign currency futures contract as a hedge. If it is anticipated that exchange rates will rise, a Fund may purchase a foreign currency futures contract to protect against an increase in the price of securities denominated in a particular currency the Fund intends to purchase. These foreign currency futures contracts will be used only as a hedge against anticipated currency rate changes. Although such contracts are intended to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, at the same time, they tend to limit any potential gain which might result should the value of such currency increase.

The use of foreign currency futures contracts involves the risk of imperfect correlation between movements in futures prices and movements in the price of currencies which are the subject of the hedge. The successful use of foreign currency futures contracts also depends on the ability of the adviser to correctly forecast interest rate movements, currency rate movements and general stock market price movements. There can be no assurance that the adviser's judgment will be accurate. The use of foreign currency futures contracts also exposes a Fund to the general risks of investing in futures contracts, including: the risk of an illiquid market for the foreign currency futures contracts and the risk of adverse regulatory actions. Any of these events may cause a Fund to be unable to hedge its currency risks, and may cause a Fund to lose money on its investments in foreign currency futures contracts.

Interest Rate Futures Contracts and Options on Interest Rate Futures Contracts . A Fund may invest in interest rate futures contracts and options on interest rate futures contracts as a substitute for a comparable market position in the underlying securities. The Fund may also sell options on interest rate futures contracts as part of closing purchase transactions to terminate its options positions. No assurance can be given that such closing transactions can be effected or as to the degree of correlation between price movements in the options on interest rate futures and price movements in the Fund's portfolio securities which are the subject of the transaction.

Future Developments . A Fund may take advantage of opportunities in the areas of options and futures contracts and options on futures contracts and any other derivative investments which are not presently contemplated for use by the Fund or which are not currently available but which may be developed, to the extent such opportunities are both consistent with a Fund's investment objective and legally permissible for the Fund.

Swap Agreements and Swaptions

Swap agreements are derivative instruments that can be individually negotiated and structured to address exposure to a variety of different types of investments or market factors. Depending on their structure, swap agreements may increase or decrease a Fund's exposure to long- or short-term interest rates, foreign currency values, mortgage securities, corporate borrowing rates, or other factors such as security prices or inflation rates. A Fund may enter into a variety of swap agreements, including interest rate, index, commodity, equity, credit default and currency exchange rate swap agreements, and other types of swap agreements such as caps, collars and floors. A Fund also may enter into swaptions, which are options to enter into a swap agreement. In a swaption, in exchange for an option premium, the purchaser of the swaption acquires the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a specified swap agreement with a counterparty on a specified future date. If there is a default by the other party to a swap agreement or swaption, the Fund will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction.

The use of swaps and swaptions is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio security transactions. These transactions generally do not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets or principal. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to swap agreements and swaptions generally is limited to the net amount of payments that the Fund is contractually obligated to make. There is also a risk of a default by the other party to a swap agreement or swaption, in which case a Fund may not receive the net amount of payments that such Fund contractually is entitled to receive.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements . In a typical interest rate swap, one party agrees to make regular payments equal to a floating interest rate times a "notional principal amount," in return for payments equal to a fixed rate times the same amount, for a specified period of time. The exchange commitment can involve payments to be made in the same currency or in different currencies. A Fund will usually enter into swap agreements on a net basis. In so doing, the two payment streams under the swap agreement are netted out, with the Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments. If the Fund enters into a swap agreement, it will maintain a segregated account on a gross basis, unless the contract provides for a segregated account on a net basis. If a swap agreement provides for payments in different currencies, the parties might agree to exchange notional principal amount as well. In a total return swap agreement, the non-floating rate side of the swap is based on the total return of an individual security, a basket of securities, an index or another reference asset. Swaps may also depend on other prices or rates, such as the value of an index or mortgage prepayment rates.

In a typical cap or floor agreement, one party agrees to make payments only under specified circumstances, usually in return for payment of a fee by the other party. For example, the buyer of an interest rate cap obtains the right to receive payments to the extent that a specified interest rate exceeds an agreed-upon level, while the seller of an interest rate floor is obligated to make payments to the extent that a specified interest rate falls below an agreed-upon level. Caps and floors have an effect similar to buying or writing options. A collar combines elements of buying a cap and selling a floor.

Swap agreements will tend to shift a Fund's investment exposure from one type of investment to another. For example, if a Fund agreed to pay fixed rates in exchange for floating rates while holding fixed-rate bonds, the swap would tend to decrease a Fund's exposure to long-term interest rates. Another example is if a Fund agreed to exchange payments in dollars for payments in foreign currency, the swap agreement would tend to decrease a Fund's exposure to U.S. interest rates and increase its exposure to foreign currency and interest rates.

Swap agreements are sophisticated hedging instruments that typically involve a small investment of cash relative to the magnitude of risks assumed. As a result, swaps can be highly volatile and may have a considerable impact on a Fund's performance. Depending on how they are used, swap agreements may increase or decrease the overall volatility of a Fund's investments and its share price and yield. Additionally, whether a Fund's use of swap agreements will be successful in furthering its investment objective will depend on the adviser's ability correctly to predict whether certain types of investments likely are to produce greater returns than other investments. Because they are two party contracts and because they may have terms of greater than seven days, swap agreements may be considered to be illiquid. Moreover, a Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a swap agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of a swap agreement counterparty. The most significant factor in the performance of swap agreements is the change in the specific interest rate, currency, or other factor that determines the amounts of payments due to and from a Fund. If a swap agreement calls for payments by a Fund, a Fund must be prepared to make such payments when due. In addition, if the counterparty's creditworthiness declines, the value of a swap agreement likely would decline, potentially resulting in losses for a Fund. A Fund will closely monitor the credit of a swap agreement counterparty in order to attempt to minimize this risk. A Fund may also suffer losses if it is unable to terminate outstanding swap agreements (either by assignment or other disposition) or reduce its exposure through offsetting transactions (i.e., by entering into an offsetting swap agreement with the same party or a similarly creditworthy party).

Credit Default Swap Agreements . A Fund may enter into credit default swap agreements, which may have as reference obligations one or more securities or a basket of securities that are or are not currently held by a Fund. The protection "buyer" in a credit default swap agreement is generally obligated to pay the protection "seller" an upfront or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no credit event, such as a default, on a reference obligation has occurred. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the "par value" (full notional value) of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or the seller may be required to deliver the related net cash amount, if the swap is cash settled. A Fund may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If a Fund is a buyer and no credit event occurs, a Fund may recover nothing if the swap is held through its termination date. However, if a credit event occurs, the buyer generally may elect to receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As a seller, a Fund generally receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. As the seller, a Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, a Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

Credit default swap agreements may involve greater risks than if a Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to risks relating to the reference obligation, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risk. A Fund will enter into credit default swap agreements generally with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness. A buyer generally also will lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, the value of any deliverable obligation received by the seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the full notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller.

Equity Swaps . A Fund may engage in equity swaps. Equity swaps allow the parties to the swap agreement to exchange components of return on one equity investment (e.g., a basket of equity securities or an index) for a component of return on another non-equity or equity investment, including an exchange of differential rates of return. Equity swaps may be used to invest in a market without owning or taking physical custody of securities in circumstances where direct investment may be restricted for legal reasons or is otherwise impractical. Equity swaps also may be used for other purposes, such as hedging or seeking to increase total return.

The values of equity swaps can be very volatile. To the extent that the adviser does not accurately analyze and predict the potential relative fluctuation on the components swapped with the other party, a Fund may suffer a loss. The value of some components of an equity swap (such as the dividend on a common stock) may also be sensitive to changes in interest rates. Furthermore, during the period a swap is outstanding, a Fund may suffer a loss if the counterparty defaults.

Total Return Swap Agreements . Total return swap agreements are contracts in which one party agrees to make periodic payments to another party based on the change in market value of the assets underlying the contract, which may include a specified security, basket of securities or securities indices during the specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate or the total return from other underlying assets. Total return swap agreements may be used to obtain exposure to a security or market without owning or taking physical custody of such security or investing directly in such market. Total return swap agreements may effectively add leverage to a Fund's portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, a Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

Total return swap agreements are subject to the risk that a counterparty will default on its payment obligations to a Fund thereunder, and conversely, that a Fund will not be able to meet its obligation to the counterparty. Generally, a Fund will enter into total return swaps on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted against one another with a Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments). The net amount of the excess, if any, of a Fund's obligations over its entitlements with respect to each total return swap will be accrued on a daily basis, and an amount of liquid assets having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to the accrued excess will be segregated by a Fund. If the total return swap transaction is entered into on other than a net basis, the full amount of a Fund's obligations will be accrued on a daily basis, and the full amount of a Fund's obligations will be segregated by a Fund in an amount equal to or greater than the market value of the liabilities under the total return swap agreement or the amount it would have cost a Fund initially to make an equivalent direct investment, plus or minus any amount a Fund is obligated to pay or is to receive under the total return swap agreement.

Variance, Volatility and Correlation Swap Agreements . Variance and volatility swaps are contracts that provide exposure to increases or decreases in the volatility of certain referenced assets. Correlation swaps are contracts that provide exposure to increases or decreases in the correlation between the prices of different assets or different market rates.

PERMITTED INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES AND CERTAIN ASSOCIATED RISKS

Set forth below are descriptions of permitted investment activities for the Funds and certain of their associated risks. The activities are organized into various categories. To the extent that an activity overlaps two or more categories, the activity is referenced only once in this section. The Funds described in this SAI are gateway blended Funds that invest in two or more master portfolios. References to the activities of a gateway blended Fund are understood to refer to the investments of the master portfolios in which the gateway blended Fund invests. The Funds are subject to the limitations as described in this section and elsewhere in this SAI and/or the Prospectus(es). Not all of the Funds participate in all of the investment activities described below. For purposes of monitoring the investment policies and restrictions of the Funds (with the exception of the loans of portfolio securities policy described below), the amount of any securities lending collateral held by a Fund will be excluded in calculating total assets. Unless otherwise noted or required by applicable law, the percentage limitations and qualitative investment policies included in this SAI or the Prospectus apply at the time of purchase of a security. To the extent a security type is described in this SAI that is not referenced in its Prospectus(es), a Fund under normal circumstances will not invest more than 15% of its assets in the security type unless otherwise specified.

The Prospectus(es) identify and summarize the types of securities and assets in which the Funds may invest as part of their principal investment strategies, and the principal risks associated with such investments. This SAI identifies and summarizes other types of securities and assets in which the Funds may invest, each of which is subject to the same kinds of risks as are described in the Prospectus(es). Certain additional risks associated with each type of investment are identified and described below.

DEBT SECURITIES

Asset-Backed Securities

Asset-backed securities are securities that are secured or "backed" by pools of various types of assets on which cash payments are due at fixed intervals over set periods of time. Asset-backed securities are created in a process called securitization. In a securitization transaction, an originator of loans or an owner of accounts receivable of a certain type of asset class sells such underlying assets in a "true sale" to a special purpose entity, so that there is no recourse to such originator or owner. Payments of principal and interest on asset-backed securities typically are tied to payments made on the pool of underlying assets in the related securitization. Such payments on the underlying assets are effectively "passed through" to the asset-backed security holders on a monthly or other regular, periodic basis. The level of seniority of a particular asset-backed security will determine the priority in which the holder of such asset-backed security is paid, relative to other security holders and parties in such securitization. Examples of underlying assets include consumer loans or receivables, home equity loans, automobile loans or leases, and timeshares, although other types of receivables or assets also may be used as underlying assets.

While asset-backed securities typically have a fixed, stated maturity date, low prevailing interest rates may lead to an increase in the prepayments made on the underlying assets. This may cause the outstanding balances due on the underlying assets to be paid down more rapidly. As a result, a decrease in the originally anticipated interest from such underlying securities may occur, causing the asset-backed securities to pay-down in whole or in part prior to their original stated maturity date. Prepayment proceeds would then have to be reinvested at the lower prevailing interest rates. Conversely, prepayments on the underlying assets may be less than anticipated, causing an extension in the duration of the asset-backed securities.

Delinquencies or losses that exceed the anticipated amounts for a given securitization could adversely impact the payments made on the related asset-backed securities. This is a reason why, as part of a securitization, asset-backed securities are often accompanied by some form of credit enhancement, such as a guaranty, insurance policy, or subordination. Credit protection in the form of derivative contracts may also be purchased. In certain securitization transactions, insurance, credit protection, or both may be purchased with respect to only the most senior classes of asset-backed securities, on the underlying collateral pool, or both. The extent and type of credit enhancement varies across securitization transactions.

In addition to the normal risks associated with debt securities discussed elsewhere in this SAI and the Prospectus(es), asset-backed securities carry additional risks including, but not limited to, the possibility that (i) the pace of payments on underlying assets may be faster or slower than anticipated or payments may be in default; (ii) the creditworthiness of the credit support provider may deteriorate; and (iii) such securities may become less liquid or harder to value as a result of market conditions or other circumstances.

Bank Obligations

Bank obligations include certificates of deposit, time deposits, bankers' acceptances and other short-term obligations of domestic banks, foreign subsidiaries of domestic banks, foreign branches of domestic banks, domestic and foreign branches of foreign banks, domestic savings and loan associations and other banking institutions. With respect to such obligations issued by foreign branches of domestic banks, foreign subsidiaries of domestic banks, and domestic and foreign branches of foreign banks, a Fund may be subject to additional investment risks that are different in some respects from those incurred by a Fund that invests only in debt obligations of domestic issuers. Such risks include possible future political, regulatory or economic developments, the possible imposition of foreign withholding and other taxes (at potentially confiscatory levels) on amounts realized on such obligations, the possible establishment of exchange controls or the adoption of other foreign governmental restrictions that might adversely affect the payment of principal and interest on these obligations and the possible seizure or nationalization of foreign deposits. In addition, foreign branches of U.S. banks and foreign banks may be subject to less stringent reserve requirements and to different regulatory, accounting, auditing, reporting and recordkeeping standards than those applicable to domestic branches of U.S. banks.

Certificates of deposit are negotiable certificates evidencing the obligation of a bank to repay funds deposited with it for a specified period of time.

Time deposits are non-negotiable deposits maintained in a banking institution for a specified period of time at a stated interest rate. Time deposits that may be held by a Fund will not benefit from insurance from the Bank Insurance Fund or the Savings Association Insurance Fund administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). Bankers' acceptances are credit instruments evidencing the obligation of a bank to pay a draft drawn on it by a customer. These instruments reflect the obligation both of the bank and of the drawer to pay the face amount of the instrument upon maturity. The other short-term obligations may include uninsured, direct obligations, bearing fixed, floating or variable interest rates.

Bonds

A bond is an interest-bearing security issued by a company or governmental unit. The issuer of a bond has a contractual
obligation to pay interest at a stated rate on specific dates and to repay principal (the bond's face value) periodically or on a specified maturity date. An issuer may have the right to redeem or "call" a bond before maturity, in which case the investor may have to reinvest the proceeds at lower market rates. The value of fixed-rate bonds will tend to fall when interest rates rise and rise when interest rates fall. The value of "floating-rate" or "variable-rate" bonds, on the other hand, fluctuate much less in response to market interest-rate movements than the value of fixed-rate bonds.

Bonds may be senior or subordinated obligations. Senior obligations generally have the first claim on a corporation's earnings and assets and, in the event of liquidation, are paid before subordinated debt. Bonds may be unsecured (backed only by the issuer's general creditworthiness) or secured (also backed by specified collateral).

Commercial Paper

Commercial paper (including variable amount master demand notes, see "Floating and Variable Rate Obligations" below), refers to short-term, unsecured promissory notes issued by corporations to finance short-term credit needs. Commercial paper is usually sold on a discount basis and typically has a maturity at the time of issuance not exceeding nine months. Variable amount master demand notes are demand obligations which permit the investment of fluctuating amounts at varying market rates of interest pursuant to arrangements between the issuer and a commercial bank acting as agent for the payee of such notes whereby both parties have the right to vary the amount of the outstanding indebtedness on the notes.

Asset-Backed Commercial Paper . Securities that are issued from commercial paper conduits are called asset-backed commercial paper securities. Credit support for such securities falls into two categories: liquidity protection and protection against ultimate default under the underlying assets. Liquidity protection refers to the provision of advances, generally by the entity administering the pool of assets, to ensure that scheduled payments on the securities or underlying pool are made in a timely fashion. Protection against ultimate default ensures payment on at least a portion of the assets in the pool. This protection may be provided through guarantees, insurance policies or letters of credit obtained from third parties, through various means of structuring the transaction, such as by issuing senior and subordinated instruments or through a combination of these approaches. The degree of credit support provided on each issue is based generally on historical information relating to the level of credit risk associated with the payments. Delinquency or loss that exceeds the anticipated amount or a downgrade or loss of credit support could adversely impact the value of or return on an investment in an asset-backed commercial paper security.

Commercial paper is also subject to the risks generally associated with debt securities discussed elsewhere in this SAI and the Prospectus(es).

Convertible Securities

A convertible security is generally a debt obligation or preferred stock that may be converted within a specified period of time into a certain amount of common stock of the same or a different issuer. A convertible security provides a fixed-income stream and the opportunity, through its conversion feature, to participate in the capital appreciation resulting from a market price advance in its underlying common stock. As with a straight fixed-income security, a convertible security tends to increase in market value when interest rates decline and decrease in value when interest rates rise. Like a common stock, the value of a convertible security also tends to increase as the market value of the underlying stock rises, and it tends to decrease as the market value of the underlying stock declines. Because its value can be influenced by both interest-rate and market movements, a convertible security tends not to be as sensitive to interest rates as a similar fixed-income security, and tends not to be as sensitive to changes in share price as its underlying stock.

Investing in convertible securities is subject to certain risks in addition to those generally associated with debt securities discussed elsewhere in this SAI and the Prospectus(es). Certain convertible securities, particularly securities that are convertible into securities of an issuer other than the issuer of the convertible security, may be or become illiquid and, therefore, may be more difficult to resell in a timely fashion or for a fair price, which could result in investment losses.

The creditworthiness of the issuer of a convertible security is important because the holder of a convertible security will have recourse only to the issuer. In addition, a convertible security may be subject to conversion or redemption by the issuer, but only after a specified date and under circumstances established at the time the security is issued. This feature may require a holder to convert the security into the underlying common stock, even if the value of the underlying common stock has declined substantially. In addition, companies that issue convertible securities frequently are small- and mid-capitalization companies and, accordingly, carry the risks associated with investments in such companies.

While the Funds use the same criteria to evaluate the credit quality of a convertible debt security that they would use for a more conventional debt security, a convertible preferred stock is treated like a preferred stock for a Fund's credit evaluation, as well as financial reporting and investment limitation purposes. Preferred stock is subordinated to all debt obligations in the event of insolvency, and an issuer's failure to make a dividend payment is generally not an event of default entitling the preferred shareholders to take action. Preferred stock generally has no maturity date, so its market value is dependent on the issuer's business prospects for an indefinite period of time. In addition, distributions on preferred stock generally are taxable as dividend income, rather than interest payments, for federal income tax purposes.

Corporate Debt Securities

Certain of the debt instruments purchased by the Funds may be interest-bearing securities issued by a company, called corporate debt securities. The issuer of a corporate debt security has a contractual obligation to pay interest at a stated rate on specific dates and to repay principal periodically or on a specified maturity date. An issuer may have the right to redeem or "call" a corporate debt security before maturity, in which case the investor may have to reinvest the proceeds at lower market rates. The value of fixed-rate corporate debt securities will tend to fall when interest rates rise and rise when interest rates fall. The value of "floating-rate" or "variable-rate" corporate debt securities, on the other hand, fluctuate much less in response to market interest rate movements than the value of fixed-rate securities. Corporate debt securities may be senior or subordinated obligations. Senior obligations generally have the first claim on a corporation's earnings and assets and, in the event of liquidation, are paid before subordinated debt. Corporate debt securities may be unsecured (backed only by the issuer's general creditworthiness) or secured (also backed by specified collateral).

Investors should be aware that even though interest-bearing securities are investments which promise a stable stream of income, the prices of such securities are inversely affected by changes in interest rates and, therefore, are subject to the risk of market price fluctuations. Long-term securities are affected to a greater extent by interest rates than shorter-term securities. The values of fixed-income corporate debt securities also may be affected by changes in the credit rating or financial condition of the issuing entities. Once the rating of a portfolio security has been changed to a rating below investment-grade, the particular Fund considers all circumstances deemed relevant in determining whether to continue to hold the security. Certain corporate debt securities that may be purchased by the Fund, such as those rated "Baa" by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") and "BBB" by Standard & Poor's Rating Group ("S&P") may be subject to such risk with respect to the issuing entity and to greater market fluctuations than certain lower yielding, higher-rated fixed-income securities. Corporate debt securities which are rated "Baa" by Moody's are considered medium grade obligations; they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured, and are considered by Moody's to have speculative characteristics. Securities rated "BBB" by S&P are regarded as having adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal, and, while such debt securities ordinarily exhibit adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay
principal for securities in this category than in higher-rated categories. If a security held by a Fund is downgraded to a rating below investment-grade, such Fund may continue to hold the security until such time as the adviser determines it to be advantageous for the Fund to sell the security. The ratings of S&P, Fitch and Moody's are more fully described in the Appendix.

Custodial Receipts for Treasury Securities

These securities are typically represented by participations in trusts that hold U.S. Treasury securities, such as Treasury Investors Growth Receipts and Certificates of Accrual on Treasury Securities, or other obligations where the trust participations evidence ownership in either the future interest payments or the future principal payments on the obligations. These participations are normally issued at a discount to their "face value," and can exhibit greater price volatility than ordinary debt securities because of the way in which their principal and interest are returned to investors.

Dollar Roll Transactions

Dollar roll transactions are transactions wherein a Fund sells fixed-income securities, typically mortgage-backed securities,and makes a commitment to purchase similar, but not identical, securities at a later date from the same party. Like a forward commitment, during the roll period no payment is made for the securities purchased and no interest or principal payments on the security accrue to the purchaser, but the Fund assumes the risk of ownership. A Fund is compensated for entering into dollar roll transactions by the difference between the current sales price and the forward price for the future purchase, as well as by the interest earned on the cash proceeds of the initial sale. Like other when-issued securities or firm commitment agreements, dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities sold by a Fund may decline below the price at which the Fund is committed to purchase similar securities. In the event the buyer of securities from a Fund under a dollar roll transaction becomes insolvent, the Fund's use of the proceeds of the transaction may be restricted pending a determination by the other party, or its trustee or receiver, whether to enforce the Fund's obligation to repurchase the securities. A Fund will engage in dollar roll transactions for the purpose of acquiring securities for its portfolio and not for investment leverage.

Fixed-Income Securities

A fixed-income security is an interest-bearing security issued by a company or governmental unit. The issuer of a fixed-income security has a contractual obligation to pay interest at a stated rate on specific dates and to repay principal (the fixed-income security's face value) periodically or on a specified maturity date. An issuer may have the right to redeem or "call" a fixed-income security before maturity, in which case the investor may have to reinvest the proceeds at lower market rates. The value of fixed-rate fixed-income securities will tend to fall when interest rates rise and rise when interest rates fall. The value of "floating-rate" or "variable-rate" fixed-income securities, on the other hand, fluctuate much less in response to market interest-rate movements than the value of fixed-rate fixed-income securities. Fixed-income securities may be senior or subordinated obligations. Senior obligations generally have the first claim on a corporation's earnings and assets and, in the event of liquidation, are paid before subordinated debt. Fixed-income securities may be unsecured (backed only by the issuer's general creditworthiness) or secured (also backed by specified collateral).

Fixed-Income securities are interest-bearing investments which promise a stable stream of income; however, the prices of such securities are inversely affected by changes in interest rates and, therefore, are subject to the risk of market price fluctuations. Longer-term securities are affected to a greater extent by interest rates than shorter-term securities. The values of fixed-income securities also may be affected by changes in the credit rating or financial condition of the issuing entities. Certain securities that may be purchased by the Fund, such as those rated "Baa" or lower by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") and "BBB" or lower by Standard & Poor's Rating Group ("S&P") and Fitch Investors Service, Inc. ("Fitch") tend to be subject to greater issuer credit, risk to greater market fluctuations and pricing uncertainty, and to less liquidity than lower yielding, higher-rated fixed-income securities. If a security held by a Fund is downgraded, such Fund may continue to hold the security until such time as the adviser determines it to be advantageous for the Fund to sell the security. The ratings of Fitch, Moody's and S&P are more fully described in Appendix A. Investing in fixed-income securities is subject to certain risks including, among others, credit and interest rate risk, as more fully described in the Prospectus(es).

Floating- and Variable-Rate Obligations

Floating- and variable-rate obligations include obligations such as demand notes and bonds. Variable-rate demand notes include master demand notes that are obligations that permit a Fund to invest fluctuating amounts, which may change daily without penalty, pursuant to direct arrangements between the Fund, as lender, and the borrower. The interest rate on a floating-rate demand obligation is based on a referenced lending rate, such as a bank's prime rate, and is adjusted automatically each time such rate is adjusted. The interest rate on a variable-rate demand obligation is adjusted automatically at specified intervals. The issuer of such obligations ordinarily has a right, after a given period, to prepay at its discretion the outstanding principal amount of the obligations plus accrued interest upon a specified number of days notice to the holders of such obligations. Frequently, such obligations are secured by letters of credit or other credit support arrangements provided by banks. Such features often include unconditional and irrevocable letters of credit that are issued by a third party, usually a bank, savings and loan association or insurance company which assumes the obligation for payment of principal and interest in the event of default by the issuer. Letters of credit are designed to enhance liquidity and ensure repayment of principal and any accrued interest if the underlying variable-rate demand obligation should default. Some variable rate obligations feature other credit enhancements, such as standby bond purchase agreements ("SBPAs"). An SBPA can feature a liquidity facility that is designed to provide funding for the purchase price of variable rate obligations that are unable to be successfully remarketed for resale. The liquidity facility provider is obligated solely to advance funds for the purchase of tendered variable rate bonds that fail to be remarketed and does not guarantee the repayment of principal or interest. The liquidity facility provider's obligations under the SBPA are subject to conditions, including the continued creditworthiness of the underlying borrower or issuer, and the facility may terminate upon the occurrence of certain events of default or at the expiration of its term. In addition, a liquidity facility provider may be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations. A Fund may be unable to timely dispose of a variable rate obligation if the underlying issuer defaults and the letter of credit or liquidity facility provider is unable or unwilling to perform its obligations or the facility otherwise terminates and a successor letter of credit or liquidity provider is not immediately obtained. The potential adverse impact to a Fund resulting from the inability of a letter of credit or liquidity facility provider to meet its obligations could be magnified to the extent the provider also furnishes credit support for other variable-rate obligations held by the Fund.

There generally is no established secondary market for certain varialbe-rate obligations, such as those not supported by letters of credit, SBPAs or other credit support arrangements, because they are direct lending arrangements between the lender and borrower. Accordingly, where these obligations are not secured by letters of credit, SBPAs or other credit support arrangements, a Fund is dependent on the ability of the borrower to pay principal and interest on demand. Such obligations frequently are not rated by credit rating agencies and a Fund may invest in obligations which are not so rated only if the adviser determines that at the time of investment the obligations are of comparable quality to the other obligations in which such Fund may invest. The adviser, on behalf of a Fund, monitors the creditworthiness of the issuers of the floating- and variable-rate demand obligations in such Fund's portfolio. Floating- and variable-rate instruments are subject to interest-rate and credit risks and other risks generally associated with debt securities. The floating- and variable-rate instruments that the Funds may purchase include certificates of participation in such instruments.

High Yield Securities

Each Fund may invest in high-yield securities. High yield securities (also known as "junk bonds") are debt securities that are rated below investment-grade, are unrated and deemed by the adviser to be below investment-grade, or in default at the time of purchase. These securities have a much greater risk of default (or in the case of bonds currently in default, of not returning principal) and tend to be more volatile than higher-rated securities of similar maturity. The value of these debt securities can be affected by overall economic conditions, interest rates, and the creditworthiness of the individual issuers. These securities tend to be less liquid and more difficult to value than higher-rated securities.

The market values of certain high yield and comparable unrated securities tend to be more sensitive to individual corporate developments and changes in economic conditions than investment-grade securities. In addition, issuers of high yield and comparable unrated securities often are highly leveraged and may not have more traditional methods of financing available to them. Their ability to service their debt obligations, especially during an economic downturn or during sustained periods of high interest rates, may be impaired.

The risk of loss due to default by such issuers is significantly greater because high yield and comparable unrated securities generally are unsecured and frequently are subordinated to senior indebtedness. A Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent that it is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of principal or interest on its portfolio holdings. The existence of limited markets for high yield and comparable unrated securities may diminish the Fund's ability to: (i) obtain accurate market quotations for purposes of valuing such securities and calculating its net asset value; and (ii) sell the securities either to meet redemption requests or to respond to changes in the economy or in financial markets.

Letters of Credit

Certain of the debt obligations (including certificates of participation, commercial paper and other short-term obligations) which a Fund may purchase may be backed by an unconditional and irrevocable letter of credit of a bank, savings and loan association or insurance company which assumes the obligation for payment of principal and interest in the event of default by the issuer. Only banks, savings banks and insurance companies which, in the opinion of the adviser, are of comparable quality to issuers of other permitted investments of the Fund, may be used for letter of credit-backed investments.

Loan Participations

A loan participation gives a Fund an undivided proportionate interest in a loan or instrument originated by a bank or other institution. Loan participations may carry a demand feature permitting the holder to tender the interests back to the bank or other institution. Loan participations, however, typically do not provide the Fund with any right to enforce compliance by the borrower, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower, and the Fund may not directly benefit from any collateral supporting the loan in which it purchased a loan participation. As a result, the Fund assumes the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the loan participation.

Money Market Instruments

Investments in the following types of high-quality money market instruments are permitted: (i) U.S. Government obligations; (ii) negotiable certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances and fixed time deposits and other obligations of domestic banks (including foreign branches) that have more than $1 billion in total assets at the time of investment and are members of the Federal Reserve System or are examined by the Comptroller of the Currency or whose deposits are insured by the FDIC; (iii) commercial paper; and (iv) repurchase agreements. A Fund also may invest in short-term U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of foreign banks (including U.S. branches) that at the time of investment: (i) have more than $10 billion, or the equivalent in other currencies, in total assets; and (ii) in the opinion of the adviser, are of comparable quality to obligations of U.S. banks which may be purchased by the Funds.

Mortgage-Related Securities

Mortgage-Backed Securities . Mortgage-backed securities, also called mortgage pass-through securities, are issued in securitizations (see "Asset-Backed Securities" section) and represent interests in "pools" of underlying residential mortgage loans that serve as collateral for such securities. Similar to asset-backed securities, the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on the underlying residential mortgage loans are effectively "passed through" to the mortgage-backed securities (net of administrative and other fees paid to various parties) as monthly principal and interest payments.

The stated maturities of mortgage-backed securities may be shortened by unscheduled prepayments of principal on the underlying mortgage loans, and the expected maturities may be extended in rising interest-rate environments. Therefore, it is not possible to predict accurately the maturity of a particular mortgage-backed security. Variations in the maturities of mortgage-backed securities will affect the yield of each such security and the portfolio as a whole. Rates of prepayment of principal on the underlying mortgage loans in mortgage-backed securitizations that are faster than expected may expose the mortgage-backed securities issued in such securitizations to a lower rate of return and require reinvestment of proceeds at lower prevailing interest rates. Also, if a mortgage-backed security has been purchased at a premium, but is backed by underlying mortgage loans that are subject to prepayment, if prepayments are made on such underlying collateral, then the value of the premium effectively would be lost or reduced.

Like other fixed-income securities, when interest rates rise, the value of mortgage-backed securities generally will decline and may decline more than other fixed-income securities as the expected maturity extends. Conversely, when interest rates decline, the value of mortgage-backed securities having underlying collateral with prepayment features may not increase as quickly as other fixed-income securities as the expected maturity shortens. Payment of principal and interest on some mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by a government agency (but not the market value of the securities themselves) is guaranteed by a government association, such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA" or "Ginnie Mae"), or by a government-sponsored entity, such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC" or "Freddie Mac") or Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA" or "Fannie Mae"). Unlike FHLMC and FNMA, which act as both issuers and guarantors of mortgage-backed securities, GNMA only provides guarantees of mortgage-backed securities. Only GNMA guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by FHLMC or FNMA are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC and FNMA are authorized to borrow money from the U.S. Treasury or the capital markets, but there can be no assurance that they will be able to raise funds as needed or that their existing capital will be sufficient to satisfy their guarantee obligations. Mortgage-backed securities created by private issuers (such as commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers) may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance. Collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities, adjustable rate mortgage securities and mortgage participation certificates are the primary types of mortgage-backed securities utilized by the Fund.

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations ("CMOs") . CMOs are debt obligations that may be collateralized by whole mortgage loans but are more typically collateralized by portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed by GNMA, FHLMC, or FNMA. Each CMO is structured so that multiple classes of securities are issued from such CMO, with each class bearing a different stated maturity. Payments of principal on the underlying securities, including prepayments, are first "passed through" to investors holding the class of securities with the shortest maturity; investors holding classes of securities with longer maturities receive payments on their securities only after the more senior classes have been retired. A longer duration or greater sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations generally increases the risk level of the CMO.

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities ("CMBS") . CMBS are securities that are secured by mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in CMBS reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans, such as office buildings, hotels, and shopping malls. These risks include the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a commercial property to attract and retain tenants. While CMBS are sold both in public transactions registered with the SEC and in private placement transactions, CMBS may be less liquid and exhibit greater price volatility than other types of mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Securities ("ARMS") . ARMS are securities that are secured by mortgage loans with adjustable interest rates and may be issued or guaranteed by a government agency such as GNMA, by government-sponsored entities such as FNMA or FHLMC, or by a private issuer. The mortgage loans underlying ARMS guaranteed by GNMA are typically federally insured by the Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA"), whereas the mortgage loans underlying ARMS issued by FNMA or FHLMC are typically conventional residential mortgages which are not so insured or guaranteed, but which conform to specific underwriting, size and maturity standards.

ARMS are also offered by private issuers. These securities generally offer a higher rate of return in the form of interest payments, but because they offer no direct or indirect governmental guarantees, they also involve greater credit and interest rate risk. However, many private issuers or servicers of ARMS guarantee or provide private insurance for timely payment of interest and principal. In addition, the Funds may purchase some mortgage-related securities through private placements that are restricted as to further sale. The value of these securities may fluctuate more than that of other mortgage-related securities.

Mortgage Participation Certificates ("PCs") . Mortgage PCs and guaranteed mortgage certificates ("GMCs") are both issued by the FHLMC. PCs resemble GNMA certificates in that each PC represents a pro rata share of all interest and principal payments made and owed on an underlying pool of mortgages. GMCs also represent a pro rata interest in a pool of mortgages, but pay interest semi-annually and return principal once a year in guaranteed minimum payments. PCs and GMCs differ from bonds in that principal is paid back by the borrower over the length of the loan rather than returned in a lump sum at maturity.

Other Mortgage-Backed Securities . As new types of mortgage-backed securities are developed and offered to investors, the adviser will, consistent with each Fund's investment objective, policies, restrictions and quality standards, consider making investments in such new types of mortgage-backed securities.

Credit Risk . Credit risk reflects the risk that a holder of mortgage-backed securities may not receive all or part of its principal because the issuer, or any credit enhancer and/or the underlying mortgage borrowers have defaulted on their obligations. Credit risk is increased for mortgage-backed securities that are subordinated to another security (i.e., if the holder of a mortgage-backed security is entitled to receive payments only after payment obligations to holders of the other security are satisfied). The more deeply subordinated the security, the greater the credit risk associated with the security will be. Mortgage-backed securities issued by private issuers, whether or not such obligations are subject to guarantees by the private issuer, typically entail greater credit risk than mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by a government association or government-sponsored enterprise. The performance of mortgage-backed securities issued by private issuers generally depends on the financial health of those institutions and the performance of the mortgage pool backing such securities. An unexpectedly high rate of defaults on mortgages held by a mortgage pool may limit substantially the pool's ability to make payments of principal or interest to the holder of such mortgage-backed securities, particularly if such securities are subordinated, thereby reducing the value of such securities and in some cases rendering them worthless. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include so-called "subprime" mortgages.

Interest Rate Risk . The interest rates on mortgage loans underlying ARMS generally are readjusted at periodic intervals ranging from one year or less to several years in response to changes in a predetermined, commonly recognized interest rate index. The adjustable rate feature should reduce, but will not eliminate, price fluctuations in such securities resulting from actual or anticipated fluctuations in market interest rates. The value of each Fund's ARMS may fluctuate to the extent interest rates on underlying mortgages differ from prevailing market interest rates during periods between interest rate reset dates. Accordingly, investors could experience some loss if they redeem their shares of the Funds or if the Funds sell these portfolio securities before the interest rates on the underlying mortgages are adjusted to reflect prevailing market interest rates. The interest rates on mortgages underlying other types of mortgage-backed securities generally do not reset at periodic intervals. Accordingly, non-ARMS have greater exposure to interest rate risk than ARMS.

Municipal Bonds

Municipal bonds are debt obligations issued to obtain funds for various public purposes. The two principal classifications of municipal bonds are "general obligation" and "revenue" bonds. General obligation bonds are supported by the municipality's general taxing authority, while revenue bonds are supported by the revenues from one or more particular project or activity. Industrial development bonds are a specific type of revenue bond backed by the credit and security of a private user. Certain types of industrial development bonds are issued by or on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to finance privately operated facilities.

Certain of the municipal obligations held by the Fund may be insured as to the timely payment of principal and interest. The insurance policies usually are obtained by the issuer of the municipal obligation at the time of its original issuance. In the event that the issuer defaults on interest or principal payment, the insurer will be notified and will be required to make payment to the bondholders. Although the insurance feature is designed to reduce certain financial risks, the premiums for insurance and the higher market price sometimes paid for insured obligations may reduce a Fund's current yield. To the extent that securities held by a Fund are insured as to principal and interest payments by insurers whose claims- paying ability rating is downgraded by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, the value of such securities may be affected. There is, however, no guarantee that the insurer will meet its obligations. Moreover, the insurance does not guarantee the market value of the insured obligation or the net asset value of the Fund's shares. In addition, such insurance does not protect against market fluctuations caused by changes in interest rates and other factors. A Fund also may purchase municipal obligations that are additionally secured by bank credit agreements or escrow accounts. The credit quality of companies which provide such credit enhancements will affect the value of those securities.

From time to time, proposals have been introduced before Congress for the purpose of restricting or eliminating the federal income tax exemption for interest on municipal obligations. For example, under federal tax legislation enacted in 1986, interest on certain private activity bonds must be included in a shareholder's federal alternative minimum taxable income. Moreover, a Fund cannot predict what legislation, if any, may be proposed in the state legislature regarding the state income tax status of interest on such obligations, or which proposals, if any, might be enacted. Such proposals, while pending or if enacted, might materially and adversely affect the availability of municipal obligations generally for investment by the Fund and the liquidity and value of the Fund's portfolio. In such an event, the Fund would re-evaluate its investment objective and policies and consider possible changes in its structure or possible dissolution.

A Fund invests in municipal securities in reliance at the time of purchase on an opinion of bond counsel to the issuer that the interest paid on those securities will be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Such opinion may have been issued as of a date prior to the date that the Fund acquires the municipal security. Subsequent to a Fund's acquisition of such a municipal security, however, the security may be determined to pay, or to have paid, taxable income. As a result, the treatment of dividends previously paid or to be paid by a Fund as "exempt-interest dividends" could be adversely affected, subjecting the Fund's shareholders to increased federal income tax liabilities. Under highly unusual circumstances, the Internal Revenue Service may determine that a municipal bond issued as tax-exempt should in fact be taxable. If any Fund held such a bond, it might have to distribute taxable income or reclassify as taxable, ordinary income that was previously distributed as exempt-interest dividends.

Taxable Municipal Obligations . There is another type of municipal obligation that is subject to federal income tax for a variety of reasons. These municipal obligations do not qualify for the federal income exemption because (a) they did not receive necessary authorization for tax-exempt treatment from state or local government authorities, (b) they exceed certain regulatory limitations on the cost of issuance for tax-exempt financing or (c) they finance public or private activities that do not qualify for the federal income tax exemption. These non-qualifying activities might include, for example, certain types of multi-family housing, certain professional and local sports facilities, refinancing of certain municipal debt, and borrowing to replenish a municipality's underfunded pension plan.

Municipal Notes

Municipal notes include, but are not limited to, tax anticipation notes ("TANs"), bond anticipation notes ("BANs"), revenue anticipation notes ("RANs"), tax and revenue anticipation notes ("TRANs") and construction loan notes. Notes sold as interim financing in anticipation of collection of taxes, a bond sale or receipt of other revenues are usually general obligations of the issuer.

TANs . An uncertainty in a municipal issuer's capacity to raise taxes as a result of such events as a decline in its tax base or a rise in delinquencies could adversely affect the issuer's ability to meet its obligations on outstanding TANs. Furthermore, some municipal issuers mix various tax proceeds into a general fund that is used to meet obligations other than those of the outstanding TANs. Use of such a general fund to meet various obligations could affect the likelihood of making payments on TANs.

BANs . The ability of a municipal issuer to meet its obligations on its BANs is primarily dependent on the issuer's adequate access to the longer term municipal bond market and the likelihood that the proceeds of such bond sales will be used to pay the principal of, and interest on, BANs.

RANs . A decline in the receipt of certain revenues, such as anticipated revenues from another level of government, could adversely affect an issuer's ability to meet its obligations on outstanding RANs. In addition, the possibility that the revenues would, when received, be used to meet other obligations could affect the ability of the issuer to pay the principal of, and interest on, RANs.

RAWs . Revenue anticipation warrants, or reimbursement warrants, are issued to meet the cash flow needs of state governments at the end of a fiscal year and in the early weeks of the following fiscal year. These warrants are payable from unapplied money in a state's general fund, including the proceeds of RANs issued following enactment of a state budget or the proceeds of refunding warrants issued by the state, and are typically subordinated in right of payment to RANs.

TRANs . TRANs are notes issued in anticipation of receiving future tax receipts and revenues at a future date. The risks associated with TRANs include those associated with TANs and RANs.

The values of outstanding municipal securities will vary as a result of changing market evaluations of the ability of their issuers to meet the interest and principal payments (i.e., credit risk). Such values also will change in response to changes in the interest rates payable on new issues of municipal securities (i.e., market risk).

Pass-Through Obligations

The Funds may invest in pass-through obligations that are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government (such as those issued by the GNMA) or those that are guaranteed by an agency or instrumentality of the U.S. Government or government-sponsored enterprise (such as FNMA or FHLMC) or bonds collateralized by any of the foregoing.

Synthetic Convertible Securities

"Synthetic" convertible securities, are derivative positions composed of two or more different securities whose investment characteristics, taken together, resemble those of convertible securities. For example, a Fund may purchase a non-convertible debt security and a warrant or option, which enables a Fund to have a convertible-like position with respect to a company, group of companies or stock index. Synthetic convertible securities are typically offered by financial institutions and investment banks in private placement transactions. Upon conversion, a Fund generally receives an amount in cash equal to the difference between the conversion price and the then current value of the underlying security. Unlike a true convertible security, a synthetic convertible comprises two or more separate securities, each with its own market value. Therefore, the market value of a synthetic convertible is the sum of the values of its fixed-income component and its convertible component. For this reason, the values of a synthetic convertible and a true convertible security may respond differently to market fluctuations. A Fund only invests in synthetic convertibles with respect to companies whose corporate debt securities are rated "A" or higher by Moody's or S&P and will not invest more than 15% of its net assets in such synthetic securities and other illiquid securities.

Unrated Investments

A Fund may purchase instruments that are not rated if, in the opinion of the adviser, such obligations are of investment quality comparable to other rated investments that are permitted to be purchased by such Fund. After purchase by a Fund, a security may cease to be rated or its rating may be reduced below the minimum required for purchase by such Funds. Neither event will require a sale of such security by the Fund. To the extent the ratings given by Moody's, Fitch, or S&P may change as a result of changes in such organizations or their rating systems, a Fund will attempt to use comparable ratings as standards for investments in accordance with the investment policies contained in its Prospectus and in this SAI. The ratings of Moody's, Fitch, and S&P are more fully described in the Appendix to this SAI.

U.S. Government Obligations

U.S. Government obligations include securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government sponsored entities. While U.S. Treasury obligations are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. Government, securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored entities may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Government-sponsored entities (whose obligations are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection or scheduled payment of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. If a government-sponsored entity is negatively impacted by legislative or regulatory action, is unable to meet its obligations, or its creditworthiness declines, the performance of a Fund that holds securities of the entity will be adversely impacted. U.S. Government obligations are subject to low but varying degrees of credit risk, and are still subject to interest rate and market risk. U.S. Government obligations may be adversely affected by a default by, or decline in the credit quality of, the U.S. Government.

Recent Regulatory Events Related to FNMA and FHLMC

On September 7, 2008, both FNMA and FHLMC were placed under the conservatorship of the Federal Housing Finance Agency ("FHFA"). Under the plan of conservatorship, the FHFA assumed control of the operations of FNMA and FHLMC. In connection with the actions taken by the FHFA, the U.S. Treasury has been providing financial contributions to FNMA and FHLMC in return for shares of a new class of senior preferred stock in FNMA and FHLMC issued under certain preferred stock purchase agreements ("SPAs"). The SPAs impose significant restrictions on the activities of FNMA and FHLMC.

The value of securities guaranteed by FNMA and FHLMC may be impacted by (among other things), actions taken by the FHFA in its role as conservator and the U.S. Treasury as a purchaser of senior preferred securities, as well as by future legislation or regulatory actions.

Variable Rate and Amount Master Notes

Certain Funds may invest in variable amount master demand notes, obligations which permit the investment of fluctuating amounts at varying market rates of interest pursuant to arrangements between the issuer and the Funds whereby both parties have the right to vary the amount of the outstanding indebtedness on the notes.

Because these obligations are direct lending arrangements between the lender and borrower, it is not contemplated that such instruments generally will be traded, and there generally is no established secondary market for these obligations, although they are redeemable at face value. Accordingly, where these obligations are not secured by letters of credit or other credit support arrangements, a Fund's right to redeem is dependent on the ability of the borrower to pay principal and interest on demand. Such obligations frequently are not rated by credit rating agencies and each Fund may invest in obligations which are not so rated only if the adviser determines that at the time of investment the obligations are of comparable quality to the other obligations in which such Fund may invest.

FOREIGN SECURITIES AND CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Emerging Market Securities

The Funds consider countries with emerging markets to include the following: (i) countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index; and (ii) countries with low- to middle-income economies according to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (more commonly referred to as the World Bank). Such countries currently include, but are not limited to, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Uruguay.

Equity securities of emerging market issuers may include common stock, preferred stocks (including convertible preferred stocks) and warrants, bonds, notes and debentures convertible into common or preferred stock, equity interests in foreign investment funds or trusts and real estate investment trust ("REIT") securities. The Funds may invest in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), Canadian Depositary Receipts ("CDRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") and International Depositary Receipts ("IDRs") of such issuers.

There are special risks involved in investing in emerging-market countries. Many investments in emerging markets can be considered speculative, and their prices can be much more volatile than in the more developed nations of the world. This difference reflects the greater uncertainties of investing in less established markets and economies. The financial markets of emerging markets countries are generally less well capitalized and thus securities of issuers based in such countries may be less liquid. Most are heavily dependent on international trade, and some are especially vulnerable to recessions in other countries. Many of these countries are also sensitive to world commodity prices. Some countries may still have obsolete financial systems, economic problems or archaic legal systems. The currencies of certain emerging market countries, and therefore the value of securities denominated in such currencies, may be more volatile than currencies of developed countries. In addition, many of these nations are experiencing political and social uncertainties.

Furthermore, with respect to certain foreign countries, taxes may be withheld at the source under foreign tax laws, and there is a possibility of expropriation or potentially confiscatory levels of taxation, political, social and monetary instability or diplomatic developments that could adversely affect investments in, the liquidity of, and the ability to enforce contractual obligations with respect to, securities of issuers located in those countries. Amounts realized on foreign securities in which a Fund may invest may be subject to foreign withholding or other taxes that could reduce the return on these securities. Applicable tax treaties between the United States and foreign countries, however, may reduce or eliminate the amount of foreign taxes to which the Funds would otherwise be subject.

Foreign Government Securities

Foreign government securities investments include the securities of "supranational" organizations such as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Inter-American Development Bank if the adviser believes that the securities do not present risks inconsistent with a Fund's investment objective.

Foreign Obligations and Securities

The Funds consider equity securities of foreign issuers (or foreign securities) to be equity securities: (1) issued by companies with their principal place of business or principal office or both, as determined in the adviser's reasonable discretion, in a country, other than the U.S.; or (2) issued by companies for which the principal securities trading market is a country other than the U.S. Foreign company stocks may lose value or be more difficult to trade as a result of adverse changes in currency exchange rates or other developments in the issuer's home country. Concentrated investment by a Fund in any single country, especially a less developed country, would make such Fund's value more sensitive to economic, currency and regulatory changes within that country.

Investments in foreign obligations and securities include high-quality, short-term debt obligations of foreign issuers, including foreign branches of U.S. banks, U.S. branches of foreign banks, and short-term debt obligations of foreign governmental agencies and foreign companies that are denominated in and pay interest in U.S. dollars. Investments in foreign obligations involve certain considerations that are not typically associated with investing in domestic obligations. There may be less publicly available information about a foreign issuer than about a domestic issuer and the available information may be less reliable. Foreign issuers also are not generally subject to the same accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards or governmental supervision as domestic issuers. In addition, with respect to certain foreign countries, taxes may be withheld at the source under foreign tax laws, and there is a possibility of expropriation or potentially confiscatory levels of taxation, political or social instability or diplomatic developments that could adversely affect investments in, the liquidity of, and the ability to enforce contractual obligations with respect to, obligations of issuers located in those countries. Amounts realized on certain foreign securities in which a Fund may invest may be subject to foreign withholding or other taxes that could reduce the return on these securities. Tax treaties between the United States and foreign countries, however, may reduce or eliminate the amount of foreign taxes to which the Fund would otherwise be subject.

There are increasing concerns regarding the ability of multiple sovereign entities to continue to meet their debt obligations. In particular, ratings agencies have recently downgraded the credit ratings of various countries and may downgrade the credit ratings of other countries. Many economies are facing acute fiscal pressures as they struggle to balance budgetary austerity with stagnant growth. Many observers predict that a depressed economic environment will cause budget deficits in these economies to expand in the short term and further increase the perceived risk of a default, thereby rendering access to capital markets even more expensive and compounding the debt problem. In particular, the Eurozone is currently undergoing a collective debt crisis. Greece, Ireland and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states ("Member States"), and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Member States will require bailouts in the future. Investor confidence in other Member States, as well as European banks exposed to risky sovereign debt, has been severely impacted, threatening capital markets throughout the Eurozone. Although the resources of various financial stability mechanisms in the Eurozone continue to be bolstered, many market participants have expressed doubt that the level of funds being committed to such facilities will be sufficient to resolve the crisis. There also appears to be a lack of political consensus in the Eurozone concerning whether and how to restructure sovereign debt, particularly Greek sovereign bonds. The consequences of any sovereign default would likely be severe and wide-reaching, and could include the removal of a Member State from the Eurozone, or even the abolition of the Euro. Such events could have adverse consequences on the market values of various securities, currencies and derivatives, and could create conditions of volatility and limited liquidity in various currency, securities and other markets.

Foreign securities include, among others, ADRs and similar investments, including CDRs, EDRs, GDRs, and IDRs. ADRs, CDRs, EDRs, GDRs, and IDRs are depositary receipts for foreign company stocks issued by a bank and held in trust at that bank, and which entitle the owner of such depositary receipts to any capital gains or dividends from the foreign company stocks underlying the depositary receipts. These securities may not necessarily be denominated in the samecurrency as the securities into which they may be converted. ADRs (sponsored or unsponsored) are receipts typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company and traded on a U.S. stock exchange, and CDRs are receipts typically issued by a Canadian bank or trust company that evidence ownership of underlying foreign securities. Issuers of unsponsored ADRs are not contractually obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. and, therefore, such information may not correlate to the market value of the unsponsored ADR. EDRs and IDRs are receipts typically issued by European banks and trust companies, and GDRs are receipts issued by either a U.S. or non-U.S. banking institution, that evidence ownership of the underlying foreign securities. Generally, ADRs in registered form are designed for use in U.S. securities markets and EDRs and IDRs in bearer form are designed primarily for use in Europe.

Foreign securities also include securities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and may temporarily hold funds in bank deposits or other money market investments denominated in foreign currencies. Therefore, the Funds may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange control regulations or changes in the exchange rate between such currencies and the dollar.

Because a Fund may invest in securities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and may temporarily hold funds in bank deposits or other money market investments denominated in foreign currencies, it may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange control regulations or changes in the exchange rate between such currencies and the dollar. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates influence values within the Fund from the perspective of U.S. investors. The rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and other currencies is determined by a wide range of political and economic factors, including the forces of supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets. The international balance of payments and other economic and financial conditions, government intervention and stability, speculation and other factors also affect exchange rates.

A Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions in order to hedge its portfolio and to protect it against possible variations in foreign exchange rates pending the settlement of securities transactions. If a fall in exchange rates for a particular currency is anticipated, a Fund may enter into a forward contract to protect against a decrease in the price of securities denominated in a particular currency a Fund intends to purchase. If it is anticipated that exchange rates will rise, a Fund may enter into a forward contract to protect against an increase in the price of securities denominated in a particular currency the Fund intends to purchase. These forward contracts will be used only as a hedge against anticipated currency rate changes. Although such contracts are intended to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, at the same time, they tend to limit any potential gain which might result should the value of such currency increase.

Foreign currency transactions, such as forward foreign currency exchange contracts, are contracts for the future delivery of a specified currency at a specified time and at a specified price. These transactions differ from futures contracts in that they are usually conducted on a principal basis instead of through an exchange, and therefore there are no brokerage fees, margin deposits are negotiated between the parties, and the contracts are settled through different procedures. The Adviser considers on an ongoing basis the creditworthiness of the institutions with which the Fund enters into foreign currency transactions.

The use of foreign currency transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation between movements in futures prices and movements in the price of currencies which are the subject of the hedge. The successful use of foreign currency transactions strategies also depends on the ability of the adviser to correctly forecast interest rate movements, currency rate movements and general stock market price movements. There can be no assurance that the adviser's judgment will be accurate. The use of foreign currency transactions also exposes a Fund to the general risks of investing in futures contracts, including: the risk of an illiquid market for the foreign currency transactions and the risk of adverse regulatory actions. Any of these events may cause a Fund to be unable to hedge its securities, and may cause a Fund to lose money on its investments in foreign currency transactions. The Funds will either cover a position in such a transaction or maintain, in a segregated account with their custodian bank, cash or high-grade marketable money market securities having an aggregate value equal to the amount of any such commitment until payment is made.

Participation Notes

The Funds may purchase participation notes, also known as participation certificates. Participation notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to replicate the performance of foreign companies or foreign securities markets and can be used by a Fund as an alternative means to access the securities market of a country. The performance results of participation notes will not replicate exactly the performance of the foreign companies or foreign securities markets that they seek to replicate due to transaction costs and other expenses. Investments in participation notes involve the same risks associated with a direct investment in the underlying foreign companies or foreign securities markets that they seek to replicate. There can be no assurance that the trading price of participation notes will equal the underlying value of the foreign companies or foreign securities markets that they seek to replicate. Participation notes are generally traded over-the-counter. Participation notes are subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the broker-dealer or bank that issues them will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with the Fund. Participation notes constitute general unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, the counterparty, and the Fund is relying on the creditworthiness of such counterparty and has no rights under a participation note against the issuer of the underlying security. Participation notes involve transaction cost. Participation notes may be illiquid and therefore subject to the Fund's percentage limitation for investments in illiquid securities. Participation notes offer a return linked to a particular underlying equity, debt or currency.

For temporary defensive purposes, the Funds may invest in fixed-income securities of non-U.S. governmental and private issuers. Such investments may include bonds, notes, debentures and other similar debt securities, including convertible securities.

EQUITY SECURITIES

The following equity securities may be purchased by the Fund to the extent such purchase is consistent with the Fund's investment objective and strategies.

Initial Public Offerings

Smaller companies may offer initial public offerings which typically have additional risks including more limited product lines, markets and financial resources than larger, more seasoned companies and their securities may trade less frequently and in more limited volume than those of larger, more mature companies.

Preferred Stock

Preferred stocks represent an equity or ownership interest in an issuer that pay dividends at a specified rate and that has precedence over common stock in the payment of dividends. In the event an issuer is liquidated or declares bankruptcy, the claims of owners of bond take precedence over the claims of those who own preferred securities and common stock.

Smaller Company Securities

Investments in smaller capitalization companies carry greater risk than investments in larger capitalization companies. Smaller capitalization companies generally experience higher growth rates and higher failure rates than do larger capitalization companies; and the trading volume of smaller capitalization companies' securities is normally lower than that of larger capitalization companies and, consequently, generally has a disproportionate effect on market price (tending to make prices rise more in response to buying demand and fall more in response to selling pressure).

Securities owned by a Fund that are traded in the over-the-counter market or on a regional securities exchange may not be traded every day or in the volume typical of securities trading on a national securities exchange. As a result, disposition by a Fund of a portfolio security, to meet redemption requests by other investors or otherwise, may require the Fund to sell these securities at a discount from market prices, to sell during periods when disposition is not desirable, or to make many small sales over a lengthy period of time.

Investments in smaller, less seasoned issuers generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger, more seasoned companies. Such issuers often have products and management personnel that have not been tested by time or the marketplace and their financial resources may not be as substantial as those of more established companies. Their securities (which a Fund may purchase when they are offered to the public for the first time) may have a limited trading market that can adversely affect their sale by a Fund and can result in such securities being priced lower than otherwise might be the case. If other institutional investors were to engage in trading this type of security, a Fund may be forced to dispose of its holdings in this type of security at prices lower than might otherwise be obtained in the absence of institutional trading in such security.

OTHER INVESTMENTS AND TECHNIQUES

Borrowing

Money may be borrowed for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests. Borrowing involves special risk considerations. Interest costs on borrowings may fluctuate with changing market rates of interest and may partially offset or exceed the return earned on borrowed funds (or on the assets that were retained rather than sold to meet the needs for which funds were borrowed). Under adverse market conditions, a Fund might have to sell portfolio securities to meet interest or principal payments at a time when investment considerations would not favor such sales. Reverse repurchase agreements, dollar roll transactions and other similar investments that involve a form of leverage have characteristics similar to borrowings, but are not considered borrowings if the Fund maintains a segregated account.

Forward Commitments, When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Transactions

Securities may be purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis and contracts to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond customary settlement time may also be made. Delivery and payment on such transactions normally take place within 120 days after the date of the commitment to purchase. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment basis involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines, or the value of the security to be sold increases, before the settlement date.

The Funds have a segregated account in which they may maintain cash, U.S. Government obligations or other high-quality debt instruments in an amount at least equal in value to each Fund's commitments to purchase when-issued securities. If the value of these assets declines, a Fund will place additional liquid assets in the account on a daily basis so that the value of the assets in the account is at least equal to the amount of such commitments.

Illiquid Securities

Securities not registered under the 1933 Act, and other securities subject to legal or other restrictions on resale may be less liquid than other investments and may be difficult to sell promptly at an acceptable price. Delay or difficulty in selling securities may result in a loss or be costly to a Fund. No Fund may invest or hold more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.

Insurance Funding Agreements

A Fund may invest in funding agreements issued by domestic insurance companies. Funding agreements are short-term,
privately placed, debt obligations of insurance companies that offer a fixed- or floating-rate of interest. These investments are not readily marketable and therefore are considered to be illiquid securities. (See the section entitled "Illiquid Securities").

Loans of Portfolio Securities

Portfolio securities of a Fund may be loaned pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board to brokers, dealers and financial institutions, provided: (i) the loan is secured continuously by collateral consisting of cash, securities of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a bank organized under the laws of the United States, organized under the laws of a state, or a foreign bank that has filed an agreement with the Federal Reserve Board to comply with the same rules and regulations applicable to U.S. banks in securities credit transactions, initially in an amount at least equal to 100% of the value of the loaned securities (which includes any accrued interest or dividends), with the borrower being obligated, under certain circumstances, to post additional collateral on a daily marked-to-market basis, all as described in further detail in the following paragraph; although the loans may not be fully supported at all times if, for example, the instruments in which cash collateral is invested decline in value or the borrower fails to provide additional collateral when required in a timely manner or at all; (ii) the Fund may at any time terminate the loan and request the return of the loaned securities upon sufficient prior notification; (iii) the Fund will receive any interest or distributions paid on the loaned securities; and (iv) the aggregate market value of loaned securities will not at any time exceed the limits established under the 1940 Act.

The following provides additional detail on the requirement described in (i) above. The market value of the collateral delivered in connection with a securities loan must be equal to at least 102% of the market value of any domestic securities loaned or 105% of the market value of any foreign securities loaned. The loaned securities are marked to market on a daily basis, and additional collateral is required to be paid to maintain coverage equal to at least 102% of the market value of domestic securities loaned, and at least 105% of the market value of foreign securities loaned, without taking into account any increase or decrease in the value of instruments in which cash collateral is invested. For loans of U.S. Government Securities, the initial collateral required is 102% of the market value of the loaned securities, but additional collateral is required only if the market value of the loaned securities increases such that the collateral coverage (without taking into account any increase or decrease in the value of instruments in which the cash collateral is invested) falls below 100% of the market value of the loaned securities.

For lending its securities, a Fund will earn either a fee payable by the borrower (on loans that are collateralized by U.S. Government securities or a letter of credit) or the income on instruments purchased with cash collateral (after payment of a rebate fee to the borrower and a portion of the investment revenue to the securities lending agent). Cash collateral is invested on behalf of the Funds by the Funds' adviser in U.S. dollar-denominated short-term money market instruments that are permissible investments for the Fund and that, at the time of investment, are considered high-quality. Currently, cash collateral generated from securities lending is invested in shares of Wells Fargo Securities Lending Cash Investments, LLC (the "Cash Collateral Fund"). The Cash Collateral Fund is a Delaware limited liability company that is exempt from registration under the 1940 Act. The Cash Collateral Fund is managed by Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC ("Funds Management") and is sub-advised by Wells Capital Management Incorporated ("Wells Capital Management"). The Cash Collateral Fund is required to comply with the credit quality, maturity and other limitations set forth in Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. The Cash Collateral Fund seeks to provide preservation of principal and daily liquidity by investing in high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated short-term money market instruments. The Cash Collateral Fund may invest in securities with fixed, variable, or floating rates of interest. The Cash Collateral Fund seeks to maintain a stable price per share of $1.00, although there is no guarantee that this will be achieved. Income on shares of the Cash Collateral Fund is reinvested in shares of the Cash Collateral Fund. The investments of the Cash Collateral Fund are valued at amortized cost. The net asset value of a Fund will be affected by an increase or decrease in the value of the securities loaned by it, and by an increase or decrease in the value of instruments purchased with cash collateral received by it. Thus, the current net asset value of each Fund reflects the current valuations assigned to shares of the Cash Collateral Fund held on behalf of such Fund.

Loans of securities involve a risk that the borrower may fail to return the securities when due or when recalled by a Fund or may fail to provide additional collateral when required. In either case, a Fund could experience delays in recovering securities or could lose all or part of the value of the loaned securities. Although voting rights, or rights to consent, attendant to securities on loan pass to the borrower, loans may be recalled at any time and generally will be recalled if a material event affecting the investment is expected to be presented to a shareholder vote, so that the securities may be voted by the Fund.

Each lending Fund pays a portion of the income (net of rebate fees) or fees earned by it from securities lending to a securities lending agent. Goldman Sachs Bank USA, an unaffiliated third party doing business as Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, currently acts as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to the overall supervision of the Funds' adviser.

Other Investment Companies

A Fund may invest in shares of other open-end and closed-end management investment companies up to the limits prescribed in Section 12(d) under the 1940 Act, subject to the fund's non-fundamental investment policies. Currently, under the 1940 Act, a fund that invests directly in a portfolio of securities is limited to, subject to certain exceptions: (i) 3% of the total voting stock of any one investment company; (ii) 5% of such fund's total assets with respect to any one investment company; and (iii) 10% of such fund's total assets.

Other investment companies in which the Fund invests can be expected to charge fees for operating expenses, such as investment advisory and administration fees, that would be in addition to those charged by the Fund. Other investment companies may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), which are shares of publicly traded unit investment trusts, open-end funds or depositary receipts that seek to track the performance of specific indexes or companies in related industries. ETFs generally are subject to the same risks as the underlying securities the ETFs are designed to track and to the risks of the specific sector or industry tracked by the ETF. ETFs also are subject to the risk that their prices may not totally correlate to the prices of the underlying securities the ETFs are designed to track and the risk of possible trading halts due to market conditions or for other reasons. Although ETFs that track broad market indexes are typically large and their shares are fairly liquid, ETFs that track more specific indexes tend to be newer and smaller, and all ETFs have limited redemption features. Pursuant to certain exemptive relief granted by the SEC, the Fund's investments in certain ETFs may exceed certain of the limits described above.

Under the 1940 Act and rules and regulations thereunder, a Fund may purchase shares of other affiliated Funds, including the money market Funds, subject to certain conditions. Investing in affiliated Funds may present certain actual or potential conflicts of interest.

iShares. iShares Trust and iShares, Inc. ("iShares") are registered investment companies that consist of numerous separate series (each, an "iShares Fund"), each of which seeks investment results similar to the performance of a single stock market or of a group of stock markets in a single geographic location. iShares combine characteristics of stocks with those of index funds. Like stocks, iShares are liquid and can be traded in any number of shares; like index funds, they provide diversification and market tracking. iShares trade on the American Stock Exchange, the Chicago Board of Options Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange in the same way as shares of a publicly held company.

Private Placement and Other Restricted Securities

Private placement securities are not registered under the 1933 Act. Private placements often may offer attractive opportunities for investment not otherwise available on the open market. However, private placement and other "restricted" securities typically cannot be resold without registration under the 1933 Act or the availability of an exemption from registration (such as Rules 144 or 144A (a "Rule 144A Security")), and may not be readily marketable.

Private placement and other restricted securities typically may be resold only to qualified institutional buyers, or in a privately negotiated transaction, or to a limited number of purchasers, or in limited quantities after they have been held for a specified period of time and other conditions are met for an exemption from registration. Investing in private placement and other restricted securities is subject to certain additional risks. They may be considered illiquid securities as they typically are subject to restrictions on resale as a matter of contract or under federal securities laws. Because there may be relatively few potential purchasers for such securities, especially under adverse market or economic conditions or in the event of adverse changes in the financial condition of the issuer, a Fund could find it more difficult to sell such securities when it may be advisable to do so or it may be able to sell such securities only at prices lower than if such securities were more widely held and traded. At times, it also may be more difficult to determine the fair value of such securities for purposes of computing a Fund's net asset value due to the absence of an active trading market. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to a Fund. Restricted securities, including Rule 144A Securities, that are "illiquid" are subject to a Fund's policy of not investing or holding more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. The adviser will evaluate the liquidity characteristics of each Rule 144A Security proposed for purchase by a Fund on a case-by-case basis and will consider the following factors, among others, in its evaluation: (i) the frequency of trades and quotes for the Rule 144A Security; (ii) the number of dealers willing to purchase or sell the Rule 144A Security and the number of other potential purchasers; (iii) dealer undertakings to make a market in the Rule 144A Security; and (iv) the nature of the Rule 144A Security and the nature of the marketplace trades (e.g., the time needed to dispose of the Rule 144A Security, the method of soliciting offers and the mechanics of transfer). The adviser will apply a similar process to evaluating the liquidity characteristics of other restricted securities. There can be no assurance that a restricted security that is deemed to be liquid when purchased will continue to be liquid for as long as it is held by a Fund.

Repurchase Agreements

Repurchase agreements are agreements wherein the seller of a security to a Fund agrees to repurchase that security from a Fund at a mutually agreed upon time and price. All repurchase agreements will be fully "collateralized," as defined under the 1940 Act. A Fund may enter into repurchase agreements only with respect to securities that could otherwise be purchased by such Fund. The maturities of the underlying securities in a repurchase agreement transaction may be greater than twelve months, although the maximum term of a repurchase agreement will always be less than twelve months. Repurchase agreements generally are subject to counterparty risk. If the seller defaults and the value of the underlying securities has declined, a Fund may incur a loss. In addition, if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, a Fund's disposition of the underlying securities may be delayed or limited.

A Fund may not enter into a repurchase agreement with a maturity of more than seven days, if, as a result, more than 15% of the market value of such Fund's net assets would be invested in repurchase agreements with maturities of more than seven days, and other illiquid securities. A Fund will only enter into repurchase agreements with broker-dealers and commercial banks that meet guidelines established by the Board and that are not affiliated with the Fund's adviser. The Funds may participate in pooled repurchase agreement transactions with other funds advised by the adviser.

Restricted Securities Certain Funds may invest in certain restricted securities, including those which may be resold only in accordance with Rule 144A under the 1933 Act ("Rule 144A Securities") and commercial paper issued in reliance on Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act ("4(2) Paper"). Rule 144A Securities and 4(2) Paper ("Restricted Securities") are not publicly traded, and thus the liquidity of the market for such securities may vary. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to a Fund. Restricted Securities that are "illiquid" are subject to the Funds' policy of not investing or holding more than 5% of net assets in illiquid securities. The investment adviser, under guidelines approved by the Board, will evaluate the liquidity characteristics of each Restricted Security proposed for purchase by a Fund on a case-by-case basis and will consider the following factors, among others, in their evaluation: (1) the frequency of trades and quotes for the Restricted Security; (2) the number of dealers willing to purchase or sell the Restricted Security and the number of other potential purchasers; (3) dealer undertakings to make a market in the Restricted Security; and (4) the nature of the Restricted Security and the nature of the marketplace trades (e.g., the time needed to dispose of the Restricted Security, the method of soliciting offers and the mechanics of transfer). In order for the adviser to determine that 4(2) Paper is liquid, the adviser must find that, in addition to satisfying the factors identified above, the following conditions are met: (1) the 4(2) Paper must not be traded flat or be in default as to principal or interest; and (2) the 4(2) Paper must be rated in one of the two highest rating categories by requisite NRSROs.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

A reverse repurchase agreement is an agreement under which a Fund sells a portfolio security and agrees to repurchase it at an agreed-upon date and price. At the time a Fund enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it will place in a segregated custodial account liquid assets such as U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade debt securities having a value equal to or greater than the repurchase price (including accrued interest) and will subsequently monitor the account to ensure that such value is maintained. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities sold by a Fund may decline below the price at which a Fund is obligated to repurchase the securities. In the event the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, a Fund's use of proceeds of the agreement may be restricted pending a determination by the other party, or its trustee or receiver, whether to enforce a Fund's obligation to repurchase the securities. Reverse repurchase agreements may be viewed as a form of borrowing.

Short Sales

A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in market price. When a Fund makes a short sale, the proceeds it receives are retained by the broker until a Fund replaces the borrowed security. In order to deliver the security to the buyer, a Fund must arrange through a broker to borrow the security and, in so doing, a Fund becomes obligated to replace the security borrowed at its market price at the time of replacement, whatever that price may be. Short sales "against the box" means that a Fund owns the securities, which are placed in a segregated account until the transaction is closed out, or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short. A Fund's ability to enter into short sales transactions is limited by the requirements of the 1940 Act.

Short sales by a Fund that are not made "against the box" are limited to transactions in futures and options. Such transactions create opportunities to increase a Fund's return but, at the same time, involve special risk considerations and may be considered a speculative technique. Since a Fund in effect profits from a decline in the price of the futures or options sold short without the need to invest the full purchase price of the futures or options on the date of the short sale, a Fund's NAV per share will tend to increase more when the futures or options it has sold short decrease in value, and to decrease more when the futures or options it has sold short increase in value, than would otherwise be the case if it had not engaged in such short sales. Short sales theoretically involve unlimited loss potential, as the market price of futures or options sold short may continuously increase, although a Fund may mitigate such losses by replacing the futures or options sold short before the market price has increased significantly. Under adverse market conditions, a Fund might have difficulty purchasing futures or options to meet its short sale delivery obligations, and might have to sell portfolio securities to raise the capital necessary to meet its short sale obligations at a time when fundamental investment considerations would not favor such sales.

If a Fund makes a short sale "against the box," a Fund would not immediately deliver the securities sold and would not receive the proceeds from the sale. The seller is said to have a short position in the securities sold until it delivers the securities sold, at which time it receives the proceeds of the sale. A Fund's decision to make a short sale "against the box" may be a technique to hedge against market risks when the investment manager believes that the price of a security may decline, causing a decline in the value of a security owned by the Fund or a security convertible into or exchangeable for such security. In such case, any future losses in the Fund's long position would be reduced by a gain in the short position. Short sale transactions may have adverse tax consequences to the Fund and its shareholders.

In the view of the SEC, a short sale involves the creation of a "senior security" as such term is defined under the 1940 Act, unless the sale is "against the box" and the securities sold are placed in a segregated account (not with the broker), or unless the Fund's obligation to deliver the securities sold short is "covered" by segregating (not with the broker) cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid debt or equity securities in an amount equal to the difference between the market value of the securities sold short at the time of the short sale and any cash or securities required to be deposited as collateral with a broker in connection with the sale (not including the proceeds from the short sale), which difference is adjusted daily for changes in the value of the securities sold short. The total value of the cash and securities deposited with the broker and otherwise segregated may not at any time be less than the market value of the securities sold short at the time of the short sale.

To avoid limitations under the 1940 Act on borrowing by investment companies, all short sales by a Fund will be "against the box," or the Fund's obligation to deliver the futures or options sold short not "against the box" will be "covered" by segregating cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid debt or equity securities in an amount equal to the market value of its delivery obligation. A Fund will not make short sales of futures or options not "against the box" or maintain a short position if doing so could create liabilities or require collateral deposits and segregation of assets aggregating more than 25% of the value of the Fund's total assets.

Warrants

Warrants are instruments, typically issued with preferred stock or bonds, that give the holder the right to purchase a given number of shares of common stock at a specified price, usually during a specified period of time. The price usually represents a premium over the applicable market value of the common stock at the time of the warrant's issuance. Warrants have no voting rights with respect to the common stock, receive no dividends and have no rights with respect to the assets of the issuer. Warrants do not pay a fixed dividend. Investments in warrants involve certain risks, including the possible lack of a liquid market for the resale of the warrants, potential price fluctuations as a result of speculation or other factors and failure of the price of the common stock to rise. A warrant becomes worthless if it is not exercised within the specified time period.

Zero-Coupon, Step-Up Coupon, and Pay-in-Kind Securities

These securities are debt securities that do not make regular cash interest payments. Zero-coupon securities are securities that make no periodic interest payments, but are instead sold at discounts from face value. Step-up coupon bonds are debt securities that may not pay interest for a specified period of time and then, after the initial period, may pay interest at a series of different rates. Pay-in-kind securities pay bondholders in more bonds instead of cash interest. If these securities do not pay current cash income, the market prices of these securities would generally be more volatile and likely to respond to a greater degree to changes in interest rates than the market prices of securities that pay cash interest periodically having similar maturities and credit qualities.

MANAGEMENT

The following information supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, the section in each Prospectus entitled "Organization and Management of the Funds."

General

The following table provides basic information about the Trustees and Officers of the Trust. Each of the Trustees and Officers listed below acts in identical capacities for the Wells Fargo Advantage family of funds which consists of, as of February 28, 2013, 139 series comprising the Trust, Wells Fargo Variable Trust, Wells Fargo Master Trust and four closed-end funds (collectively the "Fund Complex" or the "Trusts"). The business address of each Trustee and Officer is 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. Each Trustee and Officer serves an indefinite term, with the Trustees subject to retirement from service as required pursuant to the Trust's retirement policy at the end of the calendar year in which a Trustee turns 75.

Information for Trustees, all of whom are not "interested" persons of the Trust, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act (each an "Independent Trustee" and collectively, the "Independent Trustees"), appears below. In addition to the Officers listed below, the Funds have appointed an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer.

Name and Year of Birth

Position Held with Registrant/Length of Service 1

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

Other Public Company or Investment Company Directorships During Past 5 Years

INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES

Peter G. Gordon
(Born 1942)

Trustee, since 1998, Chairman since 2005

Co-Founder, Retired Chairman, President and CEO of Crystal Geyser Water Company. Trustee Emeritus, Colby College.

Asset Allocation Trust

Isaiah Harris, Jr.
(Born 1952)

Trustee, since 2009

Retired. Prior thereto, President and CEO of BellSouth Advertising and Publishing Corp. from 2005 to 2007, President and CEO of BellSouth Enterprises from 2004 to 2005 and President of BellSouth Consumer Services from 2000 to 2003. Emeritus member of the Iowa State University Foundation Board of Governors. Emeritus Member of the Advisory Board of Iowa State University School of Business. Advisory Board Member, Palm Coast Academy (charter school). Mr. Harris is a certified public accountant.

CIGNA Corporation; Deluxe Corporation; Asset Allocation Trust

Judith M. Johnson
(Born 1949)

Trustee, since 2008
Audit Committee Chairman, since 2008

Retired. Prior thereto, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund from 1996 to 2008. Ms. Johnson is an attorney, certified public accountant and a certified managerial accountant.

Asset Allocation Trust

Leroy Keith, Jr.
(Born 1939)

Trustee, since 2010

Chairman, Bloc Global Services (development and construction). Trustee of the Evergreen Funds from 1983 to 2010. Former Managing Director, Almanac Capital Management (commodities firm), former Partner, Stonington Partners, Inc. (private equity fund), former Director, Obagi Medical Products Co. and former Director, Lincoln Educational Services.

Trustee, Virtus Fund Complex (consisting of 48 portfolios as of 1/31/13); Asset Allocation Trust

David F. Larcker
(Born 1950)

Trustee, since 2009

James Irvin Miller Professor of Accounting at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, Morgan Stanley Director of the Center for Leadership Development and Research and Senior Faculty of The Rock Center for Corporate Governance since 2006. From 2005 to 2008, Professor of Accounting at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. Prior thereto, Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania from 1985 to 2005.

Asset Allocation Trust

Olivia S. Mitchell
(Born 1953)

Trustee, since 2006

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professor, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania since 1993. Director of Wharton's Pension Research Council and Boettner Center on Pensions & Retirement Research, and Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Previously, Cornell University Professor from 1978 to 1993.

Asset Allocation Trust

Timothy J. Penny
(Born 1951)

Trustee, since 1996

President and CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, a non-profit organization, since 2007 and Senior Fellow at the Humphrey Institute Policy Forum at the University of Minnesota since 1995. Member of the Board of Trustees of NorthStar Education Finance, Inc., a non-profit organization, since 2007.

Asset Allocation Trust

Michael S. Scofield
(Born 1943)

Trustee, since 2010

Served on the Investment Company Institute's Board of Governors and Executive Committee from 2008-2011 as well the Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council from 2006-2011 and the Independent Directors Council Executive Committee from 2008-2011. Chairman of the IDC from 2008-2010. Institutional Investor (Fund Directions) Trustee of Year in 2007. Trustee of the Evergreen Funds (and its predecessors) from 1984 to 2010. Chairman of the Evergreen Funds from 2000-2010. Former Trustee of the Mentor Funds. Retired Attorney, Law Offices of Michael S. Scofield.

Asset Allocation Trust

Donald C. Willeke
(Born 1940)

Trustee, since 1996

Principal of the law firm of Willeke & Daniels. General Counsel of the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund from 1984 until its consolidation into the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association on June 30, 2010. Director and Vice Chair of The Tree Trust (non-profit corporation). Director of the American Chestnut Foundation (non-profit corporation).

Asset Allocation Trust

Length of service dates reflect the Trustee's commencement of service with the Trust's predecessor entities, where applicable.

 

Name and Year of Birth

Position Held with Registrant/Length of Service

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

OFFICERS

Karla M. Rabusch
(Born 1959)

President, since 2003

Executive Vice President of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and President of Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC since 2003.

Jeremy DePalma 1
(Born 1974)

Treasurer, since 2012; Assistant Treasurer, since 2009

Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC since 2009. Senior Vice President of Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC from 2008 to 2010. Vice President, Evergreen Investment Services, Inc. from 2004 to 2007. Head of the Fund Reporting and Control Team within Fund Administration from 2005 to 2010.

Nancy Wiser 2
(Born 1967)

Treasurer, since 2012

Executive Vice President of Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC since 2011. Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at LightBox Capital Management LLC, from 2008 to 2011. Owned and operated a consulting business providing services to various hedge funds including acting as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for a hedge fund from 2007 to 2008. Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of GMN Capital LLC from 2006 to 2007.

C. David Messman
(Born 1960)

Secretary, since 2000; Chief Legal Officer, since 2003

Senior Vice President and Secretary of Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC since 2001. Vice President and Managing Counsel of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1996.

Debra Ann Early
(Born 1964)

Chief Compliance Officer, since 2007

Chief Compliance Officer of Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC since 2007. Chief Compliance Officer of Parnassus Investments from 2005 to 2007. Chief Financial Officer of Parnassus Investments from 2004 to 2007.

David Berardi
(Born 1975)

Assistant Treasurer, since 2009

Vice President of Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC since 2009. Vice President of Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC from 2008 to 2010. Assistant Vice President of Evergreen Investment Services, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. Manager of Fund Reporting and Control for Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC from 2004 to 2010.

Currently serves as Treasurer to the Allocation Funds, Dow Jones Target Date Funds, International Equity Funds, Large Cap Stock Funds, WealthBuilder Portfolios and the International Value Fund. Also serves as Assistant Treasurer for the remaining series of the Trust.
Currently serves as Treasurer to the CoreBuilder Shares, Equity Gateway Funds (except International Value Fund), Income Funds, Money Market Funds, Municipal Income Funds and Small to Mid Cap Stock Funds.

The Trust's Declaration of Trust does not set forth any specific qualifications to serve as a Trustee other than that no person shall stand for initial election or appointment as a Trustee if such person has already reached the age of 72. The Charter and the Statement of Governance Principles of the Governance Committee also do not set forth any specific qualifications, but do set forth certain factors that the Committee may take into account in considering Trustee candidates and a process for evaluating potential conflicts of interest, which identifies certain disqualifying conflicts. All of the current Trustees are Independent Trustees. Among the attributes or skills common to all Trustees are their ability to review critically, evaluate, question and discuss information provided to them, to interact effectively with the other Trustees, Funds Management, sub-advisers, other service providers, counsel and the independent registered public accounting firm, and to exercise effective and independent business judgment in the performance of their duties as Trustees. Each Trustee's ability to perform his or her duties effectively has been attained through the Trustee's business, consulting, public service, professional and/or academic positions and through experience from service as a board member of the Trust and the other Trusts in the Fund Complex (and/or in other capacities, including for any predecessor funds), other registered investment companies, public companies, or non-profit entities or other organizations as set forth below. Each Trustee's ability to perform his or her duties effectively also has been enhanced by his or her educational background, professional training, and/or other life experiences.

Peter G. Gordon . Mr. Gordon has been a Trustee since 1998, Chairman of the Board of Trustees since 2005, Chairman of the Governance Committee since 2005, and was the Lead Independent Trustee from 2001 through 2005, with respect to all of the Trusts in the Fund Complex. He has also served as a Trustee, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Governance Committee of Asset Allocation Trust since 2010. In addition, he has over 30 years of executive and business experience as the co-founder, and retired Chairman, President and CEO of Crystal Geyser Water Company.

Isaiah Harris, Jr . Mr. Harris has served as a Trustee of the Trusts in the Fund Complex since 2009 and was an Advisory Board Member from 2008 to 2009. He has also served as a Trustee of Asset Allocation Trust since 2010. He has been the Chairman of the Board of CIGNA Corporation since 2009, and has been a director of CIGNA Corporation since 2005. He also has been a director of Deluxe Corporation since 2003. As a director of these and other public companies, he has served on board committees, including Governance, Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Harris served in senior executive positions, including as president, chief executive officer, vice president of finance and/or chief financial officer, of operating companies for approximately 20 years.

Judith M. Johnson . Ms. Johnson has served as a Trustee of the Trusts in the Fund Complex since 2008 and as Chair of the Audit Committee since 2009. She has also served as a Trustee and Chair of the Audit Committee of Asset Allocation Trust since 2010. She served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund for twelve years until her retirement in 2008. Ms. Johnson is a licensed attorney, as well as a certified public accountant and a certified managerial accountant. Ms. Johnson has been determined by the Board to be an audit committee financial expert as such term is defined in the applicable rules of the SEC.

Leroy Keith, Jr . Mr. Keith has served as a Trustee of the Trusts in the Fund Complex since 2010. He has also served as a Trustee of Asset Allocation Trust since 2005. He previously served as a Trustee of the Evergreen fund complex from 1983 to 2010. He is a Trustee of the Virtus fund complex, Former Managing Director of Almanac Capital Management, Former Director of Diversapack Co., Former Partner of Stonington Partners, Inc. and Former Director of Obagi Medical Products, Inc. He is also Chairman of Bloc Global Services, a development and constructions firm.

David F. Larcker . Mr. Larcker has served as a Trustee of the Trusts in the Fund Complex since 2009 and was an Advisory Board Member from 2008 to 2009. He has also served as a Trustee of Asset Allocation Trust since 2010. Mr. Larcker is the James Irvin Miller Professor of Accounting at the Graduate School of Business of Stanford University. He is also the Morgan Stanley Director of the Center for Leadership Development and Research and Co-director of The Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University. He has been a professor of accounting for over 30 years. He has written numerous articles on a range of topics, including managerial accounting, financial statement analysis and corporate governance.

Olivia S. Mitchell . Ms. Mitchell has served as a Trustee of the Trusts in the Fund Complex since 2006. She has also served as a Trustee of Asset Allocation Trust since 2010. Ms. Mitchell is the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also Professor of Insurance/Risk Management and Business Economics/Policy. She also serves in senior positions with academic and policy organizations that conduct research on pensions, retirement, insurance, risk management, and related topics including as Executive Director of the Pension Research Council and Director of the Boettner Center on Pensions and Retirement Research, both at the University of Pennsylvania. She has taught on and served as a consultant on economics, insurance, and risk management, served as Department Chair, advised numerous governmental entities, and written numerous articles and books on topics including retirement systems, private and social insurance, and health and retirement policy.

Timothy J. Penny . Mr. Penny has been a Trustee of the Trusts in the Fund Complex and their predecessor funds since 1996. He has also served as a Trustee of Asset Allocation Trust since 2010. He has been President and CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation since 2007 and a Senior Fellow at the Humphrey Institute Policy Forum at the University of Minnesota since 1995. He also serves as a member of the board of another non-profit organization. Mr. Penny was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years representing Southeastern Minnesota's First Congressional District.

Michael S. Scofield. Mr. Scofield has served as a Trustee of the Trusts in the Fund Complex since 2010. He has also served as a Trustee of Asset Allocation Trust since 2005. He previously served on the Investment Company Institute's Board of Governors and Executive Committee. Mr. Scofield previously served as a Trustee of the Evergreen fund complex from 1984 to 2010, where he served as Chairman of the Board. He also served as a member and former chairman of the Independent Directors Counsel, an organization dedicated to serving the independent investment company director community, and other leadership positions in the investment company industry. He previously worked as an attorney with the Law Offices of Michael S. Scofield.

Donald C. Willeke
. Mr. Willeke has been a Trustee of the Trusts in the Fund Complex and their predecessor funds since 1996. He has also served as a Trustee of Asset Allocation Trust since 2010. He is an attorney in private practice and served as General Counsel of the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund for more than 25 years.

Board of Trustees - Leadership Structure and Oversight Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for oversight of the Trust and the Funds rests with the Board of Trustees. The Board has engaged Funds Management to manage the Funds on a day-to day basis. The Board is responsible for overseeing Funds Management and other service providers in the operation of the Trust in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act, applicable provisions of Delaware law, other applicable laws and the Fund's charter. The Board is currently composed of nine members, each of whom is an Independent Trustee. The Board currently conducts regular meetings five times a year. In addition, the Board holds special in-person or telephonic meetings or informal conference calls to discuss specific matters that may arise or require action between regular meetings. The Independent Trustees have engaged independent legal counsel to assist them in performing their oversight responsibilities.

The Board has appointed an Independent Trustee to serve in the role of Chairman. The Chairman's role is to preside at all meetings of the Board and to act as a liaison with service providers, officers, attorneys, and other Trustees generally between meetings. The Chairman may also perform such other functions as may be delegated by the Board from time to time. In order to assist the Chairman in maintaining effective communications with the other Trustees and Funds Management, the Board has appointed a Chair Liaison to work with the Chairman to coordinate Trustee communications and to assure timely responses to Trustee inquiries, board governance and fiduciary matters. The Chair Liaison serves for a one-year term, which may be extended with the approval of the Board. Except for any duties specified herein or pursuant to the Trust's charter document, the designation of Chairman or Chair Liaison does not impose on such Independent Trustee any duties, obligations or liability that are greater than the duties, obligations or liability imposed on such person as a member of the Board generally.

The Board also has established a Governance Committee, an Audit Committee and a Dividend Committee to assist the Board in the oversight and direction of the business and affairs of the Trust, and from time to time may establish informal working groups to review and address the policies and practices of the Trust with respect to certain specified matters. Additionally, the Board has established investment teams to review in detail the performance of each of the Funds, in light of each Fund's investment objectives and strategies, to meet with portfolio managers, and to report back to the full Board. The Board occasionally engages independent consultants to assist it in evaluating initiatives or proposals. The Board believes that the Board's current leadership structure is appropriate because it allows the Board to exercise informed and independent judgment over matters under its purview, and it allocates areas of responsibility among committees of Trustees and the full Board in a manner that enhances effective oversight. The leadership structure of the Board may be changed, at any time and at the discretion of the Board, including in response to changes in circumstances or the characteristics of the Trust.

The Funds and Trusts are subject to a number of risks, including investment, compliance, operational, and valuation risks, among others. Day-to-day risk management functions are subsumed within the responsibilities of Funds Management, the subadvisers and other service providers (depending on the nature of the risk), who carry out the Funds' investment management and business affairs. Each of Funds Management, the sub-advisers and other service providers have their own, independent interest in risk management, and their policies and methods of carrying out risk management functions will depend, in part, on their individual priorities, resources and controls.

Risk oversight forms part of the Board's general oversight of the Funds and Trusts and is addressed as part of various Board and Committee activities. The Board recognizes that it is not possible to identify all of the risks that may affect a Fund or to develop processes and controls to eliminate or mitigate their occurrence or effects. As part of its regular oversight of the Trusts, the Board, directly or through a Committee, interacts with and reviews reports from, among others, Funds Management, subadvisers, the Chief Compliance Officer of the Funds, the independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds, and internal auditors for Funds Management or its affiliates, as appropriate, regarding risks faced by the Funds and relevant risk functions. The Board, with the assistance of its investment teams, reviews investment policies and risks in connection with its review of the Funds' performance. The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer who oversees the implementation and testing of the Funds' compliance program and regularly reports to the Board regarding compliance matters for the Funds and their principal service providers. In addition, as part of the Board's periodic review of the Funds' advisory, subadvisory and other service provider agreements, the Board may consider risk management aspects of their operations and the functions for which they are responsible. With respect to valuation, the Board oversees a management valuation team comprised of officers of Funds Management, has approved and periodically reviews valuation policies and procedures applicable to valuing the Fund shares and has established a valuation committee of Trustees. The Board may, at any time and in its discretion, change the manner in which it conducts its risk oversight role.

Committees .

As noted above, the Board has established a standing Governance Committee, a standing Audit Committee and a standing Valuation Committee to assist the Board in the oversight and direction of the business and affairs of the Trust. Each such Committee operates pursuant to a charter approved by the Board and is chaired by an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee is a member of the Trust's Governance Committee, Audit Committee and Valuation Committee.

(1) Governance Committee . Whenever a vacancy occurs on the Board, the Governance Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board persons to be appointed as Trustees by the Board, and persons to be nominated for election as Trustees in circumstances where a shareholder vote is required by or under the 1940 Act. Generally, the Governance Committee selects the candidates for consideration to fill Trustee vacancies, or considers candidates recommended by the other Trustees or by the Trust's management. Pursuant to the Trust's charter document, only Independent Trustees may nominate and select persons to become Independent Trustees for the Trust, so long as the Trust has in effect one or more plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Governance Committee meets only as necessary and met four times during the Funds' most recently completed fiscal year. Peter Gordon serves as the chairman of the Governance Committee.

The Governance Committee has adopted procedures by which a shareholder may properly submit a nominee recommendation for the Committee's consideration, which are set forth in the Trusts' Governance Committee Charter. The shareholder must submit any such recommendation (a "Shareholder Recommendation") in writing to the Trust, to the attention of the Trust's Secretary, at the address of the principal executive offices of the Trust. The Shareholder Recommendation must be delivered to, or mailed and received at, the principal executive offices of the Trust not less than forty-five calendar days nor more than seventy-five calendar days prior to the date of the Governance Committee meeting at which the nominee would be considered. The Shareholder Recommendation must include: (i) a statement in writing setting forth (A) the name, age, date of birth, business address, residence address, and nationality of the person recommended by the shareholder (the "candidate"), (B) the series (and, if applicable, class) and number of all shares of the Trust owned of record or beneficially by the candidate, as reported to such shareholder by the candidate; (C) any other information regarding the candidate called for with respect to director nominees by paragraphs (a), (d), (e), and (f) of Item 401 of Regulation S-K or paragraph (b) of Item 22 of Rule 14a-101 (Schedule 14A) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), adopted by the SEC (or the corresponding provisions of any regulation or rule subsequently adopted by the SEC or any successor agency applicable to the Trust); (D) any other information regarding the candidate that would be required to be disclosed if the candidate were a nominee in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with solicitation of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; and (E) whether the recommending shareholder believes that the candidate is or will be an "interested person" of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act) and, if not an "interested person," information regarding the candidate that will be sufficient for the Trust to make such determination; (ii) the written and signed consent of the candidate to be named as a nominee and to serve as a Trustee if elected; (iii) the recommending shareholder's name as it appears on the Trust's books; (iv) the series (and, if applicable, class) and number of all shares of the Trust owned beneficially and of record by the recommending shareholder; and (v) a description of all arrangements or understandings between the recommending shareholder and the candidate and any other person or persons (including their names) pursuant to which the recommendation is being made by the recommending shareholder. In addition, the Governance Committee may require the candidate to interview in person or furnish such other information as it may reasonably require or deem necessary to determine the eligibility of such candidate to serve as a Trustee of the Trust. The Governance Committee has full discretion to reject nominees recommended by shareholders, and there is no assurance that any such person properly recommended and considered by the Committee will be nominated for election to the Board.

The Governance Committee may from time-to-time propose nominations of one or more individuals to serve as members of an "advisory board," as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(1) of the 1940 Act ("Advisory Trustees"). An individual may be eligible to serve as an Advisory Trustee only if that individual meets the requirements to be an Independent Trustee and does not otherwise serve the Trust in any other capacity. Any Advisory Trustee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and may be removed, at any time, with or without cause, by the Board. An Advisory Trustee may be nominated and elected as a Trustee, at which time he or she shall cease to be an Advisory Trustee. Advisory Trustees shall perform solely advisory functions. Unless otherwise specified by the Committee or the Board, Advisory Trustees are invited to attend meetings of the Board and all committees of the Board. Advisory Trustees shall participate in meeting discussions but do not have a vote upon any matter presented to the Board or any committee of the Board, nor do they have any power or authority to act on behalf of or to bind the Board, any committee of the Board or the Trust. Advisory Trustees shall not have any responsibilities or be subject to any liabilities imposed upon Trustees by law or otherwise. Advisory Trustees shall be entitled, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to be indemnified by the Trust and shall be covered by any liability insurance coverage that extends to Trustees and officers of the Trust. Advisory Trustees shall be paid the same meeting fees payable to Trustees and shall have their expenses reimbursed in accordance with existing Board expense reimbursement policies. Advisory Trustees shall not receive any retainer fees.

(2) Audit Committee . The Audit Committee oversees the Funds' accounting and financial reporting policies and practices, reviews the results of the annual audits of the Funds' financial statements, and interacts with the Funds' independent registered public accounting firm on behalf of the full Board. The Audit Committee operates pursuant to a separate charter, and met four times during the Funds' most recently completed fiscal year. Judith M. Johnson serves as the chairperson of the Audit Committee.

(3) Valuation Committee . The Board has delegated to the Valuation Committee the authority to take any necessary or appropriate action and address any issues regarding the valuation of Fund portfolio securities under the Trust's valuation procedures, including determining the fair value of securities between Board regularly scheduled meetings in instances where that determination has not otherwise been delegated to the valuation team ("Management Valuation Team") of Funds Management. The Board considers for ratification at each quarterly meeting any valuation actions taken by the Valuation Committee or the Management Valuation Team during the previous quarter that require ratification. Any one member of the Valuation Committee may constitute a quorum for a meeting of the committee. The Valuation Committee did not meet during the Funds' most recently completed fiscal year.

(4) Dividend Committee . The Board has delegated to the Dividend Committee the responsibility to review and approve certain dividend amount determinations made by a separate committee composed of representatives from Funds Management and certain sub-advisers ("Management Open-End Dividend Committee"). The Board also has delegated to the Management Open-End Dividend Committee the authority to determine periodic dividend amounts subject to certain Board-approved thresholds ("Thresholds") to be paid by each of the Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund, International Bond Fund, Inflation-Protected Bond Fund and Strategic Income Fund. To the extent the Management Open-End Dividend Committee makes a dividend amount determination that does exceeds the Thresholds, the Dividend Committee must review and approve such determination. The Dividend Committee is composed of three Independent Trustees and did not meet during the Funds' most recently completed fiscal year.

Compensation . The Trustees do not receive any retirement benefits or deferred compensation from the Trust or any other member of the Fund Complex. The Trust's Officers are not compensated by the Trust for their services. 

The below table lists the compensation paid to each Trustee by each Fund and the total compensation paid to each Trustee by the Fund Complex for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013:

 

Trustee Compensation

Trustee

Aggregate Compensation from each Fund

Total Compensation from the Fund Complex 1

Peter G. Gordon

$2,065

$287,000

Isaiah Harris, Jr.

$1,741

$242,000

Judith M. Johnson

$1,930

$268,250

Leroy Keith, Jr.

$1,741

$242,000

David F. Larcker

$1,741

$242,000

Olivia S. Mitchell

$1,741

$242,000

Timothy J. Penny

$1,784

$248,000

Michael S. Scofield

$1,730

$240,500

Donald C. Willeke

$1,741

$242,000

As of February 28, 2013, there were 139 series in the Fund Complex.

Beneficial Equity Ownership Information. As of the calendar year ended December 31, 2012, the Trustees and Officers of the Trust, as a group, beneficially owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Trust. The table below shows for each Trustee, the dollar value of the Funds' equity securities beneficially owned by the Trustee, and the aggregate value of all investments in equity securities of the Fund Complex, stated as one of the following ranges: $0; $1-$10,000; $10,001- $50,000; $50,001-$100,000; and over $100,000.

 

Beneficial Ownership

Trustee

Fund

Dollar Range of Investment in Fund

Aggregate Dollar Range of Equity Securities of Fund Complex 1

Peter G. Gordon

Target Today Fund

Over $100,000

Over $100,000

Target 2010 Fund

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

Isaiah Harris, Jr.

Target Today Fund

$0

Over $100,000

Target 2010 Fund

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

Judith M. Johnson

Target Today Fund

$0

Over $100,000

Target 2010 Fund

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

Leroy Keith, Jr.

Target Today Fund

$0

Over $100,000

Target 2010 Fund

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

David F. Larcker

Target Today Fund

$0

Over $100,000

Target 2010 Fund

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

Olivia S. Mitchell

Target Today Fund

$0

Over $100,000

Target 2010 Fund

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

Timothy J. Penny

Target Today Fund

$0

Over $100,000

Target 2010 Fund

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

Michael S. Scofield

Target Today Fund

$0

Over $100,000

Target 2010 Fund

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

Donald C. Willeke

Target Today Fund

$0

Over $100,000

Target 2010 Fund

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

Includes Trustee ownership in shares of funds within the entire Wells Fargo Advantage Fund Complex (consisting of 139 funds) as of December 31, 2012.

Ownership of Securities of Certain Entities. As of the calendar year ended December 31, 2012, none of the Independent Trustees and/or their immediate family members owned securities of the adviser, any sub-advisers, or the distributor, or any entity directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser, any sub-advisers, or the distributor.

Adviser

Funds Management, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company and an affiliate of Wells Fargo Bank, is the adviser for the Funds. Funds Management is responsible for implementing the investment policies and guidelines for the Funds, and for supervising the sub-advisers who are responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Funds.

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance services. The involvement of various subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company, including Funds Management, in the management and operation of the Fund and in providing other services or managing other accounts gives rise to certain actual and potential conflicts of interest.

For example, certain investments may be appropriate for a Fund and also for other clients advised by Funds Management and its affiliates, and there may be market or regulatory limits on the amount of such investments, which may cause competition for limited positions. Also, various clients and proprietary accounts of Funds Management and its affiliates may at times take positions that are adverse to a Fund. Funds Management applies various policies to address these situations, but a Fund may nonetheless incur losses or underperformance during periods when Wells Fargo & Company, its affiliates and their clients achieve gains or outperformance.

Wells Fargo & Company may have interests in or provide services to portfolio companies or Fund shareholders or intermediaries that may not be fully aligned with the interests of all investors. Funds Management and its affiliates serve in multiple roles, including as adviser and, for most Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , sub-adviser, as well as administrator and principal underwriter.

These are all considerations of which an investor should be aware and which may cause conflicts that could disadvantage a Fund. Funds Management has instituted business and compliance policies, procedures and disclosures that are designed to identify, monitor and mitigate such conflicts of interest.

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance services. The involvement of various subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company, including Funds Management, in the management and operation of the Fund and in providing other services or managing other accounts gives rise to certain actual and potential conflicts of interest.

For example, certain investments may be appropriate for a Fund and also for other clients advised by Funds Management and its affiliates, and there may be market or regulatory limits on the amount of investment, which may cause competition for limited positions. Also, various client and proprietary accounts may at times take positions that are adverse to a Fund. Funds Management applies various policies to address these situations, but a Fund may nonetheless incur losses or underperformance during periods when Wells Fargo & Company, its affiliates and their clients achieve gains or outperformance.

Wells Fargo & Company may have interests in or provide services to portfolio companies or Fund shareholders or intermediaries that may not be fully aligned with the interests of all investors. Funds Management and its affiliates serve in multiple roles, including as adviser and, for most Wells Fargo Advantage Funds , sub-adviser, as well as administrator and principal underwriter.

These are all considerations of which an investor should be aware and which may cause conflicts that could disadvantage a Fund. Funds Management has instituted business and compliance policies, procedures and disclosures that are designed to identify, monitor and mitigate conflicts of interest.

For each of the Funds, Funds Management determines the master portfolios of the Master Trust in which each gateway blended Fund invests and the percentage allocation that such Fund would make to each master portfolio. For these asset allocation services, Funds Management is entitled to receive an annual fee as indicated in the chart below, as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets:

Advisory Fee

First $500 million

0.25%

Next $500 million

0.23%

Next $2 billion

0.21%

Over $3 billion

0.19%

The advisory fees that Funds Management is entitled to receive from the master portfolios of the Master Trust in which each Fund currently invests are set forth in the table below, as a percentage of each master portfolio's average daily net assets.

 

Portfolio

Advisory Fee

Diversified Stock Portfolio

First $500 million

0.20%

Next $500 million

0.18%

Next $2 billion

0.16%

Next $2 billion

0.14%

Next $3 billion

0.12%

Next $4 billion

0.11%

Over $12 billion

0.10%

Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio

First $500 million

0.20%

Next $500 million

0.18%

Next $2 billion

0.16%

Next $2 billion

0.14%

Next $3 billion

0.12%

Next $4 billion

0.11%

Over $12 billion

0.10%

Short-Term Investment Portfolio

All Asset Levels

0.10%

Advisory Fees Paid . Below are the aggregate advisory fees paid by the Funds and the aggregate advisory fees waived by the investment adviser for the last three fiscal years.

 

Advisory Fees Paid

Fund/Fiscal Year or Period

Advisory Fees Paid

Advisory Fees Waived

February 28, 2013

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

$

462,164

$

1,877,197

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

$

779,086

$

1,292,972

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

$

648,864

$

1,485,928

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

$

2,633,969

$

2,676,023

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

$

1,710,344

$

2,750,108

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

$

2,314,649

$

2,304,783

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

$

788,379

$

1,431,691

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

$

1,617,443

$

1,561,268

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

$

289,118

$

847,328

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

$

862,202

$

1,150,982

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

$

0

$

55,512

February 29, 2012

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

$

389,695

$

1,714,354

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

$

745,576

$

1,262,230

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

$

490,588

$

1,165,098

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

$

2,308,664

$

2,291,614

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

$

1,347,769

$

2,496,240

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

$

1,963,709

$

1,919,975

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

$

561,932

$

1,077,937

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

$

1,464,394

$

1,218,559

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

$

248,673

$

498,746

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

$

742,536

$

926,992

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

$

0

$

5,227

February 28, 2011

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

$

203,002

$

1,193,197

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

$

560,288

$

1,084,898

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

$

273,943

$

880,228

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

$

1,670,314

$

1,912,029

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

$

1,145,104

$

2,056,156

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

$

1,381,395

$

1,548,433

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

$

273,369

$

784,835

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

$

1,014,142

$

1,022,635

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

$

74,494

$

335,205

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

$

518,688

$

789,391

General. Each Fund's Advisory Agreement will continue in effect provided the continuance is approved annually (i) by the holders of a majority of the respective Fund's outstanding voting securities or by the Board and (ii) by a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Advisory Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined under the 1940 Act) of any such party. A Fund's Advisory Agreement may be terminated on 60 days' written notice by either party and will terminate automatically if assigned.

Sub-Adviser

Funds Management has engaged Global Index Advisors, Inc. ("GIA") to serve as a sub-adviser to the Funds (the "Sub-Adviser"). Subject to the direction of the Trust's Board and the overall supervision and control of Funds Management and the Trust, the Sub-Adviser provides day-to-day portfolio management services to the Funds. Funds Management may, from time to time and with the approval of the Board of Trustees, allocate and reallocate services provided by and fees paid to GIA.

For providing investment sub-advisory services to each Fund, the Sub-Adviser is entitled to receive monthly fees at the annual rates indicated below of each Fund's average daily net assets. These fees may be paid by Funds Management or directly by a Fund. If a sub-advisory fee is paid directly by a Fund, the compensation paid to Funds Management for advisory fees will be reduced accordingly.

Sub-Advisory Fee

First $300 million

0.06%

Next $200 million

0.05%

Over $500 million

0.04%

Unaffiliated Sub-Advisers. The Funds listed below paid the following aggregate dollar amount of sub-advisory fees to the following unaffiliated sub-advisers for the fiscal periods indicated below:

 

Sub-Advisory Fees Paid to GIA

Fiscal Period Ended

Fees Paid

Fees Waived/Reimbursed

February 28, 2013

Target Today Fund

$468,377

$0

Target 2010 Fund

$421,996

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$432,913

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$1,031,944

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$870,506

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$900,715

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$448,248

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$626,914

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$256,058

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$411,798

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$13,296

$0

February 29, 2012

Target Today Fund

$429,423

$0

Target 2010 Fund

$412,732

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$351,333

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$901,139

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$756,745

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$764,331

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$348,572

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$535,105

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$178,785

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$353,761

$0

Target 2055 Fund 1

$1,249

$0

February 28, 2011

Target Today Fund

$303,028

$0

Target 2010 Fund

$348,728

$0

Target 2015 Fund

$259,876

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$705,208

$0

Target 2025 Fund

$632,621

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$580,920

$0

Target 2035 Fund

$240,681

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$417,027

$0

Target 2045 Fund

$98,328

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$289,454

$0

For the period from June 30, 2011 until February 29, 2012.  (The Fund commenced operations on June 30, 2011.) 

Sub-Advisers - Master Portfolios

Funds Management has engaged SSgA Funds Management, Inc. ("SSgA FM") and Wells Capital Management, Incorporated ("Wells Capital Management" or "WCM") to serve as sub-advisers to the master portfolios of Master Trust in which the Funds invest, as listed in the chart below. Subject to the direction of the Master Trust's Board, and the overall supervision and control of Funds Management and the Master Trust, SSgA FM and Wells Capital Management make recommendations regarding the investment and reinvestment of the Master Portfolios' assets. SSgA FM and Wells Capital Management furnish to Funds Management periodic reports on the investment activity and performance of the Master Portfolios. SSgA FM and Wells Capital Management also furnish such additional reports and information as Funds Management and the Master Trust's Board and officers may reasonably request. Funds Management may, from time to time and in its sole discretion, allocate and reallocate services provided by and fees paid to Wells Capital Management. The sub-advisory fees currently charged to the Master Portfolios in which the Funds invest are listed in the chart below.

 

Portfolio

Sub-Adviser

Sub-Advisory Fee

Diversified Stock Portfolio

SSgA FM

First $500 million

0.070%

Next $1.5 billion

0.055%

Next $2 billion

0.045%

Next $2 billion

0.035%

Over $6 billion

0.025%

Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio

SSgA FM

First $500 million

0.070%

Next $1.5 billion

0.055%

Next $2 billion

0.045%

Next $2 billion

0.035%

Over $6 billion

0.025%

Short-Term Investment Portfolio

Wells Capital Management

First $1 billion

0.05%

Next $2 billion

0.03%

Next $3 billion

0.02%

Over $6 billion

0.01%

Portfolio Managers

The following information supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, the section in each Prospectus entitled "Portfolio Managers." The information in this section is provided as of February 28, 2013, the most recent fiscal year end for the Funds managed by the portfolio managers listed below (each a "Portfolio Manager" and together, the "Portfolio Managers"). The Portfolio Managers manage the investment activities of the Funds on a day-to-day basis as follows.

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Managers

GIA

Rodney H. Alldredge
James P. Lauder
Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD

Management of Other Accounts . The following table(s) provide information relating to other accounts managed by the Portfolio Manager(s). The table(s) do not include the Funds or any personal brokerage accounts of the Portfolio Manager(s) and their families.

 

Rodney H. Alldredge

Registered Investment Companies

Number of Accounts

0

Total Assets Managed

$0

Number of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

0

Assets of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

$0

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Number of Accounts

17

Total Assets Managed

$4.14 billion

Number of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

0

Assets of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

$0

Other Accounts

Number of Accounts

2

Total Assets Managed

$11.96 million

Number of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

0

Assets of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

$0

 

James P. Lauder

Registered Investment Companies

Number of Accounts

0

Total Assets Managed

$0

Number of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

0

Assets of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

$0

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Number of Accounts

17

Total Assets Managed

$4.14 billion

Number of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

0

Assets of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

$0

Other Accounts

Number of Accounts

2

Total Assets Managed

$11.96 million

Number of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

0

Assets of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

$0

 

Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD

Registered Investment Companies

Number of Accounts

0

Total Assets Managed

$0

Number of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

0

Assets of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

$0

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Number of Accounts

17

Total Assets Managed

$4.14 billion

Number of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

0

Assets of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

$0

Other Accounts

Number of Accounts

2

Total Assets Managed

$11.96 million

Number of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

0

Assets of Accounts Subject to Performance Fee

$0

Material Conflicts of Interest. The Portfolio Managers face inherent conflicts of interest in their day-to-day management of the Funds and other accounts because the Funds may have different investment objectives, strategies and risk profiles than the other accounts managed by the Portfolio Managers. For instance, to the extent that the Portfolio Managers manage accounts with different investment strategies than the Funds, they may from time to time be inclined to purchase securities, including initial public offerings, for one account but not for the Funds. Additionally, some of the accounts managed by the Portfolio Managers may have different fee structures, including performance fees, which are or have the potential to be higher or lower, in some cases significantly higher or lower, than the fees paid by the Funds. The differences in fee structures may provide an incentive to the Portfolio Managers to allocate more favorable trades to the higher-paying accounts.

To minimize the effects of these inherent conflicts of interest, the Sub-Adviser has adopted and implemented policies and procedures, including brokerage and trade allocation policies and procedures, that it believes address the potential conflicts associated with managing portfolios for multiple clients and ensures that all clients are treated fairly and equitably. Additionally, the Sub-Adviser minimizes inherent conflicts of interest by assigning the Portfolio Managers to accounts having similar objectives. Accordingly, security block purchases are allocated to all accounts with similar objectives in proportionate weightings. Furthermore, the Sub-Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics under Rule 17j-1 of the 1940 Act and Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Advisers Act") to address potential conflicts associated with managing the Funds and any personal accounts the Portfolio Managers may maintain.

GIA . GIA, as a fiduciary, has an affirmative duty of care, loyalty, honesty, and good faith to act in the best interests of its clients. Compliance with this duty can be achieved by trying to avoid conflicts of interest and by fully disclosing all material facts concerning any conflict that does arise with respect to any client. None of the Portfolio Managers of GIA have experienced material conflicts of interest in managing multiple accounts.

Conflicts of interest may arise where the firm or its supervised persons have reason to favor the interests of one client over another client (e.g., larger accounts over smaller accounts, accounts compensated by lower ticket charges to the Investment Adviser Representative over accounts not so compensated, accounts in which employees have made material personal investments, accounts of close friends or relatives of supervised persons). GIA specifically prohibits inappropriate favoritism of one client over another client that would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty.

GIA prohibits access persons from using knowledge about pending or currently considered securities transactions for clients to profit personally, directly or indirectly, as a result of such transactions. In order to avoid any potential conflict of interest between GIA and its clients, securities transactions for the accounts of access persons in the same security as that purchased/sold for advisory accounts are restricted by GIA's Code of Ethics.

GIA specifically prohibits supervised persons from knowingly selling to or purchasing from a client any security or other property, except securities issued by the client.

Compensation. The Portfolio Managers were compensated by the Sub-Adviser from the fees the Funds Management paid the Sub-Adviser using the following compensation structure:

GIA Compensation . As Portfolio Managers of index products, compensation for the Portfolio Managers is not based on performance of the Funds. Salaries are fixed and based on the roles and responsibilities within GIA. Bonuses may be awarded based on contributions to GIA meeting its corporate goals for asset growth and profitability. The Portfolio Managers also have significant ownership in GIA. Dividends are based on profitability of the company.

Beneficial Ownership in the Funds. The following table shows for each Portfolio Manager the dollar value of Fund equity securities beneficially owned by the Portfolio Manager, stated as one of the following ranges:

$0;
$1 - $10,000;
$10,001 - $50,000;
$50,001 - $100,000;
$100,001 - $500,000;
$500,001 - $1,000,000; and
over $1,000,000.

 

Portfolio Manager Fund Holdings

Portfolio Manager

Fund

Dollar Range of Holdings in Fund

Rodney H. Alldredge

Target Today Fund
Target 2010 Fund
Target 2015 Fund
Target 2020 Fund
Target 2025 Fund
Target 2030 Fund
Target 2035 Fund
Target 2040 Fund
Target 2045 Fund
Target 2050 Fund
Target 2055 Fund

$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$50,001-$100,000
$0

James P. Lauder

Target Today Fund
Target 2010 Fund
Target 2015 Fund
Target 2020 Fund
Target 2025 Fund
Target 2030 Fund
Target 2035 Fund
Target 2040 Fund
Target 2045 Fund
Target 2050 Fund
Target 2055 Fund

$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$50,001-$100,000
$0

Paul T. Torregrosa, PhD

Target Today Fund
Target 2010 Fund
Target 2015 Fund
Target 2020 Fund
Target 2025 Fund
Target 2030 Fund
Target 2035 Fund
Target 2040 Fund
Target 2045 Fund
Target 2050 Fund
Target 2055 Fund

$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$100,001-$500,000
$0

Administrator

The Trust has retained Funds Management, the adviser for the Funds, located at 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, to also serve as administrator on behalf of the Funds pursuant to an Administration Agreement. Under the Administration Agreement with the Trust, Funds Management provides, among other things: (i) general supervision of the Funds' operations, including communication, coordination, and supervision services with regard to the Funds' transfer agent, custodian, fund accountant and other service organizations that render record-keeping or shareholder communication services; (ii) coordination of the preparation and filing of reports and other information materials regarding the Funds, including prospectuses, proxies and other shareholder communications; (iii) development and implementation of procedures for monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and compliance with the Funds' investment objectives, policies and restrictions; and (iv) any other administrative services reasonably necessary for the operation of the Funds other than those services that are provided by the Funds' transfer agent, custodian, and fund accountant. Funds Management also furnishes office space and certain facilities required for conducting the Funds' business together with ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services.

In addition, Funds Management has agreed to pay all of the Funds' fees and expenses for services provided by the Funds' transfer agent and various sub-transfer agents and omnibus account servicers and record-keepers out of the fees it receives as administrator. Because the administrative services provided by Funds Management vary by class, the fees payable to Funds Management also vary by class. For providing administrative services, including paying the Funds' fees and expenses for services provided by the Funds' transfer agent and various sub-transfer agents and omnibus account servicers and record-keepers, Funds Management is entitled to receive an annual fee at the rates indicated below, as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets:

Fund-Level Administrator Fee

Class-Level Administrator Fee

Total Administrator Fee

Share Class

Average Daily Net Assets

% of Average Daily
Net Assets

% of Average Daily Net Assets

Average Daily Net Assets

% of Average Daily
Net Assets

Class A, Class B and Class C

First $5 billion
Next $5 billion
Over $10 billion

0.05%
0.04%
0.03%


0.26%

First $5 billion
Next $5 billion
Over $10 billion

0.31%
0.30%
0.29%

Administrator Class

First $5 billion
Next $5 billion
Over $10 billion

0.05%
0.04%
0.03%

0.10%

First $5 billion
Next $5 billion
Over $10 billion

0.15%
0.14%
0.13%

Class R4

First $5 billion
Next $5 billion
Over $10 billion

0.05%
0.04%
0.03%

0.08%

First $5 billion
Next $5 billion
Over $10 billion

0.13%
0.12%
0.11%

Investor Class

First $5 billion
Next $5 billion
Over $10 billion

0.05%
0.04%
0.03%

0.32%

First $5 billion
Next $5 billion
Over $10 billion

0.37%
0.36%
0.35%

Administrative Fees Paid . Below are the aggregate administrative fees paid by the Fund and the aggregate administrative fees waived by the adviser for the last three fiscal years.

 

Administration Service Fees Paid

Fund/Fiscal Year or Period

Administrative Service Fees Paid

Administrative Service Fees Waived

February 28, 2013

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

$

1,605,030

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

$

1,383,779

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

$

1,627,411

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

$

3,729,525

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

$

3,422,222

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

$

3,209,951

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

$

1,878,928

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

$

2,203,813

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

$

952,459

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

$

1,182,412

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

$

0

$

30,963

February 29, 2012

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

$

1,443,502

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

$

1,341,684

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

$

1,276,767

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

$

3,214,578

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

$

2,887,115

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

$

2,672,414

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

$

1,421,592

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

$

1,855,124

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

$

637,268

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

$

965,969

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

$

0

$

2,964

February 28, 2011

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund

$

991,450

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

$

1,095,605

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

$

890,849

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

$

2,483,722

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

$

2,294,100

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

$

1,990,466

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

$

943,194

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

$

1,429,740

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

$

359,390

$

0

Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

$

751,925

$

0

Distributor

Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC (the "Distributor"), an affiliate of Funds Management located at 525 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105, serves as the distributor to the Funds.

The Funds that offer Class B and Class C shares have adopted a distribution plan (a "Plan") under Section 12(b) of the 1940 Act and Rule 12b-1 thereunder (the "Rule") for their Class B and Class C shares. The Plan was adopted by the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees who had no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreement related to the Plan.

Under the Plan and pursuant to the related Distribution Agreement, the Class B and Class C shares of these Funds pay the Distributor, on a monthly basis, an annual fee of up to 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to each class as compensation for distribution-related services or as reimbursement for distribution-related expenses. Class B shares are closed to new investors and additional investments (except in connection with reinvestment of any distributions and permitted exchanges and at the closing of a reorganization). The Distributor may use the fees payable under the Plan to make payments to selling or servicing agents for past sales and distribution efforts.

The actual fee payable to the Distributor by these Funds and classes is determined, within such limit, from time to time by mutual agreement between the Trust and the Distributor and will not exceed the maximum sales charges payable by mutual funds sold by members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") under the Conduct Rules of the National Association of Securities Dealers. The Distributor's distribution-related revenues from the Plan may be more or less than distribution-related expenses incurred during the period. The Distributor may enter into selling agreements with one or more selling agents (which may include Wells Fargo Bank, Funds Management and their affiliates) under which such agents may receive compensation for distribution-related services from the Distributor, including, but not limited to, commissions or other payments to such agents based on the average daily net assets of Fund shares attributable to their customers. The Trustees believe that these relationships and distribution channels provide potential for increased Fund assets and ultimately corresponding economic efficiencies (i.e., lower per-share transaction costs and fixed expenses) that are generated by increased assets under management. In addition to payments received from the Fund, selling or servicing agents may receive significant additional payments directly from the Adviser, Distributor, or their affiliates in connection with the sale of Fund shares. The Distributor may retain any portion of the total distribution fee payable thereunder to compensate it for distribution-related services provided by it or to reimburse it for other distribution-related expenses.

For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013, the Funds indicated paid the Distributor the following fees for distribution-related services. The Distributor did not receive any fees from the Funds for advertising or for printing and mailing of prospectuses.

Distribution Fees

Fund

Total

Compensation to
Underwriters

Compensation to Broker/Dealers

Other 1

Target Today Fund

Class B

$1,164

$0

$0

$1,164

Class C

$37,555

$1,953

$35,602

$0

Target 2010 Fund

Class B

$3,906

$0

$0

$3,906

Class C

$24,462

$3,920

$20,542

$0

Target 2020 Fund

Class B

$5,366

$0

$0

$5,366

Class C

$32,041

$5,926

$26,115

$0

Target 2030 Fund

Class B

$4,413

$0

$0

$4,413

Class C

$24,473

$5,245

$19,228

$0

Target 2040 Fund

Class B

$7,402

$0

$0

$7,402

Class C

$27,391

$4,950

$22,441

$0

Target Date 2050 Fund

Class C

$26

$22

$4

$0

The Distributor had entered into an arrangement whereby sales commissions payable to broker-dealers with respect to sales of Class B shares of the Funds were financed by an affiliated third party lender, Wells Fargo Funds Management. Under this financing arrangement, the Distributor may have assigned certain amounts that it was entitled to receive pursuant to the Plan to the third party lender, as reimbursement and consideration for these payments.  Funds Management purchased the rights and title to all payments due to the third party lender and is now entitled to receive payments under the Plan.

Shareholder Servicing Agent

The Funds have approved a Shareholder Servicing Plan and have entered into related Shareholder Servicing Agreements with financial institutions, including Wells Fargo Bank and Funds Management. Under the agreements, Shareholder Servicing Agents (including Wells Fargo Bank and Funds Management) agree to perform, as agents for their customers, administrative services, with respect to Fund shares, which include aggregating and transmitting shareholder orders for purchases, exchanges and redemptions; maintaining shareholder accounts and records; and providing such other related services as the Trust or a shareholder may reasonably request. For providing these services, a Shareholder Servicing Agent is entitled to an annual fee from the applicable Fund of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class B, Class C, Administrator Class, and Investor Class shares and up to 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Class R4 shares owned of record or beneficially by the customers of the Shareholder Servicing Agent during the period for which payment is being made. The Shareholder Servicing Plan and related Shareholder Servicing Agreements were approved by the Trustees and provide that a Fund shall not be obligated to make any payments under such plans or related agreements that exceed the maximum amounts payable under the Conduct Rules enforced by FINRA.

General . The Shareholder Servicing Plan will continue in effect from year to year if such continuance is approved by a majority vote of the Trustees and the Independent Trustees. Any form of Shareholder Servicing Agreement related to the Shareholder Servicing Plan also must be approved by such vote of the Trustees and the Independent Trustees. Shareholder Servicing Agreements may be terminated at any time, without payment of any penalty, by a vote of a majority of the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees. No material amendment to the Shareholder Servicing Plan or related Shareholder Servicing Agreements may be made except by a majority of both the Trustees of the Trust and the Independent Trustees.

The Shareholder Servicing Plan requires that the Administrator of the Trust shall provide to the Trustees, and the Trustees shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts expended (and purposes therefore) under the Shareholder Servicing Plan.

Transfer and Distribution Disbursing Agent

Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. ("BFDS"), located at Two Thousand Crown Colony Drive, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169, acts as transfer and distribution disbursing agent for the Fund. For providing such services, BFDS is entitled to receive fees from the Administrator.

Underwriting Commissions

The Distributor serves as the principal underwriter distributing securities of the Funds on a continuous basis.

For the fiscal periods listed below, the aggregate amounts of underwriting commissions paid to and retained by the Distributor are as follows:

Underwriting Commissions

Fund/Fiscal Year End

Aggregate Total Underwriting Commissions

Underwriting Commissions Retained

February 28, 2013

Target Today Fund

$662

$606

Target 2010 Fund

$1,471

$640

Target 2015 Fund

$22

$22

Target 2020 Fund

$1,855

$1,151

Target 2025 Fund

$678

$678

Target 2030 Fund

$1,452

$1,266

Target 2035 Fund

$8

$8

Target 2040 Fund

$3,712

$2,905

Target 2045 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2055 Fund

$0

$0

February 29, 2012

Target Today Fund

$2,808

$2,705

Target 2010 Fund

$1,591

$1,310

Target 2015 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$3,288

$1,712

Target 2025 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$1,268

$1,268

Target 2035 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$6,417

$4,718

Target 2045 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2055 Fund 1

$0

$0

February 28, 2011

Target Today Fund

$675

$675

Target 2010 Fund

$1,044

$1,044

Target 2015 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2020 Fund

$1,737

$728

Target 2025 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2030 Fund

$560

$178

Target 2035 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2040 Fund

$2,732

$2,391

Target 2045 Fund

$0

$0

Target 2050 Fund

$0

$0

For the period from June 30, 2011 until February 29, 2012.  (The Fund commenced operations on June 30, 2011.) 

Custodian and Fund Accountant

State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), located at State Street Financial Center, One Lincoln Street Boston, Massachusetts 02111, acts as Custodian and fund accountant for the Funds. As Custodian, State Street, among other things, maintains a custody account or accounts in the name of each Fund, handles the receipt and delivery of securities, selects and monitors foreign sub custodians as the Fund's global custody manager, determines income and collects interest on each Fund's investments and maintains certain books and records. As fund accountant, State Street is responsible for calculating each Fund's daily net asset value per share and for maintaining its portfolio and general accounting records. For its services, State Street is entitled to receive certain transaction fees, asset-based fees and out-of-pocket costs, except that for the Funds custody charges are assessed at the master portfolio level only.

Code of Ethics

The Fund Complex, the Adviser, the Distributor and the Sub-Adviser each has adopted a code of ethics which contains policies on personal securities transactions by "access persons" as defined in each of the codes. These policies comply with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act, as applicable. Each code of ethics, among other things, permits access persons to invest in certain securities, subject to various restrictions and requirements. More specifically, each code of ethics either prohibits its access persons from purchasing or selling securities that may be purchased or held by a Fund or permits such access persons to purchase or sell such securities, subject to certain restrictions. Such restrictions do not apply to purchases or sales of certain types of securities, including shares of open-end investment companies that are unaffiliated with the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds family, money market instruments and certain U.S. Government securities. To facilitate enforcement, the codes of ethics generally require that an access person, other than "disinterested" directors or trustees, submit reports to a designated compliance person regarding transactions involving securities which are eligible for purchase by a Fund. The codes of ethics for the Fund Complex, the Adviser, the Distributor and the Sub-Adviser are on public file with, and are available from, the SEC.

DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE

The NAV per share for each Fund is determined as of the close of regular trading (generally 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time)) on each day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open for business. Expenses and fees, including advisory fees, are accrued daily and are taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of each Fund's shares.

Each Fund's investments are generally valued at current market prices. Securities are generally valued based on the last sales price during the regular trading session if the security trades on an exchange ("closing price"). Securities that are not traded primarily on an exchange generally are valued using latest quoted bid prices obtained by an independent pricing service. Securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., however, are valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price ("NOCP"), and if no NOCP is available, then at the last reported sales price. A Fund is required to depart from these general valuation methods and use fair value pricing methods to determine the value of certain investments if it is determined that the closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security, including securities that trade primarily on a foreign exchange, does not accurately reflect its current value when the Fund calculates its NAV. In addition, we also use fair value pricing to determine the value of investments in securities and other assets, including illiquid securities, for which current market quotations are not readily available. The closing price or the latest quoted bid price of a security may not reflect its current value if, among other things, a significant event occurs after the closing price or latest quoted bid price but before a Fund calculates its NAV that materially affects the value of the security. We use various criteria, including a systematic evaluation of U.S. market moves after the close of foreign markets, in deciding whether a foreign security's market price is still reliable and, if not, what fair market value to assign to the security. With respect to any portion of a Fund's assets that are invested in other mutual funds, the Fund's NAV is calculated based upon the net asset values of the other mutual funds in which the Fund invests, and the prospectuses for those companies explain the circumstances under which those companies will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing. In light of the judgment involved in fair value decisions, there can be no assurance that a fair value assigned to a particular security is accurate. Such fair value pricing may result in NAVs that are higher or lower than NAVs based on the closing price or latest quoted bid price.

Money market instruments and debt instruments maturing in 60 days or less generally are valued at amortized cost. Futures contracts will be marked to market daily at their respective settlement prices determined by the relevant exchange. Prices may be furnished by a reputable independent pricing service. Prices provided by an independent pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices and may take into account appropriate factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data.

For a Fund that invests directly in foreign securities, portfolio securities are generally valued on the basis of quotations from the primary market in which they are traded. However, if, in the judgment of the Board, a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or the market on which the security is principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market), that security may be valued by another method that the Board believes accurately reflects fair value. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used to determine its value.

ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION

Shares of the Funds may be purchased on any day a Fund is open for business. Generally, each Fund is open for business each day the NYSE is open for trading (a "Business Day"). The NYSE is currently scheduled to be closed in observance of New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (each a "Holiday"). When any Holiday falls on a weekend, the NYSE typically is closed on the weekday immediately before or after such Holiday.

Purchase orders for a Fund received before such Fund's NAV calculation time, generally are processed at such time on that Business Day. Purchase orders received after a Fund's NAV calculation time generally are processed at such Fund's NAV calculation time on the next Business Day. Selling Agents may establish earlier cut-off times for processing your order. Requests received by a Selling Agent after the applicable cut-off time will be processed on the next Business Day. On any day the NYSE closes early, the Funds will close early. On these days, the NAV calculation time and the distribution, purchase and redemption cut-off times for the Funds may be earlier than their stated NAV calculation time described above.

Payment for shares may, in the discretion of the Adviser, be made in the form of securities that are permissible investments for the Fund. For further information about this form of payment, please contact the Distributor. In connection with an in-kind securities payment, the Funds will require, among other things, that the securities be valued on the day of purchase in accordance with the pricing methods used by a Fund and that such Fund receives satisfactory assurances that (i) it will have good and marketable title to the securities received by it; (ii) that the securities are in proper form for transfer to the Fund; and (iii) adequate information will be provided concerning the basis and other matters relating to the securities.

Each Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase orders, and under the 1940 Act, may suspend the right of redemption or postpone the date of payment upon redemption for any period during which the NYSE is closed (other than customary weekend and holiday closings), or during which trading is restricted, or during which, as determined by SEC rule, regulation or order, an emergency exists as a result of which disposal or valuation of portfolio securities is not reasonably practicable, or for such periods as the SEC may permit. The Fund may also redeem shares involuntarily or make payment for redemption in securities or other property if it appears appropriate to do so in light of the Fund's responsibilities under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Fund may redeem shares involuntarily to reimburse the Fund for any losses sustained by reason of the failure of a shareholder to make full payment for shares purchased or to collect any charge relating to a transaction effected for the benefit of a shareholder which is applicable to shares of the Fund as provided from time to time in the Prospectuses.

The Dealer Reallowance for Purchases of Class A Shares is as Follows:

Amount of Purchase

Front-End Sales Charge as %
of Public Offering Price

Front-End Sales Charge as %
of Net Amount Invested

Dealer
Reallowance
as % of
Public
Offering
Price

Less than $50,000

5.75%

6.10%

5.00%

$50,000 - $99,999

4.75%

4.99%

4.00%

$100,000 - $249,999

3.75%

3.90%

3.00%

$250,000 - $499,999

2.75%

2.83%

2.25%

$500,000 - $999,999

2.00%

2.04%

1.75%

$1,000,000 and over 1

0.00%

0.00%

1.00%

We will assess a 1.00% CDSC on Class A share purchases of $1,000,000 or more if they are redeemed within eighteen months from the date of purchase. Certain exceptions apply (see "CDSC Waivers"). The CDSC percentage you pay is applied to the NAV of the shares on the date of
original purchase.

Computation Of Class A Offering Price. Class A shares are sold at their NAV plus a sales charge. Below is an example of the method of computing the offering price of Class A shares of each Fund. The example assumes a purchase of Class A shares of each Fund aggregating less than $50,000 based upon the NAV of each Fund's Class A shares as of its most recent fiscal year end.

 

Computation of Class A Offering Price

Fund

Net Asset Value Per Share

Sales Charge Per Share 1

Offering Price Per Share

Target 2010 (A)

$13.30

5.75%

$14.11

Target 2015 (A)

$10.13

5.75%

$10.75

Target 2020 (A)

$14.53

5.75%

$15.42

Target 2025 (A)

$9.95

5.75%

$10.56

Target 2030 (A)

$15.31

5.75%

$16.24

Target 2035 (A)

$9.99

5.75%

$10.60

Target 2040 (A)

$16.92

5.75%

$17.95

Target 2045 (A)

$10.17

5.75%

$10.79

Target 2050 (A)

$9.72

5.75%

$10.31

Target 2055 (A)

$10.90

5.75%

$11.56

Target Today (A)

$10.84

5.75%

$11.50

The sales charge you pay may differ slightly from the amounts listed here due to rounding calculations.

Purchases and Redemptions for Existing Wells Fargo Advantage Funds Account Holders Via the Internet . All shareholders with an existing Wells Fargo Advantage Funds account may purchase additional shares of funds or classes of funds within the Wells Fargo Advantage family of funds that they already own and redeem existing shares via the Internet. For purchases, such account holders must have a bank account linked to their Wells Fargo Advantage Funds account. Redemptions may be deposited into a linked bank account or mailed via check to the shareholder's address of record. Internet account access is available for institutional clients. Shareholders should contact Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 or log on at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com for further details. Shareholders who hold their shares in a brokerage account should contact their selling agent.

Extraordinary Circumstances Affecting Redemptions . Under the extraordinary circumstances discussed under Section 22(e) under the 1940 Act, we may suspend the right of redemption or postpone the date of payment of a redemption for longer than seven days for each Fund. Generally, those extraordinary circumstances are when: (i) the NYSE is closed or trading thereon is restricted; (ii) an emergency exists which makes the disposal by a Fund of securities it owns, or the fair determination of the value of the Fund's net assets not reasonable or practical; or (iii) the SEC, by order, permits the suspension of the right of redemption for the protection of shareholders.

Purchases and Redemptions Through Brokers and/or Their Affiliates . A broker may charge transaction fees on the purchase and/or sale of Fund shares in addition to those fees described in the Prospectuses in the Summary of Expenses. The Trust has authorized one or more brokers to receive on its behalf purchase and redemption orders, and such brokers are authorized to designate other intermediaries to receive purchase and redemption orders on the Trust's behalf. The Trust will be deemed to have received a purchase or redemption order for Fund shares when an authorized broker or, if applicable, a broker's authorized designee, receives the order, and such orders will be priced at the Fund's NAV next calculated after they are received by the authorized broker or the broker's designee.

Waiver of Minimum Initial Investment Amount for Investor Class Shares for Eligible Investors . An eligible investor (as defined below) may purchase Investor Class shares of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds without meeting the minimum initial investment amount if the eligible investor participates in a $50 monthly automatic investment purchase plan. Eligible investors include: Current and retired employees, directors/trustees and officers of: (i) Wells Fargo Advantage Funds (including any predecessor funds) and (ii) Wells Fargo & Company and its affiliates; and Family members, as defined in the prospectus, of any of the above.

Reduced Sales Charges for Former C&B Portfolio Shareholders . Shareholders who purchased shares of the C&B Portfolios directly from the C&B Portfolios, and who became Wells Fargo Advantage Fund shareholders in the reorganization between the Advisors' Inner Circle Fund and the Trust effective July 26, 2004 may purchase Class A shares of any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund and any unnamed shares of WealthBuilder Portfolios at NAV. However, beginning on July 1, 2013, this privilege will only be available to those former C&B Portfolio shareholders whose shares are held directly with the Fund. Please see your account representative for details.

Reduced Sales Charges for Former Montgomery Fund Shareholders . Former Montgomery Fund Class P and Class R shareholders who purchased their shares directly from the Montgomery Funds and became Wells Fargo Advantage Fund shareholders in the reorganization, may purchase Class A shares of any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund, and any unnamed shares of WealthBuilder Portfolios at NAV. However, beginning on July 1, 2013, this privilege will only be available to those former Montgomery Fund shareholders whose shares are held directly with the Fund. Shareholders who did not purchase such shares directly from the Montgomery Funds may purchase additional shares in the respective acquiring Wells Fargo Advantage Fund at NAV. However, beginning on July 1, 2013, this privilege will only be available to those former Montgomery Fund shareholders whose shares are held directly with the Fund.

Reduced Sales Charges for Certain Former Advisor Class Shareholders. Investors who held Advisor Class shares of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund at the close of business on June 20, 2008 (the "Eligibility Time"), so long as the following conditions are met: (1) any purchases at NAV are limited to Class A shares of the same Fund in which the investor held Advisor Class shares at the Eligibility Time; (2) share purchases are made in the same account through which the investor held Advisor Class shares at the Eligibility Time; (3) the owner of the account remains the same as the account owner at the Eligibility Time; and (4) following the Eligibility Time, the account maintains a positive account balance at some time during a period of at least six months in length. Investors who held Advisor Class shares at the Eligibility Time are also eligible to exchange their Class A shares for Class A shares of another Wells Fargo Advantage Fund without imposition of any Class A sales charges and would be eligible to make additional purchases of Class A shares of such other Fund at NAV in the account holding the shares received in exchange. The eligibility of such investors that hold Fund shares through an account maintained by a financial institution is also subject to the following additional limitation. In the event that such an investor's relationship with and/or the services such investor receives from the financial institution subsequently change, such investor shall thereafter no longer be eligible to purchase Class A shares at NAV. Please consult with your financial representative for further details.

Reduced Sales Charges for Certain Former Evergreen Fund Shareholders . Former Evergreen Class IS shareholders who received Class A shares of a Fund as a result of a reorganization can continue to purchase Class A shares of that Fund and any other Wells Fargo Advantage Fund purchased subsequently by exchange at NAV, without paying the customary sales load, after which subsequent purchases of shares of the subsequent Fund may also be made at NAV. However, beginning on July 31, 2012, this privilege will only be available to those former Evergreen Fund shareholders whose shares are held directly with the Fund.

Former Evergreen Class R shareholders who received Class A shares of a Fund as a result of a reorganization can continue to purchase Class A shares of that Fund and any other Wells Fargo Advantage Fund purchased subsequently by exchange at NAV, without paying the customary sales load, after which subsequent purchases of shares of the subsequent Fund may also be made at NAV. However, beginning on July 31, 2012, this privilege will only be available to those former Evergreen Fund shareholders whose shares are held directly with the Fund.

Certain investors in acquired funds who became investors in the Evergreen Funds and subsequently became Wells Fargo Advantage Fund shareholders in a reorganization, including former Class IS shareholders of Evergreen Strategic Value Fund and Evergreen Limited Duration Fund, former Investor Class shareholders of Undiscovered Managers Funds, former shareholders of the GMO Global Balanced Allocation Fund, the GMO Pelican Fund and America's Utility Fund, former shareholders of an Atlas Fund and shareholders of record on October 12, 1990 (and members of their immediate families) in any series of the Salem Funds in existence on that date, may purchase Class A shares of any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund, and any unnamed shares of WealthBuilder Portfolios at NAV. However, beginning on July 1, 2013, this privilege will only be available to those former Evergreen Fund shareholders whose shares are held directly with the Fund.

Reduced Sales Charges for Affiliated Funds . Any affiliated fund that invests in a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund may purchase Class A shares of such Fund at NAV.

Reduced Sales Charges for Certain Holders of Class C Shares . No CDSC is imposed on redemptions of Class C shares where a Fund did not pay a sales commission at the time of purchase.

Investors Eligible to Acquire Class B Shares . Class B shares are closed to new investors and additional investments from existing shareholders, except that existing shareholders of Class B shares may reinvest any distributions into Class B shares and exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of other Wells Fargo Advantage Funds (as permitted by current exchange privilege rules, except specified persons may acquire Class B shares of a Fund in connection with the closing of a reorganization and except specified persons may acquire Class B shares of a Fund in connection with the closing of a reorganization). No new or subsequent investments, including through automatic investment plans, will be allowed in Class B shares of the Funds, except through a distribution reinvestment or permitted exchange, or in connection with the closing of a reorganization.

Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charge for certain Class B Shareholders . For Class B shares purchased after May 18, 1999, for former Norwest Advantage Funds shareholders and after July 17, 1999 for former Stagecoach Funds shareholders, for all Class B shares purchased after November 8, 1999, no CDSC is imposed on withdrawals that meet both of the following circumstances:

withdrawals are made by participating in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan; and

withdrawals do not exceed 10% of your Fund assets (limit for Class B shares calculated annually based on your anniversary date in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan).

Elimination of Minimum Initial Investment Amount for Administrator Class Shares for Eligible Investors. An "Eligible Investor" (as defined below) may purchase Administrator Class shares of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds without meeting the minimum initial investment amount. Eligible Investors include:

Clients of sub-advisers to those Funds which offer an Administrator Class who are clients of such subadvisers at the time of their purchase of such Administrator Class shares;

Clients of Wells Capital Management who are clients of Wells Capital Management at the time of their purchase of Administrator Class shares; and

Clients of Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement Trust (IRT) who are clients of IRT at the time of their purchase of Administrator Class shares.

Related shareholders or shareholder accounts may be aggregated in order to meet the minimum initial investment requirement for Administrator Class shares. The following are examples of relationships that may qualify for aggregation:

Related business entities, including: (i) corporations and their subsidiaries; (ii) general and limited partners; and (iii) other business entities under common ownership or control.

Shareholder accounts that share a common tax-id number.

Accounts over which the shareholder has individual or shared authority to buy or sell shares on behalf of the account (i.e., a trust account or a solely owned business account).

Any of the minimum initial investment waivers listed above may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Elimination of Minimum Initial Investment Amount for Institutional Class Shares for Eligible Investors. An "Eligible Investor" (as defined below) may purchase Institutional Class shares of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds without meeting the minimum initial investment amount. Eligible Investors include:

Clients of sub-advisers to those Funds which offer an Institutional Class who are clients of such sub-advisers at the time of their purchase of such Institutional Class shares;

Clients of Wells Capital Management who are clients of Wells Capital Management at the time of their purchase of Institutional Class shares; and

Clients of Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement Trust (IRT) who are clients of IRT at the time of their purchase of Institutional Class shares.

Related shareholders or shareholder accounts may be aggregated in order to meet the minimum initial investment requirement for Institutional Class shares. The following are examples of relationships that may qualify for aggregation:

Related business entities, including: (i) corporations and their subsidiaries; (ii) general and limited partners; and (iii) other business entities under common ownership or control.

Shareholder accounts that share a common tax-id number.

Accounts over which the shareholder has individual or shared authority to buy or sell shares on behalf of the account (i.e., a trust account or a solely owned business account). 

Former Institutional Class shareholders of an Evergreen Fund (including former Class Y shareholders of an Evergreen Fund, former SouthTrust shareholders and former Vestaur Securities Fund shareholders who became Institutional Class shareholders of an Evergreen Fund) who received Institutional Class shares of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund in connection with the reorganization of their Evergreen Fund. Such investors may purchase Institutional Class shares at their former minimum investment amount.

Any of the minimum initial investment waivers listed above may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Waiver of Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investment Amounts for All Share Classes for Special Operational Accounts . Shares of any and all share classes of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds may be acquired in special operational accounts (as defined below) without meeting the applicable minimum initial or subsequent investment amounts. Special operational accounts are designated accounts held by Funds Management or its affiliate that are used exclusively for addressing operational matters related to shareholder accounts, such as testing of account functions.

Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents. Set forth below is a list of the member firms of FINRA to which the Adviser, the Funds' Distributor or their affiliates made payments out of their revenues in connection with the sale and distribution of shares of the Funds or for services to the Funds and their shareholders in the year ending December 31, 2012 ("Additional Payments"). (Such payments are in addition to any amounts paid to such FINRA firms in the form of dealer reallowances or fees for shareholder servicing or distribution. The payments are discussed in further detail in the Prospectuses under the title "Compensation to Dealers and Shareholder Servicing Agents"). Any additions, modifications, or deletions to the member firms identified in this list that have occurred since December 31, 2012, are not reflected:

FINRA member firms

ADP Broker-Dealer, Inc.

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Barclays Capital, Inc.

BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC

Boenning & Scattergood, Inc.

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

DWS Investments Distributors, Inc.

Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.

Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

GWFS Equities, Inc.

Hartford Securities Distribution Company, Inc.

H.D. Vest Investment Securities, Inc.

Hewitt Financial Services, LLC

Hightower Securities, LLC

ING Investment Advisors LLC

ING Investments Distributor, LLC

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

J.J.B. Hilliard, W. L. Lyons, LLC

J.P. Morgan Clearing Corp

Lazard Capital Markets LLC

Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc.

LPL Financial LLC

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated

Merriman Capital, Inc.

Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation

Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

MSCS Financial Services, LLC

Nationwide Investment Services, Corporation

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

Pershing LLC

PNC Capital Markets LLC

Prudential Investment Management Services, LLC

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated

Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC

Securities America, Inc.

Security Distributors, Inc.

State Street Global Markets, LLC

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

TD Ameritrade, Inc.

Treasury Curve, LLC

UBS Financial Services, Inc.

VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

Wells Fargo Investments, LLC

In addition to member firms of FINRA, Additional Payments are also made to other selling and shareholder servicing agents, and to affiliates of selling and shareholder servicing agents that sell shares of or provide services to the Funds and their shareholders, such as banks, insurance companies and plan administrators. These firms are not included on the list above, although they may be affiliated with companies on the above list.

Also not included on the list above are other subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company who may receive revenue from the Adviser, the Funds' Distributor or their affiliates through intra-company compensation arrangements and for financial, distribution, administrative and operational services.

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS

The Trust has no obligation to deal with any broker-dealer or group of broker-dealers in the execution of transactions in portfolio securities. Subject to the supervision of the Trust's Board and the supervision of the Adviser, the Sub-Advisers are responsible for the Funds' portfolio decisions and the placing of portfolio transactions. In placing orders, it is the policy of the Sub-Advisers to obtain the best overall results taking into account various factors, including, but not limited to, the size and type of transaction involved; the broker-dealer's risk in positioning the securities involved; the nature and character of the market for the security; the confidentiality, speed and certainty of effective execution required for the transaction, the general execution and operational capabilities of the broker-dealer; the reputation, reliability, experience and financial condition of the firm, the value and quality of the services rendered by the firm in this and other transactions; and the reasonableness of the spread or commission. While the Sub-Advisers generally seek reasonably competitive spreads or commissions, the Funds will not necessarily be paying the lowest spread or commission available.

Purchases and sales of equity securities on a securities exchange are effected through broker-dealers who charge a negotiated commission for their services. Orders may be directed to any broker-dealer including, to the extent and in the manner permitted by applicable law, affiliated broker-dealers. However, the Funds and Funds Management have adopted a policy pursuant to Rule 12b- 1(h) under the 1940 Act that prohibits the Funds from directing portfolio brokerage to brokers who sell Fund shares as compensation for such selling efforts. In the over-the-counter market, securities are generally traded on a "net" basis with broker-dealers acting as principal for their own accounts without a stated commission, although the price of the security usually includes a profit to the broker-dealer. In underwritten offerings, securities are purchased at a fixed price that includes an amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter's concession or discount.

In placing orders for portfolio securities of the Fund, the Fund's Sub-Adviser is required to give primary consideration to obtaining the most favorable price and efficient execution. This means that the Sub-Adviser will seek to execute each transaction at a price and commission, if any, that provide the most favorable total cost or proceeds reasonably attainable in the circumstances. Commission rates are established pursuant to negotiations with the broker-dealer based, in part, on the quality and quantity of execution services provided by the broker-dealer and in the light of generally prevailing rates. Furthermore, the Adviser oversees the trade execution procedures of the Sub-Adviser to ensure that such procedures are in place, that they are adhered to, and that adjustments are made to the procedures to address ongoing changes in the marketplace.

The Sub-Adviser may, in circumstances in which two or more broker-dealers are in a position to offer comparable results for a portfolio transaction, give preference to a broker-dealer that has provided statistical or other research services to the Sub-Adviser. In selecting a broker-dealer under these circumstances, the Sub-Adviser will consider, in addition to the factors listed above, the quality of the research provided by the broker-dealer.

The Sub-Adviser may pay higher commissions than those obtainable from other broker-dealers in exchange for such research services. The research services generally include: (1) furnishing advice as to the value of securities, the advisability of investing in, purchasing, or selling securities, and the advisability of securities or purchasers or sellers of securities; (2) furnishing analyses and reports concerning issuers, industries, securities, economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy, and the performance of accounts; and (3) effecting securities transactions and performing functions incidental thereto. By allocating transactions in this manner, a Sub-Adviser is able to supplement its research and analysis with the views and information of securities firms. Information so received will be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the services required to be performed by the Sub-Adviser under the advisory contracts, and the expenses of the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily be reduced as a result of the receipt of this supplemental research information. Furthermore, research services furnished by broker-dealers through which a sub-adviser places securities transactions for a Fund may be used by the Sub-Adviser in servicing its other accounts, and not all of these services may be used by the Sub-Adviser in connection with advising the Funds.

Portfolio Turnover . The portfolio turnover rate is not a limiting factor when a Sub-Adviser deems portfolio changes appropriate. Changes may be made in the portfolios consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund's whenever such changes are believed to be in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities by the average monthly value of a Fund's portfolio securities. For purposes of this calculation, portfolio securities exclude all securities having a maturity when purchased of one year or less. Portfolio turnover generally involves some expenses to the Funds, including brokerage commissions or dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and the reinvestment in other securities. Portfolio turnover may also result in adverse tax consequences to a Fund's shareholders.

The table below shows each Fund's portfolio turnover rates for the two most recent fiscal years:

Fund

February 28, 2013

February 29, 2012

Target Today Fund

39%

46%

Target 2010 Fund

37%

43%

Target 2015 Fund

35%

40%

Target 2020 Fund

32%

35%

Target 2025 Fund

28%

31%

Target 2030 Fund

25%

26%

Target 2035 Fund

22%

22%

Target 2040 Fund

20%

20%

Target 2045 Fund

19%

19%

Target 2050 Fund

19%

19%

Target 2055 Fund

19%

19% 1

For the period from June 30, 2011 until February 29, 2012.  (The Fund commenced operations on June 30, 2011.) 

Brokerage Commissions . The Funds did not pay any brokerage commissions for the past three fiscal years. Because the Funds invest a portion or substantially all of their respective assets in one or more master portfolios, they do not incur brokerage commissions. All brokerage commissions are incurred at the master portfolio level in connection with the master portfolio's purchase of individual portfolio securities.

As of February 28, 2013, none of the Funds held securities of their regular broker-dealers.

FUND EXPENSES

From time to time, Funds Management may waive fees from a Fund in whole or in part. Any such waiver will reduce expenses and, accordingly, have a favorable impact on a Fund's performance.

Except for the expenses borne by Funds Management, the Trust bears all costs of its operations, including the compensation of the Independent Trustees; advisory, shareholder servicing and administration fees; payments pursuant to any Plan; interest charges; taxes; fees and expenses of its independent auditors, legal counsel, transfer agent and distribution disbursing agent; expenses of redeeming shares; expenses of preparing and printing prospectuses (except the expense of printing and mailing prospectuses used for promotional purposes, unless otherwise payable pursuant to a Plan), shareholders' reports, notices, proxy statements and reports to regulatory agencies; insurance premiums and certain expenses relating to insurance coverage; trade association membership dues (including membership dues in the Investment Company Institute allocable to a Fund); brokerage and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; fees and expenses of its custodian, including those for keeping books and accounts and calculating the NAV per share of a Fund; expenses of shareholders' meetings; expenses relating to the issuance, registration and qualification of a Fund's shares; pricing services, organizational expenses and any extraordinary expenses. Expenses attributable to a Fund are charged against the Fund's assets. General expenses of the Trust are allocated among all of the series of the Trust, including the Funds, in a manner proportionate to the net assets of each Fund, on a transactional basis, or on such other basis as the Trust's Board deems equitable.

U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

The following information supplements and should be read in conjunction with the section in each Prospectus entitled "Taxes." Each Prospectus generally describes the U.S. federal income tax treatment of distributions by the Funds. This section of the SAI provides additional information concerning U.S. federal income taxes. It is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), applicable Treasury Regulations, judicial authority, and administrative rulings and practice, all as of the date of this SAI and all of which are subject to change, including changes with retroactive effect. Except as specifically set forth below, the following discussion does not address any state, local or foreign tax matters.

A shareholder's tax treatment may vary depending upon the shareholder's particular situation. This discussion applies only to shareholders holding Fund shares as capital assets within the meaning of the Code. A shareholder may also be subject to special rules not discussed below if they are a certain kind of shareholder, including, but not limited to: an insurance company; a tax-exempt organization; a financial institution or broker-dealer; a person who is neither a citizen nor resident of the United States or entity that is not organized under the laws of the United States or political subdivision thereof; a shareholder who holds Fund shares as part of a hedge, straddle or conversion transaction; or an entity taxable as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and investors in such an entity.

The Trust has not requested and will not request an advance ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") as to the U.S. federal income tax matters described below. The IRS could adopt positions contrary to those discussed below and such positions could be sustained. In addition, the following discussion and the discussions in each Prospectus applicable to each shareholder address only some of the U.S. federal income tax considerations generally affecting investments in the Funds. Prospective shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers and financial planners regarding the U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in a Fund, the application of state, local or foreign laws, and the effect of any possible changes in applicable tax laws on their investment in the Funds.

Qualification as a Regulated Investment Company. It is intended that each Fund qualify as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under Subchapter M of Subtitle A, Chapter 1 of the Code. Each Fund will be treated as a separate entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Thus, the provisions of the Code applicable to RICs generally will apply separately to each Fund even though each Fund is a series of the Trust. Furthermore, each Fund will separately determine its income, gains, losses and expenses for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

In order to qualify as a RIC under the Code, each Fund must, among other things, derive at least 90% of its gross income each taxable year generally from (i) dividends, interest, certain payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, and other income attributable to its business of investing in such stock, securities or foreign currencies (including, but not limited to, gains from options, futures or forward contracts) and (ii) net income derived from an interest in a qualified publicly traded partnership, as defined in the Code. Future U.S. Treasury regulations may (possibly retroactively) exclude from qualifying income foreign currency gains that are not directly related to a Fund's principal business of investing in stock, securities or options and futures with respect to stock or securities. In general, for purposes of this 90% gross income requirement, income derived from a partnership, except a qualified publicly traded partnership, will be treated as qualifying income only to the extent such income is attributable to items of income of the partnership which would be qualifying income if realized by the RIC.

Each Fund must also diversify its holdings so that, at the end of each quarter of the Fund's taxable year: (i) at least 50% of the fair market value of its assets consists of (A) cash and cash items (including receivables), U.S. government securities and securities of other RICs, and (B) securities of any one issuer (other than those described in clause (A)) to the extent such securities do not exceed 5% of the value of the Fund's total assets and do not exceed 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of the Fund's total assets consists of the securities of any one issuer (other than those described in clause (i)(A)), the securities of two or more issuers the Fund controls and which are engaged in the same, similar or related trades or businesses, or the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships. In addition, for purposes of meeting this diversification requirement, the term "outstanding voting securities of such issuer" includes the equity securities of a qualified publicly traded partnership. The qualifying income and diversification requirements applicable to a Fund may limit the extent to which it can engage in transactions in options, futures contracts, forward contracts and swap agreements.

If a Fund fails to satisfy the qualifying income or diversification requirements in any taxable year, such Fund may be eligible for relief provisions if the failures are due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect and if a penalty tax is paid with respect to each failure to satisfy the applicable requirements. Additionally, relief is provided for certain de minimis failures of the diversification requirements where the Fund corrects the failure within a specified period. If the applicable relief provisions are not available or cannot be met, such Fund will be taxed in the same manner as an ordinary corporation, described below.

In addition, with respect to each taxable year, each Fund generally must distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, which generally includes its ordinary income and the excess of any net short-term capital gain over net long- term capital loss, and at least 90% of its net tax-exempt interest income earned for the taxable year. If a Fund meets all of the RIC qualification requirements, it generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on any of the investment company taxable income and net capital gain (i.e., the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) it distributes to its shareholders. For this purpose, a Fund generally must make the distributions in the same year that it realizes the income and gain, although in certain circumstances, a Fund may make the distributions in the following taxable year. Shareholders generally are taxed on any distributions from a Fund in the year they are actually distributed. However, if a Fund declares a distribution to shareholders of record in October, November or December of one year and pays the distribution by January 31 of the following year, the Fund and its shareholders will be treated as if the Fund paid the distribution by December 31 of the first taxable year. Each Fund intends to distribute its net income and gain in a timely manner to maintain its status as a RIC and eliminate fund-level U.S. federal income taxation of such income and gain. However, no assurance can be given that a Fund will not be subject to U.S. federal income taxation.

Moreover, the Funds may retain for investment all or a portion of their net capital gain. If a Fund retains any net capital gain, it will be subject to a tax at regular corporate rates on the amount retained, but may report the retained amount as undistributed capital gain in a written statement furnished to its shareholders, who (i) will be required to include in income for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as long-term capital gain, their shares of such undistributed amount, and (ii) will be entitled to credit their proportionate shares of the tax paid by the Fund on such undistributed amount against their U.S. federal income tax liabilities, if any, and to claim refunds to the extent the credit exceeds such liabilities. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the tax basis of shares owned by a shareholder of the Fund will be increased by an amount equal to the difference between the amount of undistributed capital gain included in the shareholder's gross income and the tax deemed paid by the shareholder under clause (ii) of the preceding sentence. A Fund is not required to, and there can be no assurance that it will, make this designation if it retains all or a portion of its net capital gain in a taxable year.

If, for any taxable year, a Fund fails to qualify as a RIC, and is not eligible for relief as described above, it will be taxed in the same manner as an ordinary corporation without any deduction for its distributions to shareholders, and all distributions from the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits (including any distributions of its net tax-exempt income and net long-term capital gain) to its shareholders will be taxable as dividend income. To re-qualify to be taxed as a RIC in a subsequent year, the Fund may be required to distribute to its shareholders its earnings and profits attributable to non-RIC years reduced by an interest charge on 50% of such earnings and profits payable by the Fund to the IRS. In addition, if a Fund initially qualifies as a RIC but subsequently fails to qualify as a RIC for a period greater than two taxable years, the Fund generally would be required to recognize and pay tax on any net unrealized gain (the excess of aggregate gain, including items of income, over aggregate loss that would have been realized if the Fund had been liquidated) or, alternatively, to be subject to tax on such unrealized gain recognized for a period of ten years, in order to re-qualify as a RIC in a subsequent year.

Equalization Accounting. Each Fund may use the so-called "equalization method" of accounting to allocate a portion of its "earnings and profits," which generally equals a Fund's undistributed investment company taxable income and net capital gain, with certain adjustments, to redemption proceeds. This method permits a Fund to achieve more balanced distributions for both continuing and redeeming shareholders. Although using this method generally will not affect a Fund's total returns, it may reduce the amount that the Fund would otherwise distribute to continuing shareholders by reducing the effect of redemptions of Fund shares on Fund distributions to shareholders. However, the IRS may not have expressly sanctioned the particular equalization method used by a Fund, and thus a Fund's use of this method may be subject to IRS scrutiny.

Capital Loss Carry-Forwards. For net capital losses realized in taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011, a Fund is permitted to carry forward a net capital loss to offset its capital gain, if any, realized during the eight years following the year of the loss, and such capital loss carry-forward is treated as a short-term capital loss in the year to which it is carried. For net capital losses realized in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, a Fund is permitted to carry forward a net capital loss to offset its capital gain indefinitely. For capital losses realized in taxable years beginning after January 1, 2011, the excess of a Fund's net short-term capital loss over its net long-term capital gain is treated as a short-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year and the excess of a Fund's net long-term capital loss over its net short-term capital gain is treated as a long-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. If future capital gain is offset by carried-forward capital losses, such future capital gain is not subject to fund-level U.S. federal income tax, regardless of whether it is distributed to shareholders. Accordingly, the Funds do not expect to distribute any such offsetting capital gain. The Funds cannot carry back or carry forward any net operating losses.

As of a Fund's most recent fiscal year end, the Fund had capital loss carry-forwards approximating the amount indicated for U.S. federal income tax purposes, expiring in the year indicated (if applicable):

Fund

Post-January 1, 2011 Capital Loss Carry-Forwards

Short-Term

Long-Term

Target 2055 Fund

$69,195

$61,211

If a Fund engages in a reorganization, either as an acquiring fund or acquired fund, its capital loss carry-forwards (if any), its unrealized losses (if any), and any such losses of other funds participating in the reorganization may be subject to severe limitations that could make such losses, in particular losses realized in taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011, substantially unusable. The Funds have engaged in reorganizations in the past and/or may engage in reorganizations in the future.

Excise Tax. If a Fund fails to distribute by December 31 of each calendar year at least the sum of 98% of its ordinary income for that year (excluding capital gains and losses), 98.2% of its capital gain net income (adjusted for certain net ordinary losses) for the 12-month period ending on October 31 of that year, and any of its ordinary income and capital gain net income from previous years that was not distributed during such years, the Fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% U.S federal excise tax on the undistributed amounts (other than to the extent of its tax-exempt interest income, if any). For these purposes, a Fund will be treated as having distributed any amount on which it is subject to corporate level U.S. federal income tax for the taxable year ending within the calendar year. Each Fund generally intends to actually, or be deemed to, distribute substantially all of its ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, by the end of each calendar year and thus expects not to be subject to the excise tax. However, no assurance can be given that a Fund will not be subject to the excise tax. Moreover, each Fund reserves the right to pay an excise tax rather than make an additional distribution when circumstances warrant (for example, the amount of excise tax to be paid by a Fund is determined to be de minimis).

Investment through Master Portfolio. A Fund that invests its assets through one or more master portfolios will seek to continue to qualify as a RIC. Each master portfolio will be treated as a non-publicly traded partnership (or, in the event that a Fund is the sole investor in the corresponding master portfolio, as disregarded from the Fund) for U.S. federal income tax purposes rather than as a RIC or a corporation under the Code. Under the rules applicable to a non-publicly traded partnership (or disregarded entity), a proportionate share of any interest, dividends, gains and losses of a master portfolio will be deemed to have been realized (i.e., "passed-through") to its investors, including the corresponding Fund, regardless of whether any amounts are actually distributed by the master portfolio. Each investor in a master portfolio will be taxed on such share, as determined in accordance with the governing instruments of the particular master portfolio, the Code and U.S. Treasury regulations, in determining such investor's U.S. federal income tax liability. Therefore, to the extent a master portfolio were to accrue but not distribute any income or gains, the corresponding Fund would be deemed to have realized its proportionate share of such income or gains without receipt of any corresponding distribution. However, each of the master portfolios will seek to minimize recognition by its investors (such as a corresponding Fund) of income and gains without a corresponding distribution. Furthermore, each master portfolio intends to manage its assets, income and distributions in such a way that an investor in a master portfolio will be able to continue to qualify as a RIC by investing its assets through the master portfolio.

Taxation of Investments. In general, realized gains or losses on the sale of securities held by a Fund will be treated as capital gains or losses, and long-term capital gains or losses if the Fund has held the disposed securities for more than one year at the time of disposition.

If a Fund purchases a debt obligation with original issue discount ("OID") (generally, a debt obligation with a purchase price at original issuance less than its principal amount, such as a zero-coupon bond), which generally includes "payment-in-kind" or "PIK" bonds, the Fund generally is required to annually include in its taxable income a portion of the OID as ordinary income, even though the Fund may not receive cash payments attributable to the OID until a later date, potentially until maturity or disposition of the obligation. A portion of the OID includible in income with respect to certain high-yield corporate discount obligations may be treated as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Similarly, if a Fund purchases a debt obligation with market discount (generally a debt obligation with a purchase price after original issuance less than its principal amount (reduced by any OID)), the Fund generally is required to annually include in its taxable income a portion of the market discount as ordinary income, even though the Acquiring Fund may not receive cash payments attributable to the market discount until a later date, potentially until maturity or disposition of the obligation. A Fund generally will be required to make distributions to shareholders representing the OID or market discount income on debt obligations that is currently includible in income, even though the cash representing such income may not have been received by a Fund. Cash to pay such distributions may be obtained from sales proceeds of securities held by the Fund which a Fund otherwise might have continued to hold; obtaining such cash might be disadvantageous for the Fund.

If a Fund invests in debt obligations that are in the lowest rating categories or are unrated, including debt obligations of issuers not currently paying interest or who are in default, special tax issues may exist for the Fund. U.S. federal income tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as when a Fund may cease to accrue interest, OID, or market discount, when and to what extent deductions may be taken for bad debts or worthless securities, and how payments received on obligations in default should be allocated between principal and income. These and other related issues will be addressed by a Fund when, as, and if it invests in such securities, in order to seek to ensure that it distributes sufficient income to preserve its status as a RIC and does not become subject to U.S. federal income or excise tax.

If an option granted by a Fund is sold, lapses or is otherwise terminated through a closing transaction, such as a repurchase by the Fund of the option from its holder, the Fund will realize a short-term capital gain or loss, depending on whether the premium income is greater or less than the amount paid by the Fund in the closing transaction. Some capital losses realized by a Fund in the sale, exchange, exercise, or other disposition of an option may be deferred if they result from a position that is part of a "straddle," discussed below. If securities are sold by a Fund pursuant to the exercise of a covered call option granted by it, the Fund generally will add the premium received to the sale price of the securities delivered in determining the amount of gain or loss on the sale. If securities are purchased by a Fund pursuant to the exercise of a put option granted by it, the Fund generally will subtract the premium received from its cost basis in the securities purchased.

Some regulated futures contracts, certain foreign currency contracts, and non-equity, listed options used by a Fund will be deemed "Section 1256 contracts." A Fund will be required to "mark-to-market" any such contracts held at the end of the taxable year by treating them as if they had been sold on the last day of that year at market value. Sixty percent of any net gain or loss realized on all dispositions of Section 1256 contracts, including deemed dispositions under the "mark-to-market" rule, generally will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss, and the remaining 40% will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss, although certain foreign currency gains and losses from such contracts may be treated as ordinary income or loss (as described below). These provisions may require a Fund to recognize income or gains without a concurrent receipt of cash. Transactions that qualify as designated hedges are exempt from the mark-to-market rule and the "60%/40%" rule and may require the Fund to defer the recognition of losses on certain futures contracts, foreign currency contracts and non-equity options.

Foreign currency gains and losses realized by a Fund in connection with certain transactions involving foreign currency- denominated debt obligations, certain options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and similar instruments relating to foreign currency, foreign currencies, or payables or receivables denominated in a foreign currency are subject to Section 988 of the Code, which generally causes such gains and losses to be treated as ordinary income or loss and may affect the amount and timing of recognition of the Fund's income. Under future U.S. Treasury regulations, any such transactions that are not directly related to a Fund's investments in stock or securities (or its options contracts or futures contracts with respect to stock or securities) may have to be limited in order to enable the Fund to satisfy the 90% income test described above. If the net foreign currency loss exceeds a Fund's net investment company taxable income (computed without regard to such loss) for a taxable year, the resulting ordinary loss for such year will not be deductible by the Fund or its shareholders in future years.

Offsetting positions held by a Fund involving certain derivative instruments, such as financial forward, futures, and options contracts, may be considered, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, to constitute "straddles." "Straddles" are defined to include "offsetting positions" in actively traded personal property. The tax treatment of "straddles" is governed by Section 1092 of the Code which, in certain circumstances, overrides or modifies the provisions of Section 1256. If a Fund is treated as entering into a "straddle" and at least one (but not all) of the Fund's positions in derivative contracts comprising a part of such straddle is governed by Section 1256 of the Code, described above, then such straddle could be characterized as a "mixed straddle." A Fund may make one or more elections with respect to "mixed straddles." Depending upon which election is made, if any, the results with respect to a Fund may differ. Generally, to the extent the straddle rules apply to positions established by a Fund, losses realized by the Fund may be deferred to the extent of unrealized gain in any offsetting positions. Moreover, as a result of the straddle rules, short-term capital loss on straddle positions may be recharacterized as long-term capital loss, and long-term capital gain may be characterized as short-term capital gain. In addition, the existence of a straddle may affect the holding period of the offsetting positions. As a result, the straddle rules could cause distributions that would otherwise constitute qualified dividend income (defined below) to fail to satisfy the applicable holding period requirements (described below) and therefore to be taxed as ordinary income. Furthermore, the Fund may be required to capitalize, rather than deduct currently, any interest expense and carrying charges applicable to a position that is part of a straddle, including any interest expense on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry any positions that are part of a straddle. Because the application of the straddle rules may affect the character and timing of gains and losses from affected straddle positions, the amount which must be distributed to shareholders, and which will be taxed to shareholders as ordinary income or long-term capital gain, may be increased or decreased substantially as compared to the situation where a Fund had not engaged in such transactions.

If a Fund enters into a "constructive sale" of any appreciated financial position in stock, a partnership interest, or certain debt instruments, the Fund will be treated as if it had sold and immediately repurchased the property and must recognize gain (but not loss) with respect to that position. A constructive sale of an appreciated financial position occurs when a Fund enters into certain offsetting transactions with respect to the same or substantially identical property, including: (i) a short sale; (ii) an offsetting notional principal contract; (iii) a futures or forward contract; or (iv) other transactions identified in future U.S. Treasury regulations. The character of the gain from constructive sales will depend upon a Fund's holding period in the appreciated financial position. Losses realized from a sale of a position that was previously the subject of a constructive sale will be recognized when the position is subsequently disposed of. The character of such losses will depend upon a Fund's holding period in the position and the application of various loss deferral provisions in the Code. Constructive sale treatment does not apply to certain closed transactions, including if such a transaction is closed on or before the 30th day after the close of the Fund's taxable year and the Fund holds the appreciated financial position unhedged throughout the 60-day period beginning with the day such transaction was closed.

The amount of long-term capital gain a Fund may recognize from certain derivative transactions with respect to interests in certain pass-through entities is limited under the Code's constructive ownership rules. The amount of long-term capital gain is limited to the amount of such gain a Fund would have had if the Fund directly invested in the pass-through entity during the term of the derivative contract. Any gain in excess of this amount is treated as ordinary income. An interest charge is imposed on the amount of gain that is treated as ordinary income.

In addition, a Fund's transactions in securities and certain types of derivatives (e.g., options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap agreements) may be subject to other special tax rules, such as the wash sale rules or the short sale rules, the effect of which may be to accelerate income to the Fund, defer losses to the Fund, cause adjustments to the holding periods of the Fund's securities, convert long-term capital gains into short-term capital gains, and/or convert short-term capital losses into long- term capital losses. These rules could therefore affect the amount, timing, and character of distributions to shareholders.

Rules governing the U.S. federal income tax aspects of derivatives, including swap agreements, are in a developing stage and are not entirely clear in certain respects, particularly in light of IRS revenue rulings that held that income from a derivative contract with respect to a commodity index is not qualifying income for a RIC. Accordingly, while each Fund intends to account for such transactions in a manner it deems appropriate, the IRS might not accept such treatment. If it did not, the status of a Fund as a RIC might be jeopardized. Certain requirements that must be met under the Code in order for each Fund to qualify as a RIC may limit the extent to which a Fund will be able to engage in derivatives transactions.

A Fund may invest in real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). Investments in REIT equity securities may require a Fund to accrue and distribute income not yet received. To generate sufficient cash to make the requisite distributions, the Fund may be required to sell securities in its portfolio (including when it is not advantageous to do so) that it otherwise would have continued to hold. A Fund's investments in REIT equity securities may at other times result in the Fund's receipt of cash in excess of the REIT's earnings if the Fund distributes these amounts, these distributions could constitute a return of capital to Fund shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Dividends received by the Fund from a REIT generally will not constitute qualified dividend income and will not qualify for the dividends-received deduction.

A Fund may invest directly or indirectly in residual interests in real estate mortgage investment conduits ("REMICs") or in other interests that may be treated as taxable mortgage pools ("TMPs") for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Under IRS guidance, a Fund must allocate "excess inclusion income" received directly or indirectly from REMIC residual interests or TMPs to its shareholders in proportion to dividends paid to such shareholders, with the same consequences as if the shareholders had invested in the REMIC residual interests or TMPs directly.

In general, excess inclusion income allocated to shareholders (i) cannot be offset by net operating losses (subject to a limited exception for certain thrift institutions), (ii) constitutes unrelated business taxable income to Keogh, 401(k) and qualified pension plans, as well as investment retirement accounts and certain other tax exempt entities, thereby potentially requiring such an entity, which otherwise might not be required to file a tax return, to file a tax return and pay tax on such income, and (iii) in the case of a foreign shareholder, does not qualify for any reduction, by treaty or otherwise, in the 30% U.S. federal withholding tax. In addition, if at any time during any taxable year a "disqualified organization" (as defined in the Code) is a record holder of a share in a Fund, then the Fund will be subject to a tax equal to that portion of its excess inclusion income for the taxable year that is allocable to the disqualified organization, multiplied by the highest federal corporate income tax rate. To the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, a Fund may elect to specially allocate any such tax to the applicable disqualified organization, and thus reduce such shareholder's distributions for the year by the amount of the tax that relates to such shareholder's interest in the Fund. The Funds have not yet determined whether such an election will be made.

"Passive foreign investment companies" ("PFICs") are generally defined as foreign corporations with respect to which at least 75% of their gross income for their taxable year is income from passive sources (such as interest, dividends, certain rents and royalties, or capital gains) or at least 50% of their assets on average produce such passive income. If a Fund acquires any equity interest in a PFIC, the Fund could be subject to U.S. federal income tax and interest charges on "excess distributions" received from the PFIC or on gain from the sale of such equity interest in the PFIC, even if all income or gain actually received by the Fund is timely distributed to its shareholders. Excess distributions will be characterized as ordinary income even though, absent the application of PFIC rules, some excess distributions may have been classified as capital gain.

A Fund will not be permitted to pass through to its shareholders any credit or deduction for taxes and interest charges incurred with respect to PFICs. Elections may be available that would ameliorate these adverse tax consequences, but such elections could require a Fund to recognize taxable income or gain without the concurrent receipt of cash. Investments in PFICs could also result in the treatment of associated capital gains as ordinary income. The Funds may attempt to limit and/or manage their holdings in PFICs to minimize their tax liability or maximize their returns from these investments but there can be no assurance that they will be able to do so. Moreover, because it is not always possible to identify a foreign corporation as a PFIC in advance of acquiring shares in the corporation, a Fund may incur the tax and interest charges described above in some instances. Dividends paid by PFICs will not be eligible to be treated as qualified dividend income.

In addition to the investments described above, prospective shareholders should be aware that other investments made by the Funds may involve complex tax rules that may result in income or gain recognition by the Funds without corresponding current cash receipts. Although the Funds seek to avoid significant non-cash income, such non-cash income could be recognized by the Funds, in which case the Funds may distribute cash derived from other sources in order to meet the minimum distribution requirements described above. In this regard, the Funds could be required at times to liquidate investments prematurely in order to satisfy their minimum distribution requirements.

Taxation of Distributions. Except for exempt-interest dividends (defined below) paid out by "Tax-Free Funds", distributions paid out of a Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits (as determined at the end of the year), whether paid in cash or reinvested in the Fund, generally are deemed to be taxable distributions and must be reported by each shareholder who is required to file a U.S. federal income tax return. Dividends and distributions on a Fund's shares are generally subject to U.S. federal income tax as described herein to the extent they do not exceed the Fund's realized income and gains, even though such dividends and distributions may economically represent a return of a particular shareholder's investment. Such distributions are likely to occur in respect of shares acquired at a time when the Fund's net asset value reflects gains that are either unrealized, or realized but not distributed. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, a Fund's earnings and profits, described above, are determined at the end of the Fund's taxable year and are allocated pro rata to distributions paid over the entire year. Distributions in excess of a Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits will first be treated as a return of capital up to the amount of a shareholder's tax basis in the shareholder's Fund shares and then as capital gain. A Fund may make distributions in excess of its earnings and profits, from time to time.

For U.S. federal income tax purposes, distributions of investment income are generally taxable as ordinary income, and distributions of gains from the sale of investments that a Fund owned for one year or less will be taxable as ordinary income. Distributions properly designated by a Fund as capital gain dividends will be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain (to the extent such distributions do not exceed the Fund's net capital gain for the taxable year), regardless of how long a shareholder has held Fund shares, and do not qualify as dividends for purposes of the dividends-received deduction or as qualified dividend income. Each Fund will report capital gain dividends, if any, in a written statement furnished to its shareholders after the close of the Fund's taxable year.

Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may result in foreign exchange gain or loss on transactions in foreign currencies, foreign currency-denominated debt obligations, and certain foreign currency options, futures contracts and forward contracts. Such gains or losses are generally characterized as ordinary income or loss for tax purposes. The Fund must make certain distributions in order to qualify as a Regulated Investment Company, and the timing of and character of transactions such as foreign currency-related gains and losses may result in the fund paying a distribution treated as a return of capital. Such distribution is nontaxable to the extent of the recipient's basis in its shares.

Some states will not tax distributions made to individual shareholders that are attributable to interest a Fund earned on direct obligations of the U.S. government if the Fund meets the state's minimum investment or reporting requirements, if any. Investments in GNMA or FNMA securities, bankers' acceptances, commercial paper and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities generally do not qualify for tax-free treatment. This exemption may not apply to corporate shareholders.

Sales and Exchanges of Fund Shares. If a shareholder sells, pursuant to a cash or in-kind redemption, or exchanges the shareholder's Fund shares, subject to the discussion below, the shareholder generally will recognize a taxable capital gain or loss on the difference between the amount received for the shares (or deemed received in the case of an exchange) and the shareholder's tax basis in the shares. This gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the shareholder has held such Fund shares for more than one year at the time of the sale or exchange, and short-term otherwise.

If a shareholder sells or exchanges Fund shares within 90 days of having acquired such shares and if, before January 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year of the sale or exchange, as a result of having initially acquired those shares, the shareholder subsequently pays a reduced sales charge on a new purchase of shares of the Fund or a different RIC, the sales charge previously incurred in acquiring the Fund's shares generally shall not be taken into account (to the extent the previous sales charges do not exceed the reduction in sales charges on the new purchase) for the purpose of determining the amount of gain or loss on the disposition, but generally will be treated as having been incurred in the new purchase. Also, if a shareholder recognizes a loss on a disposition of Fund shares, the loss will be disallowed under the "wash sale" rules to the extent the shareholder purchases substantially identical shares within the 61-day period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the disposition. Any disallowed loss generally will be reflected in an adjustment to the tax basis of the purchased shares.

If a shareholder receives a capital gain dividend with respect to any Fund share and such Fund share is held for six months or less, then (unless otherwise disallowed) any loss on the sale or exchange of that Fund share will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of the capital gain dividend. If such loss is incurred from the redemption of shares pursuant to a periodic redemption plan then U.S. Treasury regulations may permit an exception to this six-month rule. No such regulations have been issued as of the date of this SAI.

In addition, if a shareholder of a Tax-Free Fund holds such Fund shares for six months or less, any loss on the sale or exchange of those shares will be disallowed to the extent of the amount of exempt-interest dividends (defined below) received with respect to the shares. If such loss is incurred from the redemption of shares pursuant to a periodic redemption plan then U.S. Treasury regulations may permit an exception to this six-month rule. Such a loss will also not be disallowed where the loss is incurred with respect to shares of a Fund that declares exempt-interest dividends on a daily basis in an amount equal to at least 90% of its net-tax exempt interest and distributes such dividends on a monthly, or more frequent, basis. Additionally, where a Fund regularly distributes at least 90% of its net tax-exempt interest, if any, the Treasury Department is authorized to issue regulations reducing the six month holding period requirement to a period of not less than the greater of 31 days or the period between regular distributions. No such regulations have been issued as of the date of this filing.

Foreign Taxes. Amounts realized by a Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate such taxes. If more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of securities of foreign corporations, the Fund will be eligible to file an annual election with the IRS pursuant to which the Fund may pass-through to its shareholders on a pro rata basis certain foreign income and similar taxes paid by the Fund, and such taxes may be claimed, subject to certain limitations, either as a tax credit or deduction by the shareholders. However, even if a Fund qualifies for the election for any year, it may not make the election for such year. If a Fund does not so elect, then shareholders will not be entitled to claim a credit or deduction with respect to foreign taxes paid or withheld. If a Fund does elect to "pass through" its foreign taxes paid in a taxable year, the Fund will furnish a written statement to its shareholders reporting such shareholders proportionate share of the Funds' foreign taxes paid.

Even if a Fund qualifies for the election, foreign income and similar taxes will only pass through to the Fund's shareholders if the Fund and its shareholders meet certain holding period requirements. Specifically, (i) the shareholders must have held the Fund shares for at least 16 days during the 31-day period beginning 15 days prior to the date upon which the shareholders became entitled to receive Fund distributions corresponding with the pass through of such foreign taxes paid by the Fund, and (ii) with respect to dividends received by the Fund on foreign shares giving rise to such foreign taxes, the Fund must have held the shares for at least 16 days during the 31-day period beginning 15 days prior to the date upon which the Fund became entitled to the dividend. These holding periods increase for certain dividends on preferred stock. A Fund may choose not to make the election if the Fund has not satisfied its holding requirement.

If a Fund makes the election, the Fund will not be permitted to claim a credit or deduction for foreign taxes paid in that year, and the Fund's dividends-paid deduction will be increased by the amount of foreign taxes paid that year. Fund shareholders that have satisfied the holding period requirements and certain other requirements shall include their proportionate share of the foreign taxes paid by the Fund in their gross income and treat that amount as paid by them for the purpose of the foreign tax credit or deduction. If the shareholder claims a credit for foreign taxes paid, the credit will be limited to the extent it exceeds the shareholder's federal income tax attributable to foreign source taxable income. If the credit is attributable, wholly or in part, to qualified dividend income (as defined below), special rules will be used to limit the credit in a manner that reflects any resulting dividend rate differential.

In general, an individual with $300 or less of creditable foreign taxes may elect to be exempt from the foreign source taxable income and qualified dividend income limitations if the individual has no foreign source income other than qualified passive income. This $300 threshold is increased to $600 for joint filers. A deduction for foreign taxes paid may only be claimed by shareholders that itemize their deductions.

U.S. Federal Income Tax Rates. Noncorporate Fund shareholders (i.e., individuals, trusts and estates) are taxed at a maximum rate of 39.6% on ordinary income and 20% on long-term capital gain for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.

In general, "qualified dividend income" realized by noncorporate Fund shareholders is taxable at the same rate as net capital gain. Generally, qualified dividend income is dividend income attributable to certain U.S. and foreign corporations, as long as certain holding period requirements are met. After this date, all dividend income generally will be taxed at the same rate as ordinary income. If 95% or more of a Fund's gross income (excluding net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) constitutes qualified dividend income, all of its distributions (other than capital gain dividends) will be generally treated as qualified dividend income in the hands of individual shareholders, as long as they have owned their Fund shares for at least 61 days during the 121-day period beginning 60 days before the Fund's ex-dividend date (or, in the case of certain preferred stock, 91 days during the 181-day period beginning 90 days before such date). In general, if less than 95% of a Fund's income is attributable to qualified dividend income, then only the portion of the Fund's distributions that is attributable to qualified dividend income and designated as such in a timely manner will be so treated in the hands of individual shareholders. Payments received by a Fund from securities lending, repurchase, and other derivative transactions ordinarily will not qualify. The rules attributable to the qualification of Fund distributions as qualified dividend income are complex, including the holding period requirements. Individual Fund shareholders therefore are urged to consult their own tax advisers and financial planners. Income and bond Funds typically do not distribute significant amounts of "qualified dividend income" eligible for reductions in individual U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to certain dividend income.

The maximum stated corporate U.S. federal income tax rate applicable to ordinary income and net capital gain is 35%. Actual marginal tax rates may be higher for some shareholders, for example, through reductions in deductions. Distributions from an Income Fund generally will not qualify for the "dividends-received deduction" applicable to corporate shareholders with respect to certain dividends. Distributions from an Equity Fund may qualify for the "dividends-received deduction" applicable to corporate shareholders with respect to certain dividends. Naturally, the amount of tax payable by any taxpayer will be affected by a combination of tax laws covering, for example, deductions, credits, deferrals, exemptions, sources of income and other matters. U.S. federal income tax rates are set to increase in future years under various "sunset" provisions of U.S. federal income tax laws.

Under recently enacted legislation, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, noncorporate Fund shareholders generally will be subject to a 3.8% tax on their "net investment income," which ordinarily includes taxable distributions received from the Funds and taxable gain on the disposition of Fund shares.

For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, a U.S. withholding tax at a 30% rate will be imposed on dividends and proceeds of sales in respect of Fund shares received by Fund shareholders who own their shares through foreign accounts or foreign intermediaries if certain disclosure requirements related to U.S. accounts or ownership are not satisfied. The Funds will not pay any additional amounts in respect to any amounts withheld.

Backup Withholding. A Fund is generally required to withhold and remit to the U.S. Treasury, subject to certain exemptions (such as for certain corporate or foreign shareholders), an amount equal to 28% of all distributions and redemption proceeds (including proceeds from exchanges and redemptions in-kind) paid or credited to a Fund shareholder if (i) the shareholder fails to furnish the Fund with a correct "taxpayer identification number" ("TIN"), (ii) the shareholder fails to certify under penalties of perjury that the TIN provided is correct, (iii) the shareholder fails to make certain other certifications, or (iv) the IRS notifies the Fund that the shareholder's TIN is incorrect or that the shareholder is otherwise subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax imposed on the shareholder. The shareholder may apply amounts withheld as a credit against the shareholder's U.S. federal income tax liability and may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS. If a shareholder fails to furnish a valid TIN upon request, the shareholder can also be subject to IRS penalties. A shareholder may generally avoid backup withholding by furnishing a properly completed IRS Form W-9. State backup withholding may also be required to be withheld by the Funds under certain circumstances.

Corporate Shareholders. Subject to limitation and other rules, a corporate shareholder of a Fund may be eligible for the dividends received deduction on Fund distributions attributable to dividends received by the Fund from domestic corporations, which, if received directly by the corporate shareholder, would qualify for such a deduction. For eligible corporate shareholders, the dividends-received deduction may be subject to certain reductions, and a distribution by a Fund attributable to dividends of a domestic corporation will be eligible for the deduction only if certain holding period and other requirements are met. These requirements are complex; therefore, corporate shareholders of the Funds are urged to consult their own tax advisers and financial planners.

Foreign Shareholders. For purposes of this discussion, "foreign shareholders" include: (i) nonresident alien individuals, (ii) foreign trusts (i.e., a trust other than a trust with respect to which a U.S. court is able to exercise primary supervision over administration of that trust and one or more U.S. persons have authority to control substantial decisions of that trust), (iii) foreign estates (i.e., the income of which is not subject to U.S. tax regardless of source), and (iv) foreign corporations.

Generally, subject to certain exceptions described below, distributions made to foreign shareholders will be subject to non- refundable U.S. federal income tax withholding at a 30% rate (or such lower rate provided under an applicable income tax treaty) even if they are funded by income or gains (such as portfolio interest, short-term capital gain, or foreign-source dividend and interest income) that, if paid to a foreign person directly, would not be subject to withholding. However, with respect to certain distributions made to foreign shareholders in taxable years beginning before January 1, 2014, no withholding will be required and the distributions generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax if (i) the distributions are reported as "interest related dividends" or "short term capital gain dividends" in a written statement furnished to shareholders (ii) the distributions are derived from sources specified in the Code for such dividends and (iii) certain other requirements are satisfied. No assurance can be given that a Fund would designate any of its distributions as interest related dividends or short term capital gain dividends, even if it is permitted to do so. In the case of shares held through an intermediary, even if a Fund makes a designation with respect to a payment, no assurance can be made that the intermediary will respect such a designation. Capital gains dividends and gains recognized by a foreign shareholder on the redemption of Fund shares generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax withholding, provided that certain requirements are satisfied. Tax-exempt dividends (described below) paid by a Tax-Free Fund to a foreign shareholders also should be exempt from U.S. federal income tax withholding.

With respect to payments made after December 31, 2013, a withholding tax of 30% will be imposed on dividends from, and the gross proceeds of a disposition of, Fund shares paid to certain foreign entities unless various information reporting requirements are satisfied. Such withholding tax will generally apply to non-U.S. financial institutions, which are generally defined for this purpose as non-U.S. entities that (i) accept deposits in the ordinary course of a banking or similar business, (ii) are engaged in the business of holding financial assets for the account of others, or (iii) are engaged or hold themselves out as being engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities, partnership interests, commodities, or any interest in such assets. Prospective foreign shareholders are encouraged to consult their tax advisors regarding the implications of this legislation on their investment in a Fund.

Before investing in a Fund's shares, a prospective foreign shareholder should consult with its own tax advisors, including whether the shareholder's investment can qualify for benefits under an applicable income tax treaty.

Tax-Deferred Plans. Shares of the Funds may be available for a variety of tax-deferred retirement and other tax-advantaged plans and accounts. However, shares of a Tax-Free Fund may not be suitable for tax-deferred, retirement and other tax-advantaged plans and accounts, since such plans and accounts are generally tax-exempt and, therefore, would not benefit from the tax-exempt status of certain distributions from the Tax-Free Fund (discussed below). Such distributions may ultimately be taxable to the beneficiaries when distributed to them. Prospective investors should contact their tax advisers and financial planners regarding the tax consequences to them of holding Fund shares through such plans and/or accounts.

Tax-Exempt Shareholders. Shares of a Tax-Free Fund may not be suitable for tax-exempt shareholders since such shareholders generally would not benefit from the tax-exempt status of distributions from the Tax-Free Funds (discussed below). Tax-exempt shareholders should contact their tax advisers and financial planners regarding the tax consequences to them of an investment in the Funds.

Any investment in residual interests of a collateralized mortgage obligation that has elected to be treated as a REMIC can create complex U.S. federal income tax consequences, especially if a Fund has state or local governments or other tax-exempt organizations as shareholders.

Special tax consequences apply to charitable remainder trusts ("CRTs") (as defined in Section 664 of the Code) that invest in RICs that invest directly or indirectly in residual interests in REMICs or equity interests in TMPs. CRTs are urged to consult their own tax advisers and financial planners concerning these special tax consequences.

Tax Shelter Reporting Regulations. Generally, under U.S. Treasury regulations, if an individual shareholder recognizes a loss of $2 million or more or if a corporate shareholder recognizes a loss of $10 million or more, the shareholder must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on Form 8886. Direct shareholders of securities are in many cases exempt from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance, shareholders of a RIC are not exempt. Future guidance may extend the current exemption from this reporting requirement to shareholders of most or all RICs. The fact that a loss is reportable under these regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer's treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisers to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances.

Additional Considerations for the Tax-Free Funds . If at least 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable years consists of debt obligations that generate interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code, then the Fund may qualify to pass through to its shareholders the tax-exempt character of its income from such debt obligations by paying exempt-interest dividends. The Tax-Free Funds intend to so qualify and are designed to provide shareholders with income exempt from U.S. federal income tax in the form of exempt-interest dividends. "Exempt-interest dividends" are dividends (other than capital gain dividends) paid by a RIC that are properly reported as such in a written statement furnished to shareholders.

Each Tax-Free Fund will report to its shareholders the portion of the distributions for the taxable year that constitutes exempt-interest dividends. The designated portion cannot exceed the excess of the amount of interest excludable from gross income under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code received by a Tax-Free Fund during the taxable year over any amounts disallowed as deductions under Sections 265 and 171(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Interest on indebtedness incurred to purchase or carry shares of the Tax-Free Funds will not be deductible to the extent that the Tax-Free Funds' distributions are exempt from U.S. federal income tax. In addition, an investment in a Tax-Free Fund may result in liability for U.S. federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). Certain deductions and exemptions have been designated "tax preference items" which must be added back to taxable income for purposes of calculating the U.S. federal AMT. Tax preference items include tax-exempt interest on certain "private activity bonds." To the extent a Tax-Free Fund invests in certain private activity bonds, its shareholders will be required to report that portion of the Fund's distributions attributable to income from the bonds as a tax preference item in determining their U.S. federal AMT, if any. Shareholders will be notified of the tax status of distributions made by a Tax-Free Fund.

Persons who may be "substantial users" (or "related persons" of substantial users) of facilities financed by private activity bonds should consult their tax advisers before purchasing shares in a Tax-Free Fund. Furthermore, shareholders will not be permitted to deduct any of their share of a Tax-Free Fund's expenses in computing their U.S. federal AMT. In addition, exempt-interest dividends paid by a Tax-Free Fund to a corporate shareholder are included in the shareholder's "adjusted current earnings" as part of its U.S. federal AMT calculation, and may also affect its U.S. federal "environmental tax" liability. As of the date of this filing, individuals are subject to the U.S. federal AMT at a maximum rate of 28% and corporations are subject to the U.S. federal AMT at a maximum rate of 20%. Shareholders with questions or concerns about the U.S. federal AMT should consult own their own tax advisers.

The IRS is paying increased attention to whether debt obligations intended to produce interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax in fact meet the requirements for such exemption. Ordinarily, the Tax-Free Funds rely on opinions from the issuer's bond counsel that interest on the issuer's debt obligation will be exempt from U.S. federal income tax. However, no assurance can be given that the IRS will not successfully challenge such exemption, which could cause interest on the debt obligation to be taxable and could jeopardize a Tax-Free Fund's ability to pay any exempt-interest dividends. Similar challenges may occur as to state-specific exemptions.

A shareholder who receives Social Security or railroad retirement benefits should consult the shareholder's own tax adviser to determine what effect, if any, an investment in a Tax-Free Fund may have on the U.S. federal taxation of such benefits. Exempt-interest dividends are included in income for purposes of determining the amount of benefits that are taxable.

Distributions of a Tax-Free Fund's income other than exempt-interest dividends generally will be taxable to shareholders. Gains realized by a Tax-Free Fund on the sale or exchange of investments that generate tax-exempt income will also be taxable to shareholders.

Although exempt-interest dividends are generally exempt from U.S. federal income tax, there may not be a similar exemption under the laws of a particular state or local taxing jurisdiction. Thus, exempt-interest dividends may be subject to state and local taxes. You should consult your own tax advisor to discuss the tax consequences of your investment in a Tax-Free Fund.

Legislative Proposals. Prospective shareholders should recognize that the present U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Funds and their shareholders may be modified by legislative, judicial or administrative actions at any time, which may be retroactive in effect. The rules dealing with U.S. federal income taxation are constantly under review by Congress, the IRS and the Treasury Department, and statutory changes as well as promulgation of new regulations, revisions to existing statutes, and revised interpretations of established concepts occur frequently. You should consult your advisors concerning the status of legislative proposals that may pertain to holding Fund shares.

Cost Basis Reporting

The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and provisions from the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 require each Fund or its delegate to report cost basis information to shareholders and the Internal Revenue Service for 1099-B reportable redemptions of covered Fund shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012. Shares purchased on or after January 1, 2012 are generally treated as covered shares. Shares purchased before January 1, 2012 or shares without complete cost basis information are generally treated as noncovered shares.

Fund shareholders should consult their tax advisors to obtain more information about how the new cost basis rules apply to them and determine which cost basis method allowed by the Internal Revenue Service is best for their tax situation. Methods allowed by the IRS include, but are not limited to:

Average Cost . The cost per share is determined by dividing the aggregate cost amount by the total shares in the account. The basis of the shares redeemed is determined by multiplying the shares redeemed by the cost per share. Starting in 2012, accounts may maintain two separate average costs: one average for covered shares and a separate average for noncovered shares. Under the Average Cost method, noncovered shares are generally depleted first.

First in first out (FIFO) . Shares acquired first in the shareholder's account are the first shares depleted and determine the shareholder's cost basis. The basis of the shares redeemed is determined by the adjusted purchase price of each date the shares were acquired.

Specific Identification . A shareholder selects the shares to be redeemed from any of the purchase lots that still have shares remaining. The basis of the shares redeemed is determined by the adjusted purchase price of each date the shares were acquired.

In the absence of a shareholder method election, the Fund will apply its default method, Average Cost. If the Average Cost method is applied either by default or at the shareholder's election, the shareholder's ability to change such election once a sale occurs will be limited under the IRS rules. After an election has been made, but before a disposition of shares occurs, a shareholder may make a retroactive change to an alternate method. The cost basis method a shareholder elects may not be changed with respect to a redemption of shares after the settlement date of the redemption. At any time, a shareholder may designate a new election for future purchases.

Redemptions of noncovered shares (shares acquired prior to January 1, 2012) will continue to be reported using the Average Cost method, if available, and will not be reported to the IRS.

PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The Trusts and Funds Management have adopted policies and procedures ("Proxy Voting Procedures") that are used to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities held by the Funds of the Trusts. The Proxy Voting Procedures are designed to ensure that proxies are voted in the best interests of Fund shareholders, without regard to any relationship that any affiliated person of the Fund (or an affiliated person of such affiliated person) may have with the issuer of the security.

The responsibility for voting proxies relating to the Funds' portfolio securities has been delegated to Funds Management. In accordance with the Proxy Voting Procedures, Funds Management exercises its voting responsibility with the goal of maximizing value to shareholders consistent with governing laws and the investment policies of each Fund. While each Fund does not purchase securities to exercise control or to seek to effect corporate change through share ownership, it supports sound corporate governance practices within companies in which it invests and reflects that support through its proxy voting process.

Funds Management has established a Proxy Voting Committee (the "Proxy Committee") that is responsible for overseeing the proxy voting process and ensuring that the voting process is implemented in conformance with the Proxy Voting Procedures. Funds Management has retained an independent, unaffiliated nationally recognized proxy voting company as proxy voting agent. The Proxy Committee monitors the proxy voting agent and the voting process and, in certain situations, votes proxies or directs the proxy voting agent how to vote.

The Proxy Voting Procedures set out guidelines regarding how Funds Management and the proxy voting agent will vote proxies. Where the guidelines specify a particular vote on a particular matter, the proxy voting agent handles the proxy, generally without further involvement by the Proxy Committee. Where the guidelines specify a case-by-case determination, the proxy voting agent forwards the proxy to the Proxy Committee for a vote determination by the Proxy Committee. To the extent the guidelines do not address a proxy voting proposal, Funds Management will vote pursuant to the proxy voting agent's current U.S. and International proxy voting guidelines. In addition, even where the guidelines specify a particular vote, the Proxy Committee may exercise a discretionary vote if it determines that a case-by-case review of a particular matter is warranted. As a general matter, proxies are voted consistently in the same matter when securities of an issuer are held by multiple Funds of the Trusts.

The Proxy Voting Procedures set forth Funds Management's general position on various proposals, such as: 

Routine Items – Funds Management will generally vote for uncontested director or trustee nominees, changes in company name, and other procedural matters related to annual meetings. 

Corporate Governance – Funds Management will generally vote for charter and bylaw amendments proposed solely to conform with modern business practices or for purposes of simplification or to comply with what management's counsel interprets as applicable law. 

Anti-Takeover Matters – Funds Management generally will vote for proposals that require shareholder ratification of poison pills, and on a case-by-case basis on proposals to redeem a company's poison pill. 

Mergers/Acquisitions and Corporate Restructurings – Funds Management's Proxy Committee will examine these items on a case-by-case basis. 

Shareholder Rights – Funds Management will generally vote against proposals that may restrict shareholder rights.

Capital Structure Changes - Funds Management will follow the proxy voting agent's capital structure model in evaluating requested increases in authorized common stock. In addition, even if capital requests of less than or equal to 300% of outstanding shares fail the calculated allowable cap, Funds Management will vote for proposals to increase the number of authorized common shares where the primary purpose of the increase is to issue shares in connection with a transaction on the same ballot that warrants support.

Executive and Director Compensation Plans - Funds Management will analyze on a case-by-case basis proposals on executive or director compensation plans, with the view that viable compensation programs reward the creation of shareholder wealth by having high payout sensitivity to increases in shareholder value.

Disclosure on Executive or Director Compensation Cap or Restrict Executive or Director Compensation - Funds Management will generally vote for shareholder proposals requiring companies to report on their executive retirement benefits (deferred compensation, split-dollar life insurance, SERPs, and pension benefits. Funds Management will generally vote for shareholder proposals requesting to put extraordinary benefits contained in SERP agreements to a shareholder vote, unless the company's executive pension plans do not contain excessive benefits beyond what is offered under employee-wide plans. Funds Management will generally vote against proposals that seek to limit executive and director pay.

In all cases where the Proxy Committee makes the decision regarding how a particular proxy should be voted, the Proxy Committee exercises its voting discretion in accordance with the voting philosophy of the Funds and in the best interests of Fund shareholders. In deciding how to vote, the Proxy Committee may rely on independent research, input and recommendations from third parties including independent proxy services, other independent sources, sub-advisers, company managements and shareholder groups as part of its decision-making process.

In most cases, any potential conflicts of interest involving Funds Management or any affiliate regarding a proxy are avoided through the strict and objective application of the Fund's voting guidelines. However, when the Proxy Committee is aware of a material conflict of interest regarding a matter that would otherwise be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Proxy Committee, the Proxy Committee shall address the material conflict by using any of the following methods: (i) instructing the proxy voting agent to vote in accordance with the recommendation it makes to its clients; (ii) disclosing the conflict to the Board and obtaining their consent before voting; (iii) submitting the matter to the Board to exercise its authority to vote on such matter; (iv) engaging an independent fiduciary who will direct the Proxy Committee on voting instructions for the proxy; (v) consulting with outside legal counsel for guidance on resolution of the conflict of interest; (vi) erecting information barriers around the person or persons making voting decisions; (vii) voting in proportion to other shareholders; or (viii) voting in other ways that are consistent with each Fund's obligation to vote in the best interests of its shareholders. Additionally, the Proxy Committee does not permit its votes to be influenced by any conflict of interest that exists for any other affiliated person of the Funds (such as a subadviser or principal underwriter) and the Proxy Committee votes all such matters without regard to the conflict. The Proxy Voting Procedures may reflect voting positions that differ from practices followed by other companies or subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company.

While Funds Management uses its best efforts to vote proxies, in certain circumstances it may be impractical or impossible for Funds Management to vote proxies (e.g., limited value or unjustifiable costs). For example, in accordance with local law or business practices, many foreign companies prevent the sales of shares that have been voted for a certain period beginning prior to the shareholder meeting and ending on the day following the meeting ("share blocking"). Due to these restrictions, Funds Management must balance the benefits to its clients of voting proxies against the potentially serious portfolio management consequences of a reduced flexibility to sell the underlying shares at the most advantageous time. As a result, Funds Management will generally not vote those proxies in the absence of an unusual, significant vote or compelling economic importance. Additionally, Funds Management may not be able to vote proxies for certain foreign securities if Funds Management does not receive the proxy statement in time to vote the proxies due to custodial processing delays.

As a general matter, securities on loan will not be recalled to facilitate proxy voting (in which case the borrower of the security shall be entitled to vote the proxy). However, if the Proxy Committee is aware of an item in time to recall the security and has determined in good faith that the importance of the matter to be voted upon outweighs the loss in lending revenue that would result from recalling the security (i.e., if there is a controversial upcoming merger or acquisition, or some other significant matter), the security will be recalled for voting.

Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 may be obtained on the Funds' Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com or by accessing the SEC's Web site at sec.gov.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DISCLOSURE OF FUND PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

I. Scope of Policies and Procedures . The following policies and procedures (the "Portfolio Holdings Procedures") govern the disclosure of portfolio holdings and any ongoing arrangements to make available information about portfolio holdings for the separate series of Wells Fargo Funds Trust ("Funds Trust"), Wells Fargo Master Trust ("Master Trust"), Wells Fargo Variable Trust ("Variable Trust") and Asset Allocation Trust (each of Funds Trust, Master Trust, Variable Trust and Asset Allocation Trust referred to collectively herein as the "Funds" or individually as the "Fund") now existing or hereafter created.

II. Disclosure Philosophy . The Funds have adopted these Portfolio Holdings Procedures to ensure that the disclosure of a Fund's portfolio holdings is accomplished in a manner that is consistent with a Fund's fiduciary duty to its shareholders. For purposes of these Portfolio Holdings Procedures, the term "portfolio holdings" means the stock, bonds and derivative positions held by a non-money market Fund and does not include the cash investments held by the Fund. For money market funds, the term "portfolio holdings" includes cash investments, such as investments in repurchase agreements.

Under no circumstances shall Funds Management or the Funds receive any compensation in return for the disclosure of information about a Fund's portfolio securities or for any ongoing arrangements to make available information about a Fund's portfolio securities.

III. Disclosure of Fund Portfolio Holdings . The complete portfolio holdings and top ten holdings information referenced below (except for the Funds of Master Trust, Variable Trust and Asset Allocation Trust) will be available on the Funds' website until updated for the next applicable period. Funds Management may withhold any portion of a Fund's portfolio holdings from online disclosure when deemed to be in the best interest of the Fund. Once holdings information has been posted on the website, it may be further disseminated without restriction.

A. Complete Holdings . The complete portfolio holdings for each Fund (except for money market funds and funds that operate as fund of funds) shall be made publicly available on the Funds' website (wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com) on a monthly, 30-day or more delayed basis. Money market Fund holdings shall be made publicly available on the Fund's website on a 1-day delayed basis. In addition to the foregoing, each money market Fund shall post on its website, for a period of not less than six months, beginning no later than the fifth business day of the month, a schedule of its investments, as of the last business day of the prior month, that includes the information required by rule 2a-7(c)(12) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The categories of information included on the website may differ slightly from what is included in the Funds' Statement of Investments.

B. Top Ten Holdings . Top ten holdings information (excluding derivative positions) for each Fund (except for funds that operate as fund of funds and money market funds) shall be made publicly available on the Funds' website on a monthly, seven-day or more delayed basis.

C. Fund of Funds Structure .
1. The underlying funds held by a fund that operates as a fund of funds shall be posted to the Funds' website and included in fund fact sheets on a monthly, seven-day or more delayed basis.
2. A change to the underlying funds held by a Fund in a fund of funds structure or changes in a Fund's target allocations between or among its fixed-income and/or equity investments may be posted to the Funds' website simultaneous with the change.
3. For purposes of the foregoing provisions in III.C.1-2, any Fund that invests substantially all of its assets in Asset Allocation Trust shall not treat such investment as a portfolio holding and shall look through to the underlying funds held by Asset Allocation Trust.

Furthermore, as required by the SEC each Fund shall file its complete portfolio holdings schedule in public filings made with the SEC on a quarterly basis. Each Fund is required to file its complete portfolio schedules for the second and fourth fiscal quarter on Form N-CSR, and each Fund is required to file its complete portfolio schedules for the first and third fiscal quarters on From N-Q, in each instance within 60 days of the end of the Fund's fiscal quarter. Through Form N-CSR and Form N-Q filings made with the SEC, the Funds' full portfolio holdings will be publicly available to shareholders on a quarterly basis. Such filings shall be made on or shortly before the 60th day following the end of a fiscal quarter. In addition, each money market Fund is required to file with the SEC by the fifth business day of each month, a report on Form N-MFP of portfolio holdings that is current as of the last business day of the previous month; the SEC makes each Form N-MFP publicly available on a delayed basis (presently 60 days after the end of the month to which the information in the report relates).

Each Fund's complete portfolio schedules for the second and fourth fiscal quarter, required to be filed on Form N-CSR, shall be delivered to shareholders in the Fund's semi-annual and annual reports. Each Fund's complete portfolio schedule for the first and third fiscal quarters, required to be filed on Form N-Q, will not be delivered to shareholders. Each Fund, however, shall include appropriate disclosure in its semi-annual and annual reports as to how a shareholder may obtain holdings information for the Fund's first and third fiscal quarters.

IV. List of Approved Recipients . The following list describes the limited circumstances in which a Fund's portfolio holdings may be disclosed to selected third parties in advance of the monthly release on the Funds' website. In each instance, a determination will be made by Funds Management that such advance disclosure is supported by a legitimate business purpose and that the recipients, where feasible, are subject to an independent duty not to disclose or trade on the nonpublic information.

A. Sub-Advisers . Sub-advisers shall have full daily access to fund holdings for the Fund(s) for which they have direct management responsibility. Sub-advisers may also release and discuss portfolio holdings with various broker/dealers for purposes of analyzing the impact of existing and future market changes on the prices, availability/demand and liquidity of such securities, as well as for the purpose of assisting portfolio managers in the trading of such securities. A new Fund sub-adviser may periodically receive full portfolio holdings information for such Fund from the date of Board approval through the date upon which they take over day-to-day investment management activities. Such disclosure will be subject to confidential treatment.

B. Money Market Portfolio Management Team . The money market portfolio management team at Wells Capital Management Incorporated ("Wells Capital Management") shall have full daily access to daily transaction information across the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds for purposes of anticipating money market sweep activity which in turn helps to enhance liquidity management within the money market funds.

C. Funds Management/Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC .
1. Funds Management personnel that deal directly with the processing, settlement, review, control, auditing, reporting, and/ or valuation of portfolio trades shall have full daily access to Fund portfolio holdings through access to PNC's Datapath system.
2. Funds Management personnel that deal directly with investment review and analysis of the Funds shall have full daily access to Fund portfolio holdings through Factset, a program that is used to, among other things, evaluate portfolio characteristics against available benchmarks.
3. Funds Management and Funds Distributor personnel may be given advance disclosure of any changes to the underlying funds in a fund of funds structure or changes in a Fund's target allocations that result in a shift between or among its fixed-income and/or equity investments.

D. External Servicing Agents . Appropriate personnel employed by entities that assist in the review and/or processing of Fund portfolio transactions, employed by the fund accounting agent, the custodian and the trading settlement desk at Wells Capital Management (only with respect to the Funds that Wells Capital Management sub-advises), shall have daily access to all Fund portfolio holdings. In addition, certain of the sub-advisers utilize the services of software provider Advent to assist with portfolio accounting and trade order management. In order to provide the contracted services to the sub-adviser, Advent may receive full daily portfolio holdings information directly from the Funds' accounting agent however, only for those Funds in which such subadviser provides advisory services. Funds Management also utilizes the services of Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") to assist with proxy voting and B share financing, respectively. ISS may receive full Fund portfolio holdings on a weekly basis for the Funds for which it provides services.

E. Rating Agencies . Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organizations ("NRSROs") may receive full Fund holdings for rating purposes.

F. Reorganizations . Entities hired as trading advisors that assist with the analysis and trading associated with transitioning portfolios may receive full portfolio holdings of both the target fund and the acquiring fund. In addition, the portfolio managers of the target fund and acquiring fund may receive full portfolio holdings of the acquiring fund and target fund, respectively, in order to assist with aligning the portfolios prior to the closing date of the reorganization.

G. Investment Company Institute . The Investment Company Institute may receive information about full money market Fund holdings concurrently at the time each money market Fund files with the SEC a report on Form N-MFP.

V. Additions to List of Approved Recipients . Any additions to the list of approved recipients requires approval by the President and Chief Legal Officer of the Funds based on a review of: (i) the type of fund involved; (ii) the purpose for receiving the holdings information; (iii) the intended use of the information; (iv) the frequency of the information to be provided; (v) the length of the lag, if any, between the date of the information and the date on which the information will be disclosed; (vi) the proposed recipient's relationship to the Funds; (vii) the ability of Funds Management to monitor that such information will be used by the proposed recipient in accordance with the stated purpose for the disclosure; (viii) whether a confidentiality agreement will be in place with such proposed recipient; and (ix) whether any potential conflicts exist regarding such disclosure between the interests of Fund shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the Fund's adviser, principal underwriter, or any affiliated person of the Fund.

VI. Funds Management Commentaries . Funds Management may disclose any views, opinions, judgments, advice or commentary, or any analytical, statistical, performance or other information in connection with or relating to a Fund or its portfolio holdings (including historical holdings information), or any changes to the portfolio holdings of a Fund. The portfolio commentary and statistical information may be provided to members of the press, shareholders in the Funds, persons considering investment in the Funds or representatives of such shareholders or potential shareholders. The content and nature of the information provided to each of these persons may differ.

Certain of the information described above will be included in periodic fund commentaries (e.g. quarterly, monthly, etc.) and will contain information that includes, among other things, top contributors/detractors from fund performance and significant portfolio changes during the relevant period (e.g. calendar quarter, month, etc.). This information will be posted contemporaneously with their distribution on the Funds' website.

No person shall receive any of the information described above if, in the sole judgment of Funds Management, the information could be used in a manner that would be harmful to the Funds.

VII. Board Approval . The Board shall review and reapprove these Portfolio Holdings Procedures, including the list of approved recipients, as often as they deem appropriate, but not less often than annually, and make any changes that they deem appropriate.

VIII. Education Component . In order to promote strict compliance with these Portfolio Holdings Procedures, Funds Management has informed its employees, and other parties possessing Fund portfolio holdings information (such as sub-advisers, the fund accounting agent and the custodian), of the limited circumstances in which the Funds' portfolio holdings may be disclosed in advance of the monthly disclosure on the Funds' website and the ramifications, including possible dismissal, if disclosure is made in contravention of these Portfolio Holdings Procedures.

CAPITAL STOCK

The Funds are eleven series of the Trust in the Wells Fargo Advantage family of funds. The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on March 10, 1999.

Most of the Trust's series are authorized to issue multiple classes of shares, one class generally subject to a front-end sales charge and, in some cases, classes subject to a CDSC, that are offered to retail investors. Certain of the Trust's series also are authorized to issue other classes of shares, which are sold primarily to institutional investors. Each share in a series represents an equal, proportionate interest in the series with all other shares. Shareholders bear their pro rata portion of a series' operating expenses, except for certain class-specific expenses (e.g., any state securities registration fees, shareholder servicing fees or distribution fees that may be paid under Rule 12b-1) that are allocated to a particular class. Please contact Investor Services at 1-800-222-8222 if you would like additional information about other series or classes of shares offered.

With respect to matters affecting one class but not another, shareholders vote as a class; for example, the approval of a Plan. Subject to the foregoing, all shares of a Fund have equal voting rights and will be voted in the aggregate, and not by series, except where voting by a series is required by law or where the matter involved only affects one series. For example, a change in a Fund's fundamental investment policy affects only one series and would be voted upon only by shareholders of the Fund involved. Additionally, approval of an advisory agreement, since it affects only one Fund, is a matter to be determined separately by each series. Approval by the shareholders of one series is effective as to that series whether or not sufficient votes are received from the shareholders of the other series to approve the proposal as to those series.

As used in the Prospectus(es) and in this SAI, the term "majority," when referring to approvals to be obtained from shareholders of a class of shares of a Fund means the vote of the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares of the class represented at a meeting if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the class are present in person or by proxy, or (ii) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the class of the Fund. The term "majority," when referring to approvals to be obtained from shareholders of the Fund, means the vote of the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares of the Fund represented at a meeting if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are present in person or by proxy, or (ii) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The term "majority," when referring to the approvals to be obtained from shareholders of the Trust as a whole, means the vote of the lesser of (i) 67% of the Trust's shares represented at a meeting if the holders of more than 50% of the Trust's outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy, or (ii) more than 50% of the Trust's outstanding shares.

Gateway blended Funds and gateway feeder Funds are interestholders of the Master Trust master portfolios in which they invest and may be asked to approve certain matters by vote or by written consent pursuant to the Master Trust's Declaration of Trust. Gateway blended Funds, Funds that invest substantially all of their assets in two or more master portfolios of Master Trust, are not required to pass through their voting rights to their shareholders. Gateway feeder Funds, Funds that invest substantially all of their assets in one master portfolio of Master Trust, are not required to, but may, pass through their voting rights to their shareholders. Specifically, a gateway feeder Fund must either (i) seek instructions from its shareholders with regard to the voting of all proxies with respect to a security and vote such proxies only in accordance with such instructions, or (ii) vote the shares held by it in the same proportion as the vote of all other holders of such security.

Shareholders are not entitled to any preemptive rights. All shares are issued in uncertificated form only, and, when issued will be fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust. The Trust may dispense with an annual meeting of shareholders in any year in which it is not required to elect Trustees under the 1940 Act.

Each share of a class of a Fund represents an equal proportional interest in the Fund with each other share of the same class and is entitled to such dividends and distributions out of the income earned on the assets belonging to the Fund as are declared in the discretion of the Trustees. In the event of the liquidation or dissolution of the Trust, shareholders of a Fund are entitled to receive the assets attributable to that Fund that are available for distribution, and a distribution of any general assets not attributable to a particular Fund that are available for distribution in such manner and on such basis as the Trustees in their sole discretion may determine.

Set forth below as of June 5, 2013, is the name, address and share ownership of each person with record ownership of 5% or more of a class of a Fund and each person known by the Trust to have beneficial ownership of 25% or more of the voting securities of the Fund as a whole. Except as identified below, no person with record ownership of 5% or more of a class of a Fund is known by the Trust to have beneficial ownership of such shares.

Principal Fund Holders

Target Today Fund
Class A

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

56.87%

Target Today Fund
Class B

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Custodian For The Simple IRA Of
Marvin E. Sasnett
9301 S Barnes Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-6842

36.35%

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Harborside Financial Center
Plaza 2, 3rd Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07311

14.06%

Bruce W. Lander
Carole A. Lander JT WROS
401 Maiden Lane
King Of Prussa, PA 19406-1804

12.81%

First Clearing LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

12.40%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Custodian For The Simple IRA Of
Joyce M. Sasnett
9301 S Barnes Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-6842

10.90%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Custodian For the IRA Of
Ann B. Hinson
1206 Essex Cir NW
Wilson, NC 27896-2006

8.68%

Target Today Fund
Class C

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

77.89%

American Enterprise Investment Svc
707 2nd Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2405

9.32%

Target Today Fund
Administrator Class

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

28.79%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Omnibus Acct. For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28288-1076

26.50%

NFS LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401K FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way KW1C
Covington, KY 41015-1987

25.98%

MG Trust Company Trustee
City of Tempe Health Reim Plan
700 17th St. Ste 300
Denver, CO 80202-3531

5.38%

Target Today Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

27.67%

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

13.09%

Target Today Fund
Class R4

c/o Fascore, LLC
Texa$avers 401k Plan
Employee Retirment System of Texas
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

55.64%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

27.46%

c/o Fascore, LLC
Texa$avers 457Plan
Employee Retirment System of Texas
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

15.66%

Target Today Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401(k) Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

60.08%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Omnibus Acct. For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28288-1076

5.57%

Target 2010 Fund
Fund Level

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

25.58%

Target 2010 Fund
Class A

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

57.12%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

7.67%

Target 2010 Fund
Class B

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

78.29%

Target 2010 Fund
Class C

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

64.73%

American Enterprise Investment Services
707 2nd Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55440-9446

19.69%

Target 2010 Fund
Administrator Class

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

40.05%

NFS LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401K FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way KW1C
Covington, KY 41015-1987

30.61%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

12.81%

Wells Fargo Bank West TTEE FBO
Various Fascore, LLC Record Kept Plan
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5022

5.23%

Target 2010 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

34.99%

Taynik & Co.
c/o Investors Bank & Trust Co.
Attn: Mutual Fund Processing
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116-5097

6.39%

Target 2010 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

92.77%

Target 2010 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401(k) Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

29.40%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

14.20%

Wilmington Trust RISC As TTEE FBO
Greenheck Fan Corp. 401k & Savings
PO ox 52129
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2129

11.03%

T. Rowe Price Retirement Services, Inc.
FBO Retirement Plan Clients
4515 Painters Mill Rd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117-4903

10.35%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

8.64%

Target 2015 Fund
Class A

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the Account of Dixie A Mitchell
PO Box 189
Sumas, WA 98295-0189

55.73%

Tammy Langlois
Rickey Langlois JT WROS
142 Green Rd
Cambridge, NY 12816-2222

26.00%

Wells Fargo Funds Seeding Account
c/o Wells Fargo Investments Group Inc.
525 Market Street 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-2779

18.27%

Target 2015 Fund
Administrator Class

NFS, LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401k FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way
Covington, KY 41015-1987

59.20%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

18.13%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

8.63%

Target 2015 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

52.50%

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

11.70%

Target 2015 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

71.91%

c/o Fascore, LLC
Texa$avers 401k Plan
Employee Retirment System of Texas
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

10.33%

c/o Fascore, LLC
Texa$avers 457 Plan
Employee Retirment System of Texas
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

6.56%

Target 2015 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

45.09%

NFS, LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401k FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way
Covington, KY 41015-1987

8.64%

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

6.27%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

6.08%

Target 2020 Fund
Fund Level

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

25.37%

Target 2020 Fund
Class A

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

52.74%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

9.89%

Target 2020 Fund
Class B

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

77.95%

Target 2020 Fund
Class C

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

64.73%

American Enterprise Investment Services
PO Box 9446
Minneapolis, MN 55440-9446

6.91%

MLPF & S For The Sole Benefit
Of Its Customers
Attn: Mutual Fund Administration
4800 Deer Lake Dr. East, 2nd Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32246-6484

6.12%

Target 2020 Fund
Administrator Class

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

43.29%

NFS LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401K FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way KW1C
Covington, KY 41015-1987

30.14%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

9.93%

Wells Fargo Bank West TTEE FBO
Various Fascore, LLC Record Kept Plan
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5022

5.03%

Target 2020 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

23.84%

Taynik & Co.
c/o Investors Bank & Trust Co.
Attn: Mutual Fund Processing
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116-5097

10.14%

Target 2020 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

91.03%

Target 2020 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

41.45%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

13.32%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

8.64%

Wilmington Trust RISC As TTEE FBO
Greenheck Fan Corp. 401k & Savings
PO ox 52129
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2129

5.53%

Target 2025 Fund
Fund Level

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

43.11%

Target 2025 Fund
Class A

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the Rollover IRA of Susan N Hammond
10425 Weller Dr
Austin, TX 78750-2569

32.08%

Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plz
Jersey City, NJ 07399-0002

25.00%

Daniel D Arata & Karen D Arata JT TN
10029 Nantucket Dr
San Ramon, CA 94582-2865

10.20%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Roth Contribution IRA
Peter J Ferraro GDN
25 Lightfoot Dr
Stafford, VA 22554-8509

7.90%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Custodian For The IRA of Dale C. Smythe
1806 W Pacific Ave, Apt. A
Spokane, WA 99201-7432

6.74%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the Simple IRA of
John J Jancsek
8400 Coral Sea St NE Ste 1800
Mounds View, MN 55112-4392

6.33%

Target 2025 Fund
Administrator Class

NFS, LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401k FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way
Covington, KY 41015-1987

56.58%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

18.24%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

7.65%

ING National Trust
As Trustee Or Custodian For
Core Market Retirement Plans
1 Heritage Dr.
Quincy, MA 02171-2105

5.80%

Target 2025 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

59.67%

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

8.54%

Target 2025 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

79.37%

c/o Fascore, LLC
Texa$avers 401k Plan
Employee Retirment System of Texas
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

6.96%

Target 2025 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

71.76%

NFS, LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401k FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way
Covington, KY 41015-1987

5.07%

Target 2030 Fund
Fund Level

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

27.23%

Target 2030 Fund
Class A

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

50.41%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

12.91%

Target 2030 Fund
Class B

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

48.85%

American Enterprise Investment Services
PO Box 9446
Minneapolis, MN 55440-9446

7.93%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Custodian For The IRA Of
Anne M. Halstater
112 Hogan Ridge Ct.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-4318

7.81%

NFS LLC FEBO
NFS/FMTA IRA
FBO Matseliso Emily Heigel
1858 Manor Ridge Dr
Lancaster, PA 17603-4447

6.21%

Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.
Special Custody Account FBO Customers
Attn Mutual Funds
101 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94104-4151

5.84%

Target 2030 Fund
Class C

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

62.97%

American Enterprise Investment Services
PO Box 9446
Minneapolis, MN 55440-9446

10.38%

Emjay Corp., Trustee FBO:
Fascroe, LLC Retirement Plans
8515 E. Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

5.33%

Target 2030 Fund
Administrator Class

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

44.52%

NFS LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401K FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way KW1C
Covington, KY 41015-1987

24.39%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

12.10%

Wells Fargo Bank West TTEE FBO
Various Fascore, LLC Record Kept Plan
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5022

5.64%

Target 2030 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

22.62%

Taynik & Co.
c/o Investors Bank & Trust Co.
Attn: Mutual Fund Processing
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116-5097

10.73%

Target 2030 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

90.67%

Target 2030 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

46.04%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

10.79%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

8.72%

Target 2035 Fund
Class A

Wells Fargo Bank NA Cust
Roth Contribution IRA
Jeffrey E Olson
1210 Longs Peak Ave
Longmont, CO 80501-4439

66.63%

Wells Fargo Funds Seeding Account
c/o Wells Fargo Investments Group Inc.
525 Market Street 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-2779

24.18%

Wells Fargo Bank NA Cust
Roth Contribution IRA
Mikal G McDaniel
2570 Plum Tree Ct
Vienna, VA 22181-5412

7.04%

Target 2035 Fund
Administrator Class

NFS LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401K FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way KW1C
Covington, KY 41015-1987

48.84%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

21.00%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Omnibus Acct. For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28288-1076

9.03%

ING National Trust
As Trustee Or Custodian For
Core Market Retirement Plans
1 Heritage Dr.
Quincy, MA 02171-2105

7.16%

NFS LLC FBO
State Street Bank Trust Co
TTEE Various Retirement Plans
440 Mamaroneck Ave
Harrison, NY 10528-2418

6.29%

Target 2035 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

62.19%

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

8.87%

Target 2035 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

79.87%

c/o Fascore, LLC
Texa$avers 401k Plan
Employee Retirment System of Texas
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

6.57%

MLPF & S For The Sole Benefit
Of Its Customers
Attn: Mutual Fund Administration
4800 Deer Lake Dr. East, 2nd Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32246-6484

6.21%

Target 2035 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

47.58%

NFS, LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401k FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way
Covington, KY 41015-1987

9.17%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

7.10%

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

6.50%

Taynik & Co.
c/o Investors Bank & Trust Co.
Attn: Mutual Fund Processing
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116-5097

6.33%

Target 2040 Fund
Fund Level

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

27.91%

Target 2040 Fund
Class A

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

61.96%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

5.70%

Target 2040 Fund
Class B

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

55.73%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Custodian For The IRA Of
Billy Meadows
4503 Oxbow Circle, E
Fulshear, TX 77441-4535

7.21%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Custodian For The IRA Of
Kelly Meadows
390 Meadowlark Circle
Sealy, TX 77474-4126

6.70%

Target 2040 Fund
Class C

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

52.33%

Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza
Jersey City, NJ 07399-0002

20.17%

Target 2040 Fund
Administrator Class

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

48.42%

NFS, LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401k FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way
Covington, KY 41015-1987

20.82%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

12.66%

Wells Fargo Bank West TTEE FBO
Various Fascore, LLC Record Kept Plan
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5022

5.41%

Target 2040 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

23.48%

Taynik & Co.
c/o Investors Bank & Trust Co.
Attn: Mutual Fund Processing
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116-5097

9.78%

Target 2040 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

89.49%

Target 2040 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

47.95%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

10.60%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

9.24%

Target 2045 Fund
Class A

Wells Fargo Funds Seeding Account
c/o Wells Fargo Investments Group Inc.
525 Market Street 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-2779

64.27%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the IRA of
Jeremy D Sherman
14413 Outlook St
Overland Park, KS 66223-1227

8.52%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the Rollover IRA of
Breanna C Korth
3224 Fox Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53189-6867

8.22%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the IRA of
Jeffery J West
1873 Staghorn Way
Livermore, CA 94550-7188

7.44%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the Rollover IRA of
Shane M Ferguson
714 Marshall Ave
S Milwaukee, WI 53189-6867

5.51%

Target 2045 Fund
Administrator Class

NFS, LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401k FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way
Covington, KY 41015-1987

43.13%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

25.24%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

10.35%

ING National Trust
As Trustee Or Custodian For
Core Market Retirement Plans
1 Heritage Dr.
North Quincy, MA 02171-2105

7.82%

NFS LLC FBO
State Street Bank Trust Co
TTEE Various Retirement Plans
440 Mamaroneck Ave
Harrison, NY 10528-2418

5.06%

Target 2045 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

69.05%

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

11.90%

Target 2045 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

78.49%

c/o Fascore, LLC
Texa$avers 401k Plan
Employee Retirment System of Texas
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

10.85%

Target 2045 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

40.60%

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

9.22%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

9.02%

NFS, LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401k FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way
Covington, KY 41015-1987

8.62%

Taynik & Co.
c/o Investors Bank & Trust Co.
Attn: Mutual Fund Processing
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116-5097

8.17%

Target 2050 Fund
Fund Level

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

45.15%

Target 2050 Fund
Class A

Wells Fargo Funds Seeding Account
c/o Wells Fargo Investments Group Inc.
525 Market Street 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-2779

81.91%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the IRA of
Jeffrey J West
1873 Staghorn Way
Livermore, CA 94550-7188

11.31%

Target 2050 Fund
Class C

Wells Fargo Funds Seeding Account
c/o Wells Fargo Investments Group Inc.
525 Market Street 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-2779

46.38%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the Simple IRA of
Eric W Clawson
3306 Grand Oaks Dr
Pittsburg, KS 66762-9045

28.73%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Cust for the Simple IRA of
Mary J Goedeke
1010 Abby Ln
Pittsburg, KS 66762-2761

16.18%

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Roth Contribution IRA
Vincenzo Soldano
440 Verona Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07208-1430

8.71%

Target 2050 Fund
Administrator Class

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Omnibus Acct For Various Ret Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

51.96%

NFS, LLC FEBO
FIIOC As Agent For
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans 401k FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way
Covington, KY 41015-1987

17.00%

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

10.92%

Wells Fargo Bank West TTEE FBO
Various Fascore, LLC Record Kept Plan
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5022

5.31%

NFS LLC FBO
State Street Bank Trust Co
TTEE Various Retirement Plans
440 Mamaroneck Ave
Harrison, NY 10528-2418

5.02%

Target 2050 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co.
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

15.58%

Taynik & Co.
c/o Investors Bank & Trust Co.
Attn: Mutual Fund Processing
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116-5097

12.09%

Great-West Trust Company LLC TTEE
Employee Benefits Clients 401(k)
8515 E Orchard Rd
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

7.20%

Target 2050 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

81.94%

c/o Fascore, LLC
Texa$avers 401k Plan
Employee Retirment System of Texas
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

7.10%

Attn: NPIO Trade Desk
DCGT As TTEE and/or Custodian
FBO Prinicpal Financial Group
Qualified Prin Advtg Omnibus
711 High Street
Des Moines, IA 50392-0001

5.54%

Target 2050 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
A Wells Fargo Company
FBO Wells Fargo 401k Plan
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

78.71%

Target 2055 Fund
Fund Level

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

53.22%

Target 2055 Fund
Class A

Wells Fargo Funds Seeding Account
c/o Wells Fargo Investments Group Inc.
525 Market Street 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-2779

60.48%

Wells Fargo Bank NA Cust
Roth Contribution IRA
Ryan D Rutherford
15 Lothian Rd Apt 402
Brighton, MA 02135-5420

19.10%

Wells Fargo Bank NA Cust
Roth Contribution IRA
Jerry E Bennett
22205 Tajanta Ct
Apple Valley, CA 92307-4069

15.68%

Target 2055 Fund
Administrator Class

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

94.24%

Target 2055 Fund
Investor Class

Massachusett Mutual Insurance Co
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111-0001

11.09%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Custodian For The IRA Of
Marian M Uriate
2089 Valor Ct
Glenview Nas, IL 60026-8053

8.44%

Taynik & Co.
c/o Investors Bank & Trust Co.
Attn: Mutual Fund Processing
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116-5097

8.25%

Capital One Sharebuilder Inc.
Omnibus Account
83 S King St Ste 700
Seattle, WA 98104-2851

5.75%

Target 2055 Fund
Class R4

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

73.57%

c/o Fascore, LLC
Texa$avers 401k Plan
Employee Retirment System of Texas
8515 E Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002

15.66%

Target 2055 Fund
Class R6

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Various Retirement Plans
1525 West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262-8522

76.32%

First Clearing, LLC
Special Custody Account For The
Exclusive Benefit Of Customers
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

11.37%

Wells Fargo Bank, NA FBO
WB Def Comp - Award Sales
PO Box 1533
Minneapolis, MN 55480-1533

5.48%

For purposes of the 1940 Act, any person who owns directly or through one or more controlled companies more than 25% of the voting securities of a company is presumed to "control" such company. Accordingly, to the extent that a person identified in the foregoing table is identified as the beneficial owner of more than 25% of a Fund, or is identified as the record owner of more than 25% of a Fund and has voting and/or investment powers, it may be presumed to control such Fund. A controlling person's vote could have a more significant effect on matters presented to shareholders for approval than the vote of other Fund shareholders.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Trust's Registration Statement, including the Prospectus(es) and SAI for the Funds and the exhibits filed therewith, may be examined at the office of the SEC, located at 100 "F" Street NE, in Washington, D.C., 20549-0102. Statements contained in the Prospectus(es) or the SAI as to the contents of any contract or other document referred to herein or in the Prospectus(es) are not necessarily complete, and, in each instance, reference is made to the copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, each such statement being qualified in all respects by such reference.

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

KPMG LLP has been selected as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Trust. KPMG LLP provides audit services, tax return preparation and assistance and consultation in connection with review of certain SEC filings. KPMG LLP's address is Two Financial Center, 60 South Street, Boston, MA 02111.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

For each Fund, the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 are hereby incorporated by reference to the Funds' Annual Report.

APPENDIX A

The ratings of Standard & Poor's ("S&P"), Moody's Investors Services ("Moody's"), Fitch Investor Services ("Fitch"), represent their opinion as to the quality of debt securities. It should be emphasized, however, that ratings are general and not absolute standards of quality, and debt securities with the same maturity, interest rate and rating may have different yields while debt securities of the same maturity and interest rate with different ratings may have the same yield. Subsequent to purchase by the Funds, an issue of debt securities may cease to be rated or its rating may be reduced below the minimum rating required for purchase by the Funds. The adviser will consider such an event in determining whether the Fund involved should continue to hold the obligation.

The following is a description of the ratings given by S&P, Fitch, and Moody's to corporate and municipal bonds and corporate and municipal commercial paper and variable rate demand obligations.

Corporate Bonds

S&P

S&P rates the long-term debt obligations issued by various entities in categories ranging from "AAA" to "D," according to quality, as described below. The first four ratings denote investment-grade securities. The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

AAA - This is the highest rating assigned by S&P to a debt obligation and indicates an extremely strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

AA - Debt rated AA is considered to have a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differs from AAA issues only in a small degree.

A - Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher-rated categories.

BBB - Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for debt in this category than for those in higher-rated categories.

BB - Debt rated BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.

B - Debt rated B has greater vulnerability to default but currently has the capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or willingness to pay interest and repay principal.

CCC - Debt CCC is currently vulnerable and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet timely interest and principal payments.

CC - Debt rated CC is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. Debt rated CC is subordinate to senior debt rated CCC.

C - Debt rated C is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. Debt rated C is subordinate to senior debt rated CCC-. The C rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed or similar action taken, but payments on this obligation are being continued. Debt rated C also will be assigned to a preferred stock issue in arrears on dividends or sinking fund payments, but that is currently paying.

D - Debt rated D is currently in default, where payment of interest and/or repayment of principal is in arrears.

Moody's

Moody's rates the long-term debt obligations issued by various entities in categories ranging from "Aaa" to "C," according to quality, as described below. The first four denote investment-grade securities.

Aaa - Bonds rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They carry the smallest degree of investment risk, and interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues.

Aa - Bonds rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards. Together with the Aaa group, such bonds comprise what are generally known as high grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.

A - Bonds rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are to be considered upper to medium investment-grade obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate, but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.

Baa - Bonds rated Baa are considered medium-grade (and still investment-grade) obligations, i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well.

Ba - Bonds rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not as well safeguarded during both good times and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class.

B - Bonds rated B generally lack characteristics of a desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.

Caa - Bonds rated Caa are of poor standing. Issues may be in default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or interest.

Ca - Bonds rated Ca are speculative in a high degree. Such bonds are often in default or have other marked shortcomings.

C - Bonds rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds. Such bonds can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any real investment standing.

Moody's applies numerical modifiers (1, 2 and 3) to rating categories. The modifier 1 indicates that the bond being rated ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates that the bond ranks in the lower end of its generic rating category. With regard to municipal bonds, those bonds in the Aa, A and Baa groups which Moody's believes possess the strongest investment attributes are designated by the symbols Aal, A1 or Baal, respectively.

Fitch

National Long-Term Credit Ratings. A special identifier for the country concerned will be added at the end of all national ratings. For illustrative purposes, (xxx) has been used, below.

AAA(xxx) - 'AAA' national ratings denote the highest rating assigned in its national rating scale for that country. This rating is assigned to the "best" credit risk relative to all other issuers or issues in the same country and will normally be assigned to all financial commitments issued or guaranteed by the sovereign state.

AA(xxx) - 'AA' national ratings denote a very strong credit risk relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. The credit risk inherent in these financial commitments differs only slightly from the country's highest rated issuers or issues.

A(xxx) - 'A' national ratings denote a strong credit risk relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. However, changes in circumstances or economic conditions may affect the capacity for timely repayment of these financial commitments to a greater degree than for financial commitments denoted by a higher rated category.

BBB(xxx) - 'BBB' national ratings denote an adequate credit risk relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. However, changes in circumstances or economic conditions are more likely to affect the capacity for timely repayment.

BB(xxx) - 'BB' national ratings denote a fairly weak credit risk relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. Within the context of the country, payment of these financial commitments is uncertain to dome degree and capacity for timely repayment remains more vulnerable to adverse economic change over time.

B(xxx) - 'B' national ratings denote a significantly weak credit risk relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. Financial commitments are currently being met but a limited margin of safety remains and capacity for continued timely payment is contingent upon a sustained, favorable business and economic environment.

CCC(xxx), CC(xxx), C(xxx) - These categories of national ratings denote an extremely weak credit risk relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. Capacity for meeting financial commitments is solely reliant upon sustained, favorable business or economic developments.

DDD(xxx), DD(xxx), D(xxx) - These categories of national ratings are assigned to entities or financial commitments which are currently in default.

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings (including Commercial Paper)

S&P:

A-1 - Debt rated A-1 is rated in the highest category by S&P. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2 - Debt rated A-2 is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3 - Debt rated A-3 exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B - Debt rated B is regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

C - Debt rated C is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

D - Debt rated D is in payment default. The D rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made during such grace period. The D rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Moody's:

Prime-1: Issuers rated Prime-1 have a superior ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations.

Prime-2: Issuers rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay senior short-term debt obligations, but earnings trends, while sound, will be subject to more variation.

Prime-3: Issuers rated Prime-3 have acceptable credit quality and an adequate capacity for timely payment of shortterm deposit obligations.

Not Prime: Issuers rated Not Prime have questionable to poor credit quality and an uncertain capacity for timely payment of short-term deposit obligations.

Fitch

National Short -Term Credit Ratings. A special identifier for the country concerned will be added at the end of all national ratings. For illustrative purposes, (xxx) has been used, below.

F1(xxx) - Indicates the strongest capacity for timely payment of financial commitments relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. Under their national rating scale, this rating is assigned to the"best" credit risk relative to all others in the same country and is normally assigned to all financial commitments issued or guaranteed by the sovereign state. Where the credit risk is particularly strong , a "+" is added to the assigned rating.

F2(xxx) - Indicates a satisfactory capacity for timely payment of financial commitments relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. However, the margin of safety is not as great as in the case of the higher ratings.

F3(xxx) - Indicates an adequate capacity for timely payment of financial commitments relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. However, such capacity is more susceptible to near-term adverse changes than for financial commitments in higher rated categories.

B(xxx) - Indicates an uncertain capacity for timely payment of financial commitments relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. Such capacity is highly susceptible to near-term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C(xxx) - Indicates a highly uncertain capacity for timely payment of financial commitments relative to other issuers or issues in the same country. Capacity or meeting financial commitments is solely reliant upon a sustained, favorable business and economic environment.

D(xxx) - Indicates actual or imminent payment default.

Note to National Short-Term ratings: In certain countries, regulators have established credit rating scales, to be used within their domestic markets, using specific nomenclature. In these countries, our National Short-Term Ratings definitions for F1+(xxx), F1(xxx), F2(xxx) and F3(xxx) may be substituted by those regulatory scales, e.g. A1+, A1, A2 and A3.

Variable Rate Demand Obligations

S&P:

SP-1 - Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.

SP-2 - Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.

SP-3 - Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.

Moody's:

VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

APPENDIX B

The following is a description of the underlying Indexes as listed in the "Index Methodology" section of the Funds' Prospectuses:

Equity Component Indexes

Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index SM

The Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index SM is part of a series of six unmanaged indexes representing large, mid and small-cap companies within the growth and value segments of the U.S. stock market. The large, mid and small indexes include only companies with these respective sizes. Dow Jones defines large cap as those companies that make up 70% of what it considers to be the total float-adjusted market capitalization; mid-cap is the next 20%; and small-cap is the next 5%. The growth and value indexes include only companies with these respective style classifications, which Dow Jones determines using six criteria: projected price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), projected earnings growth, price-to book ratio (P/B), dividend yield, trailing P/E and trailing earnings growth. The index is weighted by float adjusted market capitalization.

Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index SM

The Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index SM is part of a series of six unmanaged indexes representing large, mid and small-cap companies within the growth and value segments of the U.S. stock market. The large, mid and small indexes include only companies with these respective sizes. Dow Jones defines large cap as those companies that make up 70% of what it considers to be the total float-adjusted market capitalization; mid-cap is the next 20%; and small-cap is the next 5%. The growth and value indexes include only companies with these respective style classifications, which Dow Jones determines using six criteria: projected price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), projected earnings growth, price-to-book ratio (P/B), dividend yield, trailing P/E and trailing earnings growth. The index is weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization.

Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index SM

The Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Index SM is part of a series of six unmanaged indexes representing large, mid and small-cap companies within the growth and value segments of the U.S. stock market. The large, mid and small indexes include only companies with these respective sizes. Dow Jones defines large cap as those companies that make up 70% of what it considers to be the total float-adjusted market capitalization; mid-cap is the next 20%; and small-cap is the next 5%. The growth and value indexes include only companies with these respective style classifications, which Dow Jones determines using six criteria: projected price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), projected earnings growth, price-to-book ratio (P/B), dividend yield, trailing P/E and trailing earnings growth. The index is weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization.

Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index SM

The Dow Jones U.S. Mid-Cap Value Index SM is part of a series of six unmanaged indexes representing large, mid and small-cap companies within the growth and value segments of the U.S. stock market. The large, mid and small indexes include only companies with these respective sizes. Dow Jones defines large cap as those companies that make up 70% of what it considers to be the total float-adjusted market capitalization; mid-cap is the next 20%; and small-cap is the next 5%. The growth and value indexes include only companies with these respective style classifications, which Dow Jones determines using six criteria: projected price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), projected earnings growth, price-to-book ratio (P/B), dividend yield, trailing P/E and trailing earnings growth. The index is weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization.

Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index SM

The Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Growth Index SM is part of a series of six unmanaged indexes representing large, mid and small-cap companies within the growth and value segments of the U.S. stock market. The large, mid and small indexes include only companies with these respective sizes. Dow Jones defines large cap as those companies that make up 70% of what it considers to be the total float-adjusted market capitalization; mid-cap is the next 20%; and small-cap is the next 5%. The growth and value indexes include only companies with these respective style classifications, which Dow Jones determines using six criteria: projected price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), projected earnings growth, price-to-book ratio (P/B), dividend yield, trailing P/E and trailing earnings growth. The index is weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization.

Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index SM

The Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index SM is part of a series of six unmanaged indexes representing large, mid and small-cap companies within the growth and value segments of the U.S. stock market. The large, mid and small indexes include only companies with these respective sizes. Dow Jones defines large cap as those companies that make up 70% of what it considers to be the total float-adjusted market capitalization; mid-cap is the next 20%; and small-cap is the next 5%. The growth and value indexes include only companies with these respective style classifications, which Dow Jones determines using six criteria: projected price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), projected earnings growth, price-to-book ratio (P/B), dividend yield, trailing P/E and trailing earnings growth. The index is weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization.

Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index SM

The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Developed Index SM is an unmanaged index containing all stocks that are both components of the Dow Jones Global Index, which represents approximately 95% of the market capitalization of 65 countries, and headquartered in the developed markets of the Asia/Pacific region (Australia/New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore as of March 2011). The index is weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization. The index composition is reviewed quarterly; buffers are employed during the review process to reduce turnover.

Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index SM

The Dow Jones Europe/Canada/Middle East Developed Index SM is an unmanaged index containing all stocks that are components of the Dow Jones Canada Index, which represents approximately 95% of the market capitalization of Canada, and all stocks that are components of the Dow Jones Europe Index, which represents approximately 95% of the market capitalization of the European region (defined to include 17 countries as of March 2011). Currently the Developed Middle East region is represented by Israel only. The index is weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization. The index composition is reviewed quarterly; buffers are employed during the review process to reduce turnover.

Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index SM

The Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Specialty Index SM is an unmanaged index that is a sub-set of the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index SM . This index is the bottom-up aggregate of 40 Emerging Markets country indexes. Within each country index the market cap of the company that brought the cumulative market cap to 85% of the total market cap of the index becomes the bottom cutoff target for the Large-Cap Index. The country indexes are maintained at and can be aggregated into a variety of market segment indexes including regional, size (large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap) and sector/industry groups. Countries are categorized as either developed or emerging for the purpose of stock selection based on the stocks' International Monetary Fund (IMF) classifications. However, the "Specialty Index" categorizes 3 of the 32 country indexes as Emerging Markets that are classified as Developed Markets in the Non-Specialty Dow Jones Emerging Markets Large-Cap Total Stock Market (TSM) Index. The countries are Korea, Taiwan, and Cyprus.

Fixed Income Component Indexes

Barclays U.S. Government Bond Index

The Barclays Government Bond Index includes treasuries (i.e., public obligations of the U.S. Treasury that have remaining maturities of more than one year) and agencies (i.e., publicly issued debt of U.S. Government agencies, quasi-federal corporations, and corporate or foreign debt guaranteed by the U.S. Government).

Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index

The Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index includes publicly issued U.S. corporate debentures and secured notes that meet specified maturity, liquidity and quality requirements. To qualify, bonds must be SEC-registered. The index is the corporate sector of the U.S. Credit Index. Index sectors are Industrial, Utility and Finance, including both U.S. and non-U.S. corporations.

Barclays U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index

The Barclays U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index covers the fixed-rate agency mortgage backed pass-through securities of Ginnie Mae (GNMA), Fannie Mae (FNMA), and Freddie Mac (FHLMC). The index is formed by grouping the universe of over 1,000,000 individual fixed-rate MBS pools into approximately 5,500 generic aggregates (although only a subset meet the index criteria due to liquidity constraints). Introduced in 1986, the GNMA, FHLMC, and FNMA indices for 30- and 15-year securities have been backdated to January 1976, May 1977, and November 1982, respectively. The index is a subset of the U.S. Aggregate Index.

Barclays Global Treasury: Majors Ex US Index

The Barclays Global Treasury: Majors Ex US Index consists of securities in the following Global Treasury indices: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. To be included in the index have at least one year to maturity; and must meet specified liquidity requirements that vary by country and which are recalculated annually.

Money Market Component Index

Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index

The Barclays U.S. Treasury Bills: 1-3 Months Index includes U.S. Treasury bills with a remaining maturity of one month up to less than three months. The index excludes zero coupon strips. To be included in the index, an issue must be a publicly-issued U.S. Treasury bill and must have a remaining maturity of one month up to less than three months.

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST
FILE NOS. 333-74295; 811-09253

PART C

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 28. Exhibits

Unless otherwise indicated, each of the Exhibits listed below is filed herewith.

Number

Exhibit Description

Location

(a)

Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 274, filed December 26, 2012.

(b)

Not applicable

(c)

Not applicable

(d)(1)

Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement with Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 266, filed November 16, 2012; Schedule A, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 295, filed April 23, 2013.

(d)(2)

Investment Management Agreement with Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC (Absolute Return Fund)

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 235, filed February 29, 2012.

(d)(3)

Amended and Restated Fee and Expense Agreement between Wells Fargo Funds Trust, Wells Fargo Master Trust and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 136, filed April 30, 2009; Schedule A, contained herein.

(d)(4)

Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement with Schroder Investment Management North America Inc.

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20, filed May 1, 2001; Schedule A, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 83, filed April 11, 2005.

(d)(5)

Amended and Restated Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement with Wells Capital Management Incorporated

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 266, filed November 16, 2012; Appendix A and Schedule A, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 295, filed April 23, 2013.

(d)(6)

Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement with RCM Capital Management, LLC (formerly Dresdner RCM Global Investors, LLC)

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32, filed February 8, 2002; Appendix A and Schedule A, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 295, filed April 23, 2013.

(d)(7)

Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement with Global Index Advisors, Inc.

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 93, filed June 26, 2006. Appendix A and Appendix B, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 194, filed April 1, 2011.

(d)(8)

Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement with LSV Asset Management

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 147, filed January 28, 2010; Appendix A and Appendix B, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 156, filed April 30, 2010.

(d)(9)

Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement with Cooke & Bieler, L.P.

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 74, filed July 26, 2004; Appendix A and Schedule A, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 295, filed April 23, 2013.

(d)(10)

Sub-Advisory Agreement with Phocas Financial Corporation

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 122, filed March 21, 2008.

(d)(11)

Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement with First International Advisors, LLC

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 266, filed November 16, 2012.

(d)(12)

Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement with Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 266, filed November 16, 2012.

(d)(13)

Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement with Golden Capital Management, LLC

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 266, filed November 16, 2012.

(d)(14)

Sub-Advisory Agreement with Crow Point Partners, LLC

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 169, filed July 16, 2010.

(d)(15)

Sub-Advisory Agreement with Artisan Partners, LP

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 184, filed February 24, 2011.

(d)(16)

Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. d/b/a Wells Capital Management Singapore

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 266, filed November 16, 2012.

(e)

Distribution Agreement with Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 84, filed July 1, 2005; Schedule I, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 295, filed April 23, 2013.

(f)

Not applicable

(g)(1)

Securities Lending Agency Agreement by and among Wells Fargo Funds Trust, Wells Fargo Master Trust, Wells Fargo Variable Trust, Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC and Goldman Sachs Bank USA

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 163, filed June 28, 2010; Fifth Amendment incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 174, filed October 27, 2010; Schedule 2, First Amendment, Second Amendment, Third Amendment, Fourth Amendment and Sixth Amendment incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 177, filed January 28, 2011; Seventh Amendment, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 200, filed June 24, 2011; Eighth Amendment incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 237 filed March 16, 2012; Ninth Amendment incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 274, filed December 26, 2012; Appendix A and Tenth Amendment, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 295, filed April 23, 2013.

(g)(2)

Master Custodian Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 139, filed September 28, 2009; Appendix A, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 295, filed April 23, 2013.

(h)(1)

Administration Agreement with Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 65, filed August 15, 2003; Schedule A, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 274, filed December 26, 2012; Appendix A, contained herein.

(h)(2)

Transfer Agency and Service Agreement with Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 92, filed May 1, 2006; Schedule A, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 295, filed April 23, 2013.

(h)(3)

Shareholder Servicing Plan

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16, filed October 30, 2000; Appendix A, contained herein.

(h)(4)

Administrative and Shareholder Servicing Agreement, Form of Agreement

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111, filed June 29, 2007.

(i)

Legal Opinion

Filed herewith.

(j)(A)

Consent of Independent Auditors

Filed herewith.

(j)(1)

Power of Attorney, Peter G. Gordon

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172, filed September 28, 2010.

(j)(2)

Power of Attorney, Timothy J. Penny

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172, filed September 28, 2010.

(j)(3)

Power of Attorney, Donald C. Willeke

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172, filed September 28, 2010.

(j)(4)

Power of Attorney, Karla M. Rabusch

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 72, filed June 30, 2004.

(j)(5)

Power of Attorney, Olivia S. Mitchell

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172, filed September 28, 2010.

(j)(6)

Power of Attorney, Judith M. Johnson

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172, filed September 28, 2010.

(j)(7)

Power of Attorney, Isaiah Harris, Jr.

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172, filed September 28, 2010.

(j)(8)

Power of Attorney, David F. Larcker

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172, filed September 28, 2010.

(j)(9)

Power of Attorney, Michael S. Scofield

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172, filed September 28, 2010.

(j)(10)

Power of Attorney, Leroy J. Keith, Jr.

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172, filed September 28, 2010.

(j)(11)

Power of Attorney, Nancy Wiser

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 254, filed September 4, 2012.

(j)(12)

Power of Attorney, Jeremy DePalma

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 266, filed November 16, 2012.

(k)

Not applicable

(l)

Not applicable

(m)

Distribution Plan

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 87, filed November 1, 2005; Schedule I, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 232, filed February 24, 2012; Appendix A, contained herein.

(n)

Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Plan

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 255, filed September 12, 2012; Appendix A, contained herein.

(o)

Not applicable

(p)(1)

Joint Code of Ethics for Asset Allocation Trust, Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Income Opportunities Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities & High Income Fund, Wells Fargo Funds Trust, Wells Fargo Master Trust, and Wells Fargo Variable Trust

Contained herein.

(p)(2)

Joint Code of Ethics for Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC and Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC

Contained herein.

(p)(3)

Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (formerly RCM Capital Management, LLC) Code of Ethics

Contained herein.

(p)(4)

Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. Code of Ethics

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 255, filed September 12, 2012.

(p)(5)

Joint Code of Ethics of Wells Capital Management Incorporated and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. d/b/a Wells Capital Management Singapore

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 255, filed September 12, 2012.

(p)(6)

LSV Asset Management Code of Ethics and Personal Trading Policy

Contained herein.

(p)(7)

Cooke & Bieler, L.P. Code of Ethics

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 200, filed June 24, 2011.

(p)(8)

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership Code of Ethics

Contained herein.

(p)(9)

Global Index Advisors, Inc. Code of Ethics

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 200, filed June 24, 2011.

(p)(10)

Phocas Financial Corporation, Code of Ethics

Contained herein.

(p)(11)

First International Advisors, LLC Code of Ethics

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 200, filed June 24, 2011.

(p)(12)

Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC Code of Ethics

Contained herein.

(p)(13)

Golden Capital Management, LLC Code of Ethics

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 274, filed December 26, 2012.

(p)(14)

Crow Point Partners, LLC Code of Ethics

Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 200, filed June 24, 2011.

Item 29. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant.

Registrant believes that no person is controlled by or under common control with Registrant.

Item 30. Indemnification.

Article IX of the Registrant's Declaration of Trust limits the liability and, in certain instances, provides for mandatory indemnification of the Registrant's Trustees, officers, employees, agents and holders of beneficial interests in the Trust. In addition, the Trustees are empowered under Article III, Section 1(t) of the Registrant's Declaration of Trust to obtain such insurance policies as they deem necessary.

Item 31. Business and Other Connections of the Investment Adviser.

(a) Effective March 1, 2001, Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC ("Funds Management") assumed investment advisory responsibilities for each of the Funds. For providing these services, Funds Management is entitled to receive fees at the same annual rates as were applicable under the advisory contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo Bank"). Funds Management, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, was created to succeed to the mutual fund advisory responsibilities of Wells Fargo Bank in early 2001.

To the knowledge of Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Funds Management is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature, except that they also hold various positions with and engage in business for Wells Fargo Bank.

(b) Global Index Advisors, Inc. ("GIA"), serves as a sub-adviser to various Funds of Wells Fargo Funds Trust (the "Trust"). The descriptions of GIA in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of GIA is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

(c) Wells Capital Management Incorporated ("Wells Capital Management"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo Bank, serves as sub-adviser to various Funds of the Trust. The descriptions of Wells Capital Management in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Wells Capital Management is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

(d) Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. ("Schroder"), serves as sub-adviser to various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of Schroder in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. Schroder Capital Management International Limited ("Schroder Ltd.") is a United Kingdom affiliate of Schroder which provides investment management services to international clients located principally in the United States. Schroder Ltd. and Schroder p.l.c. are located at 31 Gresham St., London ECZV 7QA, United Kingdom. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Schroder is or has been at any time during the last two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

(e) Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC ("Allianz") (formerly RCM Capital Management, LLC), serves as sub-adviser for various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of Allianz in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Allianz is or has been at any time during the last two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

(f) LSV Asset Management ("LSV") serves as sub-adviser to various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of LSV in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of LSV is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation, or employment of a substantial nature.

(g) Cooke & Bieler, L.P. ("Cooke & Bieler") serves as sub-adviser for various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of Cooke & Bieler in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Cooke & Bieler is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation, or employment of a substantial nature.

(h) Artisan Partners Limited Partnership ("Artisan") serves as sub-adviser for various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of Artisan in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Artisan is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation, or employment of a substantial nature.

(i) Phocas Financial Corporation ("Phocas") serves as sub-adviser for various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of Phocas in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Phocas is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation, or employment of a substantial nature.

(j) First International Advisors, LLC an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, serves as sub-adviser for various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of First International Advisors in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of the sub-adviser is or has been at any time during the last two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

(k) Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC ("MWCM") an indirect subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, serves as sub-adviser various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of MWCM in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of MWCM is or has been at any time during the last two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

(l) Golden Capital Management, LLC ("Golden") an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, serves as sub-adviser for various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of Golden in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Golden is or has been at any time during the last two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

(m) Crow Point Partners, LLC ("Crow Point") serves as sub-adviser for various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of Crow Point in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Crow Point is or has been at any time during the last two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

(n) Wells Capital Management Singapore, a separately identifiable division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., serves as sub-adviser for various funds of the Trust. The descriptions of Wells Capital Management Singapore in Parts A and B of the Registration Statement are incorporated by reference herein. To the knowledge of the Registrant, none of the directors or officers of Wells Capital Management Singapore is or has been at any time during the last two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

Item 32. Principal Underwriter.

(a) Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC, distributor for the Registrant, also acts as principal underwriter for Wells Fargo Variable Trust, and is the exclusive placement agent for Wells Fargo Master Trust, both of which are registered open-end management investment companies.

(b) The following table provides information for each director and officer of Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC.

 

Name

Positions and Offices with Underwriter

Positions and Offices with Fund

Karla M. Rabusch
Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC
525 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Chairman of the Board

President

Wayne Badorf
Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC
525 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Director, President and Secretary

None

A. Erdem Cimen
Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC
525 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Director, Financial Operations Officer (FINOP)

None

Samuel H. Hom
Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC
525 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

Andrew Owen
Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC
525 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Director

Assistant Secretary

Debra Ann Early
Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC
525 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Chief Compliance Officer

Chief Compliance Officer

(c) Not applicable.

Item 33. Location of Accounts and Records.

(a) The Registrant maintains accounts, books and other documents required by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules thereunder (collectively, "Records") at the offices of Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.

(b) Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC maintains all Records relating to its services as investment adviser and administrator at 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.

(c) Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. maintains all Records relating to its services as transfer agent at Two Heritage Drive, Quincy, Massachusetts 02171.

(d) Global Index Advisors, Inc. maintains all Records relating to their services as sub-adviser at 29 North Park Square NE, Suite 201, Marietta, GA 30060.

(e) Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC maintains all Records relating to its services as distributor at 525 Market Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.

(f) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (formerly Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A.) maintains all Records relating to its services as former custodian at 6th & Marquette, Minneapolis, MN 55479-0040.

(g) Wells Capital Management Incorporated maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 525 Market Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.

(h) Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 875 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10022.

(i) Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (formerly RCM Capital Management, LLC) maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 555 Mission Street Suite 1700, San Francisco, CA 94105.

(j) LSV Asset Management maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4000, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(k) Cooke & Bieler, L.P. maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 1700 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

(l) Artisan Partners Limited Partnership maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 875 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

(m) Phocas Financial Corporation maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 980 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 106, Alameda, California 94501.

(n) First International Advisors, LLC maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at One Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch, London, England, EC3M 3BD.

(o) Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1000, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

(p) Golden Capital Management, LLC maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 5 Resource Square, Suite 150, 10715 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262.

(q) Crow Point Partners, LLC maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 10 The New Driftway, Scituate, Massachusetts 02066.

(r) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. d/b/a Wells Capital Management Singapore maintains all Records relating to its services as investment sub-adviser at 26/F, 80 Raffles Place, 20/21, UOB Plaza, Singapore 048624.

(s) State Street Bank and Trust Company maintains all Records relating to its services as custodian and fund accountant at 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, Massachusetts 02111.

Item 34. Management Services.

Other than as set forth under the captions "Organization and Management of the Funds" in the Prospectuses constituting Part A of this Registration Statement and "Management" in the Statement of Additional Information constituting Part B of this Registration Statement, the Registrant is not a party to any management-related service contract.

Item 35. Undertakings.

Not applicable.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Amendment to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A, pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized in the City of San Francisco, State of California on the 26th day of June, 2013.


WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

By: /s/ C. David Messman
--------------------
C. David Messman
Secretary

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Post-Effective Amendment No. 304 to its Registration Statement on Form N-1A has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated:

 

/s/ Peter G. Gordon
Peter G. Gordon*
Trustee

/s/ Isaiah Harris, Jr.
Isaiah Harris, Jr.*
Trustee

/s/ Judith M. Johnson
Judith M. Johnson*
Trustee

/s/ David F. Larcker
David F. Larcker*
Trustee

/s/ Olivia S. Mitchell
Olivia S. Mitchell*
Trustee

/s/ Timothy J. Penny
Timothy J. Penny*
Trustee

/s/ Donald C. Willeke
Donald C. Willeke*
Trustee

/s/ Michael S. Scofield
Michael S. Scofield*
Trustee

/s/ Leroy J. Keith, Jr.
Leroy J. Keith, Jr.*
Trustee

/s/ Karla M. Rabusch
Karla M. Rabusch*
President
(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Jeremy M. DePalma
Jeremy M. DePalma*
Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)

*By: /s/ C. David Messman
C. David Messman
As Attorney-in-Fact
June 26, 2013

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibits

(d)(3)

Schedule A to the Amended and Restated Fee and Expense Agreement between Wells Fargo Funds Trust, Wells Fargo Master Trust and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

(h)(1)

Appendix A to the Administration Agreement with Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

(h)(3)

Shareholder Servicing Plan

(i)

Legal Opinion

(j)(A)

Consent of Independent Auditors

(m)

Appendix A to the Distribution Plan

(n)

Appendix A to the Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Pan

(p)(1)

Joint Code of Ethics for Asset Allocation Trust, Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Income Opportunities Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities & High Income Fund, Wells Fargo Funds Trust, Wells Fargo Master Trust, and Wells Fargo Variable Trust

(p)(2)

Joint Code of Ethics for Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC and Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC

(p)(3)

Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (formerly RCM Capital Management, LLC) Code of Ethics

(p)(6)

LSV Asset Management Code of Ethics and Personal Trading Policy

(p)(8)

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership Code of Ethics

(p)(10)

Phocas Financial Corporation, Code of Ethics

(p)(12)

Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC Code of Ethics

WELLS FARGO FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC

WELLS FARGO FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

 

Code of Ethics

Policy on Personal Securities Transactions
and Trading on Insider Information

 

Revised

June 3, 2013

 

 


 

1.       Overview.. 1

1.1    Code of Ethics. 1

1.2    Standard of Business Conduct 1

1.3    Team Member Duties. 2

1.4    Team Members’ Obligation to Report Possible Violations. 2

1.5    FMG’s Duties and Responsibilities to Team Members. 3

2.       Trading on Insider Information. 4

2.1    What is Insider Trading?. 4

2.2    Using Non-Public Information about an Account or our Advisory Activities. 5

2.3    Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Securities. 5

3.       Personal Securities Transactions. 6

3.1    Avoid Conflicts of Interest 6

3.2    Team Members are Reporting Persons. 6

3.3    Reporting Personal Securities Transactions. 6

3.4    New Accounts. 7

3.5    Your Reports are Kept Confidential 7

3.6    Summary of What You Need to Report 8

4.       Trading requirements, restrictions and Employee Compensation Accounts. 9

4.1    Pre‑Clearance Requirements for Reporting Persons. 9

4.2    How to Pre‑Clear Personal Securities Transactions. 10

4.3    Trading Restrictions and Prohibitions. 10

4.4    Ban on Short-Term Trading Profits. 13

4.5    Employee Compensation Related Accounts. 13

5.       Gifts, Outside Business Activities And Political Contributions. 16

5.1    Gifts. 16

5.2    Outside Business Activities. 16

5.3    Political Contributions and Solicitations of Contributions and Payments. 16

6.       Code Violations. 19

6.1    Investigating Code Violations. 19

6.2    Penalties. 19

6.3    Dismissal and/or Referral to Authorities. 20

6.4    Exceptions to the Code. 20

Appendix A Definitions. 21

Appendix B  Compliance Department Staff List. 25

Appendix C  Gifts and Entertainment. 26

Appendix D  Reportable Funds. 28

Appendix E  Detailed Summary of Code Obligations for Political Contributions and Activities  29

 

 

 


 

1.     Overview

1.1     Code of Ethics

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC (“Funds Management”) and Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC (the “Distributor”) may be referred to collectively as “we”, “us” or “FMG” throughout this document.

 

FMG has adopted this Code of Ethics (“Code”) pursuant to Rule 17j‑1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) and Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and Rule 204A-1 thereunder.  This Code establishes standards of business conduct and outlines the policies and procedures team members must follow to prevent insider trading and conflicts of interest.  FMG monitors and governs any activity that may be perceived as conflicting with the fiduciary responsibility to our clients.   This Code is maintained and enforced by the Code of Ethics Administrator (“Code Administrator”) and delegates, the Code of Ethics Team Manager (“Code Manager”) and the Code of Ethics Team (“Code Team”) within FMG Risk & Compliance.

 

As a condition of your employment, you must acknowledge receipt of this Code and certify, within thirty days of becoming subject to the Code and annually thereafter, that you have read it and complied with it.  Violations of the Code can result in disciplinary actions, including termination, as determined by the Code Manager and/or senior management.

 

In addition to this Code, team members must comply with the policies outlined in the Handbook for Wells Fargo Team Members and the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

 

The Code and your fiduciary obligations generally require you to put the interests of our clients ahead of your own. The Code Administrator, Manager and/or any relevant CCO may have the obligation and duty to review and take appropriate action concerning instances of conduct that, while not necessarily violating the letter of the Code, give the appearance of impropriety.

 

1.2     Standard of Business Conduct

FMG team members must always observe the highest standards of business conduct and follow all applicable laws and regulations. Team members may never:

·         use any device, scheme or artifice to defraud a client;

·         make any untrue statement of a material fact to a client or mislead a client by omitting to state a material fact;

·         engage in any act, practice or course of business that would defraud or deceive a client;

·         engage in any manipulative practice with respect to a client;

·         engage in any inappropriate trading practices, including price manipulation; or

·         engage in any transaction or series of transactions that may give the appearance of impropriety.

 

1.3     Team Member Duties

Team members have a duty of loyalty to FMG clients.  This means team members always need to act in the clients’ best interests, and must never do anything that allows (or appears to allow) them to inappropriately benefit from relationships with the Accounts.  Team members must disclose to the Risk & Compliance Department all conflicts of interest between the interests of clients and personal interests.    FMG is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in connection with managing the Accounts, and as such, there is no tolerance for dishonesty, self-dealing or trading on material, non-public information.   

 

As a team member, you must:

·         Be ethical;

·         Act professionally;

·         Exercise independent judgment;

·         Comply with all applicable Federal Securities Laws;

·         Comply with all applicable laws (U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act 2010 (Bribery Act), and other foreign laws) prohibiting bribery of government officials or other third parties; 1

·         Adhere to all FMG Compliance policies;

·         Avoid conflicts of interest, and situations which create the perception of a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest exists when financial or other incentives motivates a team member to place their or Wells Fargo’s interest ahead of our customer.   For more information on conflicts of interest, see the Wells Fargo Conflicts of Interest Policy

·         Promptly report violations or suspected violations of the Code and/or Compliance policy to the Risk & Compliance Department; and

·         Cooperate fully, honestly and in a timely manner with any Risk & Compliance Department investigation or inquiry.

1.4     Team Members’ Obligation to Report Possible Violations

Team members must report any concerns regarding ethical business conduct, suspected violations of the Code of Ethics, or any non-compliance with applicable laws, rules, or regulations to the Code Administrator or to a member of the Risk & Compliance Department.  Team members may also contact the EthicsLine (800-382-7250 or https://www.reportlineweb.com/wfelreport) where a report can be made anonymously.  Reports will be treated confidentially and will be investigated promptly and appropriately.  No retaliation may be taken against a team member for providing information in good faith about possible violations.

 

Examples of violations include, but are not limited to:

 

·         fraud or illegal acts involving any aspect of our business;

·         concerns about accounting, auditing, or internal accounting control matters;

·         material misstatements in reports;

·         any activity that is prohibited by the Code; and

·         deviations from required controls and procedures that safeguard clients, FMG and Wells Fargo.. 


 

1.5     FMG’s Duties and Responsibilities to Team Members

To help team members comply with this Code, the Code Administrator will:

·         Notify team members in writing of the Code reporting requirements;

·         Make a copy of the Code available and require certification that team members have read, understand, and will abide by the Code.

·         Make available a revised copy of the Code if there are any material amendments to it and require team members to certify receipt and understanding of the revised Code.

·         Compare all reported Personal Securities Transactions with the portfolio transactions report of the Accounts periodically.  Before we determine if a team member has violated the Code on the basis of this comparison, we will give the team member an opportunity to provide an explanation.

·         From time to time, provide training sessions to facilitate compliance with and understanding of the Code.

·         Review the Code at least once a year to assess its adequacy and effectiveness.

·         Require managers to inform the Code team via e-mail of the occurrence of any of the following events relating to their reports no later than the start date or effective date:

 

o   New team member additions to a Covered Company, whether internal or external;

o   Changes in job code, employment scope, responsibilities, and technology use;

o   Transfers into and from a Covered Company, whether internal or external; and

o   Terminations.

 

           

2.     Trading on Insider Information

The law requires FMG to have and enforce written policies and procedures to prevent team members from misusing material, non-public information.  FMG does this by:

·         limiting access to files likely to contain non-public information,

·         restricting or monitoring trades, including trades in securities about which team members might have non-public information, and

·         providing continuing education programs about insider trading.

 

Team members are subject to all requirements of the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct set forth under the heading “Avoid Conflicts of Interest—Insider Trading”  A copy of this policy is available in the Team Member Handbook on Teamworks.

 

 WARNING!

Insider trading is illegal. You could go to prison or be forced to pay a large fine for participating in insider trading.  Wells Fargo could also be fined for your actions.

 

2.1     What is Insider Trading?

Insider trading is generally defined as occurring when a person has possession of material, non-public information about an issuer and engages in a Personal Securities Transaction involving securities issued by the issuer, or discloses the information to others who then trade in the issuer’s securities. 

 

Information is considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in deciding how to act.  Information is considered non-public when it has not been made available to investors generally.  Information becomes public once it is publicly disseminated.  Limited disclosure does not make the information public (for example, if an insider makes information available to a select group of individuals, it is not public).  

 

Examples of illegal and prohibited insider trading and related activity include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

·         Tipping of material, non-public information is illegal and prohibited.   Tipping occurs when non‑public information about an issuer is given to someone else who then trades in securities of the issuer.

·         Front running is illegal and prohibited.  Front running is trading ahead of an Account in the same or equivalent security (such as options) in order to make a profit or to avoid a loss.

·         Scalping is illegal and prohibited.  Scalping is purchasing or selling a security (or an equivalent security) for a personal account prior to a recommend/buy or recommend/sell of that security or equivalent for an Account.

 


 

2.2     Using Non-Public Information about an Account or our Advisory Activities

Team Members may not:

·         Share with any other person (unless permitted or required by law, it’s necessary to carry out duties and appropriate confidentiality protections are in place, as necessary) any non-public information about an Account, including: 

o   any securities holdings or transactions of an Account;

o   any securities recommendation made to an Account;

o   any securities transaction (or transaction under consideration) by an Account, including information about actual or contemplated investment decisions;

o   any changes to portfolio management teams of Reportable Funds;

o    any information about planned mergers or liquidations of Reportable Funds; and

o    any Management Valuation Team proceedings and plans for future actions (either through attendance at, or receipt of the output from, such proceedings).

·         Use any non-public information regarding an Account in any way that might compete with, or be contrary to, the interest of such Account.

·         Use any non-public information regarding an Account in any way for personal gain.

NOTE:  Registered Representatives of the Distributor may have other requirements and limitations set forth in the Written Supervisory Procedures.

 

2.3     Wells Fargo & Co ( WFC) Securities

Team members are prohibited from engaging in any transaction in Wells Fargo & Co securities that is not in compliance with applicable requirements of the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct set forth under the heading “Avoid Conflicts of Interest—Personal Trading and Investment—Derivative and Hedging Transactions in Securities Issued by Wells Fargo” as may be amended from time to time. A copy of this policy is available on the Wells Fargo & Co website at:  

Restrictions on Purchases & Sales of WFC Securities

 

 

3.     Personal Securities Transactions

3.1     Avoid Conflicts of Interest

When engaging in Personal Securities Transactions, there might be conflicts between the interests of a client or an account and team member’s personal interests.  Any conflicts that arise in such Personal Securities Transactions must be resolved in a manner that does not inappropriately benefit the team member or adversely affect clients. Team members shall always place the financial and business interests of the Covered Companies and the clients before personal financial and business interests. 

 

Examples of inappropriate resolutions of conflicts are:

·         Taking an investment opportunity away from an Account to benefit a portfolio of which a team member has Beneficial Ownership;

·         Using your position to take advantage of available investments;

·         Front running an Account by trading in securities (or equivalent securities) ahead of the Account; and

·         Taking advantage of information or using Account portfolio assets to affect the market in a way that personally benefits you or a portfolio of which you have Beneficial Ownership. Any other behavior determined by the CCO to be or have the appearance of a conflict.

3.2     Team Members are Reporting Persons

The Code applies generally to all team members of FMG.  FMG team members are considered Reporting Persons and are expected to follow the guidelines that apply to them as outlined in this Code.

3.3     Reporting Personal Securities Transactions

Generally, all Reporting Persons must report all Personal Securities Accounts, along with the holdings and transactions of Reportable Securities in those accounts.  Personal Securities Accounts include those accounts of Immediate Family Members and accounts in which team members are a Beneficial Owner.  There are three types of reports: (1) an initial holdings report that is filed upon becoming a Reporting Person, (2) a quarterly transaction report, and (3) an annual holdings report.

Each broker‑dealer, bank, or fund company where you have a Personal Securities Account must receive a request for the Risk & Compliance Department to receive all account statements and confirmations from such accounts. 2  The Code Team will make this request on behalf of the Reporting Person after the accounts are disclosed. 

1.      Initial Holdings Report.  Within 10 days of becoming a Reporting Person:

·         All Personal Securities Accounts, including broker name and account number information must be reported to the Code of Ethics team via the Transaction Monitoring System (“TMS”).

·         Statements (electronic or paper) for all Personal Securities Accounts must be provided by team members to the Code Team.

·         All holdings of Reportable Securities in Personal Securities Accounts must be input into the Code of Ethics TMS into an Initial Holdings Report.  The information in the report must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date of becoming a Reporting Person.    

·         This Initial Holdings Report must be provided to the Risk & Compliance Department by the business day immediately before the weekend or holiday if the 10th day falls on a weekend or holiday.

2.      Quarterly Transactions Reports.  Within 30 days of calendar quarter end:

·         Team members must supply to the Code team a report, most commonly via the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System, showing all Securities trades made in team members’ Personal Securities Accounts during the quarter.  This report and must be submitted even if there were not any Securities trades transacted during the quarter.

·         Team members will certify as to the correctness and completeness of this report.

·         This report and certification must be provided to the Code team by the business day immediately before the weekend or holiday if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday.

3.      Annual Holdings Reports.  Within 30 days of each year end:

·         All holdings of Securities in all Personal Securities Accounts, must be reported to the Code Team via the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System. The information in the report must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to when you give us the report. 

·         Team members will certify as to the correctness and completeness of this report.

·         This report must be provided to the Code Team by the business day immediately before the weekend or holiday if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday.

3.4     New Accounts

Team members must inform the Code Team via the TMS of any new Personal Securities Accounts established within 10 days of receiving the account number or prior to executing a pre clearable transaction, whichever occurs first.

 

3.5     Your Reports are Kept Confidential

FMG will use reasonable efforts to ensure that the information submitted to the Risk & Compliance Department as required by this Code are kept confidential. Information will be reviewed by members of the Risk & Compliance Department and possibly our senior executives or legal counsel.  Data may be provided to Reportable Fund officers and trustees, and will be provided to government authorities upon request or others if required to do so by law or court order.


 

3.6     Summary of What You Need to Report

The table below serves as a reference to use in determining what transactions Reporting Persons need to report on quarterly transactions reports .  If you have questions about any types of Securities not shown below,  please contact the Code Team by email at:   COE@wellsfargo.com. 

 

 

For my Quarterly Transaction Report , do I need to REPORT transactions in….?

 

Equity Securities, including Wells Fargo & Co. Stock

Yes

Corporate Debt Securities

Yes

Open End Reportable Mutual Funds

Yes

Municipal Bonds

Yes

Options on Reportable Securities

Yes

Money Market Mutual Funds (affiliated & non-affiliated)

No

Open End, Non-Reportable Mutual Funds

No

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and iShares, both open-end and closed-end, and Unit Investment Trusts

Yes

Short Term Cash Equivalents

No

U.S. Government Bonds (direct obligations)

No

U.S. Treasuries/Agencies (direct obligations)

No

Commodities, Futures or Options on Futures

No

Securities Purchased through Automatic Investment Plans

No

Self directed transactions in Automatic Investment Plans that contain Reportable Securities

Yes

Receipt of unvested grants of Wells Fargo & Co.  stock options, unvested restricted shares and other securities awarded in WFC employee compensation plans

No

Banker’s Acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper & high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements

No

529 Plans

No

Non-Wells Fargo & Co. 401(k) plans that do not or cannot hold Reportable Funds or Securities

No

Managed Accounts

No

Closed End Mutual Funds (non-affiliated)

Yes

 

 

4.     Trading requirements, restrictions and Employee Compensation Accounts

All Reporting Persons must pre‑clear transactions of certain Securities in Personal Security Accounts, (including those of Immediate Family Members and accounts for which team member is a Beneficial Owner) as described below as well as comply with the trading restrictions that follow.

 

4.1          Pre‑Clearance Requirements for Reporting Persons

Do I need to Preclear Transactions in….?    

Reporting Person

Valuation Committee Member

 

Equity Securities 3 , other than WFC stock

Yes

Yes

WFC stock purchases via Automatic Transactions in AIPs (Automated Investment Plans)

No

No

Options on WFC stock

No

No

Vested WFC options in employee compensation plans

No

No

Vested WFC restricted shares

No

No

Open End Non-Reportable Mutual Funds

No

No

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and iShares, both open-end and closed-end, and Unit Investment Trusts, and options on ETFs

No

Yes

Receipt of unvested grants of Wells Fargo & Co.  stock options, restricted shares and other securities awarded in employee compensation plans

No

No

Corporate Debt Securities

Yes

Yes

Money Market Mutual Funds (affiliated & non-affiliated)

No

No

Municipal Bonds

Yes

Yes

Options on Pre-clearable Securities

Yes

Yes

Self directed transactions in Automatic Investment Plans that contain Pre-clearable Securities 4

Yes

Yes

Securities Purchased routinely in Automatic Investment Plans

No

No

Non-Wells Fargo & Co. 401(k) plans that cannot hold Reportable Funds or Securities

No

No

Short Term Cash Equivalents

No

No

U.S. Government Bonds (direct obligations)

No

No

U.S. Treasuries/Agencies (direct obligations)

No

No

Banker’s Acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper & high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements

No

No

529 Plans

No

No

Securities held in Managed Accounts

No

No

Closed End Mutual Funds (non-affiliated)

Yes

Yes

Tender Offers

Yes

Yes


4.2     How to Pre‑Clear Personal Securities Transactions

Team members must follow the steps below to pre‑clear trades:

1.      Request Authorization.  Authorization for a transaction that requires pre-clearance must be entered using the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System (“TMS”). Email requests to coe@wellsfargo.com will only be accepted for those team members who are on formal leave of absence or on PTO. Team members may only request pre-clearance for market orders or same day limit orders.  Verbal pre-clearance requests are not permitted.

2.      Have The Request Reviewed and Approved .  After receiving the electronic request, the TMS will notify team members if the trade has been approved or denied. 

3.      Trading in Foreign Markets.  Request for pre-clearance in foreign markets that have already closed for the day may be given approval to trade for the following day because of time considerations. Approval will only be good for that following business day in that local foreign market.

4.       Approval of Transactions

·         The Request May be Refused.  The Code Administrator or Manager may refuse to authorize your Personal Securities Transaction and need not give you an explanation for the refusal.  Reasons for refusing your Personal Securities Transactions may be confidential.

·         Authorizations Expire.  Any transaction approved by the TMS or the Code Team is effective until the close of business of the same trading day for which the authorization is granted (unless the approval is revoked earlier).  If the order for the transaction is not executed within that period, you must obtain a new advance authorization before placing your trade.

Remember!

·   Don’t place an order with your broker until you receive written approval to make the trade

4.3     Trading Restrictions and Prohibitions  

All Reporting Persons must comply with the following trading restrictions and prohibitions:

 

·         60‑Day Holding Period for Reportable Fund Shares (open-end and closed-end)

Team members are required to hold shares purchased of most of the Reportable Funds for 60 days.  This restriction applies without regard to tax lot considerations.  Team members are required to hold the shares from the date of the most recent purchase for 60 days.  If it is necessary to sell Reportable Fund shares before the 60‑day holding period has passed, team members must obtain advance written approval from the CCO or a Code of Ethics Compliance Officer.  The 60‑day holding period does not apply to transactions pursuant to Automatic Investment Plans.    The 60 day Holding Period does not apply to the Adjustable Rate Government Fund, Conservative Income Fund, Ultra Short-Term Income Fund, Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fundand the money market funds

·         Team member trades are subject to open order restriction

You cannot purchase or sell securities on any day during which an Account has a pending “buy” or “sell” order in for the same security (or equivalent security) of which the Risk & Compliance Department is aware until that order is withdrawn.

·         Team member trades are subject to a 15‑day blackout restriction

There is a “15-day blackout” on purchases or sales of securities bought or sold by an Account.  This means that you may not buy or sell a security (or equivalent security) during the 7-day periods immediately preceding and immediately following the date  the Account trades in the security (“blackout security”).  During the blackout period, activity will be monitored by the Code Team or the Code Administrator and any Personal Securities Transactions during a blackout window will be evaluated and investigated based on each situation. Penalties may range from no action to potential disgorgement of profits or payment of avoided losses (see Section 6 for Code violations and penalties). During a blackout period, purchases of a blackout security may be subject to mandatory divestment. Similarly, during a blackout period, sales of a blackout security may be subject to mandatory repurchase. 

In the case of a purchase and subsequent mandatory divestment at a higher price, any profits derived upon divestment may be subject to disgorgement; disgorged profits will be donated to the team member’s charity of choice.  In the case of a sale and subsequent mandatory repurchase at a lower price, the team member  may be required to make up any avoided losses, as measured by the difference between the repurchase price and the price at which the security was sold; such avoided losses will be donated to the team member’s charity of choice.

·         For example, if an Account trades in a blackout security on July 7, July 15 (the 8th day following the trade date) would be the 1st day team members may engage in a Personal Securities Transaction involving that security, and any purchases and sales in the blackout security made on or after June 30 through July 14 could be subject to divestment or repurchase.  Purchases and sales in the security made on or before June 29 (the 8th day before the trade date) would not be within the blackout period.

·         De minimis exception

There is a De minimis exception to the restrictions described in 4.3.2, and 4.3.3 above (Open Order and Blackout).  Reporting Persons may purchase and sell Large Capitalization Securities of up to $25,000, unless this conflicts with the 60‑day short-term profit restriction described in section 4.4.  The De minimis exception does not apply to options.

·          IPOs

Team members are prohibited from purchasing shares in an Initial Public Offering.  Team members must get written approval from the Code Administrator before selling shares that were acquired in an IPO prior to starting work for FMG.  Team members may, subject to pre-clearance requirements, purchase shares in a Private Placement as long as the position will be less than a 10% interest in the issuer, or are otherwise permitted under the Policy on Directorships and Other Outside Employment as outlined in the Wells Fargo & Co. Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

·         WFC Derivatives

Team members must comply with the policies outlined in the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct which states, “You may not invest or engage in derivative or hedging transactions involving securities issued by Wells Fargo & Co, including but not limited to options contracts (other than employee stock options), puts, calls, short sales, futures contracts, or other similar transactions regardless of whether you have material inside information.”

·         Wells Fargo Advantage Fund Closed End Funds

You may not participate in a tender offer made by a closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Fund under the terms of which the number of shares to be purchased is limited to less than all of the outstanding shares of such closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Fund.

·   No team member may purchase or sell shares of any closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Fund within 60 days of the later of

·         (i) the initial closing of the issuance of shares of such fund or

·         (ii) the final closing of the issuance of shares in connection with an overallotment option. 

·         Team members may purchase or sell shares of closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Funds only during the 10-day period following the release of portfolio holdings information to the public for such fund, which typically occurs on or about the 15th day following the end of each calendar quarter. Certain team members, who shall be notified by the Legal Department, are required to make filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with purchases and sales of shares of closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.

·         Investment Clubs

Team members may not participate in the activities of an Investment Club without the prior approval from the Code Administrator.  If applicable, trades for an Investment Club would need to be pre-cleared.

·         Personal Transactions

Team members are prohibited from executing or processing through a Covered Company’s direct access software (TA2000 or any other similar software):

·         Team members’ own personal transactions,

·         Transactions for Immediate Family Members, or

·         Transactions for accounts of other persons for which the team member or his immediate Family Member have been given investment discretion. 

This provision does not exclude you from trading directly with a broker/dealer or using a broker/dealer’s software.  The foregoing also does not prohibit you from executing or processing transactions in Wells Fargo & Co. securities granted to you as compensation through an online program designated by Wells Fargo & Co. for such purpose.

·           Intention to Buy or Sell for Accounts

Team members are prohibited from buying or selling securities when they intend, or know of another’s intention, to purchase or sell that security (or an equivalent security) for an Account.  This prohibition applies whether the Personal Securities Transaction is in the same direction ( e.g ., two purchases or two sales) or the opposite direction ( e.g.,  a purchase and sale) as the transaction for the Account.

·         Team members must not attempt to manipulate the market

Team members must not execute any transactions intended to raise, lower, or maintain the price of any security or to create a false appearance of active trading.

·         Excessive Trading

Excessive Trading for Personal Securities Accounts is strongly discouraged and Personal Securities Accounts will be monitored for Excessive Trading activity and reported to management.  Additional restrictions may be imposed by the Compliance Department on a Team Member if Excessive Trading is noted for a Personal Securities Account.

 

4.4     Ban on Short-Term Trading Profits

There is a ban on short-term trading profits.  Reporting Persons are not permitted to buy and sell, or sell and buy, the same Pre-clearable Security (or equivalent security) within 60 calendar days and make a profit; this will be considered short-term trading.

·         This prohibition applies without regard to tax lot. 

·         Short sales are subject to the 60 day profit ban. 

If a team member makes a profit on an involuntary call of an option, those profits are excluded from this ban; however, buying and selling options within 60 calendar days resulting in profits is prohibited.  Settlement/expiration date on the opening option transaction must be at least 60 days out.

Sales or purchases made at the original purchase or sale price or at a loss are not prohibited during the 60 calendar day profit holding period.

You may be required to disgorge any profits you make from any sale before the 60‑day period expires.  In counting the 60 calendar days, multiple transactions in the same security (or Equivalent Security) will be counted in such a manner as to produce the shortest time period between transactions. 

Although certain transactions may be deemed de minimis ( i.e., the exceptions noted in Section 4.3), they are still subject to the ban on short-term trading profits and are required to be input into the Code of Ethics Transactions Monitoring System .

The ban on short-term trading profits does not apply to transactions that involve:

·         Securities not requiring pre-clearance (i.e., ETFs)

·         Same-day sales of securities acquired through the exercise of employee stock options or other Wells Fargo & Co. securities granted to you as compensation or through the delivery (constructive or otherwise) of previously owned employer stock to pay the exercise price and tax withholding;

·         Commodities, futures (including currency futures), options on futures and options on currencies; or

·         Automated purchases or sales that were done as part of an Automatic Investment Plan (“AIP”). However, any self-directed purchases or sales outside the pre-set schedule or allocation of the AIP, or other changes to the pre-set schedule or allocation of the AIP, within a 60-day period, are subject to the 60-day ban on short term profit.

4.5       Employee Compensation Related Accounts

1.      401(k) Plans

Initial Holding Report:      

·         Team members who have an established Wells Fargo 401(k) plan with a non-zero balance are required to report their 401(k) balances in Reportable Funds as part of the Initial Holdings Reporting process.  In addition, team members are required to furnish to the Code Team, in writing, the investment allocation percentages for Reportable Funds in their Wells Fargo 401(K).

·         401(k) Plans that are external to Wells Fargo are required to be reported if, regardless of the balance,, the plan is capable of holding Reportable Funds or Reportable Securities.

 

 

 

Quarterly Transaction Report:

·         Team members are required to report self-directed transactions in Reportable Funds in Wells Fargo 401(k) plans that occurred outside of the previously reported investment allocations. This reporting may be made on behalf of the team member by the 401(k) plan administration area to Risk & Compliance.

·         Team members are required to report transactions in Reportable Funds or Securities in 401(k) plans held outside of Wells Fargo.

·         Team members are not required to report bi-weekly payroll contributions, periodic company matches, or profit sharing contributions.

 

Annual Holdings Report:

·         Team members are required to update their holdings in Wells Fargo 401(k) plans in their Annual Holdings Report.  This update may be made on behalf of the team member by the 401(k) plan administration area to Risk & Compliance.

·         If an external 401(k) account holds Reportable Funds or Securities, team members are required to update these holdings in their Annual Holdings Report.

 

Pre-Clearance:

·         Only Management Valuation Committee members are required to pre-clear transactions in Reportable Funds in a 401(k) plan.

 

2.      Wells Fargo Employee Stock Options & Restricted Shares

Initial Holdings Report:

·         The Wells Fargo Advisors brokerage account associated with team members’ Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (“LTICP”) is a Reportable Security Account and must be reported in the Initial Holding Report.

·         Team members are not required to report the grant or vesting of WFC employee stock options.

·         Team members are required to report  vested, delivered restricted shares held in any Reportable Security Account, including the Shareowner Services Account and/or the Wells Fargo Advisors account associated with their LTICP.

 

Quarterly Transaction Report:

·         All team member directed transactions in LTICP holdings are reportable on the Quarterly Transaction Report, i.e., exercising of WFC options and disposition of WFC Restricted shares.

·         The exercise of employee stock options is a reportable transaction.

·         Team members are encouraged to report the vesting and delivery of restricted shares for any Reportable Security Account, including the Wells Fargo Advisors account associated with their LTICP.

·         Team members are not required to report the grant or vesting of WFC employee stock options.

 

Annual Holdings Report:

·         Team members are required to report vested holdings of restricted shares in Reportable Security Accounts, such as the Shareowner Services account and/or the Wells Fargo Advisors brokerage account associated with a LTICP.

·         Team members are not required to report holdings of employee stock options in LTICP.

 

Pre-Clearance:

·         Preclearance is not required prior to the sale of LTICP restricted shares.

·         The exercise of stock options from LTICP is not pre-clearable in the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System.  However, team members are requested to inform the Code Team via an email to coe@wellsfargo.com of the transaction details, as exercising of the options will flag in the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System.

 

3.      Wells Fargo Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

 

Initial Holdings Report:

·         This is a Reportable Security Account and must be included in a team member’s Initial Holding Report.

 

Quarterly Transaction Report:

·         Sells of shares from team members’ ESPP are reportable on the Quarterly Transaction Report.

 

Annual Holdings Report:

·         Team members are required to update holdings of ESPP accounts in the Annual Holdings Report.

 

Pre-Clearance:

·         Transactions in the ESPP do not require pre-clearance.

 

4.WellsFargo Health Services Account

Initial Holdings Report:

·         Wells Fargo HSAs are reportable when the balance reaches threshold that allows the team member to invest in Reportable Funds.

Quarterly Transaction Report:

·         Sells of shares of Reportable Funds are reportable on the Quarterly Transaction Report.

Annual Holdings Report:

·         Team members are required to update holdings of balances invested in Reportable Funds on the Annual Holdings Report.

Pre-Clearance:

·         Transactions in HSA accounts do not require pre-clearance.

 

 

5.WellsFargo Deferred Compensation Plans

 

Wells Fargo Deferred Compensation Plans are not reportable accounts.

 

 WARNING!

Insider trading is illegal.  You could go to prison or be forced to pay a large fine for participating in insider trading.  We could also be fined for your actions.

 

5.     Gifts, Outside Business Activities And Political Contributions

5.1     Gifts

We generally follow the Wells Fargo & Co. policy regarding receiving gifts, activities and entertainment with customers as vendors, as generally set forth in the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct , although we have made some changes to that policy, making it more restrictive in some instances .  Please read and follow the version set forth in Appendix C.  See Appendix C.

 

NOTE:  Registered Representatives of the Distributor may have other requirements and limitations set forth in the Written Supervisory Procedures .

 

5.2     Outside Business Activities

We follow the Wells Fargo & Co policy regarding holding outside employment and directorship positions. Please read and follow the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for requirements regarding directorships. However, if you receive an approval to participate in outside business or employment activities, your participation must be re-disclosed annually when you certify to the Code and  reapproved at any time there is a change in relevant facts upon which the original approval was granted.

 

NOTE:  Registered Representatives of the Distributor may have other requirements and limitations set forth in the Written Supervisory Procedures.

 

5.3     Political Contributions and Solicitations of Contributions and Payments

All team members of a Covered Company and their Immediate Family Members must comply with the following restrictions on making Contributions and prohibitions on Soliciting Contributions or Payments.  Failure to comply with this policy may require the Covered Company to forego all of its compensation on an applicable Account for a period of two years. 

 

NOTE:  Registered Representatives of the Distributor may have other requirements and limitations set forth in the Written Supervisory Procedures .

 

City/County/State Political Contributions

Except for permitted Contributions as specifically defined below, you and your Immediate Family Members may not make any Contributions to an Official of a Government Entity (i.e., any state or political subdivision of a state, such as a city or county; see definition of “Government Entity” in Appendix A).  Any political action committee (“PAC”) that you or your Immediate Family Members control ( i.e. , have the ability to direct or cause the direction of the governance or operations of the PAC) may not make any Contributions to an Official of a Government Entity without exception.

 

Permitted Contributions

There are two types of Contributions you or your Immediate Family Members may make that are permitted, depending on whether you or your Immediate Family Members are entitled to vote for the Official at the time you make a Contribution: 

·         If you or your Immediate Family Members ARE entitled to vote for the Official at the time of the Contributions, Contributions which in the aggregate do not exceed $350 to any one Official, per election will be considered permitted Contributions.

·         If you or your Immediate Family Members are NOT entitled to vote for the Official at the time of the Contributions, Contributions which in the aggregate do not exceed $150 to any one Official, per election will be considered permitted Contributions.

 

NOTE:  Registered Representatives of the Distributor may have other requirements and limitations set forth in the Written Supervisory Procedures .

 

Prohibited Contributions

Regardless of whether or not you or your Immediate Family Members are entitled to vote for an Official, you and your Immediate Family Members may not make any Contributions which total more than $350 to any one Official, per election. 

 

Federal Political Contributions

In addition, you and your Immediate Family Members ARE NOT restricted in your Contributions in a federal election in which the candidate to whom you are Contributing is not an incumbent Official of a Government Entity (i.e., city/county/state or other political subdivision of a state) at the time you make a Contribution.  For example, you or your Immediate Family Members could Contribute $1,000 to an incumbent U.S. Congressional representative running for re-election, but you or your Immediate Family Members could not Contribute more than $150/$350 (depending on your entitlement to vote) to a state governor running for President of the United States.

 

Solicitation and Coordination of Contributions or Payments Prohibited

You and your Immediate Family Members may not coordinate, or Solicit any person or political action committee to make, any: (i) Contribution to an Official of a Government Entity; or (ii) Payment to a political party of a state or locality. These Solicitation and coordination restrictions relate to fundraising activities, among others, but do not prevent you from expressing support for candidates through volunteering your time without pay for non-fundraising activities that do not otherwise involve a prohibited Solicitation or coordination of Contributions or Payments.

 

Household Contributions

You and your Immediate Family Members may not circumvent these restrictions and prohibitions by Contributing, Soliciting or coordinating through others, or otherwise do anything indirectly which, if done directly, would have resulted in a violation of these provisions.

 

Reporting of Political Contributions 5

Notification of Permitted Contributions

On or before making a Permitted Contribution or a Payment to a PAC, you (on behalf of yourself or any Immediate Family Members) must notify the Risk & Compliance Department by email to the Code of Ethics email address (COE@wellsfargo.com) and include the following information:

·         The name of the Official to whom you or your Immediate Family Members are Contributing

·         The title of the office that the Official is seeking to occupy (or if seeking federal office, the incumbent state or local office that the Official currently occupies) and the city/county/state or other political subdivision of such office

·         The dollar amount of the Contribution (or, if a non-cash Contribution, the nature and value of the Contribution)

·         For PAC Payments, the name and contact details of the PAC and the amount or value of the Payment

 

NOTE:  Registered Representatives of the Distributor may have other requirements and limitations set forth in the Written Supervisory Procedures .

 

Annual Certification

You must certify annually as to your compliance and the compliance by your Immediate Family Members with these requirements. 

 

Additional Items

We are also subject to the requirements of the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct regarding political contributions and activities.  Certain Team Members may also be required to comply with the requirements of Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Rule G-37 or other rules it may in the future adopt in relation to individual political contributions.  Certain team members from time to time may also become subject to state and local “pay-to-play” rules.  In the event of differing and conflicting standards applying to the same activity, action or conduct, you and your Immediate Family Members must follow the most restrictive requirements or prohibitions to which you and yourImmediate Family Members are subject.

 

Quick Summary of Code Obligations for Political Contributions and Activities

The table below serves as a handy reference for you to understand your obligations under the Code with respect to political contributions and other political activities.   Please refer to the provisions above for more detailed guidance. If you have questions about any contributions or activities, please contact the Risk & Compliance Department by email at the following email address: COE@wellsfargo.com.  Also refer to Appendix E for a more detailed summary of these provisions. 

 

You or your Immediate Family Member may…

If…

Reporting

Required

Make cash contributions totaling up to $350 per election

You/your Immediate Family Member ARE entitled to vote for the candidate or official at the time of the contribution.

Yes

Make cash contributions totaling up to $150 per election

You/your Immediate Family Member ARE NOT entitled to vote for the candidate or official at the time of the contribution.

Yes

Volunteer Resources

Volunteering resources has a value less than the limits provided above

Yes

Volunteer your time

You/your Immediate Family Member are not compensated for the volunteer activity and it does not involve fundraising or solicitation activities.

Yes

Contribute to PACs (Political Action Committees)

You/your Immediate Family Member are not able to direct the funds collected by the PAC or are otherwise are not able to direct the governance or operations of the PAC.

Yes

 

NOTE:  Registered Representatives of the Distributor may have other requirements and limitations set forth in the Written Supervisory Procedures .

6.     Code Violations

6.1     Investigating Code Violations

The Code Administrator or designee is responsible for investigating any suspected violation of the Code.  Team Members are expected to respond to Code of Ethics inquiries promptly. If the Code Administrator selects a designee, the designee will report the results of each investigation to the relevant CCO.  This includes not only instances of violations against the letter of the Code, but also any instances that may give the appearance of impropriety. The Code Administrator is responsible for reviewing the results of any investigation of any reported or suspected violation of the Code in coordination with the designee. Any confirmed violation of the Code may be reported to the team member’s supervisor and human resources consultant immediately. 

6.2     Penalties

The Code Administrator is responsible for deciding whether a violation is minor, substantive or serious.  In determining the seriousness of a violation of this Code, the Administrator will consider the following factors, among others:

·         the degree of willfulness of the violation;

·         the severity of the violation;

·         the extent, if any, to which a team member profited or benefited from the violation;

·         the adverse effect, if any, of the violation on a Covered Company or an Account; and

·         team member history of prior violation of the Code.

 

For purposes of imposing sanctions, violations generally will be counted on a rolling 12 month period. However, the Code Administrator or senior management reserves the right to impose a more severe sanction/penalty depending on the severity of the violation and/or taking into consideration violations dating back more than 12 months.

 

Any serious violations of the Code as described below will be reported immediately to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds’ Board of Trustees.  All minor and substantive violations will be reported to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds’ Board of Trustees at the next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.  Penalties will be imposed as follows:

 

1.      Minor Violations:

·         First – Oral warning;

·         Second – Written notice;

·         Third – $250 fine to be donated to your charity of choice * .

Minor violations include, but are not limited to, the following: failure to submit signed acknowledgments of certain Code forms and certifications, pre-clearance irregularities, and failure to complete required Code training.


 

 

2.      Substantive Violations:

·         First  – Written notice;

·         Second – $250 fine to be donated to your charity of choice * ;

·         Third – $1,000 fine or disgorgement of profits (whichever is greater) to be donated to your charity of choice * and/or termination of employment and/or referral to authorities.

Substantive violations include, but are not limited to, the following: failure to complete required reporting; unauthorized purchase/sale of restricted investments as outlined in this Code, violations of short-term trading for profit (60-day rules), failure to request trade pre‑clearance and violations of certain trading restrictions as described in Section 4.3.

 

3.      Serious Violations:

Trading with inside information, “front running” and “scalping” are each considered a serious violation.  FMG will take appropriate steps, which may include termination of employment and/or referral to governmental authorities for prosecution.  The Wells Fargo Advantage Funds’ Board will be informed immediately of any serious offenses. 

 

FMG may deviate from the penalties listed in the Code where the Administrator and/or senior management determines that a more or less severe penalty is appropriate based on the specific circumstances of that case.  The penalties listed in this Section 6.2 are in addition to disgorgement or other penalties imposed by other provisions of this Code.

6.3     Dismissal and/or Referral to Authorities

Repeated violations or a flagrant violation of the Code may result in immediate dismissal from employment.  In addition, the Code Administrator and/or senior management may determine that a single flagrant violation of the law, such as insider trading, will result in immediate dismissal and referral to authorities.

6.4     Exceptions to the Code

Each Code Administrator is responsible for enforcing the Code.  The Code Administrator (or his or her designee) may grant certain exceptions to the Code in compliance with applicable law, provided any requests and any approvals granted must be submitted and obtained, respectively, in advance and in writing.  The Code Administrator or designee may refuse to authorize any request for exception under the Code and is not required to furnish any explanation for the refusal.

 

 

 

 


Appendix A
Definitions

 

General Note:

The definitions and terms used in the Code are intended to mean the same as they do under the 1940 Act and applicable other Federal Securities Laws.  If a definition hereunder conflicts with the definition in the 1940 Act or other Federal Securities Laws, or if a term used in the Code is not defined, you should follow the definitions and meanings in the 1940 Act or other Federal Securities Laws, as applicable.

 

Accounts                                   Accounts of investment advisory clients of Covered Companies, including but not limited to registered and unregistered investment companies and Managed Accounts.

 

Automatic Investment Plan      A program that allows a person to purchase or sell securities, automatically and on a regular basis in accordance with a pre-determined schedule and allocation, without any further action by the person.  An Automatic Investment Plan includes a SIP (systematic investment plan), SWP (systematic withdrawal plan), SPP (stock purchase plan), DRIP (dividend reinvestment plan), or employer-sponsored plan.

 

Beneficial Owner                      You are the “beneficial owner” of any securities in which you have a

(Ownership)                             direct or indirect Financial or Pecuniary Interest, whether or not you have the power to buy and sell, or to vote, the securities.   

 

In addition, you are the “beneficial owner” of securities in which an Immediate Family Member has a direct or indirect Financial or Pecuniary Interest, whether or not you or the Immediate Family Member has the power to buy and sell, or to vote, the securities.  For example, you have Beneficial Ownership of securities in trusts of which Immediate Family Members are beneficiaries.

 

You are also the “beneficial owner” of securities in any account, including but not limited to those of relatives, friends and entities in which you have a non-controlling interest, over which you exercise investment discretion.  Such accounts do not include accounts you manage on behalf of a Covered Company or any other affiliate of Wells Fargo & Co.

 

Contribution                             Any gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value made for: (i) the purpose of influencing any election for federal, state or local office; (ii) payment of debt incurred in connection with any such election; or (iii) transition or inaugural expenses of the successful candidate for state or local office.

 

Control                                     The power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of a company, unless the power is solely the result of an official position with such company.  Owning 25% or more of a company’s outstanding voting securities is presumed to give you control over the company.  (See Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act for a complete definition.)

 

Covered Company                   Either Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC or Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC.

 

Equivalent Security                   Any security issued by the same entity as the issuer of a subject security that is convertible into the equity security of the issuer.  Examples include, but are not limited to, options, rights, stock appreciation rights, warrants and convertible bonds.

 

Excessive Trading                     A high number of transactions during any month could be considered Excessive Trading.  The Compliance Department will report any Excessive Trading to management.

 

Federal Securities Laws            The Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a‑aa), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a—mm), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107‑204, 116 Stat. 745 (2002)), the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b), Title V of the Gramm‑Leach-Biley Act (Pub. L. No. 100‑102, 113 Stat. 1338 (1999)), any rules adopted by the SEC under any of these statutes, the Bank Secrecy Act (31 U.S.C. 5311-5314; 5316-5332) as it applies to funds and investment advisers, and any rules adopted thereunder by the SEC or the Department of the Treasury.

 

Financial or Pecuniary            The opportunity for you or your Immediate Family Member, directly or

Interest                                     indirectly, to profit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in the subject securities whether through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise. This standard looks beyond the record owner of securities to reach the substance of a particular arrangement. You not only have a Financial or Pecuniary Interest in securities held by you for your own benefit, but also securities held (regardless of whether or how they are registered) by others for your benefit, such as securities held for you by custodians, brokers, relatives, executors, administrators, or trustees. The term also includes any security owned by an entity directly or indirectly controlled by you, which may include corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and other types of legal entities. You or your Immediate Family Member may have a Financial or Pecuniary Interest in:

·         Your accounts or the accounts of Immediate Family Members;

·         A partnership or limited liability company, if you or an Immediate Family Member is a general partner or a managing member;

·         A corporation or similar business entity, if you or an Immediate Family Member has or shares investment control; or

·         A trust, if you or an Immediate Family Member is a beneficiary.

 

Government Entity                   Any state or political subdivision of a state, including: (i) any agency, authority, or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision; (ii) a pool of assets sponsored or established by the state or political subdivision or any agency, authority or instrumentality thereof, including, but not limited to a “defined benefit plan” as defined in section 414(j) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a state general fund; (iii) a plan or program of a Government Entity; and (iv) officers, agents, or employees of the state or political subdivision or any agency, authority or instrumentality thereof, acting in their official capacity.

 

High quality short-term           Any instrument that has a maturity at issuance of less than 366 days and

debt instrument                        that is rated in one of the two highest rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization such as Moody’s Investors Service.

 

Immediate Family Member      Any of the following persons, including any such relations through adoption, who reside in the same household with you:

 

·     spouse

·     grandparent

·     mother-in-law

·     domestic partner

·     grandchild

·     father-in-law

·     parent

·     brother

·     daughter-in-law

·     stepparent

·     sister

·     son-in-law

·     child

 

·     sister-in-law

·     stepchild

 

·     brother-in-law

 

Immediate Family Member also includes any other relationship that the CCO determines could lead to possible conflicts of interest, diversions of corporate opportunity, or appearances of impropriety.

 

Investment Club                       An investment club is a group of people who pool their money to make investments. Usually, investment clubs are organized as partnerships and, after the members study different investments, the group decides to buy or sell based on a majority vote of the members. Club meetings may be educational and each member may actively participate in investment decisions.

 

IPO                                           An initial public offering, or the first sale of a company’s securities to public investors.  Specifically it is an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933, the issuer of which, immediately before registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Large Capitalization Security  A security whose issuer has an equity market capitalization of more than $1 billion.

 

Managed Account                    Any account for which the holder gives, in writing, his/her broker or someone else the authority to buy and sell securities, either absolutely or subject to certain restrictions. In other words, the holder gives up the right to decide what securities are bought or sold for the account.

 

Non-Public Information            Any information that is not generally available to the general public in widely disseminated media reports, SEC filings, public reports, prospectuses, or similar publications or sources.

 

Official                                      Any person (including any election committee for the person) who was, at the time of the Contribution, an incumbent, candidate or successful candidate for elective office of a Government Entity.

 

Payment                                    Any gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value.

 

 

Personal Securities Account     Any holding of Securities of which you have Beneficial Ownership, other than a holding of Securities previously approved by the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer over which you have no direct influence or Control.  A Personal Securities Account is not limited to securities accounts maintained at brokerage firms, but also includes holdings of Securities owned directly by you or an Immediate Family Member or held through a retirement plan of Wells Fargo & Co.  or any other employer.

 

Personal Securities                  A purchase or sale of a Security, of which you have or acquire Beneficial

Transaction                             Ownership.

 

Private Placement                     An offering that is exempt from registration under Section 4(2) or 4(6) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Rule 504, Rule 505 or Rule 506 thereunder.

 

Purchase or Sale of a              Includes, among other things, gifting or the writing of an option to

Security                                   purchase or sell a security.

 

 

Reportable Fund                      Reportable Fund means (i) any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, for which a Covered Company serves as an investment adviser as defined in Section 2(a)(20) of that Act, or (ii) any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose investment adviser or principal underwriter controls a Covered Company, is controlled by a Covered Company, or is under common control with a Covered Company; provided, however, that Reportable Fund shall not include an investment company that holds itself out as a money market fund. For purposes of this definition, "control" has the same meaning as it does in Section 2(a)(9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. A list of all Reportable Funds shall be maintained and made available for reference under "Reportable Funds" under the "Code of Ethics" tab in the Compliance Department InvestNet web page.

 

Security/Securities                    As defined under Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act or Section 202(a)(18) of the Advisers Act, except that it does not include direct obligations of the U.S. Government; bankers’ acceptances; bank certificates of deposit; commercial paper; high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; shares issued by affiliated or unaffiliated money market mutual funds; or shares issued by open-end registered investment companies other than the Reportable Funds.

 

Solicit                                       With respect to a Contribution or Payment, to communicate, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining or arranging a Contribution or Payment.

 

 

 


 

Appendix B

Compliance Department Staff List

 

 

Please consult the Frontier intranet website or the Transaction Monitoring System, for a current list of compliance staff designated to monitoring the Code of Ethics. The FMG Code of Ethics email address is coe@wellsfargo.com.

                       

 

 

 

 

 


Appendix C

Gifts and Entertainment

 

Team members and their family members must not accept gifts from or participate in activities with (including services, discounts, entertainment, travel or promotional materials) an actual or potential customer or vendor or from business or professional people to whom team members do or may refer business unless the gift or activity was in accordance with accepted, lawful business practices and is of sufficiently limited value that no possible inference can be drawn that the gift or activity could influence the team member  in the performance of duties for Wells Fargo & Co.  It is unlawful for a team member to corruptly seek or accept anything of value from any person, intending to be influenced or rewarded in connection with any business or transaction of Wells Fargo & Co.  This rule applies to all team members, including, but not limited to, those involved in recommending or making decisions related to:

 

·         Pricing of products sold by the company

·         Extension of credit, or

·         Purchase of goods or services from outside vendors

 

1.       Money – Money (cash, check, money order, electronic funds, Visa or similar gifts cards, or any type of gift that can be exchanged for or deposited as cash) must never be accepted or given.

 

2.       Giving Gifts – Team members who wish to give gifts to vendors, customers or officials, or who are asked to authorize such gifts, must follow standard expense authorization procedures.

 

Gifts valued at more than $100 to a current or potential customer (as represented by an individual person) within any calendar year must be approved, in writing, by your Compliance Department.

 

Gifts of tickets to sporting or other entertainment events to current or potential customers and guests with an aggregate value of more than $300 per person, (customer or vendor) per year must be approved, in writing, by your Compliance Department.

 

·         Team members who wish to give personal gifts to other team members must follow the general guideline that the gift be made in accordance with accepted business practices and is of sufficiently limited value that the gift could not influence the giver or the receiver in the performance of their duties for Wells Fargo & Co, nor create actual or perceived pressure to reciprocate.

 

3.       Accepting Gifts – Unless approved, in writing, by your Compliance Department, you may not accept gifts, gift cards or gift certificates worth more than $100 from a current or potential customer, vendor or their agent within any calendar year. 

However, the following items are not subject to the $100 limit:

·         Gifts based on obvious family or personal relationship when it is clear that the relationship, and not the company’s business, is the basis for the gift;

·         Discounts or rebates on merchandise or services from an actual or potential customer or vendor if they are comparable to and do not exceed the discount or rebate generally given by the customer or vendor to others;

·         Awards from civic, charitable, educational or religious organizations for recognition of service and accomplishment; or

·         Gifts of tickets to sporting or other entertainment events, provided the aggregate value to you and your guests is not more than $300 per customer or vendor per year.


 

4.       Activities with Customers or Vendors – Activities with existing or potential customers or vendors that are paid for by them (including meals, winning door prizes, sporting events and other entertainment, as well as trips to customer and vendor sites, exhibits and other activities) may be accepted only if the activity is a customary, accepted and lawful business practice and is of sufficiently limited value that no possible inference can be drawn that participating in the activity could influence you in the performance of your duties for Wells Fargo & Co.

 

If you have any doubt about the propriety of participating in an activity offered by a customer or a vendor you should consult with your supervisor and Compliance Department before accepting the offer.  If the activity includes travel paid for by a customer or vendor, you must obtain management approval before accepting the trip. 

 

Registered Representatives the Distributor may have other requirements/limitations set forth in the Written Supervisor Procedures .

 

5.       Dealings with Government Officials- Team members must comply with U.S. law, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the laws of foreign countries when dealing with domestic and foreign government officials. Under no circumstances may you pay or offer anything of value directly or indirectly, to a government official, including foreign officials, political parties and party officials and candidates for the purpose of improperly influencing an official act or decision, securing an improper advantage, or assisting in obtaining or retraining business or directing business to anyone.  In countries in which there is a government involvement in business enterprises, such officials may include employees and manager of local enterprises.


Appendix D

Reportable Funds

 

Please consult the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds website for a complete list of mutual funds and any closed end funds to which the Code applies. Please refer to the following website for a current list of Reportable Funds: https://fmgfrontier.wellsfargo.com/fmg/fmg_compliance/coe.jsp

 

 


Appendix E

Detailed Summary of Code Obligations for Political Contributions and Activities

 

The table below serves as an additional reference for you to understand your obligations under the Code with respect to political contributions and other political activities.   Please refer to the Code provisions for more detailed guidance.

 

NOTE:  Registered Representatives of the Distributor may have other requirements and limitations set forth in the Written Supervisory Procedures .

 

Who must comply with these provisions?

You (all team members)

Yes

Your Immediate Family Members (see Appendix A for definition)

Yes

Political Action Committees that are controlled by you or your Immediate Family Members

Yes

What types of government offices/elections apply?

State (executive, legislative, judicial, administrative) 

Yes

County/Borough/Parish (executive, legislative, judicial, administrative) 

Yes

City/Town (executive, legislative, judicial, administrative) 

Yes

Other Local (executive, legislative, judicial, administrative) 

Yes

Federal (executive, legislative, judicial, administrative)—if candidate is an incumbent State/County/City/Local official

Yes

Federal (executive, legislative, judicial, administrative)—if candidate is not an incumbent State/County/City/Local official

No

What Contributions and activities are restricted or prohibited by the Code?

Cash contributions

Yes-Restricted

Non-cash contributions

Yes-Restricted

Services for compensation

Yes-Restricted

Volunteer or paid activity that includes fund raising

Yes-Prohibited

Volunteer or paid activity that includes Soliciting items of value to influence the outcome of any election for federal, state or local office, pay debt incurred in connection with such an election or pay of transition or inaugural expenses of a winning candidate

Yes-Prohibited

Volunteer or paid activity that includes fund raising or Soliciting items of value for a state or local political party

Yes-Prohibited

Volunteer activity that does not include fund raising or any of the Solicitation activities described in the three rows above

No-Not Restricted or Prohibited

What Contributions and activities are allowed? #

 

Contributions to Officials for whom you/Immediate Family Member ARE ENTITLED to vote

Contributions up to a total of $350* to any Official, per election

Contributions to Officials for whom you/Immediate Family Member are NOT ENTITLED to vote

Contributions up to a total of $150* to any Official, per election

What Contributions and activities are prohibited?

 

Contributions to Officials for whom you/Immediate Family Member ARE ENTITLED to vote

Contributions exceeding a total of $350* to any Official, per election

Contributions to Officials for whom you/Immediate Family Member are NOT ENTITLED to vote

Contributions exceeding a total of $150* to any Official, per election

What reporting is required?

 

The scope of Contributions and activities that must be reported

All Contributions, PAC Payments and activities subject to the Code

The timing of reporting of Contributions and activities

Contributions and activities must be reported on or before the Contribution or activity

The contents of a report

·  Name of the Official

·  Title of Office

·  City/County/State/Other Subdivision

·  Amount/Value of Contribution/activity

·  Name, contact details and amount of Payment to any PAC

The mechanism for reporting

Report via the Transaction Monitoring System

What else is required in addition to reporting?

 

Annual certifications of compliance

Required Certifications will be handled through Star NG

#  No Contributions by controlled PACs are permitted

* The value of non-cash Contributions or services may not exceed the applicable dollar limit.

 

1.     See the Wells Fargo Global Anti-Corruption policy and standards for details.

2.   All accounts that have the ability to hold Reportable Securities must be included even if the account does not have holdings of those securities at the report date.

3.       It is not necessary to pre-clear transactions in WFC stock. See restrictions on WFC related issues in Section 4.2.3.

4.      See additional information regarding AIPs in Section 4.4.

5.     If you or your Immediate Family Members Contribute more than $150 but $350 or less, you may be asked to provide a copy of the voter registration or other evidence of your entitlement to vote for the Official.

*All fines will be made payable to your charity of choice (reasonably acceptable to Wells Fargo) and turned over to us and we will mail the donation check (cashier’s check or money order funds only) on your behalf.

Appendix A

 

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT

 

Overview of Fee Structure

 

The Fund Level administration fee breakpoints listed below are calculated on the total net assets of each Fund.

Fees for Funds Trust Multi-Class Funds

Multi-Class Non-Money Market/Non-Fixed Income Funds and Classes (Other than Asset Allocation Fund)

 

 

 

Fund-Level Admin. Fee

 

 

 

Class Level Admin. Fee

 

 

 

 

Total Admin. Fee

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.26%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.31%

0.30%

0.29%

Administrator Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.10%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.15%

0.14%

0.13%

Institutional Class and Class R4

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.08%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.13%

0.12%

0.11%

Investor Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.32%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.37%

0.36%

0.35%

R6 Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.03%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.08%

0.07%

0.06%

Absolute Return Fund

Fund-Level Admin. Fee

Class Level Admin. Fee

 

Total Admin. Fee

Class A and Class C

N/A

0.26%

0.26%

Administrator Class

N/A

0.10%

0.10%

Institutional Class

N/A

0.08%

0.08%

Asset Allocation Fund

Fund-Level Admin. Fee

Class Level Admin. Fee

 

Total Admin. Fee

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.10%

0.08%

0.06%

0.26%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.36%

0.34%

0.32%

Administrator Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.10%

0.08%

0.06%

0.10%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.20%

0.18%

0.16%

Institutional Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.10%

0.08%

0.06%

0.08%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.18%

0.16%

0.14%

Multi-Class Fixed Income (Non-Money Market) Funds and Classes

 

Fund-Level Admin. Fee

 

Class Level Admin. Fee

 

Total Admin. Fee

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.16%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.21%

0.20%

0.19%

Administrator Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.10%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.15%

0.14%

0.13%

Institutional Class and Class R4

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.08%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.13%

0.12%

0.11%

Investor Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.19%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.24%

0.23%

0.22%

Class R6

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.03%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.08%

0.07%

0.06%

Multi-Class Money Market Funds and Classes

 

Fund-Level Admin. Fee

 

Class Level Admin. Fee

 

 

Total Admin. Fee

Class A, Class B and Class C

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.22%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.27%

0.26%

0.25%

Service Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.12%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.17%

0.16%

0.15%

Administrator Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.10%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.15%

0.14%

0.13%

Institutional Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.08%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.13%

0.12%

0.11%

Investor Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.25%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.30%

0.29%

0.28%

Select Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.04%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.09%

0.08%

0.07%

Sweep Class and Daily Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.05%

0.04%

0.03%

0.22%

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.27%

0.26%

0.25%

 


Fees for Funds Trust Single Class Funds

 

Single Class Non-Money Market/Non-Fixed Income Funds

Total Admin. Fee

 

Retail Class and WealthBuilder unnamed Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.29%

0.30%

0.31%

Administrator Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.15%

0.14%

0.13%

Institutional Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.13%

0.12%

0.11%

Investor Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.36%

0.37%

0.38%

Single Class Fixed Income (Non-Money Market) Funds

Total Admin. Fee

 

Retail Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.19%

0.20%

0.21%

Administrator Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.15%

0.14%

0.13%

Institutional Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.13%

0.12%

0.11%

Investor Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.22%

0.23%

0.24%

Single Class Money Market Funds

Total Admin. Fee

 

Retail Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.27%

0.26%

0.25%

Service Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.17%

0.16%

0.15%

Institutional Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.13%

0.12%

0.11%

Investor Class

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

0.28%

0.29%

0.30%

 

 

Appendix A amended:  August 15, 2012


Schedule A to Appendix A

Administration Agreement

 

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

List of Funds

 

Funds/Classes

Total Breakpoint Administration Fees

 

First 5B

Next 5B

Over 10B

Absolute Return Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.26%

0.26%

0.10%

0.08%

 

0.26%

0.26%

0.10%

0.08%

 

0.26%

0.26%

0.10%

0.08%

Adjustable Rate Government Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

Asia Pacific Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Asset Allocation Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.36%

0.36%

0.36%

0.36%

0.20%

0.18%

 

0.34%

0.34%

0.34%

0.34%

0.18%

0.16%

 

0.32%

0.32%

0.32%

0.32%

0.16%

0.14%

C&B Large Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

C&B Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

California Limited-Term Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

California Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

California Municipal Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.27%

0.15%

0.13%

0.17%

0.27%

 

0.26%

0.14%

0.12%

0.16%

0.26%

 

0.25%

0.13%

0.11%

0.15%

0.25%

Capital Growth Fund

            Class A

Class C

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

            Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Cash Investment Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Select Class

Service Class

 

0.15%

0.13%

0.09%

0.17%

 

0.14%

0.12%

0.08%

0.16%

 

0.13%

0.11%

0.07%

0.15%

Colorado Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

Common Stock Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6 1

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Conservative Income Fund

Institutional Class

 

0.13%

 

0.12%

 

0.11%

Core Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Class R6         

Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

Disciplined U.S. Core Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Discovery Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R6 2

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.31%

0.31%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Diversified Capital Builder Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Diversified Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

Diversified Income Builder

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Diversified International Fund

            Class A

            Class B

            Class C

            Administrator Class

             Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target Today Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 3

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 4

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0/30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

Class A

Class R 5

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 6

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

Class A

Class R 7

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 8

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

Class A

Class R 9

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 10

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

Class A

Class R 11

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R 12

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

Class A

Class R 13

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.35%

Emerging Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6 14

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

Emerging Markest Equity Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class


0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

Endeavor Select Fund

            Class A

            Class B

            Class C

            Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Enterprise Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Global Opportunities Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Government Money Market Fund

Class A
Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.27%
0.15%

0.13%

0.17%

0.27%

 

0.26%

0.14%

0.12%

0.16%

0.26%

 

0.25%

0.13%

0.11%

0.15%

0.25%

Government Securities Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Growth Balanced Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

Heritage Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Select Class

Service Class


0.15%

0.13%

0.09%

0.17%

 

0.14%

0.12%

0.08%

0.16%

 

0.13%

0.11%

0.07%

0.15%

High Income Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

            Investor Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

High Yield Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

Income Plus Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

Index Asset Allocation Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

Index Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.35%

Inflation-Protected Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

Intermediate Tax/AMT-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

International Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Class R6

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

0.08%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.07%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.06%

International Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class

Institutional Class


0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

International Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Intrinsic Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Intrinsic Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

Instrinsic World Equity Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Large Cap Core Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Large Cap Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Large Company Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Managed Account CoreBuilder Shares Series M

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

Minnesota Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

Moderate Balanced Fund
Class A
Class B
Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.31%
0.31%
0.31%
0.15%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

Money Market Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Daily Class

Investor Class

Service Class

 

0.27%

0.27%

0.27%

0.27%

0.30%

0.17%

 

0.26%

0.26%

0.26%

0.26%

0.29%

0.16%

 

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.28%

0.15%

Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

Municipal Cash Management Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

 

 

0.15%

0.13%

0.17%

 

 

0.14%

0.12%

0.16%

 

 

0.13%

0.11%

0.15%

Municipal Money Market Fund

            Class A

Institutional Class

Investor Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.23%

0.13%

0.30%

0.17%

0.27%

 

0.22%

0.12%

0.29%

0.16%

0.26%

 

0.25%

0.11%

0.28%

0.15%

0.25%

National Tax-Free Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.27%

0.15%

0.13%

0.17%

0.27%

 

0.26%

0.14%

0.12%

0.16%

0.26%

 

0.25%

0.13%

0.11%

0.15%

0.25%

North Carolina Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Institutional Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.13%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.12%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.11%

Omega Growth Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Opportunity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%
0.31%

0.15%

0.13%
0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Pennsylvania Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Institutional Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.13%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.12%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.11%

Precious Metals Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Premier Large Company Growth Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.13%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.12%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.11%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Short Duration Government Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6         

Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

 

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.13%

0.15%

0.13%

 

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.12%

0.14%

0.12%

 

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.11%

0.13%

0.11%

 

Short-Term Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.21%

0.21%
0.13%
0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.11%

0.22%

Short-Term High Yield Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%
0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

Small Cap Opportunities Fund

Administrator Class

 

0.15%

 

0.14%

 

0.13%

Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6 15

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%
0.31%
0.31%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Small Company Growth Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Small Company Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Specialized Technology Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.35%

Special Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R6 16

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.08%

0.15%

0.13%

0.37%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.07%

0.14%

0.12%

0.36%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.06%

0.13%

0.11%

0.35%

Special Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Strategic Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

Strategic Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.21%

0.21%

0.21%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

Traditional Small Cap Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Treasury Plus Money Market Fund

Class A

Institutional Class

Administrator Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.27%

0.13%

0.15%

0.17%

0.27%

 

0.26%

0.12%

0.14%

0.16%

0.26%

 

0.25%

0.11%

0.13%

0.15%

0.25%

Utility & Telecommunications Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.31%

0.31%

0.31%

0.15%

0.13%

 

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.14%

0.12%

 

0.29%

0.29%

0.29%

0.13%

0.11%

Ultra Short-Term Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.21%
0.21%

0.15%

0.13%
0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class


0.21%

0.21%

0.15%
0.13%
0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.14%

0.12%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.13%

0.11%

0.22%

WealthBuilder Conservative Allocation Portfolio

0.31%

0.30%

0.29%

WealthBuilder Equity Portfolio

0.31%

0.30%

0.29%

WealthBuilder Growth Allocation Portfolio

0.31%

0.30%

0.29%

WealthBuilder Growth Balanced Portfolio

0.31%

0.30%

0.29%

WealthBuilder Moderate Balanced Portfolio

0.31%

0.30%

0.29%

WealthBuilder Tactical Equity Portfolio

0.31%

0.30%

0.29%

Wisconsin Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Investor Class


0.21%

0.21%
0.24%

 

0.20%

0.20%

0.23%

 

0.19%

0.19%

0.22%

100% Treasury Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrative Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.27%

0.15%

0.17%

0.27%

 

0.26%

0.14%

0.16%

0.26%

 

0.25%

0.13%

0.15%

0.25%

 

Most recent annual approval by the Board of Trustees:  March 29, 2013

Schedule A to Appendix A amended:  June 3, 2013

 

 

1. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Common Stock Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

2. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Discovery Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

3. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target Today Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

4. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

5. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

6. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

7. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

8. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

9. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

10. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

11. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

12. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

13. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

14. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Emerging Markets Equity Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

15. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Small Cap Value Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

16. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Special Mid Cap Value Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.
The foregoing fee schedule is agreed to as of June 3, 2013 and shall remain in effect until changed in writing by the parties.

 

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

 

 

By: ________________________________

         C. David Messman

         Secretary

WELLS FARGO FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

 

By: ________________________________

         Andrew Owen

   Executive Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code of Business Conduct

and

Code of Ethics

 

 

 

 

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS U.S. HOLDINGS

and subsidiaries

 

ALLIANZ ASSET MANAGEMENT OF AMERICA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective: April 1, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

I.

 

LETTER FROM THE CEO OF AGI U.S. HOLDINGS AND COO OF AAMA LP

 

 

3

II.

 

GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT

 

 

 

 

Compliance

 

4

 

 

Certifications

 

 

4

III.

 

CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT

 

 

 

 

Fiduciary Duty of our Investment Advisers

 

5

 

 

General Obligations of all Covered Persons

 

5

 

 

Insider Trading Policies and Procedures

 

6

 

 

Anti-Corruption

 

13

 

 

Gifts and Business Entertainment Policy

 

13

 

 

Charitable Contributions

 

16

 

 

Political Contributions

 

17

 

 

Outside Business Activities

 

17

 

 

Service as Director of any Unaffiliated Organization

 

18

 

 

Privacy

 

18

 

 

Policy for Reporting Suspicious Activities and Concerns

 

 

18

IV.

 

CODE OF ETHICS

 

 

 

 

Personal Securities Transactions Policy

 

20

 

 

LETTER FROM THE CEO OF AGI U.S. HOLDINGS AND COO OF AAMA LP

 

Dear Colleague,

 

Every one of us has the power to influence the way our firms are viewed by all our stakeholders, simply through the actions we take and decisions we make every day.   Our firms are committed to conducting business with honesty and integrity in accordance with high ethical standards and with respect for each other and those with whom we do business.   Our Code of Business Conduct and Code of Ethics (together, the “Code”) outlines the basic rules, standards and behaviors necessary to achieve those objectives.   It is an important responsibility and we’re honored to share it with you.

 

The Code is applicable to all Covered Persons.   At its core, it aims to promote honest and ethical conduct, full and accurate disclosure, and compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.   It provides guidance on how to deal with ethical conflicts of interest that may arise and the mechanism for reporting and dealing with breaches of the Code.  

 

The public trust is our most valuable asset.  It is earned every day through adherence to the principles of integrity and fair dealing, and every one of us plays an essential role in maintaining the fairness, health and integrity of our markets.  Commitment to the Code, and living our core values of Respect, Integrity, Passion and Excellence, will help ensure the highest ethical fiduciary standards endure at our firms. 

 

While the Code does not explicitly discuss every ethical issue we may encounter, it does provide the underlying principles that should be used to guide our daily decisions and behaviors.   When in doubt or if you need guidance in a specific business situation or application of the Code, please contact the Code of Ethics Office.

 

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our Code and for living our values every day.

 

 

 

 

Brian Gaffney

John Maney

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Allianz Global Investors U.S. Holdings LLC

Allianz Asset Management of America L.P.


 

GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT

The Code has been adopted by Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. (“AAMA LP”), Allianz Asset Management of America LLC (“AAMA LLC”), Allianz Global Investors U.S. Holdings LLC (“AGI U.S. Holdings”), Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (“AGI U.S.”), Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC (“AGID”), Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC (“AGIFM”), NFJ Investment Group LLC (“NFJ”), and Pallas Investment Partners, L.P. 1 (“Pallas”) (each, a “Company”) and is applicable to all partners, officers, directors, and employees of the Company, interns and Temporary Employees (i.e., temp, consultant or contractor) (collectively, “Covered Persons”).  The Code is based on the principle that in addition to the fiduciary obligations of the Company, you owe a fiduciary duty to the shareholders of the registered investment companies (the “Funds”), other clients for which the Company serves as an adviser or sub-adviser (the “Advisory Clients”), and customers of our broker-dealer (“Customers” and together with Funds and Advisory Clients, “Clients”).  Accordingly, you must avoid activities, interests and relationships that could interfere or appear to interfere with making decisions in the best interests of Clients.

 

A.      COMPLIANCE

Compliance with the Code is considered a basic condition of employment with the Company.  We take this Code and your obligations under it very seriously.  A failure to comply with the Code may constitute grounds for remedial actions, which may include, but are not limited to, a letter of caution, warning or censure, recertification of the Code, disgorgement of profits, suspension of trading privileges, termination of officer title, and/or suspension or termination of employment.  Situations that are questionable may be resolved against your personal interests.  Violations of this Code may also constitute violations of law, which could result in criminal or civil penalties for you and/or the Company.

In addition, the Federal Securities Laws 2 require companies and individual supervisors to reasonably supervise Covered Persons with a view toward preventing violations of law and violations of a company’s Code.  As a result, all Covered Persons who have supervisory responsibility should endeavor to ensure that those individuals that they supervise, including Temporary Employees, are familiar with and remain in compliance with its requirements.

Further, Covered Persons must refrain from any intentional act or omission, which is illegal under applicable laws or regulations, and which may result in an actual or potential loss of Company assets or revenue or harm of reputation.

 

B.      CERTIFICATIONS

Covered Persons are required to certify their receipt and understanding of and compliance with the Code within ten days of becoming a Covered Person.  On an annual basis, all Covered Persons are required to re-certify their understanding of and compliance with the Code.   You will be provided with timely notification of these certification requirements and directions on how to complete them by the Code of Ethics Office.  Other reporting and certification requirements are set forth in the Gifts and Business Entertainment Policy, Political Contributions Policy, and Personal Securities Transactions Policy.

CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT

A.      FIDUCIARY DUTY OF OUR INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Our investment advisers owe a fiduciary duty to the Clients for which they serve as an adviser or sub-adviser.  Covered Persons of our investment advisers must avoid activities, interests, and relationships that could interfere or appear to interfere with our advisers’ fiduciary duties.  Accordingly, at all times, Covered Persons must place the interests of Clients first and scrupulously avoid serving their own personal interests ahead of the interests of Clients.  Covered Persons may not cause a Client to take action, or not to take action, for their personal benefit rather than for the benefit of the Client.  For example, you would violate the Code if you caused a Client to purchase a Security 3 you owned for the purpose of increasing the price of that Security.  If you are an Investment Person 3 of the Company, you would also violate this Code if you made a personal investment in a Security that might be an appropriate investment for a Client without first considering the Security as an investment for the Client.  Investment opportunities of limited availability that are suitable for Clients also must be considered for purchase for such Clients before an Investment Person may personally trade in them.  Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, investments in initial public offerings and private placements.   

 

B.     GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF ALL COVERED PERSONS

At all times, Covered Persons must:

Conduct personal securities transactions in full compliance with the Code including the Insider Trading Policy and Personal Securities Transactions Policy .  The Company encourages you and your family to develop personal investment programs.  However, you must not take any action in connection with your personal investments that could cause even the appearance of unfairness or impropriety. 

  1. Avoid taking inappropriate advantage of your position.   The receipt of investment opportunities, gifts or gratuities from persons seeking business with the Company directly or on behalf of a Client of the Company could call into question the independence of your business judgment.  In addition, information concerning the identity of security holdings and financial circumstances of a Client is confidential.  You may not use personal or account information of any Client of the Company except as permitted by the Company’s Privacy policies (See section III. J on Privacy).
  2. Comply with applicable Federal Securities Laws and regulations.   You are not permitted to: (i) defraud a Client in any manner; (ii) mislead a Client, including making a statement that omits material facts; (iii) engage in any act, practice or course of conduct which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon a Client; (iv) engage in any manipulative practice with respect to a Client; (v) engage in any manipulative practices with respect to securities, including price manipulation; or (vi) otherwise violate applicable Federal Securities Laws and regulations.  AGID Covered Persons and/or AGID Registered Representatives 3 must also comply with applicable NASD/FINRA and MSRB rules and AGIFM and AGI U.S. Covered Persons must also comply with applicable Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) regulations.  In the event that you are unsure of any such laws or regulations, consult your Legal Department.

A potential violation of the Code may result in remedial actions, which may include but are not limited to, a letter of caution, warning or censure, recertification of the Code, disgorgement of profits, suspension of trading privileges, termination of officer title, and/or suspension or termination of employment.  Situations that are questionable may be resolved against your personal interests.

 

C.      INSIDER TRADING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Section I.  Policy Statement on Insider Trading

 

The Company forbids any of its partners, officers, directors, and employees, including interns and Temporary Employees (i.e., temp, consultant or contractor) (collectively, “Covered Persons”) from trading, either personally or on behalf of others (such as, the Clients), on the basis of material non-public information or communicating material non-public information to others in violation of the law.  This conduct is frequently referred to as "insider trading." 

 

The law related to prohibitions on insider trading is based on the broad anti-fraud provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act which were enacted after the United States market crash of 1929.  The Exchange Act addressed insider trading directly through Section 16(b) and indirectly through Section 10(b). 4    

 

While the law concerning insider trading is not static, it is generally understood that the law prohibits:

 

(1)        trading by an insider, while aware of material, non-public information;

 

(2)        trading by a non-insider, while aware of material, non-public information, where the information was disclosed to the non-insider in violation of an insider's duty to keep it confidential; or

 

(3)        communicating material, non-public information to others in breach of a duty of trust or confidence.

 

Any questions regarding this policy statement and the related procedures set forth herein should be referred to your Company’s Chief Compliance Officer or Chief Legal Officer, or to the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel.

 

Please note that Covered Persons are subject to other Company policies that prohibit or restrict the disclosure or use of material, non-public information regarding Clients and their investments, regardless of whether the disclosure or use gives rise to insider trading.  For instance, the selective disclosure of portfolio holdings or related information regarding Clients to third parties is generally prohibited except in limited circumstances in accordance with applicable Company or Fund policies.  In addition, the Affiliated Closed-End Funds 5 have adopted policies under Regulation FD which govern and severely restrict circumstances under which a Covered Person acting on behalf of the Affiliated Closed-End Funds (i.e., an “insider”) may selectively disclose material non-public information regarding the funds to certain categories of third parties (e.g., broker-dealers, analysts, investment advisers, funds and shareholders).  If you have any questions, you should consult with the individuals noted in the prior paragraph before disclosing or using material, non-public information regarding Clients and their investments under any circumstances.      

 

1.   To Whom Does The Insider Trading Policy Apply ?

 

This policy applies to Covered Persons and extends to activities within and outside their duties at the Company.   This policy also applies to any transactions in any securities by family members, trusts or corporations controlled by such persons. 

 

In particular, this policy applies to securities transactions by (but not limited to):

 

person has no direct or indirect control over the trust;

10% or greater stockholder; or

investment clubs) unless the Covered Person has no direct or indirect control

over the partnership.

 

2.   What is Material Information ?

 

Trading on inside information is not a basis for liability unless the information is deemed to be material.  "Material Information" generally is defined as information for which there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in making his or her investment decisions, or information that is reasonably certain to have a substantial effect on the price of a company's securities.

 

Although there is no precise, generally accepted definition of materiality, information is likely to be material if it relates to significant changes affecting such matters as:

 

 

Information provided by a company could be material because of its expected effect on a particular class of the company's securities, all of the company's securities, the securities of another company, or the securities of several companies.  Moreover, the resulting prohibition against the misuses of Material Information reaches all types of securities (whether stock or other equity interests, corporate debt, government or municipal obligations, or commercial paper) as well as any option related to that security (such as a put, call or index security).

 

Material Information does not have to relate to a company's business.  For example, in Carpenter v. U.S. , 108 U.S. 316 (1987), the Supreme Court considered as material certain information about the contents of a forthcoming newspaper column that was expected to affect the market price of a security.  In that case, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal was found criminally liable for disclosing to others the dates that reports on various companies would appear in The Wall Street Journal and whether those reports would be favorable or not.

 

3.   What is Non-public Information ?

 

In order for issues concerning insider trading to arise, information must not only be material, it must be " non-public ".  "Non-Public Information” is information which has not been made available to investors generally.  Information received in circumstances indicating that it is not yet in general circulation or where the recipient knows or should know that the information could only have been provided by an "insider" is also deemed Non-Public Information.

 

At such time as Material Non-Public Information has been effectively distributed to the investing public, it is no longer subject to insider trading restrictions.  However, for Non-Public Information to become public information, it must be disseminated through recognized channels of distribution designed to reach the securities marketplace.

 

To show that Material Information is public, you should be able to point to some fact verifying that the information has become generally available, for example, disclosure in a national business and financial wire service (Dow Jones or Reuters), a national news service (AP or UPI), a national newspaper ( The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times or The Financial Times ), or a publicly disseminated disclosure document (a proxy statement or prospectus).  The circulation of rumors or "talk on the street", even if accurate, widespread and reported in the media or social media does not constitute the requisite public disclosure.  The information must not only be publicly disclosed, there must also be adequate time for the market as a whole to digest the information.  Although timing may vary depending upon the circumstances, a good rule of thumb is that information is considered non-public until the third business day after public disclosure.

 

Material Non-Public Information is not made public by selective dissemination.  Material Information improperly disclosed only to institutional investors or to a fund analyst or a favored group of analysts retains its status as Non-Public Information which must not be disclosed or otherwise misused.  Similarly, partial disclosure does not constitute public dissemination.  So long as any material component of the "inside" information possessed by the Company has yet to be publicly disclosed, the information is deemed "non-public" and may not be misused.

 

Information Provided in Confidence .  It is possible that one or more Covered Persons of the Company may become temporary "insiders" because of a duty of trust or confidence.  A duty of trust or confidence can arise: (1) whenever a person agrees to maintain information in confidence; (2) when two people have a history, pattern, or practice of sharing confidences such that the recipient of the information knows or reasonably should know that the person communicating the Material Non-Public Information expects that the recipient will maintain its confidentiality; or (3) whenever a person receives or obtains Material Non-Public Information from certain close family members such as spouses, parents, children and siblings.  For example, personnel at the Company may become insiders when an external source, such as a company whose securities are held by one or more of the accounts managed by the Company, discloses Material Non-Public Information to the Company’s portfolio managers or analysts with the expectation that the information will remain confidential.

 

As an "insider", the Company and any applicable Covered Person has a duty not to breach the trust of the party that has communicated the Material Non-Public Information by misusing that information.  This duty may arise because the Company has entered or has been invited to enter into a commercial relationship with a company, Client or prospective Client and has been given access to confidential information solely for the corporate purposes of that company, Client or prospective Client.  This duty remains whether or not the Company ultimately participates in the transaction.

 

Information Disclosed in Breach of a Duty .  Analysts and portfolio managers at the Company must be especially wary of Material Non-Public Information disclosed in breach of corporate insider's duty of trust or confidence that he or she owes the corporation and shareholders.  Even where there is no expectation of confidentiality, a person may become an "insider" upon receiving material, non-public information in circumstances where a person knows, or should know, that a corporate insider is disclosing information in breach of a duty of trust and confidence that he or she owes the corporation and its shareholders.  Whether the disclosure is an improper "tip" that renders the recipient a "tippee" depends on whether the corporate insider expects to benefit personally, either directly or indirectly, from the disclosure. In the context of an improper disclosure by a corporate insider, the requisite "personal benefit" may not be limited to a present or future monetary gain.  Rather, a prohibited personal benefit could include a reputational benefit, an expectation of a “quid pro quo” from the recipient or the recipient's employer by a gift of the "inside" information.

 

A person may, depending on the circumstances, also become an "insider" or "tippee" when he or she obtains Material Non-Public Information by happenstance, including information derived from social situations, business gatherings, overheard conversations, misplaced documents, and "tips" from insiders or other third parties.

 

Investment Information Relating to our Clients is Non-Public Inside Information .  In the course of your employment, Covered Persons may learn about the current or pending investment activities of our Clients (e.g. actual or pending purchases and sales of securities).  Using or sharing this information other than in connection with the investment of Client accounts is considered acting on inside information and therefore prohibited.  The Boards of the Funds (both proprietary and third party sub-advised) have adopted Portfolio Holdings Disclosure Policies to prevent the misuse of Material Non-Public Information relating to the Funds and to ensure all shareholders of the Funds have equal access to portfolio holdings information.  In that regard, Covered Persons must follow the Funds' policies on disclosure of non-public portfolio holdings information unless disclosure is specifically permitted under other sharing of investment-related information.

 

Identifying Material Information

 

Before trading for yourself or others, including investment companies or private accounts managed by the Company, in the securities of a company about which you may have potential Material Non-Public Information, ask yourself the following questions:

 

i.          Is this information that an investor could consider important in making his or her investment decisions?  Is this information that could substantially affect the market price of the securities if generally disclosed?

 

ii.         To whom has this information been provided?  Has the information been effectively communicated to the marketplace by being published in The Financial Times , Reuters , The Wall Street Journal or other publications of general circulation?

 

Given the potentially severe regulatory, civil and criminal sanctions to which you, the Company and its personnel could be subject, any Covered Persons uncertain as to whether the information he or she possesses is Material Non-Public Information should immediately take the following steps:

 

i.          Report the matter immediately to the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer or the Chief Legal Officer, or the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel;

 

ii.         Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others, including investment companies or private accounts managed by the Company; and

 

iii.        Do not communicate the information inside or outside the Company, other than to your Chief Compliance Officer or Chief Legal Officer, or the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel.

 

After the Chief Compliance Officer or Chief Legal Officer, or the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel has reviewed the issue, you will be instructed to continue the prohibitions against trading and communication or will be allowed to trade and communicate the information.

 

5.   Penalties for Insider Trading

 

Penalties for trading on or communicating Material Non-Public Information are severe, both for individuals involved in such unlawful conduct and their employers.  A person can be subject to some or all of the penalties below even if he or she does not personally benefit from the violation.  Penalties include: civil injunctions, treble damages, disgorgement of profits, jail sentences, fines for the person who committed the violation of up to three times the profit gained or loss avoided, whether or not the person actually benefited, and fines for the employer or other controlling person of up to the greater of $1,000,000 or three times the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided.

 

In addition, any violation of this policy statement can be expected to result in serious sanctions by the Company, including possible dismissal of the persons involved.

 

Section II.     Procedures to Prevent Insider Trading

 

The following procedures have been established to aid Covered Persons of the Company in avoiding insider trading, and to aid the Company in preventing, detecting and imposing sanctions against insider trading.  Every Covered Person of the Company must follow these procedures or risk serious sanctions, including dismissal, substantial personal liability and criminal penalties.  Also refer to your Company’s compliance policies and procedures for detailed procedures.

 

1.   Trading Restrictions and Reporting Requirements

 

No Covered Person of the Company who is aware of Material Non-Public Information relating to the Company, including Allianz SE, may buy or sell any securities of the Company, including Allianz SE, or engage in any other action to take advantage of, or pass on to others, such Material Non-Public Information. 

 

No Covered Person of the Company who is aware of Material Non-Public Information which relates to any other company, entity, or Client in circumstances in which such person is deemed to be an insider or is otherwise subject to restrictions under the Federal Securities Laws may buy or sell securities of that company or otherwise take advantage of, or pass on to others, such Material Non-Public Information.

 

No Covered Person of the Company shall engage in a securities transaction with respect to the securities of Allianz SE, except in accordance with the specific procedures published from time to time by the Company.

 

No Covered Person shall engage in a personal securities transaction with respect to any securities of any other company, except in accordance with the specific procedures set forth in the Company’s Personal Securities Transactions Policy.

 

Covered Persons shall submit reports concerning each security transaction in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Personal Securities Transactions Policy and verify their personal ownership of securities in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Company’s Personal Securities Transactions Policy.

 

Because even inadvertent disclosure of Material Non-Public Information to others can lead to significant legal difficulties, Covered Persons of the Company should not discuss any potentially Material Non-Public Information concerning the Company or other companies, including other Covered Persons, except as specifically required in the performance of their duties.

 

Covered Persons managing the work of Temporary Employees who have access to Material Non-Public Information are responsible for ensuring that Temporary Employees are aware of this procedure and the consequences of non-compliance.

 

A Covered Person’s obligation to notify the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer or Chief Legal Officer, or the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel of a potential insider trading violation applies even if the Covered Person knows or has reason to believe that the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer or Chief Legal Officer, or AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel has already been informed by other Covered Persons. 

 

2.   Information Barrier Procedures

 

The Insider Trading and Securities Fraud Enforcement Act in the U.S. requires the establishment and strict enforcement of procedures reasonably designed to prevent the misuse of "inside" information.  Accordingly, you should not discuss Material Non-Public Information about the Company or other companies with anyone, including other Covered Persons, except as required in the performance of your regular duties.  In addition, care should be taken so that such information is secure.  For example, files containing Material Non-Public Information should be sealed; access to computer files containing Material Non-Public Information should be restricted.  For additional information, please refer to your Company’s compliance policies and procedures.

 

3.   Over the Wall and Market Sounding Procedures

 

Generally, “over the wall” and “market sounding” refers to the market practice where underwriters and issuers (“sounding parties”) contact institutional investors to assess the appetite of the marketplace for a transaction. 6 If the Company participates in over the wall discussions or market soundings or in the event the Company becomes aware at any time that a Covered Person has come into possession of Material Non-Public Information, a global trading restriction will be placed on the issuer’s securities for firm trades and personal securities transactions.  Covered Persons are also prohibited from communicating the information inside or outside the Company, other than to Legal and Compliance.   For additional information, please refer to your Company’s compliance policies and procedures.

 

4.   Expert Network Consultants Procedures

 

Covered Persons may from time to time make use of paid investment research consultant firms or expert networks (“Investment Research Consultant Firms”) 7 which may gather and summarize information for the Company or which may maintain a network of individual consultants (“Consultants”) 8 that are made available to the Company.  Investment Research Consultant Firms and Consultants will typically gather, analyze and provide information that may assist in providing the basis for investment decisions by the Company and its employees.  Covered Persons should actively seek to prevent the disclosure of Material Non-Public Information to them by Investment Research Consultant Firms and Consultants.  In the event that a Covered Person receives Material Non-Public Information, the Covered Person may not share the Material Non-Public Information inside or outside the firm, other than with Legal and Compliance, or execute trades in securities based on the Material Non-Public Information on behalf of any Client account or for his or her own personal accounts.  For additional information, please refer to your Company’s compliance policies and procedures.

 

 

Resolving Issues Concerning Insider Trading

 

The Federal Securities Laws, including the U.S. laws governing insider trading, are complex.  If you have any doubts or questions as to the materiality or non-public nature of information in your possession or as to any of the applicability or interpretation of any of the foregoing procedures or as to the propriety of any action, you should contact your Company’s Chief Compliance Officer or Chief Legal Officer, or AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel.  Until advised to the contrary by your Company’s Chief Compliance Officer or Chief Legal Officer, or AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel, you should presume that the information is Material Non-Public Information and you should not trade in the securities or disclose this information to anyone.

 

D.      ANTI-CORRUPTION

The Company does not tolerate any form of corruption.  Federal and State laws, and laws of other countries, prohibit the payment or receipt of bribes, kickbacks, inducements, facilitation payments, non-monetary benefits, or other illegal gratuities or payments by or on behalf of any of our Companies or Covered Persons in connection with our businesses.  For example, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act makes it a crime to corruptly give, promise or authorize payment, in cash or in kind, for any service to a foreign government official or political party in connection with obtaining or retaining business.  The U.K. Bribery Act prohibits corruption of public officials as well as business-to-business corruption.  Each Company, through its policies and practices, is committed to comply fully with these and other anti-corruption laws.  If you or any member of your household is solicited to make or receive an illegal payment, or have any questions regarding whether any solicitation to receive or make a payment is illegal, contact your Company’s Chief Compliance Officer or Chief Legal Officer, or AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel.  For additional information, please refer to your Company’s compliance policies and procedures.

 

    E.    GIFTS AND BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT POLICY

The Company is committed to having policies and procedures designed to ensure that Covered Persons do not attempt to improperly influence Clients or prospective Clients with gifts or business entertainment and are not unduly influenced themselves by the receipt of gifts or business entertainment.  The Company’s policies are designed to prohibit Covered Persons who purchase products and services as part of their job responsibilities from using their position for their own benefit. 

 

Providing gifts or business entertainment is improper when a Covered Person’s giving of a gift or business entertainment is or appears to be an attempt to obtain business through inappropriate means or to gain a special advantage in a business relationship.  It is important for Covered Persons to keep in mind that these activities may create the appearance of a conflict and in certain cases may implicate regulations applicable to Clients and the Company.  Similarly, accepting gifts or business entertainment is improper when it would compromise, or could be reasonably viewed as compromising, a Covered Person’s ability to make objective and fair business decisions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Definitions

 

Providing Gifts and Business Entertainment

General Principles

 

Providing Gifts and Business Entertainment to Government Officials

•     Covered Persons must obtain approval from the Code of Ethics Office prior to giving a gift or providing business entertainment to a Government Official.   A form for this purpose is located in the personal trading system.

•     Pre-approval is required because:

o    Applicable rules can be complex and vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction

o    Tracking is necessary to stay within prescribed limits of particular jurisdictions, which in most cases apply to the entire Company

 

Providing Gifts and Business Entertainment to Restricted Recipients

 

Providing Gifts and Business Entertainment to Business Contacts other than Government Officials and Restricted Recipients

 

Receiving Gifts

 

Receiving Business Entertainment

 

F.      CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

The Company may from time to time be solicited to make contributions to charitable organizations by Clients or prospective Clients.  These may be in the form of hosting a table at a dinner or lunch, sponsoring a golf outing or part thereof, or in other forms.  A charitable contribution may be made under certain circumstances at the request of an existing Client.  It is prohibited to make a charitable contribution on behalf of the Company at the request of a prospective Client.  Forms for pre-approval of charitable contributions are located in the personal trading system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.      POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In support of the democratic process, Covered Persons are encouraged to exercise their rights as citizens by voting in all elections.  Certain state and federal restrictions and obligations, however, are placed on our Companies and Covered Persons, including Covered Persons’ spouses and dependent children (“Family Members”), in connection with their political contributions and solicitation activities.  For example, our investment advisers must comply with Investment Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-5 (hereinafter, “Rule 206(4)-5”), and our broker-dealer must comply with MSRB Rule G-37.  These and other rules are intended to prevent companies from obtaining business from state and local government entities in return for Political Contributions or fundraising.  Among other consequences, failure to comply with Rule 206(4)-5 may trigger a ban on receiving compensation for Investment Advisory Services Business for two years, and failure to comply with MSRB Rule G-37 may prohibit our broker-dealer from engaging in municipal securities business (i.e., offering Section 529 Plans) with an issuer for two years.  

 

All Covered Persons must abide by the requirements of the Political Contributions Policy, which can be found on the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet.

 

H.        OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

Your outside business activities must not reflect adversely on the Company or give rise to a real or apparent conflict of interest with your duties to the Company or its Clients.  You must be alert to potential conflicts of interest and be aware that you may be asked to discontinue an outside business activity if a potential conflict arises.  You may not, directly or indirectly:

 

(a) Accept a business opportunity from someone doing business or seeking to do business with the Company that is made available to you because of your position within the Company;

(b) Take for oneself a business opportunity belonging to the Company; or

(c) Engage in a business opportunity that competes with any of the Company’s businesses.

 

You must obtain pre-approval from your immediate supervisor and your Company’s Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) for any outside business activities. 

 

Outside businessactivities requiring pre-approval include but are not limited to:

            ►        Outside business activity for which you will be paid, including a second job;

►        Any affiliation with another public or private company, regardless of whether that company is a for profit or not-for-profit business, or a political organization as a director, officer, advisory board member, general partner, owner, consultant, holder of a percentage of the business voting equity interests or in any similar position;

►        Any governmental position, including as an elected official or as an appointee or member, director, officer or employee of a governmental agency, authority, advisory board, or other board (e.g., school or library board); and

►        Candidate for elective office.

A form for this purpose is located in the personal trading system You must seek new clearance for a previously approved activity whenever there is any material change in relevant circumstances, whether arising from a change in your job, association, or role with respect to that activity or organization.  You must also notify each of the parties referenced above regarding any material change in the terms of your outside activity or when your outside activity terminates.  On an annual basis you are required to provide an update related to any approved activity. 

 

I.       SERVICE AS DIRECTOR OF ANY UNAFFILIATED ORGANIZATION

You may not serve on the board of directors or other governing board of any unaffiliated organization unless you have received the prior written approval of your Company’s Chief Compliance Officer or Chief Legal Officer, or the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel.  Approval will not be given unless a determination is made that your service on the board would be consistent with the interests of Clients.  If you are permitted to serve on the board of a public company, you may also be subject to additional requirements. 9

 

J.       PRIVACY

The Company considers the protection of Client and employee non-public personal information to be a fundamental aspect of sound business practice and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of such information in accordance with applicable law. In support of this commitment, the Company has developed policies and procedures, including a Written Information Security Program Governing the Protection of Non-Public Personal Information ,  that protect the confidentiality of non-public personal information while allowing for the continuous needs of Clients and employees to be served.  All Covered Persons, including Temporary Employees, who have access to non-public personal information, are subject to the applicable requirements set forth in the Company’s privacy program.  Covered Persons are required to report to their Privacy Officer or Privacy Committee any suspicious or unauthorized use of Client or employee non-public personal information or non-compliance with the privacy program by employees of the Company.   The Privacy Policy and Written Information Security Program can be found on the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet.

 

K.      POLICY FOR REPORTING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES AND CONCERNS

Reporting Responsibility

Any Covered Person who reasonably believes a violation of law, regulation, or any Company policy is occurring or has occurred, must promptly report that information.  Examples of the types of reporting required include, but are not limited to, potential violations of applicable laws, rules and regulations; fraud or illegal acts involving any aspect of the Company’s business; material misstatements in regulatory filings, internal books and records, or Client records and reports; activity that is harmful to Clients; and deviations from required controls and procedures that safeguard Clients and the Company.  Covered Persons involved with our Fund business are also required to report complaints or concerns with regard to any accounting matter or any act or failure that could constitute, (1) a potential violation of any rule or regulation of the SEC, (2) a potential violation of any provision of federal law relating to the Funds (including fraud against shareholders), or (3) a potential violation of any Fund policies or procedures, including compliance policies. 

 

How to Report

A suspected violation may be reported on an anonymous basis by calling the toll-free reporting number at (877) 628-7486 or by accessing the related internet site at https://allianzgi-us.alertline.com.  Suspected violations may also be reported to the relevant Company’s Chief Legal Officer or Chief Compliance Officer, or to the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel.  Suspected violations of Human Resources policies and suspected employment-related violations may also be reported to the Human Resources Department.  Suspected violations involving the Funds should be reported in accordance with the Funds’ Policy for Reporting Suspicious Activities and Concerns, which can be found on the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet.

Investigation of Suspected Violations

Information about a suspected violation will promptly be brought to the attention of the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or the AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel, and appropriate action will be taken to investigate the suspected violation.  This action may (but need not) include use of internal counsel and other personnel and/or retention of experts or advisors, such as external counsel, accountants or other experts.  The Covered Person who reported the information will be informed of the status of any investigation.  Details of the suspected violation may be reported to the person(s) under investigation (unless doing so could compromise the investigation), appropriate management including legal and compliance officers of the Company, the Funds, and, if required, applicable regulatory and law enforcement authorities. Covered Persons who make an anonymous report may periodically call the toll-free reporting number to obtain the status of an investigation.

 

NON-RETALIATION POLICY

Retaliation against a Covered Person who reports suspected violations is prohibited. The Company and Covered Persons are prohibited from discharging, demoting, suspending, threatening, harassing, or in any other manner discriminating against a Covered Person in the terms and conditions of the Covered Person’s employment because of:

 

This policy is intended to create an environment where Covered Persons can act without fear of reprisal or retaliation.  In order to monitor whether a Covered Person is being subjected to reprisals or retaliation, the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or the AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel (or designee) may from time to time contact the Covered Person to determine whether any changes in the reporting person’s work situation have occurred as a result of providing information about a suspected violation.  If the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or the AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel determines that any reprisal or retaliation has occurred, a report of this shall be made to appropriate management if the Covered Person consents.  Any Covered Person who feels he or she has been the subject of reprisal or retaliation because of his or her providing information should immediately notify the AAMA LP Associate General Counsel or the AGI U.S. Holdings General Counsel.

CODE OF ETHICS

 

PERSONAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS POLICY

 

INTRODUCTION

Personal securities transactions by investment management and investment company personnel continue to be an area of heightened scrutiny by regulators and auditors during their examinations and reviews.  The SEC, the ICI, the IAA and the CFA Institute have published reports and standards, and the SEC has issued rules and regulations, regarding personal securities trading by employees of investment management and investment company firms.   

 

The Company has established this Policy under the Code of Ethics in order to prevent and detect inappropriate personal trading practices and activities by Covered Persons.  The restrictions on personal trading are stringent because they address both insider trading prohibitions and the fiduciary duty to place the interests of our Clients ahead of personal investment interests.  The rules regarding personal securities transactions that are contained in this Policy are designed to address or mitigate potential conflicts of interest and to minimize any potential appearance of impropriety.

 

This Policy applies to all categories of Covered Persons.  You must be familiar with the applicable personal trading, pre-clearance, reporting and certification requirements set forth in this Policy and must be careful to conduct your personal securities trading in accordance with all requirements of this Policy.

 

Certain persons who are employees of an Affiliate are associated with the Company (“Associated Persons").  Associated Persons include anyone who would otherwise be categorized as an Access Person under the Policy but is not a Covered Person.  Associated Persons are subject to the respective Code of Ethics of the Affiliate with whom they are employed (collectively “Associated Person Codes”).  Any Associated Person who would otherwise be subject to this Policy, who is subject to an Associated Person Code and who complies with such Associated Person Code, shall not be subject to the provisions of this Policy.  Associated Persons are subject to the oversight and supervision of the applicable U.S. registered investment adviser with respect to their activities on behalf of U.S. Clients and their personal trading activities.  

 

It is important to note that the personal trading and reporting policies and requirements in this Policy generally apply to Securities with respect to which you have or will acquire Beneficial Ownership, which you may have either directly, or indirectly , including through holdings of certain other individuals (such as members of your immediate family sharing the same household and other individuals for whom you provide significant economic support) or holdings in certain trusts for which you serve as trustee or settlor or in various vehicles or accounts (such as a general or limited partnership for which you serve as a general partner, a limited liability company for which you serve as a manager-member, or your 401(k), defined contribution retirement account or individual retirement account).  The determination of whether you have Beneficial Ownership of a particular Security can be complicated, and you should consult the Code of Ethics Office if you have any questions.

 

A glossary of terms contained within this Policy is set forth in the “Definitions” section at the end of this document for your reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.

General Policy Statement

 

22

 

Fiduciary Duty of Our Investment Advisers

 

 

 

Compliance with Federal Securities Laws and Regulations

 

 

II.

Categories of Covered Persons

 

22

 

Temporary Employees

 

 

III.

Exempt Securities

 

 

24

IV.

Pre-Clearance Procedures

 

24

 

Personal Trading System

 

 

 

How Long are Approvals Effective?

 

 

 

Special Pre-Clearance Requirements

 

 

V.

Pre-Clearance Exemptions

 

 

25

VI.

Blackout Periods – Client Trades

 

26

 

De Minimis Transactions

 

 

 

Blackout Periods for Investment Persons

 

 

 

Blackout Periods for Access Persons (other than Investment Persons)

 

 

 

Liquidation Exemption from the Blackout Periods

 

 

VII.

Blackout Periods – Allianz SE and Affiliated Securities

 

30

 

Blackout Periods – Allianz SE Shares

 

 

 

Blackout Periods – Affiliated Open-End Mutual Funds

 

 

 

Blackout Periods – Affiliated Closed-End Funds

 

 

VIII.

30-Day Holding Period for Affiliated Funds

 

 

31

IX.

Ban on Short-Term Trading Profits

 

 

31

X.

Restricted/Watch Lists

 

32

 

AllianzAM Global Restricted List

 

 

 

Other Restricted/Watch Lists

 

 

XI.

Affiliated Closed-End Funds – Special Pre-Clearance Procedures

 

 

33

XII.

Public Offerings

 

 

33

XIII.

Private Placements

 

 

34

XIV.

Reportable Accounts

 

35

 

Accounts Required to be Reported

 

 

 

Reporting of Transactions – Designated Broker-Dealers

 

 

 

Reporting of Transactions – Non-Designated Broker-Dealers

 

 

XV.

Reporting and Certification Requirements

 

 

37

XVI.

Exemptions from this Policy

 

 

38

XVII.

Consequences of Violations of this Policy

 

 

38

XVIII.

Reporting of Violations

 

 

39

XIX.

Questions Concerning this Policy

 

 

39

XX.

Code of Ethics Office Contact Information

 

 

39

XXI.

Definitions

 

39

 

 

I.  GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT

 

A.  Fiduciary Duty of our Investment Advisers

Our investment advisers owe a fiduciary duty to the Clients for which they serve as an adviser or sub-adviser.  Covered Persons of our investment advisers must avoid activities, interests, and relationships that could interfere or appear to interfere with our advisers’ fiduciary duties.  Accordingly, at all times, Covered Persons must place the interests of Clients first and scrupulously avoid serving their own personal interests ahead of the interests of Clients.  Covered Persons may not cause a Client to take action, or not to take action, for their personal benefit rather than for the benefit of the Client.  For example, you would violate the Policy if you caused a Client to purchase a Security you owned for the purpose of increasing the price of that Security.  If you are an Investment Person of the Company, you would also violate this Policy if you made a personal investment in a Security that might be an appropriate investment for a Client without first considering the Security as an investment for the Client.  Investment opportunities of limited availability that are suitable for Clients also must be considered for purchase for such Clients before an Investment Person may personally trade in them.  Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, investments in initial public offerings and private placements.  

 

B.  Compliance with Federal Securities Laws and Regulations

At all times, Covered Persons must comply with applicable Federal Securities Laws and Regulations.  You are not permitted to: (i) defraud a Client in any manner; (ii) mislead a Client, including making a statement that omits material facts; (iii) engage in any act, practice or course of conduct which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon a Client; (iv) engage in any manipulative practice with respect to a Client; (v) engage in any manipulative practices with respect to securities, including price manipulation; or (vi) otherwise violate applicable Federal Securities Laws and regulations.  AGID Covered Persons and/or AGID Registered Representatives must also comply with applicable NASD/FINRA and MSRB rules and AGIFM and AGI U.S. Covered Persons must also comply with applicable Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) regulations.  In the event that you are unsure of any such laws or regulations, consult your Legal Department.

 

II.  CATEGORIES OF COVERED PERSONS

Different requirements and limitations on Covered Persons are based on their activities and roles within the Company.  Covered Persons are assigned one of the following categories as listed below.

 

Please note your category under this Policy may change if your position within the Company changes or if you are transferred to another department or Company.  You will be notified in the event that your category changes.  If you have any questions regarding your category, please contact the Code of Ethics Office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access Person

An Access Person is any Covered Person who satisfies the definition of “Access Person” of the Company as defined in Rule 204A-1(e)(1) under the Advisers Act and/or “Access Person” with respect to an Affiliate Fund as defined in Rule 17j-1(a)(1) under the 1940 Act.  An Access Person generally includes any Covered Person who:

(1)  has access to nonpublic information regarding any Clients’ purchase or sale of Securities;

(2)  has access to nonpublic information regarding the portfolio holdings of any Clients;

(3)   is involved in making Securities recommendations to Clients;

(4)  has access to Securities recommendations to Clients that are nonpublic; or

(5)  is an Investment Person as defined below.

 

Investment Person

An Investment Person is a subset of Access Person who, in connection with his/her regular functions and duties:

(1) makes, or participates in making, recommendations regarding the purchase or sale of  

        Securities on behalf of any Client;

(2) provides information or advice with respect to a purchase or sale of Securities to a portfolio  

manager; or

(3) helps to execute a portfolio manager’s investment recommendations. 

 

Generally, Investment Persons include, but are not limited to, portfolio managers, research analysts, and traders.

 

 

Non-Access Person A Non-Access Person is any Covered Person of the Company who does notsatisfy the definition of Access Person above.  Non-Access Persons, who are not Temporary Employees, are only subject to the following sections of this Policy:

    1.  Blackout Periods – Allianz SE Shares

    2.  Blackout Periods – Affiliated Open-End Mutual Funds

    3.  Blackout Periods – Affiliated Closed-End Funds

    4.  Affiliated Closed-End Funds – Special Pre-Clearance Procedures

    5.  Public Offerings  

     6.  Private Placements

7.  Reporting and Certification Requirements – Non-Access Persons

 

In addition, any Covered Person may be designated as an Access Person or an Investment Person by the Code of Ethics Office and, if so, shall comply with this Policy according to such designation.

 

 

A.  Temporary Employees

A Temporary Employee’s status is determined upon the start of his/her assignment with the Company.  Temporary Employees designated as Non-Access Persons are only subject to the provisions of the Code of Business Conduct and not subject to this Policy.  Temporary Employees designated as Access Persons or Investment Persons are subject to both the Code of Business Conduct and the Code of Ethics, including the provisions applicable to Access Persons or Investment Persons under this Policy. 


 

 

III.  EXEMPT SECURITIES

SEC Rule 204A-1 treats all Securities as “Reportable Securities” with five exceptions as described below.  As a result, this Policy does not apply to any of the following types of Securities or instruments (“Exempt Securities”).  You may engage in transactions in any Exempt Security without obtaining pre-clearance.  Further, you are not required to report transactions in Exempt Securities.

  1. Direct obligations of the Government of the United States, such as Treasury Notes, Treasury Bonds, Treasury Bills and U.S. Savings Bonds.

 

  1. Money market instruments, such as bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements.

 

  1. Shares of money market funds, including money market funds that are advised by AGIFM or its U.S. Affiliates or distributed by AGID or PIMCO Investments LLC. 

 

  1. Shares of unaffiliated open-end mutual funds. 

Caution:  Shares of Affiliated Open-End Mutual Funds are not Exempt Securities.

 

  1. Shares of unit investment trusts that are invested exclusively in one or more unaffiliated open-end mutual funds.

Caution:  Shares of unit investment trusts that are invested in one or more Affiliated Open-End Mutual Funds and/or other types of Securities are not Exempt Securities.

 

Similarly, this Policy does not apply to trades in derivatives based on any of the above listed Securities.

 

IV.  PRE-CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

Access Persons and Investment Persons are required to obtain pre-approval for personal trades in accordance with specific procedures as described below.

Failure to adhere to the following pre-clearance requirements is a serious breach of this Policy and may be considered a violation.  In the event that you fail to pre-clear a transaction, you may be required to cancel, liquidate or otherwise unwind your trade and/or disgorge any profits realized in connection with the trade.  Please refer to the section “Consequences of Violations of this Policy” for further discussion regarding violations.

 

A.  Personal Trading System

 

Access Persons and Investment Persons are required to pre-clear all personal transactions in Securities through the Company’s personal trading system, with the exception of (i) transactions in Exempt Securities; and (ii) transactions listed under Pre-Clearance Exemptions.

 

Upon submitting a pre-clearance request through the personal trading system, you will receive an approval or denial message in connection with your request.  Although the Company retains records of all electronic pre-clearance requests, it is recommended that you print and retain copies for your records.

If you are out of the office and want to make a personal trade, but do not have access to the system, send an e-mail request to the Code of Ethics Office with the proposed trade details.  The Code of Ethics Office will enter your trade request through the personal trading system on your behalf and notify you whether the trade request has been approved or denied.

Instructions and a link to the personal trading system can be found on the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet.

 

B.  How Long are Approvals Effective?

 

Pre-clearance approvals for securities traded on a U.S. exchange or in a U.S. market are effective until the close of business on the day that your pre-clearance request has been approved.  Pre-clearance approvals for securities traded on a foreign exchange or in a foreign market are effective until the close of business on the business day following approval of your pre-clearance request.  If you want to modify your trade request previously submitted in any way (e.g., date of execution or share quantity), you must submit a new pre-clearance request. 

 

C.  Special Pre-Clearance Requirements

 

You may be subject to special pre-clearance requirements either in addition to, or in place of, those pre-clearance requirements described in this section.  Such requirements may be necessary due to your particular position within the Company or if your position requires you to have access to Non-Public Information of an Affiliate.   In such cases, the Code of Ethics Office notifies you of any special pre-clearance requirements. 

 

  V.  PRE-CLEARANCE EXEMPTIONS

The following types of transactions are not subject to the pre-clearance requirements of this Policy.  You are not required to pre-clear transactions for which you do not exercise investment discretion at the time of the transactions (“non-volitional transactions”) or certain other automated transactions.  The transactions listed below are, however, required to be reported through your trade confirmations and/or account statements, unless noted otherwise .

  1. Purchases and sales of Affiliated Open-End Mutual Funds.

 

  1. Purchases and sales of instruments issued by the national governments of the G8 member countries.

Note:  Instruments issued by the U.S. Government are Exempt Securities and are not subject to pre-clearance or reporting.

 

  1. Transactions in Securities made in an account that is fully managed by a third party. 

Note:  Transactions in an account which is fully managed by a third party are not subject to reporting.  You are however required to initially notify the COE office of such an account.  Refer to the section “Reportable Accounts / Accounts Required to be Reported” for additional information pertaining to accounts fully managed by a third party.

 

  1. Purchases and sales of Securities in accordance with a pre-set amount or pre-determined schedule effected through an automatic investment plan or dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP).   This includes the automatic reinvestment of dividends, income or interest received from a Security in such plans or any other type of account. 

Note:  The purchase or sale of Securities outside of a pre-set amount and/or pre-determined schedule in such plans is subject to pre-clearance and reporting.

 

  1. Purchases of Securities by exercise of rights issued to the holders of a class of Securities pro rata, to the extent they are issued with respect to Securities of which you have Beneficial Ownership.

 

  1. Acquisitions or dispositions of Securities as the result of a stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, merger, consolidation, spin-off or other similar corporate distribution or reorganization applicable to holders of a class of Securities of which you have Beneficial Ownership.

 

  1. The automatic exercise or liquidation by an exchange of an in-the-money derivative instrument upon expiration, the delivery of Securities pursuant to a written option that is exercised against you and the assignment of options.

 

  1. Transactions in 529 Plans.

Note:  Transactions in 529 Plans that are not distributed by AGID are not reportable.

 

  1. Transactions in variable annuity accounts.

 

  1. The transfer of Securities between accounts.

 

  1. Gifts of Securities received.

 

  VI.  BLACKOUT PERIODS – CLIENT TRADES

Potential conflicts of interest are of particular concern when an Access Person or Investment Person buys or sells a Security at or near the same time as the Company buys or sells that Security or an Equivalent Security for Client accounts.  The potential appearance of impropriety in such cases is particularly severe if the Access Person or Investment Person acts as the portfolio manager or in another investment related capacity for the Client account in question.

 

To reduce the potential for conflicts of interest and the potential appearance of impropriety that can arise in such situations, this Policy prohibits Access Persons and Investment Persons from trading during a certain period before and after trades on behalf of Clients.  The period during which personal securities transactions is prohibited is commonly referred to as a “blackout period.”  The applicable blackout period depends on (i) whether your transaction is classified as a De Minimis Transaction as defined below; and (ii) whether you are an Access Person or an Investment Person.

“Clients” for purposes of the blackout periods depends on which Clients’ non-public orders, trades and/or portfolio holdings the Access Person or Investment Person has access to.  For example, an Access Person or Investment Person may be associated with one or more of the following:  (i) the Funds; (ii) NFJ Clients and/or (iii) Allianz Global Investors Clients.

The Company recognizes that the application of the blackout period during the period prior to Client transactions may result in inadvertent violations of this Policy from time to time.  Nevertheless, virtually every industry group that has examined the issues surrounding personal securities trading has recommended the imposition of a blackout period.  As a result, Covered Persons should consider carefully the potential consequences of the applicable blackout period before engaging in personal securities transactions in Securities which the Company holds, or might consider holding, in Client accounts.  If your personal securities transaction in a particular Security is executed within the applicable blackout period, you may be required to cancel, liquidate or otherwise unwind the transaction and/or disgorge any profits realized in connection with the transaction.

If you have any questions about the application of the blackout periods to a particular situation, please contact the Code of Ethics Office before you submit a trade request.

The blackout periods below apply to both Securities and Equivalent Securities.

Caution: Because of the many variations and complexities of options transactions, you are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from the Code of Ethics Office if you are unsure whether a particular option is deemed to be an Equivalent Security.

 

A.  De Minimis Transactions

The following types of transactions are defined as “De Minimis Transactions” under this Policy.  Such transactions are either highly liquid, present no conflict or present a low-risk conflict with Client transactions.  De Minimis Transactions are required to be pre-cleared and reported.

  1. Purchases and sales of a Security or an Equivalent Security that, in the aggregate , do not exceed 5,000 shares per day per issuer with a total market capitalization of $10 billion or greater at the time of investment. 

Note:  1 option contract is generally equivalent to 100 shares of the option’s underlying Security.

 

Issuer market capitalization amounts may change from time to time.  Accordingly, you may purchase a Security that has a market capitalization of greater than $10 billion only to find out that you cannot sell the Security at a later date because the market capitalization has fallen below $10 billion and your trade is during a blackout period in connection with a Client trade in the same Security or Equivalent Security.  If you are unsure whether a Security meets the market capitalization criteria, please contact the Code of Ethics Office.

 

  1. Purchases and sales of index options or index futures on an index (regardless of strike price or expiration date) that, in the aggregate , do not exceed 100 contracts per day.

 

  1. Purchases or sales of fixed-income Securities issued by agencies or instrumentalities of, or unconditionally guaranteed by, the Government of the United States.

 

  1. Purchases or sales of unaffiliated closed-end funds.

Caution:  Purchases or sales of Affiliated Closed-End Funds are not deemed to be De Minimis Transactions.

 

  1. Purchases or sales of unaffiliated ETFs.

Caution:  Purchases or sales of Affiliated ETFs are not deemed to be De Minimis Transactions.

 

  1. Purchases or sales of unaffiliated ETNs.

Caution: Purchases or sales of Affiliated ETNs are not deemed to be De Minimis Transactions .

 

  1. Short sales of any De Minimis Transaction or derivatives of any De Minimis Transaction where the underlying amount of Securities controlled is an amount otherwise permitted in this section.

 

Note :  De Minimis Transactions are subject to a ban on short-term trading profits as described in the section “Ban on Short-Term Trading Profits”, with the exception of (i) purchases or sales of index options or index futures; (ii) purchases or sales of unaffiliated ETFs, and options thereon; and (iii) purchases or sales of unaffiliated ETNs, and options thereon.

 

B.  Blackout Periods for Investment Persons

The blackout periods for Investment Persons as described below do not apply to: (i) Exempt Securities; or (ii) the transactions listed under Pre-Clearance Exemptions.

De Minimis Transactions

Investment Persons may not purchase or sell Securities if, on the day of pre-clearance :

there is a pending buy or sell order in the same Security or an Equivalent Security on behalf of Clients for which the Investment Person, or a member of the Investment Person’s team, has discretion; or

 

the same Security or an Equivalent Security is purchased or sold on behalf of Clients for which the Investment Person, or a member of the Investment Person’s team, has discretion.

 

Non-De Minimis Transactions

 

Investment Persons may not purchase or sell Securities if:

the same Security or an Equivalent Security has been purchased or sold on behalf of Clients within the 5 business days prior to the day of pre-clearance ;

 

there is a pending buy or sell order in the same Security or an Equivalent Security on behalf of Clients on the day of pre-clearance ;

 

the same Security or an Equivalent Security is purchased or sold on behalf of Clients on the day of pre-clearance ; or

 

the same Security or an Equivalent Security is purchased or sold on behalf of Clients for which the Investment Person, or a member of the Investment Person’s team, has discretion, within the 5 business days after the day of pre-clearance .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Blackout Periods for Investment Persons

Time Period

De Minimis Transactions

Non-De Minimis Transactions

5 Business Days Prior to Day of Pre-Clearance

None

Trades for Clients

Day of Pre-Clearance

Orders/Trades for Clients for which the IP, or a member of the IP’s team, has discretion

Orders/Trades for Clients

5 Business Days After Day of Pre-Clearance

None

Trades for Clients for which the IP, or a member of the IP’s team, has discretion

 

Note:  The specific Client accounts an Investment Person has discretion over is determined by the Code of Ethics Office in conjunction with your local Compliance Department.

 

C.  Blackout Periods for Access Persons (other than Investment Persons)

The blackout periods for Access Persons (other than Investment Persons) as described below do not apply to: (i) Exempt Securities; or (ii) the transactions listed under Pre-Clearance Exemptions.

 

De Minimis Transactions

Access Persons are not subject to a blackout period for De Minimis Transactions.

Non-De Minimis Transactions

Access Persons may not purchase or sell Securities if, at the time of pre-clearance :

there is a pending buy or sell order on behalf of Clients in the same Security or an Equivalent Security; or

 

the same Security or an Equivalent Security is purchased or sold on behalf of Clients during the period beginning 5 business days before the day on which the Access Person requests pre-clearance to trade in the Security, and ending on the day the Access Person requests pre-clearance, up until the time of pre-clearance .

 

Summary of Blackout Periods for Access Persons

Time Period

De Minimis Transactions

Non-De Minimis Transactions

5 Business Days Prior to Day of Pre-Clearance

None

Trades for Clients

Day of Pre-Clearance

None

Orders/Trades for Clients, up until the time of pre-clearance

5 Business Days After Day of Pre-Clearance

None

None

 

D.  Liquidation Exemption from the Blackout Periods

 

You may sell up to 5,000 shares of any Security, and not be subject to the applicable blackout periods described in this section, provided the following conditions are satisfied :

 

Such transactions may only be executed on dates pre-determined by the Company.  These dates are posted on the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet.

 

A written notification of such trades must be submitted to the Code of Ethics Office at least 2 weeks prior to the pre-determined trade dates.

 

If your order is not completed by your broker on the pre-determined trade date, you must cancel the remaining uncompleted order.

 

You may only provide such notification for up to 6 transactions each calendar year regardless of whether or not the orders are executed.

 

VII.  BLACKOUT PERIODS – ALLIANZ SE AND AFFILIATED SECURITIES

 

A.  Blackout Periods - Allianz SE Shares

You are prohibited from trading in Allianz SE shares (including ADRs) during certain periods of the year, generally surrounding the release of annual financial statements and quarterly results.  This restriction also applies to transactions that completely or in part refer to Allianz SE company shares (or derivatives thereof) which involve the exercise of cash settled options or any kind of rights granted under compensation or incentive programs such as Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARS”), Phantom Stocks or Participation Schemes.  Any exercise with direct cash-out payments are equivalent to the outright sale of Allianz SE shares held by you and therefore, would not be permitted during such a blackout period. 

Note: The sale of shares from your Allianz ESPP account requires pre-clearance.  You are not permitted to sell shares of Allianz SE stock from your Allianz ESPP account during the blackout periods.  Please refer to the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet for the respective blackout periods relating to Allianz SE shares .

 

B.  Blackout Periods – Affiliated Open-End Mutual Funds

A personal trading blackout may be put in place in connection with shares of an Affiliated Open-End Mutual Fund up until the release of certain information regarding the Fund to the public.  Reasons for a personal trading blackout with respect to a Fund may include, but are not limited to: (i) an upcoming change in portfolio management; (ii) a planned reorganization of the Fund, including a merger into an existing Fund; or (iii) an anticipated dissolution/liquidation of the Fund.  Please note that the information regarding the Fund is confidential and must not be discussed with, or disclosed to, anyone outside of the Company.

Note:  Such a blackout period applies to all share classes across all Accounts in which you are a Beneficial Owner, including transactions in your Allianz 401(k) Plan that are not effected through your automatic investment plan, such as rebalancing transactions and fund transfers.

Any transactions during the blackout period in the particular Affiliated Open-End Mutual Fund are considered a violation of this Policy and subject to remedial actions which may include, but not be limited to, personal trading bans and/or disgorgement of profits.

Covered Persons are notified of such a personal trading blackout for an Affiliated Open-End Mutual Fund in advance of the blackout period.  Information pertaining to a firm-wide blackout period for a Fund is posted on the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet. 

 

C.  Blackout Periods – Affiliated Closed-End Funds

Affiliated Closed-End Funds are subject to blackout periods surrounding a Fund’s dividend declaration press release and quarterly earnings release that may prevent you from purchasing or selling the Fund.  Affiliated Closed-End Funds may also be subject to blackout periods surrounding events involving Funds that have not yet been disclosed to the public.

Note:   Refer to the AGI Closed-End Funds Dividend Blackout Calendar posted on the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet.

 

VIII.  30-DAY HOLDING PERIOD FOR AFFILIATED FUNDS

Access Persons and Investment Persons are subject to a 30-day holding period with respect to active purchases of Affiliated Funds 10 .   You may not sell an Affiliated Fund prior to 30 calendar days from its purchase, regardless of whether the sale is at a profit or at a loss.  If the purchase of an Affiliated Fund is considered to be made on day 1, day 31 is the first day a sale of the Affiliated Fund may be made.  This holding restriction does not apply to automatic payroll contributions to your Allianz 401(k) Plan or automatic reinvestments of dividends, income or interest received from the Fund.  The 30-day holding period begins on the day of your last purchase of any applicable Fund (e.g., Last In, First Out or “LIFO” accounting method).

The 30-day holding period is applicable on an account-by-account basis.  Non-automated transactions in the Allianz 401(k) Plan (i.e., rebalancing and fund transfers) are also monitored for the 30-day holding period.

If you are unsure whether a Fund is “Affiliated” (i.e., is advised by AGIFM and/or distributed by AGID or PIMCO Investments LLC), please contact the Code of Ethics Office.

A complete list of third party funds sub-advised by the Company can be found on the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet.  This list excludes third party funds sub-advised by PIMCO which are not subject to this restriction.

 

IX.  BAN ON SHORT-TERM TRADING PROFITS

Frequent personal trading can cause distraction from your job and, in turn, conflict with your fiduciary duty to the Company’s Clients.  Short-term trading also involves higher risks of front running and abuse of confidential information.  Access Persons and Investment Persons are prohibited from profiting from the purchase and sale (or in the case of short sales or similar transactions, the sale and purchase) of the same Securities within 30 calendar days

The ban on short-term trading profits is applicable on an account-by-account basis.  A series of purchases and sales is measured on a last-in, first-out basis (“LIFO” accounting method) until all purchases and sales transactions of the same Security within a 30 calendar day period in a Reportable Account are matched.  A purchase or sale is ordinarily deemed to occur on trade date.  If the purchase is considered to be made on day 1, day 31 is the first day a sale of those Securities may be made at a profit. 

Note: Unlike the 30-day holding period for Affiliated Funds which requires you to hold the Fund for 30 calendar days, you may sell Securities (other than Affiliated Funds) at a loss within 30 calendar days (subject to pre-clearance, where applicable) without violating this restriction. 

Securities may be repurchased within 30 calendar days of a sale provided there are no additional conflicts with this Policy.

Any short-term trade that violates this restriction may be required to be unwound and/or any profits realized on the transaction may be required to be disgorged.

The ban on short-term trading profits does not apply to the following: 

 

X.  RESTRICTED/WATCH LISTS

 

A.  AllianzAM Global Restricted List          

The AllianzAM Global Restricted List includes companies in which the trading of securities is restricted for certain types of accounts.  Such restrictions may be applicable to trades for Clients, trades for proprietary accounts and/or for personal securities transactions.  Issuers may be added to the AllianzAM Global Restricted List for a variety of reasons, such as the following:  (i) the issuer being a traded affiliate; (ii) an affiliated Company having inside information about a particular issuer; or (iii) to ensure that the aggregate group holding does not breach a particular threshold. 

Access Persons and Investment Persons are prohibited from trading in any Securities by issuers on the AllianzAM Global Restricted List if such restrictions apply to personal account dealings.

 

B.  Other Restricted/Watch Lists

From time to time, your Company may place restrictions on personal trading in the Securities of a company.  Restrictions may be implemented, for example, to enhance an information barrier by preventing the appearance of impropriety in connection with trading, or preventing the use or appearance of the use of inside information.  Access Persons and Investment Persons are prohibited from trading in the Securities of any issuer on such a restricted list if the restrictions apply to personal account dealings.

Your Company may also place the Securities of a company on a watch list.  In such cases, the Code of Ethics Office reviews any personal trading activity in the Securities of an issuer on the watch list on a post-trade basis and evaluates whether there is any appearance of impropriety with respect to the personal trades by that Access Person or Investment Person.

 

 

XI.  AFFILIATED CLOSED-END FUNDS – SPECIAL PRE-CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

Covered Persons who want to purchase or sell an Affiliated Closed-End Fund must complete and submit the form for this purpose through the personal trading system.  In determining whether to grant approval for the trade, the Code of Ethics Office makes an assessment as to whether the transaction complies with this Policy, including the 30-Day Holding Period applicable to Affiliated Closed-End Funds.  In addition, the respective Company’s CCO (or designee) for third party funds sub-advised by a Company verifies that your transaction does not conflict with any specific Fund information.  Your request will be denied if the transaction would violate any requirements of this Policy.

 

Section 16 Requirements

 

Common shares of closed-end funds are registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act.  As such, there are specific reporting requirements and trading prohibitions under Sections 16(a) and 16(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act if you are deemed to be a “Section 16 Person” with respect to a closed-end fund that include special filing obligations with the SEC.  The Company’s Legal Department will notify you in the in the event that you are deemed to be a Section 16 Person in connection with an Affiliated Closed-End Fund.  Even though individuals are personally responsible to file the forms with the SEC under Section 16, the Company’s Legal Department will manage the Section 16 filings on your behalf, if authorized by you.  In connection with Affiliated Closed-End Funds, if you are a Section 16 Person, the COE Office must provide your trade execution details to the Legal Department or to the respective Company’s CCO (or designee) for third party closed-end funds sub-advised by a Company within one business day for filing purposes.

 

In addition, Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act (together with Section 30 (h)) prohibits Section 16 Persons from profiting from the purchase and sale, or sale and purchase, of an applicable Closed-End Fund within a six month period (referred to as “short-swing profits”).  Any such profits realized are required to be forfeited to the applicable Closed-End Fund.

 

                                        XII.  PUBLIC OFFERINGS

Acquisitions of Securities in a public offering are subject to special pre-clearance procedures.  Public offerings give rise to potential conflicts of interest that are greater than those present in other types of personal securities transactions since such offerings are generally only offered to institutional and retail investors who have a relationship with the underwriters involved in the offering.  In order to preclude any possibility of a Covered Person profiting from his/her position with the Company, the following rules apply to public offerings.

 

 

 

Initial Public Offerings – Equity Securities

You are prohibited from purchasing equity and equity-related Securities in IPOs of those Securities in the U.S., whether or not the Company is participating in the offering on behalf of its Client accounts. 

You are prohibited from purchasing equity and equity-related Securities in IPOs of those Securities outside of the U.S., whether or not the Company is participating in the offering on behalf of its Client accounts, except that you may participate in a retail tranche of such IPOs if available and subject to pre-clearance approval.

Secondary Offerings – Equity Securities

Subject to pre-clearance approval, you are generally permitted to purchase equity and equity-related Securities in secondary offerings of those Securities if the Company does not hold the Security on behalf of its Client accounts, and if no portfolio manager of the Company wishes to participate in the offering for Client accounts.

Debt Offerings

Subject to pre-clearance approval, you are permitted to purchase debt Securities in public offerings of those Securities, unless the Company is participating in that offering on behalf of its Client accounts.  You cannot participate in any public offering of debt Securities if the Company is participating in the offering on behalf of its Client accounts. 

Note:  These prohibitions do not apply to investments in public offerings by your spouse, provided the investment pertains to your spouse’s firm of employment .  These prohibitions also do not apply to investments in public offerings if such an investment is available to the Covered Person as a result of the Covered Person’s existing investment in a Private Placement .  However, any such investments are subject to prior review and approval by the Code of Ethics Office.

A form for pre-clearing the purchase of Securities that are the subject of public offerings is located in the personal trading system.

 

XIII.  PRIVATE PLACEMENTS

Acquisitions of Securities in a Private Placement are subject to special pre-clearance procedures.  Investments in hedge funds and PIPEs are considered to be Private Placements.  Prior approval is required by: (i) your immediate supervisor; (ii) your Company’s CIO, if applicable; and (iii) your Company’s CCO (or designee).  The form for this purpose is located in the personal trading system.

Approval will not be given if:

The investment opportunity is suitable for Clients;

The opportunity to invest has been offered to you solely by virtue of your position; or

The opportunity to invest could be considered a favor or gift designed to influence your judgment in the performance of your job duties or as compensation for services rendered to the issuer.

 

Note:  You must provide documentation supporting your investment in the Private Placement to the Code of Ethics Office upon completion of your investment.  You must also notify the Code of Ethics Office if there are any changes in the circumstances of your Private Placement investment (e.g., liquidation or dissolution of the Company).  Additional contributions to an existing Private Placement must be pre-cleared as a new Private Placement investment.  For IPOs stemming from an existing Private Placement, refer to the section “Public Offerings”.

 

If you are an Investment Person and you have acquired Beneficial Ownership of Securities in a Private Placement, you must disclose your investment when you play a part in any consideration of an investment by a Client in the issuer of the Securities, and any decision to make such an investment must be independently reviewed by your Company’s CIO or a portfolio manager who does not have Beneficial Ownership of any Securities of the issuer.

 

XIV.  REPORTABLE ACCOUNTS

 

A.  Accounts Required to be Reported

The following personal accounts are required to be reported to the Code of Ethics Office: (i) upon hire; (ii) upon a change in your category from Non-Access Person to Access Person or Investment Person; (iii) at the time a new account is opened; and (iv) annually, as described in the section “Initial and Annual Reporting and Certification Requirements”:

 

  1. Accounts in the name of, or for the direct or indirect benefit of:

You; or

Your spouse, domestic partner, minor children and any other person to whom you provide significant financial support, as well as to transactions in any other account over which you exercise investment discretion or trading authority, regardless of Beneficial Ownership.

 

  1. Accounts that are fully managed by a third party where you do not have discretion over investment selections for the account through recommendation, advice, pre-approval or otherwise. 

Note:  The Code of Ethics Office independently verifies that the account is fully managed with your broker or financial adviser.

 

  1. Accounts that have the ability to hold Reportable Securities, even if the account currently only holds Exempt Securities. 

Example:  If you have a 401(k) Plan with a prior employer that includes an Affiliated Open-End Mutual Fund as an investment option, the account is required to be reported regardless of whether you hold that particular Fund in your account.

 

  1. Accounts that are established under the following Allianz Plans:

Allianz 401(k) Plan

Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. Roth 401(k) Plan

Allianz Asset Executive Deferred Compensation Plan Account (“DCP Account”)

Allianz Deferral into Funds Plan (“DIF Plan”)

Allianz Class A Shares Purchase Program

Allianz Institutional Shares Purchase Program

Allianz Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“Allianz ESPP”)

Allianz Personal Choice Retirement Account (“PCRA Account”)

CollegeAccess 529 Plan distributed by AGID

MI 529 Advisor Plan distributed by AGID

OklahomaDream 529 Plan distributed by AGID

PIMCO Class A Shares Purchase Program

Note: The Code of Ethics Office receives statements and transactions for the above listed Allianz Plans directly from the Company, the broker or the Plan Administrator.

Examples of the types of accounts that you must report if the account holds Reportable Securities or has the ability to hold Reportable Securities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Note:  529 Plans are not Reportable unless they are distributed by AGID.

 

If you are unsure whether an account is required to be reported, please contact the Code of Ethics Office for guidance.

 

B.  Reporting of Transactions - Designated Broker-Dealers

SEC Rule 204A-1 requires an adviser’s employees who have been designated as Access Persons and Investment Persons to provide quarterly reports of their personal securities transactions no later than 30 days after the close of each calendar quarter.  An adviser’s code of ethics may excuse Access Persons and Investment Persons from submitting transaction reports that would duplicate information contained in trade confirmations and/or account statements that the adviser holds in its records, provided that the adviser has received those confirmations and/or statements not later than 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter in which the transaction takes place.

To assist Covered Persons with this reporting requirement, the Company has selected certain broker-dealers as “Designated Broker-Dealers”.  A list of the Company’s Designated Broker-Dealers can be found on the Compliance tab of the Company Intranet.  The Code of Ethics Office receives automated trade confirmations and/or account statements directly from these broker-dealers, thereby eliminating the need for you or your broker-dealer to submit copies of these documents in paper format. 

Access Persons and Investment Persons are required to maintain their Reportable Accounts with a Designated Broker-Dealer, unless they have submitted an exception request in writing and received approval from the Code of Ethics Office to maintain the account(s) with a non-Designated Broker-Dealer.  Refer to the section “Reporting of Transactions – Non-Designated Broker-Dealers”.  Temporary Employees, however, are not subject to this requirement and may hold accounts outside of the Designated Broker-Dealers without obtaining prior approval. 

Note:   If you open a new account with a Designated Broker-Dealer, you must promptly notify the Code of Ethics Office in writing of the new account and provide the account details.

 

 

C.  Reporting of Transactions - Non-Designated Broker-Dealers

Certain limited exceptions may be granted that would allow you to maintain a Reportable Account with a non-Designated Broker-Dealer.  For example, an exception may be granted based on the type of the account (e.g., a 401(k) account with a prior employer, a spousal 401(k) account with the spouse’s employer, an employee stock purchase plan account or a direct stock purchase plan account).  An exception may also be granted if your spouse works for another investment adviser or broker-dealer with their own designated or preferred broker-dealer requirement.   

You must submit a request in writing to the Code of Ethics Office if you want to open or report a new account with a non-Designated Broker-Dealer, prior to opening the account .  The notification must include the name of your broker-dealer, the type of account and the reason(s) for requesting the exception.  If you are a new Access Person or Investment Person, you are required to transfer your Reportable Accounts to a Designated Broker-Dealer within a reasonable period of time from the commencement of your employment with the Company or from the date you become an Access Person or Investment Person resulting from a change in your category classification, unless you have been granted an exception for the account(s).

You are required to submit duplicate trade confirmations and/or account statements, either on a monthly basis or on a quarterly basis (depending on the time frame for which a statement is generated by the broker-dealer), to the Code of Ethics Office no later than 30 days after the end of the calendar month or calendar quarter, as applicable .  The Code of Ethics Office sends a NYSE Rule 407/FINRA Rule 3050 Letter to the broker-dealer requesting these documents.  In the event that the broker-dealer is unable to routinely mail the documents to the Company through such a letter, you are required to provide the documents to the Code of Ethics Office by the deadline.

If the circumstances of the non-Designated Broker-Dealer account change in any way, it is your responsibility to notify the Code of Ethics Office immediately.  Please note that the nature of the change in circumstances reported may cause the Designated Broker-Dealer exception to be revoked.  Also note that an exception request must be made for each account to the Code of Ethics Office.  You may not assume that because an exception was granted in one instance that you would necessarily be permitted to open a new account with the same non-Designated Broker-Dealer or another non-Designated Broker-Dealer.

The Company treats all trade confirmations and account statements as confidential and only discloses such information to the personal trading system vendor or in connection with an audit request, or during an exam or upon a request by a regulatory authority.

 

XV.  REPORTING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Under SEC Rule 204A-1, advisers must provide each supervised person with a copy of the code of ethics and any amendments. The code of ethics must also require each supervised person to acknowledge, in writing, receipt of those copies.  In addition, Access Persons and Investment Persons are required to provide a complete report of Securities holdings at the time the person becomes an Access Person or an Investment Person and at least once a year thereafter.  The information supplied must be current as of a date not more than 45 days prior to the individual becoming an Access Person or an Investment Person (initial report) or prior to the date the report is submitted (annual report).

The Code of Ethics Office provides you with notification of, and instructions pertaining to, your initial and annual reporting and certification requirements.

Access Persons and Investment Persons

Within 10 days of becoming an Access Person or an Investment Person (either following the commencement of employment with the Company or due to a change in your category classification), you are required to (1) certify your receipt and understanding of and compliance with the Code; and (2) complete an initial report of personal Securities holdings and accounts and submit the report, along with any relevant documentation as requested by the Code of Ethics Office.

On an annual basis, you are required to (1) re-certify your understanding of and compliance with the Code; (2) provide information regarding your Securities holdings; and (3) certify to a list of your current Reportable Accounts. 

Non-Access Persons

Within 10 days of becoming a Non-Access Person (either following the commencement of employment with the Company or due to a change in your category classification), you are required to certify your receipt and understanding of and compliance with the Code.

On an annual basis, you are required to re-certify your understanding of and compliance with the Code.

 

XVI.  EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS POLICY

You may apply for an exemption from a provision of this Policy by making a request in writing to the Code of Ethics Office.  The request must fully describe the basis upon which the request is being made.  As part of the consideration process, the CCO of your Company (or designee) determines if a Client may be disadvantaged by the request and considers any other relevant factors in deciding whether to grant or deny the request. 

No exemptions may be granted for those sections of this Policy that are mandated by regulation.

 

XVII.  CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY

Compliance with this Policy is considered a basic condition of employment with the Company.  We take this Policy and your obligations under it very seriously.  A potential violation of this Policy may constitute grounds for remedial actions, which may include, but are not limited to, a letter of caution, warning or censure, recertification of the Code, disgorgement of profits, suspension of trading privileges, termination of officer title, and/or suspension or termination of employment.  Situations that are questionable may be resolved against your personal interests.  Violations of this Policy may also constitute violations of law, which could result in criminal or civil penalties for you and the Company.

 

In addition, the Federal Securities Laws require companies and individual supervisors to reasonably supervise Covered Persons with a view toward preventing violations of law and violations of a company’s Code of Ethics.  As a result, all Covered Persons who have supervisory responsibility should endeavor to ensure that the Covered Persons they supervise, including Temporary Employees, are familiar with and remain in compliance with the requirements of this Policy.

 

 

 

 

XVIII.  REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS

Violations of this Policy must be reported to your Company’s CCO and the Head of the Code of Ethics Office.   In connection with any Company-advised Funds, the CCO of the Company (or designee) will report promptly any material violations of this Policy by Access Persons of the Funds to the Funds’ Board of Directors or Trustees.  In connection with any Company-advised Funds, the CCO of AGI U.S. (or designee) will report all violations of this Policy by Access Persons of the Funds to the Funds’ Board of Directors or Trustees on a quarterly basis.

 

XIX.  QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS POLICY

Given the seriousness of the potential consequences of violations of this Policy, all employees are urged to seek guidance with respect to issues that may arise.  Determining whether a particular situation may create a potential conflict of interest, or the appearance of such a conflict, may not always be easy, and situations inevitably arise from time to time that require interpretation of this Policy as related to particular circumstances.  If you are unsure whether a proposed transaction is consistent with this Policy, please contact the Code of Ethics Office before initiating the transaction.

 

XX.  CODE OF ETHICS OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION

For purposes of this Policy, the contact information for the Code of Ethics Office in New York is as follows:

 

Personal Trading Helpline:  (212) 739-3186

Outlook Group E-Mail Address:  COE-PT@allianzgi.com (COE – PT)

 

XXI.  DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply to terms that appear in this Policy.  Additional definitions are contained in the text itself.

 

1940 Act

The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder

 

529 Plan

A tax-advantaged investment vehicle in the U.S. designed to encourage savings for the future higher education expenses of a designated beneficiary

 

Advisers Act

The Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder

 

Advisory Clients

Clients, other than Funds, for whom the Company serves as an adviser or sub-adviser

 

Affiliate

Any company or entity that is under common ownership or control with Allianz SE

 

 

Affiliated Funds:

 

Affiliated Closed-End Funds

Closed-end funds that are advised or sub-advised by AGIFM or its U.S. Affiliates who are direct subsidiaries of AAMA LP or distributed by AGID or PIMCO Investments LLC (excludes third party closed-end funds sub-advised by PIMCO)

 

Affiliated ETFs

ETFs that are advised or sub-advised by AGIFM or its U.S. Affiliates who are direct subsidiaries of AAMA LP or distributed by AGID or PIMCO Investments LLC (excludes third party ETFs sub-advised by PIMCO)

 

Affiliated ETNs

ETNs that are advised or sub-advised by AGIFM or its U.S. Affiliates who are direct subsidiaries of AAMA LP or distributed by AGID or PIMCO Investments LLC (excludes third party ETNs sub-advised by PIMCO)

 

Affiliated Open-End Mutual Funds

Open-end mutual funds that are advised or sub-advised by AGIFM or its U.S. Affiliates who are direct subsidiaries of AAMA LP or distributed by AGID or PIMCO Investments LLC (excludes third party open-end mutual funds that are sub-advised by PIMCO)

 

AGID Registered Representatives

A Covered Person who is a Registered Representative of AGID.  A “registered representative” (also called a general securities representative) is licensed to sell Securities in the U.S and generally involves Covered Persons engaged in sales, trading and investment banking activities.  A registered representative must be sponsored by a broker-dealer and pass the FINRA-administered Series 7 examination (known as the General Securities Representative Exam) or another Limited Representative Qualifications Exam.  Some state laws and broker-dealer policies also require the Series 63 examination.

Allianz Global Investors Clients

Refers to Clients of AGI U.S., NFJ and certain non-U.S. Affiliates.  Orders and trades for these Clients are included on the Bloomberg global trading platform.

 

Beneficial Ownership

For purposes of this Policy, Beneficial Ownership is interpreted in the same way as it would under Rule 16a-1(a)(2) of the Exchange Act, and the rules thereunder.  You are considered to have Beneficial Ownership of Securities if you have or share a direct or indirect Pecuniary Interest in the Securities.  Through indirect Pecuniary Interest, you will generally be deemed to have Beneficial Ownership of Securities held by members of your immediate family sharing the same household and other individuals for whom you provide significant economic support, and Securities held in investment vehicles for which you serve as general partner or managing member, among other circumstances.  See the definition of “Pecuniary Interest” below.

You are also considered to have Beneficial Ownership of Securities held in a trust where (i) you act as trustee and either you or members of your immediate family have a vested interest in the principal or income of the trust; or (ii) you act as settlor of a trust, unless the consent of all of the beneficiaries is required in order for you to revoke the trust.

CCO

Chief Compliance Officer

CIO

Chief Investment Officer

 

Clients

Collectively, the Funds and Advisory Clients

 

Company

Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. (“AAMA LP”),  Allianz Asset Management of America LLC (“AAMA LLC”), Allianz Global Investors U.S. Holdings LLC (“AGI U.S. Holdings”), Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (“AGI U.S.”), Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC (“AGID”), Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC (“AGIFM”), NFJ Investment Group LLC (“NFJ”) and Pallas Investment Partners, L.P. (“Pallas”)

 

COO

Chief Operating Officer

 

Covered Persons

All partners, officers, directors, and employees of the Company, including interns and Temporary Employees

 

Designated Broker-Dealer

A broker-dealer for which the Company receives automated trade confirmations and/or account statements for Covered Persons directly from such broker-dealer

 

Equivalent Security

An “Equivalent Security” for purposes of this Policy means any option, warrant, convertible security, stock appreciation right, or similar right with an exercise or conversion privilege at a price related to the value of the underlying Security, or similar Securities with a price derived from the value of the underlying Security.

The following are examples of Equivalent Securities:

Example 1 :

General Electric Co. Common Stock

General Electric Co. Convertible Security

General Electric Co. Preferred Shares

General Electric Co. Call Option 22 6/21/2013

Example 2:

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 Put Option 139 9/14/2013

ETFs

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are investment vehicles that have many attributes of mutual funds but trade throughout the day on an exchange like a stock.  ETFs come in a variety of styles including passive or index ETFs, which typically aim to closely track their underlying index, and actively managed ETFs, which are typically managed with the objective of providing above-benchmark returns or to objectives such as income or total return.

 

ETNs

Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) are a type of unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities issued by an underwriting bank.  This type of debt differs from other types of bonds and notes because ETN returns are based upon the performance of a market index minus applicable fees, no period coupon payments are distributed and no principal protection exists.  Similar to ETFs, ETNs are traded on a major exchange, such as the NYSE during normal trading hours.  However, investors can also hold the debt security until maturity.

 

Exchange Act

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder

 

Federal Securities Laws

Including without limitation, the Advisers Act, the 1940 Act, the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, any rules adopted by the SEC and other regulatory bodies under these statutes, the U.S.A. Patriot Act and Bank Secrecy Act as it applies to mutual funds and investment advisers, and any rules adopted thereunder by the SEC or the Department of Treasury

 

FINRA

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

 

Funds

The registered investment companies for which AAMA LP or any of its affiliated subsidiaries serves as an adviser or sub-adviser

 

G8

The Group of Eight (G8) is a forum for the governments of eight of the world’s largest economies.  The group members include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

 

IAA

Investment Adviser Association

 

ICI

Investment Company Institute

 

IPO

An initial public offering (IPO), also referred to as a “new issue” under FINRA Rule 5130, means an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act, the issuer of which, immediately before the registration, was not subject to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act to file public periodic reports with the SEC.

 

Non-Public Information

Non-Public Information is information which has not been made available to investors generally.  Information received in circumstances indicating that it is not yet in general circulation or when the recipient knows or should know that the information can only have been provided by an
“insider” is also Non-Public Information.

 

NYSE

New York Stock Exchange

 

Pecuniary Interest

You have a Pecuniary Interest in Securities if you have the opportunity to directly or indirectly benefit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in the Securities.  The following are examples of indirect pecuniary interest in Securities:

 

You do not have a pecuniary interest in the Securities held by a corporation or similar entity in which you hold an equity interest, unless you are a controlling shareholder of the entity or you have or share investment control over the Securities held by the corporation or similar entity.

 

PIPEs

Private investments in public equities

 

Policy

Personal Securities Transactions Policy

 

Private Placements

A private placement is the sale of securities to a relatively small number of select investors as a way of raising capital.  A private placement is the opposite of a public issue, in which Securities are made available for sale on the open market.  Although private placements are subject to the Securities Act, the Securities offered do not have to be registered with the SEC if the issuance of the securities conforms to an exemption from registration as set forth in the Securities Act and SEC rules. 

 

Reportable Account

An account that is required to be reported by Access Persons, Investment Persons, AGID Covered Persons and AGID Registered Representatives under this Policy

 

SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission

 

SEC Rule 204A-1

Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act, also known as the “Code of Ethics Rule”

 

Securities Act

Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder

 

 

 

 

Security

The term “Security”, as defined in Section 202(a)(18) of the Advisers Act, means any note, stock, treasury stock, security future, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral-trust certificate, preorganization certificate or subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting-trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege on any security (including a certificate of deposit) or on any group or index of securities (including any interest therein or based on the value thereof), or any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege entered into on a national securities exchange relating to foreign currency, or, in general, any interest or instrument commonly known as a “security”, or any certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guarantee of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase, any of the foregoing.

For purposes of this Policy, commodities and futures and options traded on a commodities exchange, including currency futures, are not Securities.  However, securities futures, financial futures and futures and options on any group or index of Securities are Securities.

 

Temporary Employee

A temp, consultant or contractor

 

U.S. Affiliate

Any U.S. company or entity that is under common ownership or control with AAMA LP

 

1. Although Pallas is an unaffiliated registered investment adviser, it shares common employees, facilities and systems with AGI U.S.

2. Including without limitation, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (“Advisers Act”), the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, any rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other regulatory bodies under these statutes, the U.S.A. Patriot Act and Bank Secrecy Act as it applies to mutual funds and investment advisers, and any rules adopted thereunder by the SEC or the Department of Treasury.

3. As defined in the Personal Securities Transactions Policy.

4. Section 16(b) prohibits short-swing profits by corporate insiders in their own corporation’s stock, except in very limited circumstances.  It applies only to directors or officers of the corporation and those holding greater than 10% of the stock and is designed to prevent insider trading by those most likely to be privy to important corporate information.  Section 10(b) makes it unlawful for any person to use or employ in the connection with the purchase or sale of any security registered on a national securities exchange or any security not so registered, any manipulative or deceptive device or in contravention of such rules and regulations as the SEC may prescribe.

5. Closed-end funds that are advised or sub-advised by AGIFM or its U.S. Affiliates who are direct subsidiaries of AAMA LP or distributed by AGID or PIMCO Investments LLC (excludes third party closed-end funds sub-advised by PIMCO).

6.In North America, the practice of market sounding is generally known as confidential pre-marketing. As a condition of participating in such pre-marketing/market sounding efforts, the underwriters require the potential investors to enter into confidentiality agreements, in which they agree not to disclose the information about the potential offering or trade in the issuer’s securities until the information becomes public or is no longer considered current.

7.Forpurposes of these procedures, “Investment Research Consultant Firms” are firms that employ or have similar arrangements with professionals in various fields of expertise to conduct, analyze, review and/or provide specialized information and research services for third parties.  Investment Research Consultant Firms do not include entities whose employees provide generally available market and/or securities analysis or information.

8.Forpurposes of these procedures, “Consultants” include individuals who provide, analyze and/or research information for third parties pursuant to their employment or other arrangement with an Investment Research Consultant Firm.

9. See your Company’s compliance policies and procedures.

10. In addition, Covered Persons may not engage in transactions that are in violation of an Affiliated Open-End Mutual Fund’s stated policy as disclosed in its prospectus and statement of additional information.  This includes excessive trading in Affiliated Open-End Mutual Funds which is strictly prohibited.  Please refer to the respective Fund’s disclosure documents for further information.

ARTISAN PARTNERS FUNDS, INC.

ARTISAN PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

ARTISAN PARTNERS UK LLP

ARTISAN PARTNERS ASIA-PACIFIC PTE, LTD.

ARTISAN PARTNERS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

 

Code of Ethics and

Policy and Procedures to Prevent

Misuse of Inside Information

 

Table of Contents

 

Statement of Policy and Standards of Business Conduct. 1

I............ Investment Company Act Prohibitions. 2

II............ Restrictions.3

B........Limitations on Transactions with Clients.4

C...........Service as a Board Director, Board Member, Manager, Managing Member or Trustee.

D...........Outside Financial or Business Interests.5

E............Initial Public Offerings.6

F............Private Placements.6

G............Limitations on Investments in Publicly Traded Companies. 7

H............Front Running Is Prohibited.7

I............Blackout Period for Investment Persons.8

J............Short-Term Trading/Profit Limitations.8

K............High-Risk Trading Activities.9

L...........Confidentiality.9

III..........Compliance Procedures.10

A............Execution of Personal Securities Transactions through Disclosed Brokerage Accounts.10

B...........Preclearance.10

C............Dealing with Certificated Securities.13

D............ Monitoring of Transactions.14

E............ Educational Efforts.14

IV.......... Employee Reporting.14

A............ Reporting Personal Securities Transactions.14

B............ Form of Reports.15

C............ Disclosure of Personal Holdings.16

D........... Disclosure of Employment;Immediate Family Member.16

E............ Certification of Receipt of Code and Compliance.17

V............ Exemptions.17

A............ Exempt Transactions and Securities.17

B.......... Individual Exemptions.18

VI.......... Gifts and Business Entertainment.18

VII......... Management and Reporting.20

A............ Report to the Board of Artisan Funds.20

B............ Report to the Board of a U.S. Fund Client.20

C............ Reporting to Artisan Partners’ Management.21

VIII....... Enforcement of the Code and Consequences for Failure to Comply.22

IX.......... Retention of Records.22

APPENDIX A -- DEFINITIONS.24

APPENDIX B -- EXAMPLES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST.27

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ARTISAN PARTNERS FUNDS, INC.

ARTISAN PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

ARTISAN PARTNERS UK LLP

ARTISAN PARTNERS ASIA-PACIFIC PTE, LTD.

ARTISAN PARTNERS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

 

Code of Ethics and

Policy and Procedures to Prevent

Misuse of Inside Information

(Effective May 7, 2012)

 

Statement of Policy and Standards of Business Conduct .

The policy of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (“Artisan US”), Artisan Partners UK LLP (“Artisan UK”), Artisan Partners Asia-Pacific PTE, Ltd. (“Artisan Asia-Pacific” and, with Artisan US and Artisan UK, “Artisan Partners”), Artisan Partners Distributors LLC (“Artisan Distributors”) and any other Artisan entity that has adopted this Code of Ethics is to avoid any conflict of interest, or the appearance of any conflict of interest, between the interests of any person or institution advised or sub-advised by Artisan Partners, including Artisan Partners Funds, Inc. (“Artisan Funds”) and Artisan Partners Global Funds plc (“Artisan Global Funds”) (each a “Client”), and the interests of Artisan Partners and Artisan Distributors or their officers, partners, members, and employees.  Artisan Funds, Artisan Partners, Artisan Distributors, and any other Artisan entity that has adopted this Code of Ethics are referred to in this Code collectively as “Artisan” or the “firm.”  Artisan Funds and each U.S. registered investment company for which Artisan Partners serves as investment sub-adviser are referred to in this Code as a “U.S. Fund Client.”

As a fiduciary, each of Artisan US and Artisan UK has an affirmative duty of care, loyalty, honesty and good faith to act in the best interests of its Clients.  The interests of Clients must always come first, as Clients deserve and demand our undivided loyalty and unbiased effort.  All Covered Persons must at all times recognize and respect the interests of Clients, particularly with regard to their personal investment activities and any real or potential conflict with Client interests that may arise in connection with such activities.  This Code requires Covered Persons to conduct Personal Securities Transactions in a manner that does not interfere with transactions on behalf of Clients, and does not take inappropriate advantage of their positions and access to information that comes with such positions.  Covered Persons should not seek to influence investments on behalf of Clients based on personal interests rather than the interests of Clients. 

Artisan Partners expects that Covered Persons will seek to comply with not only the letter but also the spirit of the Code and strive to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.  In addition, Artisan Partners expects and requires that all Covered Persons will comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

The Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the rules thereunder require that Artisan Partners, Artisan Distributors and Artisan Funds establish standards and procedures for the detection and prevention of certain conflicts of interest, including activities by which persons having knowledge of the investments and investment intentions of Clients might take advantage of that knowledge for their own benefit.  The Code has been adopted by Artisan Funds, Artisan Partners and Artisan Distributors to meet those concerns and legal requirements.  The Financial Services Authority also requires that Artisan UK establish similar standards and procedures and, as such, Artisan UK has adopted the Code for that purpose.

Covered Persons may also be subject to other policies and procedures and applicable law and rules on related topics.  For example, Artisan UK associates are also subject to the Artisan UK Compliance Manual, Artisan UK Conflicts of Interest Policy and the Artisan UK Rumour Policy.

This Code contains procedures designed to prevent the misuse of Inside Information by Artisan Partners and Artisan Distributors or their personnel.  The business of Artisan Partners depends on investor confidence in the fairness and integrity of the securities markets.  Trading on Inside Information poses a significant threat to that confidence.  Trading securities on the basis of Inside Information or improperly communicating that information to others may expose you to stringent penalties, including criminal sanctions such as fines and/or imprisonment, and civil sanctions such as a permanent bar from the securities industry.

The Code is drafted broadly; it will be applied and interpreted in a similar manner.  You may legitimately be uncertain about the application of the Code in a particular circumstance.  Often, a single question can forestall disciplinary action or complex legal problems.  You should direct any question relating to the Code to the Artisan Partners’ Chief Compliance Officer.  You also must notify the Chief Compliance Officer immediately if you have any reason to believe that a violation of the Code has occurred or is about to occur. 

You are also encouraged to access sample forms and summary charts of the Code’s provisions, which set forth interpretations of how the Code applies to specific situations.  These are accessible through the Artisan Partners’ Code compliance system, via Artisan Partners’ Intranet. 

I.                   Investment Company Act Prohibitions

The Investment Company Act and rules make it illegal for any Covered Person, directly or indirectly, in connection with the purchase or sale of a security held or to be acquired by a U.S. Fund Client to:

a.         employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud the U.S. Fund Client;

b.         make any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of circumstances under which they are made, not misleading or in any way mislead the U.S. Fund Client regarding a material fact;

c.         engage in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon the U.S. Fund Client; or

d.         engage in any manipulative practice with respect to the U.S. Fund Client.

The restrictions on Personal Securities Transactions contained in this Code are intended to help Artisan Partners monitor for compliance with these prohibitions.

II.                Restrictions

Every Covered Person shall comply with the following restrictions:

A. No Insider Trading

1.         No Covered Person may engage in any transaction in a security (either a Personal Securities Transaction or a transaction for a Client), on the basis of Inside Information.  Definitions of what constitutes Inside Information differ depending on the jurisdiction in which the transaction occurs (see Appendix A for the U.S. and U.K. definitions of what constitutes Inside Information). 

            If you think that you might have received Inside Information from any source (including, without limitation, an officer, director or employee of a public company, consultant, analyst or broker), you should take the following steps:

a.         Report the information and proposed trade immediately to Artisan Partners’ General Counsel, Senior Counsel or an Associate Counsel.

b.         Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others, including Clients until Artisan Partners has made a determination as to the need for trading restrictions.

c.         Do not communicate the Inside Information inside or outside Artisan Partners, other than to Artisan Partners’ General Counsel, Senior Counsel or an Associate Counsel, unless instructed to do so by such person.

d.         After review of the issue, Artisan Partners will determine whether the information is Inside Information and, if so, whether any trading restrictions apply and what action, if any, the firm should take.    

2.                   Tender Offers .  Trading during a tender offer represents a particular concern in the law of insider trading.  Each Covered Person should exercise particular caution any time they become aware of non-public information relating to a tender offer.

3.                   Contacts with Public Companies .  One or more of the directors or trustees of a Client whose account is managed by Artisan Partners may be an officer, director or trustee of one or more public companies.  Each Covered Person should avoid discussing with any such officer, director or trustee any non-public information about any such company.  If a Covered Person (other than such officer, director or trustee) should become aware of Inside Information regarding any such company, he or she should so advise Artisan Partners’ General Counsel, Senior Counsel or Associate Counsel promptly. 

4.                   No Communication of Inside Information . No Covered Person may communicate Inside Information to others in violation of the law.  Conversations containing such information, if appropriate at all, should be conducted in private.

Access to files containing Inside Information and computer files containing such information should be restricted, including by maintenance of such materials in locked cabinets, or through the use of passwords or other security devices for electronic data.

5.                   Other Restricted Securities .  A Covered Person is prohibited from purchasing or selling, for his or her own account or for the account of others, including any Client:

·          securities of any public company (other than Artisan Funds or Artisan Global Funds) of which such Covered Person is a director or trustee, except that the person who is the director or the trustee of the public company may purchase or sell, for his or her own account or for the account of any Immediate Family Member (including a family member who is also a person covered under the Code) that company’s securities with express prior written approval of the Chief Compliance Officer;

·          securities of any public company placed from time to time on Artisan Partners’ restricted list.  From time to time, Artisan Partners may restrict trading in certain securities by Covered Persons when, in the opinion of Artisan Partners, trading in such securities may result in a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest.  Artisan Partners will maintain a list of such restricted securities that will be updated as necessary.

B. Limitations on Transactions with Clients

No Covered Person shall knowingly purchase from or sell to any Client any security or other property; provided that this section does not prohibit a Covered Person: (i) purchasing from or selling to a U.S Fund Client or Artisan Global Funds a security issued by that U.S. Fund Client or Artisan Global Funds; or (ii) engaging in a transaction with a Client that is within the Client’s ordinary course of business, provided such transaction is otherwise permissible under applicable law and Artisan’s policies. 


C. Service as a Board Director, Board Member, Manager, Managing Member or Trustee

No Covered Person may serve as a member of the board of directors or trustees, an officer, a manager or a managing member or in a similar capacity exercising control of any business organization (including an advisory board) without the prior written approval of the Chief Compliance Officer, unless the organization is a civic or charitable organization or an organization owned or controlled by a member of the Covered Person’s family.   If a Covered Person is serving as a board member, officer, manager, managing member or in a similar control capacity, of any organization, the Covered Person should be mindful of his or her responsibilities under the Code and his or her agreements with Artisan Partners, and should seek to avoid any appearance of impropriety.  In particular, Covered Persons are reminded of their obligations not to misuse confidential information belonging to Artisan Partners or any Client.  A Covered Person serving as a board member, officer, manager or managing member of an organization or in a similar control capacity is encouraged not to participate in any activity on behalf of the organization that could create an appearance of impropriety.

In some circumstances, the service of a Covered Person as a board member of an organization or an executor, conservator or trustee for an estate, conservatorship or personal trust, could result in Artisan Partners being deemed to have custody of the assets of that entity, if it were a Client.  Because Artisan Partners does not accept custody of Client assets, if Artisan Partners would be deemed to have custody because of the relationship of a Covered Person to the organization, the Covered Person may be required to give up his or her position as a condition of Artisan Partners accepting an engagement to provide advisory services.

An Exempt Person is not required to obtain prior written approval for service as a board member, officer, manager or managing member of an organization or in a similar control capacity.

D.    Outside Financial or Business Interests .

Covered Persons should avoid outside financial or business interests that may give rise to conflicts of interest with Clients or Artisan Partners’ interests or that may create divided loyalties, divert substantial amounts of their time and/or compromise their independent judgment.  Potential examples of outside financial or business interests that may give rise to such conflicts of interest or divided loyalties include where a Covered Person holds a substantial interest in a company that has dealings with Artisan either on a recurring or “one-off” basis or where a Covered Person has an employment relationship or position with a potential client or vendor of Artisan Partners. 

If a situation arises that a Covered Person believes may present such a conflict of interest, the Covered Person should contact the Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel or Associate Counsel.

E. Initial Public Offerings

No Covered Person shall acquire any security in an initial public offering, except with the prior written approval of the Chief Compliance Officer, based on a determination that: (i) the acquisition is consistent with applicable regulatory requirements, does not conflict with the purposes of the Code or its underlying policies, or the interests of Artisan Partners or its Clients; and (ii) the opportunity to acquire the security has been made available to the person for reasons other than the person’s relationship with Artisan Partners or its Clients.  Such circumstances might include, for example:

·          an opportunity to acquire securities of an insurance company converting from a mutual ownership structure to a stockholder ownership structure, if the person’s ownership of an insurance policy issued by that company conveys that opportunity;

·          an opportunity resulting from the person’s pre-existing ownership of an interest in the IPO company or an investor in the IPO company; or

·          an opportunity made available to the person’s Immediate Family Members sharing the same household, in circumstances permitting the Chief Compliance Officer reasonably to determine that the opportunity is not being made available indirectly because of the person’s relationship with Artisan Partners or its Clients (for example, because of the Immediate Family Member’s employment).

An Exempt Person is not required to obtain prior written approval for acquiring a security in an initial public offering.

F.      Private Placements .  


No Covered Person shall acquire any security in a private placement without the express written prior approval of the Chief Compliance Officer.  In deciding whether that approval should be granted, the Chief Compliance Officer may consider a number of relevant factors including, but not limited to:
·
whether the investment opportunity should be reserved for Clients;
·
whether the opportunity has been offered because of the person’s relationship with Artisan Partners or its Clients;
·
whether the investment is in a pooled vehicle or an operating company;
·
the size of the proposed investment in relation to the total offering and in relation to the total equity ownership of the entity in which the Covered Person seeks to invest;
·
the rights to be granted to the Covered Person as a result of the investment;
·
the amount of business involvement the Covered Person would have after the investment has been made; and
·
the degree to which the Covered Person may be deemed to have control over the entity after the investment has been made. 
Any investment decision for a Client relating to that security must be made by investment personnel other than that Covered Person.  For purposes of this section, a “

private placement” means an offering of securities in which the issuer relies on an exemption from the registration provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws or comparable non-U.S. regulatory scheme, and usually involves a limited number of sophisticated investors and a restriction on resale of the securities. 

This section does not apply to the acquisition by a Covered Person’s Immediate Family Member sharing the same household of an ownership interest in that person’s employer or an affiliate of the employer; provided the acquisition is the result of that person’s bona fide employment relationship and is not a result of a Covered Person’s relationship with Artisan Partners or Clients—these transactions are discussed in Section III.B., below.
An Exempt Person is not required to obtain prior written approval for acquiring a security in a private placement.

G. \     Limitations on Investments in Publicly Traded Companies

No Covered Person shall knowingly own more than 5% of a public company’s outstanding shares without prior written approval from the Chief Compliance Officer. 

This limitation does not apply to an Exempt Person.

H.     Front Running Is Prohibited

Covered Persons are prohibited from inappropriately using confidential non-public information obtained while associated with Artisan for their personal benefit.  For example, no Covered Person shall engage in a Personal Securities Transaction in a security based on advance knowledge that Artisan Partners is effecting a purchase or sale of the security on behalf of a Client. 

This prohibition will not affect the execution of transactions for the account of a Client in which one or more Covered Persons has an economic interest (such as, for example, where a Covered Person owns shares of a U.S. Fund Client), which may be executed by the Artisan Partners’ traders in accordance with the Artisan Partners’ trading procedures.

Personal Securities Transactions in securities that have been effected by Covered Persons will be reviewed and compared with transactions effected for Client accounts based on criteria determined by the Chief Compliance Officer, which criteria may change from time to time.  In the event the Chief Compliance Officer believes that a Covered Person’s Personal Securities Transaction(s) violates a provision of the Code, Artisan Partners may take such action as deemed appropriate under the circumstances, including, without limitation, restricting trading authorization of a Covered Person for Personal Securities Transactions subject to the Code or any other sanction or action permissible hereunder. 

I.        Blackout Period for Investment Persons

An Investment Person may not purchase or sell a Security that is actively being considered for purchase or sale for a Client whose account is managed according to an investment strategy for which such Investment Person provides research, trading or portfolio management services.  This blackout period will not apply to transactions resulting from Client cash flows or Client account fundings or terminations, such as those designed to conform Client accounts to a pre-established model portfolio.

A Personal Securities Transaction that violates this blackout restriction must be reversed or unwound, or if that is not practical, any profit so realized will be either (a) returned to Artisan Partners and then donated to a charitable organization selected by Artisan Partners; or (b) donated directly by the Covered Person to a charitable organization approved by the Chief Compliance Officer, with written proof of such donation provided to the Chief Compliance Officer.  Artisan Partners will not make any form of matching charitable contribution with respect to any amount required to be paid under this provision.  

J.        Short-Term Trading /Profit Limitations

No Covered Person may profit from the purchase and sale, or sale and purchase, of the same (or equivalent) securities within 60 days.  Any profit so realized will be either: (i) returned to Artisan Partners and then donated to a charitable organization selected by Artisan Partners; or (ii) donated directly by the Covered Person to a charitable organization approved by the Chief Compliance Officer, with written proof of such donation provided to the Chief Compliance Officer.  Artisan Partners will not make any form of matching charitable contribution with respect to any amount required to be paid under this provision.

The following transactions are exempt from this short-term trading limitation:

·          any option or futures contract on a broad-based index (such as the S&P 500);

·          any exchange traded fund (“ETF”),  exchange traded note (“ETN”),  or exchange traded closed-end fund;

·          securities of any U.S. Fund Client 1 , except for Artisan UK Covered Persons;

·          the sale of any security by the Covered Person pursuant to the exercise of a covered call option on that security written by the Covered Person so long as the writing of such option was pre-cleared and the option has a term of longer than 60 days;

·          sales as a result of a tender offer made available generally to all shareholders of the issuer; 

·          any transaction in a municipal security (including an education savings plan operated by a state pursuant to Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code);

·          any transaction or security exempt under Section V.A. of this Code; or

·          any transaction that has received the prior written approval of the Chief Compliance Officer.

This section does not apply to an Exempt Person.

K.     High-Risk Trading Activities

Certain high-risk trading activities, if used in the management of a Covered Person’s personal trading portfolio, are risky not only because of the nature of the securities transactions themselves, but also because of the potential that action necessary to close out the transactions may become prohibited during the duration of the transactions.  Examples of such activities include short sales of common stock and trading in derivative instruments (including options).  If Artisan Partners becomes aware of Inside Information about the issuer of the underlying securities, or if preclearance of the closing transaction is denied, Artisan Partners personnel may find themselves “frozen” in a position.  Artisan Partners will not bear any losses in personal accounts as a result of implementation of this policy.

L.      Confidentiality

Each Covered Person shall keep confidential during the term of his or her employment or association with Artisan Partners any information concerning Artisan Partners or its Clients that is not generally known to the public, including, but not limited to, the following:

1.                   the investment strategies, processes, analyses, databases and techniques relating to capital allocation, stock selection and trading used by the investment team or other investment professionals employed by Artisan Partners;

2.                   the identity of and all information concerning Clients and shareholders of  Clients;

3.                   information prohibited from disclosure by a Client’s policy on release of portfolio holdings or similar policy; and

4.                   all other information that is determined by Artisan Partners or a Client to be confidential and proprietary and that is identified as such prior to or at the time of its disclosure to the Covered Person. 

No Covered Person shall use such confidential information for his or her own personal benefit or for the benefit of any third party, or directly or indirectly disclose such information, except to other associates of Artisan Partners, its affiliated businesses and third parties to whom disclosure is made pursuant to the performance of his or her duties as an associate of Artisan Partners or as otherwise may be required by law. 

This obligation of confidentiality is in addition to any other Artisan Partners’ policies relating to confidentiality and confidentiality agreements with Artisan Partners to which a Covered Person is a party.

III.             Compliance Procedures

A.     Execution of Personal Securities Transactions through Disclosed Brokerage Accounts

All Personal Securities Transactions by a Covered Person that are subject to the Code must be conducted through brokerage or other accounts that have been identified to the Chief Compliance Officer.  No exceptions will be made to this policy. 

Exempt Persons are not subject to this section.

B.      Preclearance

1.         Preclearance Requirement .  Except as provided below, all Personal Securities Transactions of a Covered Person must be cleared in advance by the Chief Compliance Officer.  The Chief Compliance Officer, or another person to whom authority to approve Personal Securities Transactions has been granted under the Code, may not approve his or her own Personal Securities Transactions; such transactions must be approved by someone else with such authority. 

For a preclearance request from an Investment Person, the Chief Compliance Officer will contact a portfolio manager, or his designee, of the corresponding strategy for which the Investment Person works, (or will otherwise utilize information provided by such portfolio manager or designee), to determine if a transaction in the Security subject to the proposed Personal Securities Transaction is actively under consideration for the strategy.  If a portfolio manager requests preclearance of a Personal Securities Transaction and such portfolio manager does not serve as the sole portfolio manager for the strategy, then the Chief Compliance Officer will contact another portfolio manager, or his designee, for the strategy, (or will otherwise utilize information provided by such portfolio manager or designee), to determine if a transaction in the Security subject to the proposed Personal Securities Transaction is actively under consideration for the strategy.  For each proposed trade, the person responsible for reviewing such trade shall be provided with all information necessary to determine whether the trade may be approved consistent with the Code ( e.g. title of the security, nature of the transaction, approximate number of shares involved in the transaction).  If the proposed trade is not executed by the end of the second business day following the date on which preclearance is granted, the preclearance will expire and the request must be made again. 

No Personal Securities Transaction of a Covered Person in a security will be cleared if: (i) the security is on a firm-wide restricted list; or (ii) there is a conflicting order pending in that security.  A conflicting order is any order for the same security (or an option on or warrant for that security) by Artisan Partners for a Client that is pending in the Artisan Partners’ trade order management system. 

Exempt Persons are not subject to this section.

2.         Securities and Transactions Exempt from the Preclearance Requirement .  Transactions in the following securities, as well as the following transactions, are exempt from the preclearance requirement ( except items b, j and l, which are not exempt from the preclearance requirements for Covered Persons associated with Artisan UK).  Note that the following transactions may be subject to the short-term trading/profit limitation under Section II.J, above:

a.                    securities or transactions listed as exempt in Section V.A;

b.                   securities of a U.S. Fund Client, except that Covered Persons associated with Artisan UK must preclear transactions in Artisan Funds and Artisan Global Funds;

c.                    municipal securities (including education savings plans operated by a state pursuant to Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code);

d.                   listed index options and futures;

e.                    ETFs, ETNs and exchange-traded closed-end funds; however, holding company depositary receipts (HOLDRS) 2 remain subject to the preclearance and reporting requirements ;

f.                    acquisitions and dispositions of securities that are non-volitional on the part of the Covered Person, including:

·          purchases or sales upon the exercise of puts or calls written by such person where the purchase or sale is effected based on the terms of the option and without action by the covered person or his or her agent (but not the writing of the option, which must be pre-cleared); and

·          acquisitions or dispositions of securities through stock splits, reverse stock splits, mergers, consolidations, spin-offs, or other similar corporate reorganizations or distributions generally applicable to all holders of the same class of securities.

g.                   transactions in an account (including an investment advisory account, trust account or other account) of any class= Covered Person (held either alone or with others) over which a person other than the Covered Person (including an investment adviser or trustee) exercises investment discretion if:

·          'the 'Covered Person 'does not know of the proposed transaction until after the transaction has been executed; and

·          the Covered Person has previously identified the account to the Chief Compliance Officer and has affirmed that he or she does not know of proposed transactions in that account until after they are executed.

            This exclusion from the preclearance requirement is based upon the class= Covered Person not having knowledge of any transaction until after that transaction is executed.  Therefore, notwithstanding this general exclusion, if the Covered Person becomes aware of any transaction in such investment advisory account before it is executed, the person must seek preclearance of that transaction (if preclearance of the transaction would otherwise be required) before it is executed. 

h.                   sales as a result of a tender offer made available generally to all shareholders of the issuer;

i.                     transactions in securities held for the benefit of a Covered Person in an employee benefit plan account maintained by the Covered Person’s prior employer in order to facilitate a transfer of the account to the Covered Person’s Artisan Partners’ 401(k) plan account or a rollover of the account to an IRA or other retirement account;

j.                     purchases or redemptions of units of any pooled investment vehicle the investment adviser or general partner of which is Artisan Partners or an affiliate of Artisan Partners (this exemption is not available to Covered Persons associated with Artisan UK);

k.                   purchases effected upon the exercise of rights issued by an issuer pro rata to all holders of a class of securities to the extent such rights were acquired from such issuer, and sales of such rights so acquired; and

l.                     transactions in a security where the aggregate value of the transaction does not exceed $2,000.  Note that, in the case of a put or call option transaction on a security, this exemption will apply only if the value of the securities underlying the option do not exceed $2,000 (this exemption is not available to Covered Persons associated with Artisan UK).

3.                   Accounts Exempt from the Preclearance Requirement .  From time to time, Artisan Partners may operate one or more accounts in which Artisan Partners or its employees have significant economic interests, but in which assets of persons not employed by Artisan Partners are also invested or which Artisan Partners is operating as a model portfolio in preparation for management of Client assets in the same or a similar strategy.  Such an account is exempt from the preclearance requirements of the Code.  Transactions in such an account will be conducted in accordance with Artisan Partners’ trading procedures for Client accounts.

4.                   Employer Securities Held by Immediate Family Members .  An occasion may arise where an Immediate Family Member sharing the same household as a Covered Person receives or is offered an opportunity to acquire an equity interest in that person’s employer or an affiliate of the employer as a result of a bona fide employment relationship and not because of a Covered Person’s relationship with Artisan Partners or Clients.  In many (but not all) cases, the preclearance requirements of the Code are waived.  The following principles apply:

1.      Transactions that are initiated by the employer of the Immediate Family Member (for example, provided as part of the Immediate Family Member’s compensation) are exempt from preclearance. 

2.      Transactions that are initiated by the Immediate Family Member must be precleared in advance. 

3.      Even if an Immediate Family Member’s acquisition of a security was exempt from preclearance, preclearance will be required for any sale of the security initiated by the Immediate Family Member. 

4.      All transactions and holdings need to be reported in compliance with Section IV of the Code. 

Specific questions involving employer stock or securities should be discussed with the Chief Compliance Officer. 

Exempt Persons are not subject to this section.

C.      Dealing with Certificated Securities

The receipt of securities in the form of a physical stock certificate must be reported as described in Section IV, below.  Any subsequent transaction in such securities must be conducted through a disclosed account for which Artisan Partners receives duplicate confirmations and account statements or in a manner that is otherwise disclosed to and approved by the Chief Compliance Officer.  No Covered Person shall request withdrawal of securities from a brokerage or other account in certificated form without prior consent of the Chief Compliance Officer.   

Exempt Persons are not subject to this section.

D.     Monitoring of Transactions

Artisan Partners’ Chief Compliance Officer will monitor the trading patterns of Covered Persons compared to the trading by Artisan Partners in Client accounts, and trading for Artisan Partners’ own account (if any) for compliance with this Code, including the provisions intended to prevent the misuse of Inside Information.  Such review will include, but shall not be limited to, an analysis of compliance with preclearance requirements; comparisons of trading activity against restricted securities lists (if any); and analysis of trading to detect patterns that may indicate abuse, such as market timing in shares issued by Clients that are open-end funds.  No Artisan associate will be permitted to monitor his or her own Personal Securities Transactions for purposes of compliance with the Code. 

E.      Educational Efforts

The Chief Compliance Officer shall provide, on a regular basis, an education program to familiarize Covered Persons with the provisions of, and their obligations under, the Code, including reporting obligations, and to answer questions regarding the Code.  The Chief Compliance Officer shall also be available to answer questions regarding the Code and to resolve issues of whether information is inside information and to determine what action, if any, should be taken. 

IV.             Employee Reporting

A.     Reporting Personal Securities Transactions

1.                   Each Covered Person shall: (i) identify to Artisan Partners each brokerage or other account in which the person has a beneficial interest and which holds or could hold a security subject to reporting under the Code; and (ii) instruct the broker or custodian to deliver to Artisan Partners duplicate confirmations of all transactions and duplicate account statements.  In the case of: (i) a Covered Person that is a temporary employee whose anticipated period of continuous employment will not exceed 4 months; or (ii) the refusal or inability of a broker or custodian to furnish duplicate confirmations and account statements, then the Covered Person will be permitted, at the discretion of the Chief Compliance Officer, to furnish exact copies of transaction confirmations and account statements, in lieu of instructing a broker or custodian to deliver duplicates.

2.         Each Covered Person shall report all Personal Securities Transactions during a calendar quarter to the Chief Compliance Officer no later than thirty days after the end of the quarter. 

Quarterly transaction reports shall include the following information:

For each transaction, the:

·          date of the transaction;

·          title and type of security, interest rate and maturity date (if applicable), exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number (as applicable), number of shares and the principal amount of each security involved;

·          nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale, gift, or other type of acquisition or disposition);

·          price at which the transaction was effected;

·          name of the broker, dealer or bank with or through which the transaction was effected; and

·          date the report is submitted. 

            In addition, for each account established during the quarter in which securities are held for the benefit of a Covered Person, the quarterly report shall include the:

·          name of the broker, dealer, mutual fund company or bank with whom the account was established;

·          date the account was established; and

·          date the report is submitted. 

3.         Reports relating to the Personal Securities Transactions of the Chief Compliance Officer shall be delivered or submitted electronically to the Compliance Manager, a Compliance Specialist or Associate Counsel, provided that the person to whom they are delivered is not then the Chief Compliance Officer. 

4.         To the extent reports may be deemed to be required by entities or accounts described in Section III.B.3. of this Code, such reporting requirements shall be satisfied by the records maintained by Artisan Partners’ trading and accounting systems.

Exempt Persons are not subject to reporting of Personal Securities Transactions.

B.      Form of Reports

Reports of Personal Securities Transactions may be in any form (including copies of broker confirmations or monthly or quarterly statements, provided those broker confirmations or statements are received no later than 30 days after the end of the applicable calendar quarter), but must include the information required by Section IV.A.2.

No further reporting will be required of: (i) a Personal Securities Transaction executed through Artisan Partners’ trading desk; or (ii) a Personal Securities Transaction in units of any privately offered pooled investment vehicle the investment adviser or general partner of which is Artisan Partners or an affiliate of Artisan Partners, because the necessary information is available to the Chief Compliance Officer.

Any Personal Securities Transaction of a Covered Person that for any reason does not appear in the trading or brokerage records described above (for example, the receipt of certificated securities by gift or inheritance) shall be reported as required by Section IV.A.2. 

C.     Disclosure of Personal Holdings .  

At the commencement of employment and annually thereafter, each Covered Person shall disclose his or her personal securities holdings (disclosure is not required for direct obligations of the U.S. government (such as U.S. treasury bills, notes and bonds), bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short-term debt instruments and shares issued by open-end mutual funds that are not U.S. Fund Clients).  The initial holdings report shall be delivered or submitted electronically to the Chief Compliance Officer no later than ten days after commencement of employment with Artisan Partners, and the holdings information included therein shall be current as of a date not more than 45 days prior to the commencement of such person’s employment.  Annual holdings reports shall be delivered or submitted electronically to the Chief Compliance Officer no later than 45 days after the end of each year and shall include information as of December 31 of the preceding year.  The initial holdings report and annual holdings reports shall contain the following information: 

·       title and type of security, interest rate and maturity date (if applicable), exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number (as applicable), number of shares and the principal amount of each security held beneficially;

·       the name of any broker, dealer or bank with or through which the Covered Person maintains an account; and

·       the date the report is submitted.

Exempt Persons are not subject to disclosure of personal holdings.

D.     Disclosure of Employment—Immediate Family Member  

Any Covered Person whose Immediate Family Member sharing the same household is employed by an investment adviser or securities broker-dealer or who is employed by any company that the Covered Person knows does business with Artisan is required to disclose the identity of the employer to the Chief Compliance Officer.  Disclosure is required, if applicable, upon the commencement of a Covered Person’s employment or association with Artisan and promptly thereafter for any changes.  Artisan may also, from time to time, require disclosure of other employment information relating to a Covered Person’s Immediate Family Member.

E.      Certification of Receipt of Code and Compliance  

A copy of the Code will be furnished to each Covered Person upon commencement of employment, association with Artisan Partners or the work relationship.  A copy of any amendment of the Code will be furnished to all Covered Persons.  Each person who receives a copy of the Code, including any amendment, is required to acknowledge receipt in writing or electronically.  Each Covered Person (including each Exempt Person, with respect to applicable Code provisions) is required to certify annually that: (i) he or she has read and understands the Code, (ii) recognizes that he or she is subject to the Code; and (iii) he or she has disclosed or reported all Personal Securities Transactions required to be disclosed or reported under the Code.  The Chief Compliance Officer shall annually distribute a copy of the Code and request certification in writing or electronically by all Covered Persons (including each Exempt Person employed at that time) and shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel comply with the certification requirement.

Each Covered Person who has not engaged in any Personal Securities Transaction during the preceding year for which a report was required to be filed pursuant to the Code shall include a certification to that effect in his or her annual certification.

V.                Exemptions

A.     Exempt Transactions and Securities

The provisions of this Code are intended to restrict the personal investment activities of Covered Persons only to the extent necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Code.  Therefore, the prohibition on short-term trading and the preclearance and reporting provisions of this Code shall not apply to the following Personal Securities Transactions:

1.         Purchases or sales effected in any account over which the persons subject to this Code have no direct or indirect influence or control (i.e., transactions effected for a Covered Person by a trustee of a blind trust);

2.         Purchases or sales of:

a.         securities that are direct obligations of the U.S. government (that is, U.S. treasury bills, notes and bonds);

b.         shares of U.S. open-end investment companies (mutual funds) that are not U.S. Fund Clients (note that transactions in Artisan Global Funds are not exempt); and

c.                    bank certificates of deposit, banker’s acceptances, repurchase agreements or commercial paper.

3.         Securities transactions through an automatic investment plan in which regular periodic purchases (or withdrawals) are made automatically in (or from) an investment account in accordance with a predetermined schedule and allocation.  An automatic investment plan includes an issuer’s dividend reinvestment plan (“DRP”) and the automatic reinvestment of dividends or income occurring in an investment account.   Note that: (i) transactions through an automatic investment plan are exempt from quarterly transaction reporting only; and (ii) sales of securities acquired through an automatic investment plan must still be pre-cleared (unless occurring automatically in accordance with a predetermined schedule and that schedule has been pre-cleared) and are subject to the reporting requirements.

B.      Individual Exemptions

There may be circumstances from time to time in which the application of this Code produces unfair or undesirable results and in which a proposed transaction is not inconsistent with the purposes of the Code.  Therefore, the Chief Compliance Officer may grant an exemption from any provision of this Code except the reporting requirements, provided that the person granting the exemption based his or her determination to do so on the ground that the exempted transaction is not inconsistent with the purposes of this Code, the provisions of Rule 17j-1(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or any other law or regulation applicable to Artisan Partners, and documents that determination in writing. 

VI.             Gifts and Business Entertainment

1.         Receiving Gifts .  No Covered Person may accept gifts or other things of more than a $100 aggregate value in a year from any person or entity that does business with or on behalf of Artisan, or seeks to do business with or on behalf of Artisan, except: (i) in connection with a meeting that has a clear business purpose or some other clearly identifiable business function (including, for example, expenses in connection with a business conference or visits to companies as part of the process of securities analysis); (ii) an occasional meal or ticket to a theater, entertainment, or sporting event that is an incidental part of a meeting that has a clear business purpose; or (iii) gifts that are not solicited and are given as part of a personal relationship outside the business relationship.  

Gifts having a value in the aggregate of more than $100 that are not excepted from the prohibition must generally either be returned to the donor or paid for by the recipient.  In some circumstances, it may be awkward or inappropriate to return or insist on paying for a gift.  In those circumstances, the recipient may retain the gift provided that the recipient makes a contribution of equal value to a charitable organization of his or her choice.  

2.         Making Gifts .  Many of the organizations with which Artisan does business have policies on the receipt of gifts that are as restrictive as this Code, or more restrictive.  Therefore, no Covered Person may make gifts having a value of more than $100 in the aggregate in any year to a Client or any person or entity that does business with Artisan Partners, a U.S. Fund Client, Artisan Global Funds or Artisan Distributors without the prior approval of the Chief Compliance Officer, except gifts that are not solicited and are given as part of a personal relationship outside the business relationship and for which reimbursement from Artisan Partners will not be sought.  Covered Persons will not generally be reimbursed for gifts that have not received such prior approval.

3.         Distinction Between Gifts and Business Entertainment .  It is not the intent of the Code to prohibit the everyday courtesies of business life, such as reasonable business entertainment.  Therefore, the $100 limit on gifts discussed above does not include: (i) an occasional meal or ticket to a theater, entertainment, or sporting event that is social in nature where the host is present, provided that the meal, ticket or similar item was not solicited and provided further that such items are neither so frequent nor so extensive as to raise questions of propriety; or (ii) food items received by an individual but shared with Artisan Partners’ personnel and consumed on Artisan Partners’ premises.  If the host is not present, then the meal, theater tickets, or entertainment or sporting event must be considered to be a gift and will be subject to the gift limits discussed above. 

In the event that a Covered Person’s Immediate Family Member or guest participates in business entertainment that is subject to this policy and is received by the Covered Person, it is expected that the Covered Person will reimburse the provider of such business entertainment for the value of participation by the Immediate Family Member or guest.  The value of participation to be reimbursed (for example, the value of a ticket to an event) shall be the greater of the provider’s cost or market value.  In the event the provider refuses to accept reimbursement, a charitable contribution of like amount will be permitted.  Documentation of such reimbursement or contribution shall be provided to the Chief Compliance Officer.

4.         Reporting Gifts and Business Entertainment .  Reports of gifts and business entertainment involving a Covered Person are required to be made to the Chief Compliance Officer.  The reports are due within time periods established by the Chief Compliance Officer from time to time.  Reports of gifts and business entertainment shall contain such information as may be required by Artisan Partners from time to time, such as the date of the gift or business entertainment; the identity of the donor and the recipient; a description of the business relationship between the donor and the recipient; a description of the gift or business entertainment; the value of the gift or business entertainment (estimated, if an exact value is unknown); and the reason the gift was made or the business entertainment occurred.  Reports of gifts and business entertainment may be made orally, by email, or in writing on such form as specified from time to time. 

The Chief Compliance Officer may, from time to time, identify certain items that may be excluded from reporting.  

5.         Client Gift and Business Entertainment Policies .  Artisan Partners’ Clients may have internal policies relating to gifts or entertainment involving their employees, agents or representatives.  If a Client has provided Artisan Partners with a copy of a gift or entertainment policy applicable to that Client’s employees, agents or representatives, then Covered Persons must consider that gift or entertainment policy in providing business entertainment or gifts to that Client’s employees, agents or representatives. 

6.         ERISA Clients .  Covered Persons are prohibited from giving gifts to, or receiving gifts from, any fiduciary with respect to a Client that is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA).

VII.          Management’s Reporting

A.     Report to the Board of Artisan Funds

The Chief Compliance Officer(s) of Artisan Partners, on behalf of Artisan Partners, the Chief Compliance Officer of Artisan Funds, on behalf of Artisan Funds, and the Chief Compliance Officer of Artisan Distributors, on behalf of Artisan Distributors, shall submit an annual report to the board of Artisan Funds that:

1.         summarizes existing procedures concerning personal investing and any changes in those procedures during the past year;

2.         describes issues that arose during the previous year under the Code or procedures concerning personal investing, including but not limited to information about material violations of the Code and sanctions imposed;

3.         certifies to the board of Artisan Funds that Artisan Partners and Artisan Distributors have adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent employees who are Covered Persons from violating the Code; and

4.         identifies any recommended changes in existing restrictions or procedures based upon experience under the Code, evolving industry practices, or developments in applicable laws or regulations.

B.      Report to the Board of a U.S. Fund Client

The Chief Compliance Officer of Artisan Partners, on behalf of Artisan Partners, shall submit an annual report to the board of each U.S. Fund Client (other than Artisan Funds) (which may be in the format specified by that U.S. Fund Client) that:

1.         summarizes existing procedures concerning personal investing and any changes in those procedures during the past year relating to Covered Persons who assist Artisan Partners in providing investment services to that U.S. Fund Client;

2.         describes issues that arose during the previous year under the Code or procedures concerning personal investing of Covered Persons who assist Artisan Partners in providing investment services to that U.S. Fund Client, including but not limited to information about material violations of the Code by such Covered Persons, and sanctions imposed;

3.         certifies to the board of that U.S. Fund Client, that Artisan Partners have adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent employees who are Covered Persons who assist Artisan Partners in providing investment services to that U.S. Fund Client from violating the Code; and

4.         identifies any recommended changes in existing restrictions or procedures relating to Covered Persons who assist Artisan Partners in providing investment services to that U.S. Fund Client based upon experience under the Code, evolving industry practices, or developments in applicable laws or regulations.

C.      Reporting to Artisan Partners’ Management .

The Chief Compliance Officer(s) of Artisan Partners shall report the following to the appropriate management of Artisan Partners:

1.         Special Reports .  The Chief Compliance Officer shall promptly report the existence of any potential violation of this Code to management of Artisan Partners if, in the reasonable judgment of the Chief Compliance Officer, such potential violation would constitute a material violation of this Code. Such report shall include all material and relevant details, which may include: (i) the name of particular securities involved, if any; (ii) the date(s) the Chief Compliance Officer learned of the potential violation and began investigating; (iii) the accounts and individuals involved; (iv) actions taken as a result of the investigation, if any; and (v) recommendations for further action.

2.         Regular Reports .  On an as-needed or periodic basis, the Chief Compliance Officer shall report to the management of Artisan Partners as it may request, which may include some or all of the following:

i.          a summary of existing procedures under the Code;

ii.         a summary of changes in procedures made in the last year;

iii.                 full details of any investigation since the last report (either internal or by a regulatory agency) of any suspected insider trading, the results of the investigation and a description of any changes in procedures prompted by any such investigation;

iv.                 an evaluation of the current procedures and a description of anticipated changes in procedures; and

v.                   a description of Artisan Partners’ continuing educational program, including the dates of such programs since the last report to management.

VIII.       Enforcement of the Code and Consequences for Failure to Comply

The Chief Compliance Officer shall be responsible for promptly investigating all reports of possible violations of the provisions of this Code. 

Compliance with this Code of Ethics is a condition of employment or association with Artisan Partners, status as a registered representative of Artisan Distributors, and retention of positions with Artisan Funds.  Taking into consideration all relevant circumstances, Artisan Partners will determine what action is appropriate for any breach of the provisions of the Code.  Possible actions include letters of sanction, suspension or termination of employment, removal from office, or permanent or temporary limitations or prohibitions on Personal Securities Transactions more extensive than those generally applicable under the Code.  In addition, Artisan Partners may report conduct believed to violate the law or regulations applicable to Artisan Partners, or the Covered Person to the appropriate regulatory authorities.

Reports filed pursuant to the Code will be maintained in confidence but will be reviewed by appropriate personnel of Artisan Partners, Artisan Distributors, Artisan Funds or Artisan Global Funds to verify compliance with the Code.  Reports may also be shared with Artisan Partners’ senior management and may be subject to disclosure as required by law, such as in response to litigation and governmental examinations, investigations, subpoenas or inquiries.  Additional information may be required to clarify the nature of particular transactions.

IX.             Retention of Records

Artisan Partners’ Chief Compliance Officer shall maintain the records listed below, which may be in hard copy or electronic format, for a period of five years at Artisan Partners’ principal place of business in an easily accessible place:

A.        a list of all Covered Persons during the period;

B.        receipts signed by all persons subject to the Code acknowledging receipt of copies of the Code and acknowledging that they are subject to it;

C.        a copy of each Code of Ethics that has been in effect at any time during the period;

D.        a copy of each report filed pursuant to the Code, including the annual report provided to the board of each U. S. Fund Client, and a record of any known violation and action taken as a result thereof during the period; and

E.         records evidencing prior approval of, and the rationale supporting, an acquisition by a Covered Person of securities in an initial public offering or in a private placement.

 

Amended effective as of May 7, 2012. 


APPENDIX A -- DEFINITIONS

 

When used in this Code, the following terms have the meanings described below:

A.            Chief Compliance Officer .  The Code contains many references to the Chief Compliance Officer.  The Chief Compliance Officer shall mean such person as may be designated by Artisan US, Artisan Funds and/or Artisan Distributors, respectively to fill such role for each such entity from time to time, as well as such person or persons as may be designated by Artisan UK to fill the approved persons role, such as the CF10, from time to time.  References to the Chief Compliance Officer also include, for any function, any person designated by the Chief Compliance Officer as having responsibility for that function from time to time and subject to the Chief Compliance Officer’s supervision.  If the Chief Compliance Officer is not available, reports required to be made to the Chief Compliance Officer, or actions permitted to be taken by the Chief Compliance Officer, may be made to or taken by a Compliance Manager, or, in absence of the Chief Compliance Officer and a Compliance Manager, by the General Counsel, Senior Counsel or an Associate Counsel, to the extent such actions are permitted by applicable law.

B.            Covered Person .  A Covered Person is defined to include each and every employee and individual member of Artisan Partners and Artisan Distributors and each person working on the premises of Artisan Partners or Artisan Distributors (such as a temporary employee, independent contractor or consultant).  In general, each Covered Person is subject to each provision of the Code of Ethics.  An Exempt Person (as defined below) is considered to be a Covered Person but will be exempted from certain provisions of the Code, as stated in the Code itself.  In addition, a Covered Person may be granted an exception from certain provisions of the Code on a case-by-case basis by the Chief Compliance Officer. 

C.            Exempt Person .  An Exempt Person is an employee or a person working on the premises of Artisan Partners who, because of the nature of his or her employment or engagement with Artisan Partners, has little or no opportunity to acquire knowledge relating to Artisan Partners’ investment decisions before they are implemented.  Exempt Persons may include:

·          part-time and/or temporary employees whose duties are limited to clerical or similar functions that are not investment-related; or

·          independent contractors, consultants, interns or seasonal employees whose duties are not investment-related and do not otherwise have routine access to information about investment decisions before they are implemented.

An Exempt Person will be specifically advised of his or her status as an exempt person by the Chief Compliance Officer.  The Chief Compliance Officer may, at any time, determine that a person’s status as an Exempt Person has changed and may, by notice to the person, revoke that status. 

D.            Immediate Family Member .  Immediate Family Member includes spouse, son or daughter (including a legally adopted child) or any descendants of either, stepson or stepdaughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father or mother, stepfather or stepmother, mother-in-law or father-in-law, and siblings or siblings-in-law, or any ancestor of any of the forgoing persons.  Immediate Family Member also includes any person who has been claimed by a Covered Person as a domestic partner for purposes of Artisan’s employee benefits, as well as that person’s descendents and ancestors. 

E.            Inside Information .  In the U.S., Inside Information is defined as information about a publicly held company that is both material and non-public that was: (i) acquired in violation of a duty to keep the information confidential; or (ii) misappropriated.  For example, if an officer of an issuer breaches his duty to the issuer and conveys information that should have been kept confidential, that information is Inside Information, even if you learn it third- or fourth-hand.  In contrast, a conclusion drawn by a securities analyst from publicly available information is not Inside Information, even if the analyst’s conclusion is both material and non-public.   

                Deciding whether information that is material and non-public is Inside Information is often difficult.  For that reason, Artisan Partners’ policies are triggered if you are aware of material, non-public information, whether or not the information is Inside Information that will result in a trading restriction.

1.             Material Information .  Information is “material” when there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in making his or her investment decisions.  Generally, this is information whose disclosure will have a substantial effect on the price of a company’s securities.  No simple “bright line” test exists to determine when information is material; assessments of materiality involve a highly fact-specific inquiry.  For this reason, you should direct any questions about whether information is material to the General Counsel or Associate Counsel.

                Material information often relates to a company’s results and operations including, for example, dividend changes, earnings results, changes in previously released earnings estimates, significant merger or acquisition proposals or agreements, major litigation, liquidation problems, and extraordinary management developments.

                Material information also may relate to the market for a company’s securities.  Information about a significant order to purchase or sell securities may, in some contexts, be deemed material.  Similarly, prepublication information regarding reports in the financial press also may be deemed material.  For example, the Supreme Court upheld the criminal convictions of insider trading defendants who capitalized on prepublication information about The Wall Street Journal ’s Heard on the Street column.

2.                    Non-Public Information .  Information is “public” when it has been disseminated broadly to investors in the marketplace.  Tangible evidence of such dissemination is the best indication that the information is public.  For example, information is public after it has become available to the general public through a public filing with the SEC or some other governmental agency, the Dow Jones “tape” or The Wall Street Journal or some other publication of general circulation, and after sufficient time has passed so that the information has been disseminated widely.

In the U.K., Inside Information includes such information defined as Inside Information in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.  Generally, under UK law and regulations, a transaction will be deemed to have been made on the basis of Inside Information if the information: (i) is of a precise nature; (ii) is not generally available; (iii) relates, directly or indirectly, to one or more issuers of the qualifying investments or to one or more of the qualifying investments; and (iv) would, if generally available, be likely to have a significant effect on the price of the qualifying investments or on the price of related investments.

Other jurisdictions have differing definitions of what constitutes Inside Information. 

F.             Investment Person .  Investment Person means a Covered Person who is a portfolio manager, analyst, research associate, research assistant, trader, or any other Covered Person in a similar capacity who provides information, analysis or advice with respect to the purchase or sale of securities.

G.            Personal Securities Transaction .  A Personal Securities Transaction is a transaction in a security in which the Covered Person has a beneficial interest. 

1.             Security .  Security is defined very broadly, and means any note, stock (including mutual fund shares), bond, debenture, investment contract, or limited partnership interest, and includes any right to acquire any security (an option or warrant, for example). 

3.                    Beneficial Interest .  You have a beneficial interest in a security in which you have, directly or indirectly, the opportunity to profit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in the security, or in which you have an indirect interest, including beneficial ownership by your spouse, domestic partner, minor children (including a domestic partner’s minor children) or other dependents living in your household, or your share of securities held by a partnership of which you are a general partner.  In general, the rules under section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 will be applied to determine if you have a beneficial interest in a security (even if the security would not be within the scope of section 16).  Examples of beneficial interest are attached as Appendix B.

 


APPENDIX B -- EXAMPLES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

                For purposes of the Code, you will be deemed to have a beneficial interest in a security if you have the opportunity, directly or indirectly, to profit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in the security.  Examples of beneficial ownership under this definition include (without limitation):

·          securities you own, no matter how they are registered, and including securities held for you by others (for example, by a custodian or broker, or by a relative, executor or administrator) or that you have pledged to another (as security for a loan, for example);

·          securities held by a trust of which you are a beneficiary (except that, if your interest is a remainder interest and you do not have or participate in investment control of trust assets, you will not be deemed to have a beneficial interest in securities held by the trust);

·          securities held by you as trustee or co-trustee, where either you or any Immediate Family Member has a beneficial interest (using these examples) in the trust.

·          securities held by a trust of which you are the settlor, if you have the power to revoke the trust without obtaining the consent of all the beneficiaries and have or participate in investment control;

·          securities held by any partnership in which you are a general partner, to the extent of your interest in partnership capital or profits;

·          securities held by a personal holding company controlled by you alone or jointly with others;

·          securities held by: (i) your spouse, unless legally separated, or domestic partner, or you and your spouse or domestic partner jointly; or (ii) your minor children or any other Immediate Family Member of you or your spouse or domestic partner (including an adult relative), directly or through a trust, who is sharing your home, even if the securities were not received from you and the income from the securities is not actually used for the maintenance of your household; or

·          securities you have the right to acquire (for example, through the exercise of a derivative security), even if the right is not presently exercisable, or securities as to which, through any other type of arrangement, you obtain benefits substantially equivalent to those of ownership.

You will not 'font-size:10.0pt;be deemed to have beneficial ownership of securities in the following situations:

·          securities held by a limited partnership in which you do not have a controlling interest and do not have or share investment control over the partnership’s portfolio; and

·          securities held by a foundation of which you are a trustee and donor, provided that the beneficiaries are exclusively charitable and you have no right to revoke the gift.

These examples are not exclusive.  There are other circumstances in which you may be deemed to have a beneficial interest in a security.  Any questions about whether you have a beneficial interest should be directed to the Chief Compliance Officer or Compliance Manager.

 

1. This exemption applies only to the short-term profit prohibition of the Code.  Each Covered Person remains subject to the policies of the U.S. Fund Client in which he or she has invested, which may include restrictions on short-term trading activity.

2. Transactions involving HOLDRs require preclearance of each underlying security.

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

Board of Trustees and Shareholders

Wells Fargo Funds Trust

 

 

We consent to the use of our reports dated April 26, 2013, with respect to the financial statements of Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Today Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund, and Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund, eleven of the funds comprising the Wells Fargo Funds Trust as of February 28, 2013,  incorporated herein by reference and to the reference to our firm under the heading “INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM” in the Statement of Additional Information.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

 

 

 

Boston, Massachusetts

June 25, 2013

 

APPENDIX A

 

DISTRIBUTION PLAN

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

 

Funds Trust

Funds and Share Classes *

Maximum

Rule 12b-1 Fee

Absolute Return Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Adjustable Rate Government Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Asia Pacific Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Asset Allocation Fund

Class B

Class C

Class R

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

C&B Large Cap Value Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

C&B Mid Cap Value Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

California Limited-Term Tax-Free Fund

Class C

 

0.75

California Municipal Money Market Fund

Sweep Class

 

0.35

California Tax-Free Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Capital Growth Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Colorado Tax-Free Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Common Stock Fund

              Class B

              Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Core Bond Fund

Class B

Class C

Class R

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

Disciplined U.S. Core Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Discovery Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Diversified Capital Builder Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Diversified Equity Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Diversified Income Builder Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Diversified International Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Dow Jones Target Today Fund

Class B

Class C

Class R 1

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

Class B

Class C

Class R 2

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

Class R 3

 

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

Class B

Class C

Class R 4

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

Class R 5

 

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

Class B

Class C

Class R 6

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

Class R 7

 

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

Class B

Class C

Class R 8

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

Class R 9

 

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

Class C

Class R 10

 

0.75

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

Class R 11

 

0.25

Emerging Growth Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Endeavor Select Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Enterprise Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Global Opportunities Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Government Money Market Fund

Sweep Class

 

0.35

Government Securities Fund

              Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Growth Balanced Fund

                Class B

                Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Growth Fund

              Class C

 

0.75

High Income Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

High Yield Bond Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Income Plus Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Index Asset Allocation Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Index Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Inflation-Protected Bond Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Intermediate Tax/AMT-Free Fund

Class C

 

0.75

International Bond Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

International Equity Fund

              Class B

              Class C

Class R

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

International Value Fund

              Class B

              Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Intrinsic Small Cap Value Fund

Class C


0.75

Intrinsic Value Fund

Class B

Class C

Class R

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

Intrinsic World Equity Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Large Cap Core Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Large Cap Growth Fund

Class C

Class R

 

0.75

0.25

Large Company Value Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Managed Account CoreBuilder Shares Series M

0.00

Minnesota Tax-Free Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Moderate Balanced Fund
               Class B
               Class C


0.75
0.75

Money Market Fund

Class B

Class C

Daily Class

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

Municipal Bond Fund

              Class B

              Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Municipal Money Market Fund

Sweep Class

 

0.35

National Tax-Free Money Market Fund

Sweep Class

 

0.35

North Carolina Tax-Free Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Omega Growth Fund

Class B

Class C

Class R

 

0.75

0.75

0.25

Opportunity Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Pennsylvania Tax-Free Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Precious Metals Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Premier Large Company Growth Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Short Duration Government Bond Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Short-Term Bond Fund

Class C


0.75

Short-Term High Yield Bond Fund

Class C


0.75

Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

               Class C


0.75

Small Cap Value Fund

              Class B

              Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Small Company Growth Fund

Class B
Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Small Company Value Fund

Class B
Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Special Mid Cap Value Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Special Small Cap Value Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Specialized Technology Fund

Class B
Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Strategic Income Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Strategic Municipal Bond Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Traditional Small Cap Growth Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Treasury Plus Money Market Fund

Sweep Class

 

0.35

Utility and Telecommunications Fund

Class B

Class C

 

0.75

0.75

Ultra Short-Term Income Fund

Class C

 

0.75

Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund

Class C

 

0.75

WealthBuilder Conservative Allocation Portfolio

0.75

WealthBuilder Equity Portfolio

0.75

WealthBuilder Growth Allocation Portfolio

0.75

WealthBuilder Growth Balanced Portfolio

0.75

WealthBuilder Moderate Balanced Portfolio

0.75

WealthBuilder Tactical Equity Portfolio

0.75

Wisconsin Tax-Free Fund

               Class C


0.75

100% Treasury Money Market Fund

Sweep Class

 

0.35

 

Most recent annual approval by the Board of Trustees: March 29, 2013

Appendix A amended: June 3, 2013

*On November 7, 2007, the Board of Trustees approved the closing of Class B shares to new investors and additional investments, effective February 14, 2008, with the exception of the Money Market Fund.  Following the closing of the Class B shares, 12b-1 payments will continue to fund previously incurred distribution-related expenses.

1. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target Today Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

2. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

3. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

4. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

5. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

6. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

7. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

8. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013

9. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

10. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

11. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013..

SCHEDULE A

FEE AND EXPENSE AGREEMENT

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

 

Capped Operating Expense Ratios)

 

FUNDS/CLASSES

Capped Operating

Expense Ratio

 

Expiration / Renewal Date

Absolute Return Fund 1

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.80%

1.55%

0.60%

0.35%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Adjustable Rate Government Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.74%

1.49%

1.49%

0.60%

0.46%

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

Asia Pacific Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.60%

2.35%

1.40%

1.25%

1.65%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Asset Allocation Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.87%

1.62%

1.62%

1.12%

0.64%

0.44%

 

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

C&B Large Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.15%

1.90%

1.90%

0.95%

0.70%

1.20%

 

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

C&B Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.20%

1.95%

1.95%

1.15%

0.90%

1.25%

 

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

California Limited-Term Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.80%

1.55%

0.60%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

California Municipal Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.65%

0.30%

0.20%

0.45%

1.00%

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

California Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.75%

1.50%

1.50%

0.55%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

Capital Growth Fund

            Class A

Class C

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

            Investor Class

 

1.11%

1.86%

0.75%

0.60%

0.90%

0.65%

1.17%

 

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

Cash Investment Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Select Class

Service Class

 

0.35%

0.20%

0.13%

0.50%

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

Colorado Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

            Administrator Class

 

0.85%

1.60%

1.60%

0.60%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

Common Stock Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6 2

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.26%

2.01%

2.01%

0.85%

1.10%

0.90%

1.29%

 

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

Conservative Income Fund

Institutional Class

 

0.27%

 

December 31, 2014

Core Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Class R6         

Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

            Investor Class

 

0.78%

1.53%

1.53%

1.03%

0.70%

0.52%

0.37%

0.42%

0.81%

 

September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

Disciplined U.S. Core Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.92%

1.67%

0.74%

0.48%

 

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

Discovery Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R6 3

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.22%

1.97%

0.84%

1.15%

0.89%

1.28%

 

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

Diversified Capital Builder Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.20%

1.95%

1.95%

0.95%

0.78%

 

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

Diversified Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

1.25%

2.00%

2.00%

1.00%

 

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

Diversified Income Builder Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.08%

1.83%

1.83%

0.90%

0.71%

 

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

Diversified International Fund

            Class A

            Class B

            Class C

            Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.41%

2.16%

2.16%

1.25%

0.99%

1.46%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Dow Jones Target Today Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 4

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.81%

1.56%

1.56%

1.06%

0.45%

0.30%

0.65%
0.86%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 5

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.83%

1.58%

1.58%

1.08%

0.47%

0.32%

0.67%
0.88%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

Class A

Class R 6

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.84%

1.09%

0.48%

0.33%

0.68%

0.89%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 7

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.86%

1.61%

1.61%

1.11%

0.50%

0.35%

0.70%
0.91%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

Class A

Class R 8

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.86%

1.11%

0.50%

0.35%

0.70%

0.91%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 9

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

9.87%

1.62%

1.62%

1.12%

0.51%

0.36%

0.71%
0.92%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

Class A

Class R 10

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.88%

1.13%

0.52%

0.37%

0.72%

0.93%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 11

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.88%

1.63%

1.63%

1.13%

0.52%

0.37%

0.72%
0.93%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

Class A

Class R 12

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.88%

1.13%

0.52%

0.37%

0.72%

0.93%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R 13

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.88%

1.63%

1.13%

0.52%

0.37%

0.72%

0.93%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

Class A

Class R 14

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.88%

1.13%

0.52%

0.37%

0.72%

0.93%

 

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

Emerging Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.37%

2.12%

1.20%

0.90%

1.43%

 

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

Emerging Markets Equity Fund 15

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.70%

2.45%

2.45%

1.18%

1.50%

1.25%

 

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.65%

2.40%

1.45%

1.25%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.23%

1.98%

1.10%

0.90%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Endeavor Select Fund

            Class A

            Class B

            Class C

            Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

 

1.25%

2.00%

2.00%

1.00%

0.80%

 

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

Enterprise Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.18%

1.93%

1.93%

1.10%

0.85%

1.24%

 

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

Global Opportunities Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.55%

2.30%

2.30%

1.40%

1.15%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Government Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.65%

0.35%

0.20%

0.50%

1.00%

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

Government Securities Fund 16

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.87%

1.62%

1.62%

0.64%

0.48%

0.90%

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.21%

1.96%

0.96%

0.75%

1.27%

 

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

Growth Balanced Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

1.20%

1.95%

1.95%

0.95%

 

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

Heritage Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Select Class

Service Class

 

0.35%

0.20%

0.13%

0.43%

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

High Income Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C           

Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.90%

1.65%

1.65%

0.80%

0.50%

0.93%

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

High Yield Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

1.03%

1.78%

1.78%

0.80%

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.85%

1.60%

0.75%

0.60%

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2014

Income Plus Fund 17

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.87%

1.62%

1.62%

0.72%

0.58%

0.88%

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

Index Asset Allocation Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

1.15%

1.90%

1.90%

0.90%

 

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

Index Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.56%

1.31%

1.31%

0.25%

0.45%

 

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

Inflation-Protected Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.85%
1.60%
1.60%
0.60%

 

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

Intermediate Tax/AMT-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.70%

1.45%

0.60%

0.42%

0.73%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

International Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.03%

1.78%

1.78%

0.65%

0.85%

0.70%

 

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

International Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.09%

1.84%

1.84%

1.34%

1.09%

0.84%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

International Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.25%

1.05%

 

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

Intrinsic Small Cap Value Fund 18

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.45%

2.20%

1.20%

1.00%

1.49%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Intrinsic Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.16%

1.91%

1.91%

1.41%

0.80%

0.65%

0.95%

0.70%

 

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

Intrinsic World Equity Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.40%

2.15%

1.15%

0.95%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Large Cap Core Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.14%

1.89%

0.90%

0.66%

1.20%

 

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

Large Cap Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.07%

1.82%

1.32%

0.75%

0.60%

0.95%

0.65%

1.13%

 

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

Large Company Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.10%

1.85%

0.85%

0.65%

1.16%

 

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

Minnesota Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.85%

1.60%

1.60%

0.60%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

Moderate Balanced Fund
Class A
Class B
Class C

Administrator Class

 

1.15%
1.90%
1.90%

0.90%

 

September 30, 2013
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

Money Market Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Daily Class

Investor Class

Service Class

 

0.70%

1.45%

1.45%

1.00%

0.65%

0.50%

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.75%

1.50%

1.50%

0.60%

0.48%

0.78%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

Municipal Cash Management Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

 

 

0.30%

0.20%

0.45%

 

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

Municipal Money Market Fund

Class A

Institutional Class

Investor Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.65%

0.20%

0.64%

0.45%

1.00%

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

National Tax-Free Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.65%

0.30%

0.20%

0.45%

1.00%

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

North Carolina Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Institutional Class

 

0.85%

1.60%

0.54%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

Omega Growth Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.30%

2.05%

2.05%

1.55%

1.05%

0.80%

 

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2013

Opportunity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.22%

1.97%

1.97%

1.00%

0.75%

1.28%

 

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

Pennsylvania Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Institutional Class

 

0.74%

1.49%

1.49%

0.49%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

Precious Metals Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.09%

1.84%

1.84%

0.95%

0.79%

 

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

Premier Large Company Growth Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.12%

1.87%

1.87%

0.80%

0.65%

0.95%

0.70%

1.18%

 

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

November 30, 2014

Short Duration Government Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6         

Administrator Class

            Institutional Class

 

0.78%

1.53%

1.53%

0.37%

0.60%

0.42%

 

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2014

Short-Term Bond Fund 19

Class A

Class C

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.80%

1.55%

0.48%

0.81%

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

Short-Term High Yield Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.81%

1.56%

0.65%

0.50%

0.84%

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.60%

1.35%

0.60%

0.40%

0.63%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

Small Cap Opportunities Fund

Administrator Class

 

1.20%

 

February 28, 2014

Small Cap Value Fund 20

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.30%

2.05%

2.05%

0.85%

1.10%

0.90%

1.33%

 

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015

Small Company Growth Fund 21

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.45%
2.20%
2.20%

1.20%

0.95%

 

September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

Small Company Value Fund 22

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class


1.45%

2.20%

2.20%

1.20%

1.00%

 

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund 23

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.40%

2.15%

1.15%

0.95%

1.46%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Special Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R6 24

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

1.25%

2.00%

0.82%

1.14%

0.87%

1.31%

 

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

January 31, 2015

Special Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.34%

2.09%

2.09%

1.09%

0.94%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Specialized Technology Fund 25

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

1.60%

2.35%

2.35%

1.40%

1.66%

 

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

Strategic Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.90%

1.65%

0.75%

0.60%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Strategic Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

0.82%

1.57%

1.57%

0.68%

0.48%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2014

Traditional Small Cap Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.33%

2.08%

1.20%

0.98%

 

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

Treasury Plus Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.65%

0.35%

0.20%

0.45%

1.00%

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

Ultra Short-Term Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.70%

1.45%

0.55%

0.35%

0.73%

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

0.67%

1.42%

0.60%

0.37%

0.70%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

Utility & Telecommunications Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

1.14%

1.89%

1.89%

0.95%

0.78%

 

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

July 31, 2013

WealthBuilder Conservative Allocation Portfolio

 

1.50%

 

September 30, 2013

WealthBuilder Equity Portfolio

1.50%

September 30, 2013

WealthBuilder Growth Allocation Portfolio

1.50%

September 30, 2013

WealthBuilder Growth Balanced Portfolio

1.50%

September 30, 2013

WealthBuilder Moderate Balanced Portfolio

1.50%

September 30, 2013

WealthBuilder Tactical Equity Portfolio

1.50%

September 30, 2013

Wisconsin Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Investor Class

 

0.70%

1.45%

0.73%

 

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

100% Treasury Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.65%

0.30%

0.50%

1.00%

 

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2014

 

Most Recent Annual Approval: March 29, 2013

Schedule A amended: June 3, 2013


The foregoing schedule of capped operating expense ratios is agreed to as of June 3, 2013 and shall remain in effect until changed in writing by the parties.

 

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

 

By:                                                                        

     C. David Messman

     Secretary

 

 

WELLS FARGO FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

By:                                                                        
Andrew Owen

Executive Vice President

 

1. Effective February 1, 2014, the capped operating expense ratio for the Absolute Return Fund will be: Class A 0.76%; Class C 1.51%; Administrator Class 0.57%; and Institutional Class 0.33%.  The expiration dates for all share classes will be January 31, 2015.

2. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Common Stock Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

3. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Discovery Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

4. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target Today Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

5. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

6. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

7.On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

8. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

9. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

10. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

11. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

12. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

13. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

14. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

15. Effective March 1, 2014, the capped operating expense ratios for the following classes of the Emerging Markets Equity Fund will be: Class A 1.67%, Class B 2.42%, Class C 2.42% and Institutional Class 1.23%.  The expiration dates for these classes will be February 28, 2015.  In addition, on May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

16.  Effective January 1, 2014, the capped operating expense ratios for the following classes of the Government Securities Fund will be: Class A 0.85%, Class B 1.60%, Class C 1.60% and Investor Class 0.88%.  The expiration dates for these share classes will be December 31, 2014.

17. Effective January 1, 2014, the capped operating expense ratios for the following classes of the Income Plus Fund will be: Class A 0.84%, Class B 1.59%, Class C 1.59%, and Investor Class 0.85%.  The expiration dates for these classes will be December 31, 2014.

18. Effective March 1, 2014, the capped operating expense ratios for the following classes of the Intrinsic Small Cap Value Fund will be: Class A 1.40%; Class C 2.15%; and Investor Class 1.46%.  The expiration date for these classes will be February 28, 2015.

19. Effective January 1, 2014, the capped operating expense ratios for the following classes of the Short-Term Bond Fund will be: Class A 0.77%; Class B 1.52%; Class C 1.52%; and Investor Class 0.78%.  The expiration date for these classes will be December 31, 2014.

20. Effective March 1, 2014, the capped operating expense ratio for the Investor Class of the Small Cap Value Fund will be 1.31% with an expiration date of February 28, 2015.  In addition, on May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

21. Effective October 1, 2013, the capped operating expense ratios for the following classes of the Small Company Growth Fund will be: Class A 1.40%; Class B 2.15%; and Class C 2.15%.  The expiration date for these classes will be September 30, 2014.

22. Effective October 1, 2013, the capped operating expense ratios for the following classes of the Small Company Value Fund will be: Class A 1.40%; Class B 2.15%; and Class C 2.15%.  The expiration date for these classes will be September 30, 2014.

23. Effective March 1, 2014, the capped operating expense ratios for the following classes of the Small/Mid Cap Value Fund will be: Class A 1.35%; Class C 2.10%; and Investor Class 1.41%.  The expiration date for these classes will be February 28, 2015.

24. on May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Special Mid Cap Value Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

25. Effective August 1, 2013, the capped operating expense ratios for the following classes of the Specialized Technology Fund will be: Class A 1.55%; Class B 2.30%; Class C 2.30%; and Investor Class 1.58%.  The expiration date for these classes will be July 31, 2014.

[WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE FUNDS LETTERHEAD]

 

June 26, 2013

Wells Fargo Funds Trust
525 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94105

Re:  Shares of Beneficial Interest of
Wells Fargo Funds Trust

Ladies/Gentlemen:

I am Senior Counsel of Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), adviser and administrator to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds .  I have acted as Counsel to the Company in connection with the issuance and sale of shares by the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.

I refer to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (SEC File Nos. 333-74295 and 811-09253) (the “Registration Statement”) of Wells Fargo Funds Trust relating to the registration of an indefinite number of shares of beneficial interest in the Trust (collectively, the “Shares”).

I have been requested by the Trust to furnish this opinion as Exhibit (i) to the Registration Statement.

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, I am of the opinion that:

(a) The issuance and sale of the Shares of the Funds by the Trust has been duly and validly authorized by all appropriate action of the Trust, and assuming delivery by sale or in accord with the Trust’s dividend reinvestment plan in accordance with the description set forth in the Funds’ current prospectuses under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Shares will be legally issued, fully paid and nonassessable by the Trust.

(b) Pursuant to paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 485 under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Rule”), as amended, the Registration Statement does not contain disclosures which would render it ineligible to become effective pursuant to paragraph (b) of the Rule.

I consent to the inclusion of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.

Sincerely,

/s/ Brian Montana

Brian Montana
Senior Counsel
Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT

 

CODE OF ETHICS

AND

PERSONAL TRADING POLICY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012


I.  GENERAL POLICY

 

LSV Asset Management (“LSV”) serves as discretionary investment adviser to a variety of clients, including pension plans, foundations, endowments, corporations, unregistered pooled funds and mutual funds (“Advisory Clients”).  The securities accounts over which LSV has investment discretion on behalf of these Advisory Clients are referred to in this document as “Investment Vehicles”.

 

All natural persons who are employees of LSV (“Staff Members”) must act in accordance with this Code of Ethics and Personal Trading Policy (“Policy”) and in a manner which avoids any actual or potential conflict of interest.  Staff Members must not take advantage of their position of trust and responsibility, and must place the interests of Advisory Clients first.  When buying or selling securities, Staff Members must not employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud, mislead, or manipulate any Investment Vehicle, Advisory Client or security.

 

Staff Members are subject to different restrictions and pre-clearance requirements for their personal trades, depending on their responsibilities or office location.  It is important that all Staff Members read this document carefully and understand the restrictions, pre-clearance, and reporting requirements applicable to them.

 

Every Staff Member must read and retain a copy of this Policy and all amendments thereto, and agree to abide by its terms.

 

Any questions regarding LSV’s policy or procedures should be referred to The Compliance Department (“Compliance”).  All violations must be promptly reported to the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”).

 

II.  CODE OF CONDUCT

 

·'          'k; All Staff Members are to maintain the highest standard of professional conduct.

 

·         All Staff Members must maintain the confidentiality of all information entrusted by clients.

 

All recommendations to clients and decisions on behalf of clients must be made solely in the interest of clients.

 

All Staff Members must provide to clients all requested information as well as other information they may need to make informed decisions.  All client inquiries must be answered promptly, completely and truthfully.

 

 

All Staff Members must comply fully with all applicable Federal securities laws and regulatory requirements.

 

 

III.  DEFINITIONS

 

A.    A Staff Member who meets any of the following criteria:

 

·         has access to nonpublic information regarding clients' purchase or sale of securities;

·         is involved in making securities recommendations to clients;

·         has access to securities recommendations that are nonpublic;

·         has access to nonpublic information regarding the portfolio holdings of Affiliated Mutual Funds;

·         works in LSV’s Chicago office; or

·         is a director, officer, or partner of LSV.

 

B.  Affiliated Mutual Fund – any U.S.-registered mutual fund to which LSV or an SEI Investments entity serves as investment adviser, investment sub-adviser or principal underwriter.

 

C.   Reportable Security – any interest or instrument commonly known as a security (whether publicly traded or privately offered) including the following: 

 

·         Equity and equity-like securities, including initial public offerings (IPOs)*

·         Fixed income securities (excluding the short-term instruments listed below)**

·         Affiliated Mutual Funds (including all LSV funds, SEI funds, funds sub-advised by LSV)***

·         iShares and exchange-traded funds

·         Convertible bonds

·         Derivatives

·         Private placements 1

·         Equity and equity-like securities which an Access Person presents as a gift to a third party, including members of an Access Person’s immediate family

 

*   Purchases and sales of SEI stock made via participation in the SEI Stock Purchase Plan only need to be reported on the annual holdings report.  Purchases and sales of SEI stock made outside of the Stock Purchase Plan must be pre-cleared and reported on the quarterly securities transaction report.        

 

** This includes obligations issued by state and municipal governments with maturities longer than 366 days.

 

***  Reporting of SEI Fund transactions is not required unless such transactions are made outside of participation in the 401(k) plan.

 

Reportable Security does not include:

 

Direct obligations of the Government of the United States; bankers acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; shares issued by money market funds; shares issued by non-affiliated open-end funds; and shares issued by unit investment trusts that are invested exclusively in one or more non-affiliated open-end funds.

 

D.  Pre-Clearance Security INCLUDES :

 

·         Equities (from any country)

·         Initial public offerings (IPOs)

·         Private placements

·         Any equity-like securities (warrants, rights, options, futures, swaps, etc. on individual equities)

·         Convertible bonds

 

Pre-Clearance Securities DO NOT INCLUDE publicly-traded fixed income securities, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds and derivatives on indexes or commodities.

 

E.  A Security is "being purchased or sold" 'font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"' by an Investment Vehicle from the time the purchase or sale order for the security has been recorded as an active order in LSV’s trade order management system (Charles River IMS), until the time when the order has been completed or terminated.

 

 

IV.  RESTRICTIONS ON PERSONAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

Access Persons who work in the Chicago office may not purchase or sell, directly or indirectly, any Pre-Clearance Security if the security is currently being purchased or sold, or has been purchased or sold by LSV for an Investment Vehicle in any of the 3 business days prior to the Access Person’s trade in that security.

 

If an Access Person who works in the Chicago office trades in a Pre-Clearance Security and LSV subsequently purchases or sells that security for an Investment Vehicle during the 3 business day period after the Access Person’s trade in that security, the Access Person’s trade is subject to review and any profits realized may be subject to forfeiture.

 

If an Access Person who works in the Chicago office has requested pre-clearance to sell a security and that request has been denied, the Access Person can appeal to the CCO if they can evidence that it is a financial hardship for them not to be able to sell the security until LSV is no longer active in that security.

 

Staff Members may not, without the approval of the CCO, engage in short-term trading (purchase and sale, or sale and purchase within 60 days) of an Affiliated Mutual Fund if it is advised or sub-advised by LSV.

 

 

'color:black;letter-spacing:-.15pt' V.  PERSONAL TRADING PRE-CLEARANCE

 

Access Persons who work in the Chicago office must pre-clear personal transactions in any Pre-Clearance Securities.

 

Access Persons who do not work in the Chicago office 'font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black' only need to pre-clear personal transactions in IPOs and private placements.

 

Unless otherwise specified by Compliance, any clearance granted is valid for 1 business day, the day on which clearance is granted.

 

A determination as to whether non-employees who are working in the Chicago office are subject to the Policy is made on a case-by-case basis by Compliance.

 

The following transactions do not have to be pre-cleared:

 

·         Purchases or sales of instruments that are not Pre-Clearance Securities;

 

·         Purchases or sales over which the Access Person has no direct or indirect influence or control;

 

·         Purchases or sales which are non-volitional on the part of either the Access Person, such as purchases or sales upon exercise of puts or calls written by the Access Person and sales from a margin account pursuant to a bona fide margin call;

 

·         Purchases or sales effected within the pre-determined parameters of an automatic investment plan;

 

·         Purchases effected upon the exercise of rights issued by an issuer pro rata to all holders of a class of its securities, to the extent such rights were acquired from such issuer.

 

·         Transactions effected within any employee stock purchase program available to Staff Members.

 

·         Transactions effected in accounts over which a third party exercises discretion, if such account is identified to Compliance and an exception is granted by Compliance.

 

·         Transfers of equity or equity-like securities which are made as a gift to a third party, including a member of the Access Person’s immediate family.

 

Transactions which appear upon reasonable inquiry and investigation to present no reasonable likelihood of harm to any Investment Vehicle and which are otherwise in accordance with Rule l7j-l of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) and other applicable SEC rules shall be entitled to clearance.

 

 

VI.  OTHER RESTRICTIONS

 

Staff Members may not receive gifts exceeding $200 per year from any person or entity that does business with LSV on behalf of any Investment Vehicle.  For purposes of this paragraph, “gift” does not include meals, local transportation and reasonable entertainment received in the normal course of a business relationship with such persons or entities and gifts that are shared in the office by multiple Staff Members (for example holiday gift baskets).  If a Staff Member has any concern regarding whether or not a gift is reasonable, he or she should consult with Compliance prior to accepting such a gift.  Staff Members are required to report gifts of $50 or more they have received on their quarterly securities transaction report.

 

Gifts (other than meals, local transportation and reasonable entertainment provided in the normal course of a business relationship) may not be made to Taft-Hartley or public fund clients without the prior approval of the CCO or Compliance Officer.  ALL gifts exceeding $200 in value (whether or not  CCO approval is required) must be recorded in a log provided by Compliance.  This includes gifts made to consultants and anyone who is a fiduciary to the client.  

 

Staff Members may not serve on the board of directors of any publicly traded company absent prior authorization from the CCO.

 

Staff Members may not make political contributions to any elected official, any candidate for office, or any political party in any state in the United States or any political subdivision thereof.  In addition, Staff Members may not solicit or coordinate campaign contributions from others for any elected official, any candidate for office, or any political party in any state in the United States, or any political subdivision thereof.  Staff Members may not pay a third party, such as a solicitor or placement agent, to solicit a government client on behalf of LSV.  Staff Members are prohibited from making contributions to a candidate’s political action committee (PAC) or Super PAC.  This prohibition does not apply to contributions to the national committees or governing bodies of any recognized political party or volunteer activity.   Staff Members may make contributions to the campaigns of candidates running for federal office if such candidate is not currently holding office in any state or political subdivision thereof.   

 

Staff Members may not use any form of social media, i.e. FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc., to discuss or share information about LSV, or any of its clients or products.

 

VII.  REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

 

The requirements of this section are applicable to Reportable Securities directly or indirectly owned by the Access Person or a member of the Access Person’s immediate family (parent, spouse of a parent, child, spouse of a child, spouse, brother, or sister, including step and adoptive relationships living in the same household as the Access Person), or in any account over which the Access Person exercises investment discretion or control.

 

1.  Access Persons must report transactions in Reportable Securities on a quarterly basis, within 30 days after the end of the quarter.  Duplicate account statements may be substituted for the report if they are received by Compliance within 30 days after the end of the quarter.

 

2.  Access Persons must report ALL new and terminated accounts, even accounts that do not hold Reportable Securities, within 30 days after the opening or termination of the account.  This information must include the name of the broker dealer or bank at which the account is held and the date the account was established or terminated.

 

3.  Access Persons must report all holdings of Reportable Securities as of the end of the year (or as of an earlier date in December of that year) within 'font-family:"Times New \ Roman","serif";color:black' 30 days after the end of each calendar year.  Information in this report must be current as of a date no more than 45 days before the report is submitted.  'font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt' Duplicate account statements may be substituted for this report if they are received by Compliance within 30 days after the end of the quarter.

 

4.  Access Persons must report all holdings of Reportable Securities and a list of all accounts that hold  Securities, even accounts that do not hold Reportable Securities, within 10 days of commencement of employment or of becoming an Access Person.  The report must show holdings as of a date not more than 45 days prior to the employee becoming an Access Person.

 

5.  Staff Members must provide written acknowledgement of the Policy and any amendments thereto, on an annual basis .

 

 

VIII.  COMPLIANCE REVIEW DUTIES

 

Compliance will (i) review the reports and information listed in VII above to ensure that pre-clearance has been appropriately obtained; (ii) review the trading of Access Persons for patterns that may indicate abuse; (iii) decide on appropriate disciplinary action in the event of violation of the Policy; (iv) report material violations to LSV senior management; (v) report annually to the board of directors of investment company clients regarding material violations of the Policy and certification that appropriate procedures are in place; and (vi) provide copies of the Policy and any amendments thereto to all Staff Members.

 

 

IX.  RECORDKEEPING

 

LSV shall preserve in an easily accessible place:

         A copy of the current  Policy in effect and a copy of any predecessor policy for a period of five years after it was last in effect;

         A record of any violation of the Policy and of any action taken as a result of the violation, for a period of five years from the end of the fiscal year in which the violation occurred;

         A record of all written acknowledgments for each person who is currently, or within the past five years was, required to acknowledge their receipt of this Policy and any amendments thereto.    All acknowledgements for a person must be kept for the period such person is a Staff Member of LSV and until five years after the person ceases to be a Staff Member of LSV;

         A record of each report (or broker confirmations and statements provided in lieu thereof) made by an Access Person for a period of five years from the end of the fiscal year in which the report was made, the first two years in an easily accessible place;

         A record of the names of persons who are currently, or within the past five years were, Access Persons of LSV;

·         A record of any decision, and the reasons supporting the decision to approve Access Persons’ acquisitions of IPOs or private placements for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the approval is granted; and

 

·         A copy of each report furnished to the board of any investment company pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c)(2)(ii) of the 1940 Act, describing issues arising under the Policy and certifying that LSV has adopted procedures reasonably designed to prevent Access Persons from violating this Policy.

 

 

X.  PROHIBITION ON INSIDER TRADING

 

All Staff Members are required to refrain from trading on the basis of inside information about LSV, its affiliates, clients or any securities.  This section provides basic information to assist Staff Members in determining if they are in possession of inside information.

 

What is "Material" Information?

 

Information is material when there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in making his or her investment decisions.   Generally, if disclosing certain information will have a substantial effect on the price of a company's securities, or on the perceived value of the company, or of a controlling interest in the company, the information is material.  However, information may be material even if it does not have any immediate direct effect on price or value. 

 

What is "Nonpublic" Information?

 

Information about a publicly-traded security or issuer is "public" when it has been disseminated broadly to investors in the marketplace.  Tangible evidence of such dissemination is the best indication that the information is public.   For example, information is public after it has become available to the general public through a public filing with the SEC or other governmental agency, the Dow Jones "tape", the Wall Street Journal or other publication of general circulation, and after sufficient time has passed so that the information has been disseminated widely.

 

Information about securities that are not publicly traded, or about the issuers of such securities, is not ordinarily disseminated broadly to the public.  However, for purposes of this Policy, such private information may be considered "public" private information to the extent that the information has been disclosed generally to the issuer's security holders and creditors.  For example, information contained in a private placement memorandum to potential investors may be considered "public" private information with respect to the class of persons who received the memorandum, but may still be considered "nonpublic" information with respect to creditors who were not entitled to receive the memorandum .  As another example, a controlling shareholder may have access to internal projections that are not disclosed to minority shareholders; such information would be considered "nonpublic" information.

 

Who Is an Insider?

 

Unlawful insider trading occurs when a person with a duty not to take advantage of material nonpublic information violates that duty.  A person in possession of such information but not subject to such a duty is not prohibited from trading.  Whether a duty exists is a complex legal question.  This portion of the Policy is intended to provide an overview only, and should not be read as an exhaustive discussion of ways in which persons may become subject to insider trading prohibitions.

 

Insiders of a company include its officers, directors (or partners), and employees, and may also include a controlling shareholder or other controlling person.  A person who has access to information about the company because of some special trust or other confidential relationship with a company is considered a temporary insider of that company.  Investment advisers, lawyers, auditors, financial institutions, and certain consultants and all of their officers, directors or partners, and employees are all likely to be temporary insiders of their clients.

 

Officers, directors or partners, and employees of a controlling shareholder may be temporary insiders of the controlled company, or may otherwise be subject to a duty not to take advantage of inside information.

 

What is Misappropriation?  

 

Misappropriation usually occurs when a person acquires inside information about Company A in violation of a duty owed to Company B.  For example, an employee of Company B may know that Company B is negotiating a merger with Company A; the employee has material nonpublic information about Company A and must not trade in Company A's shares.

 

As another example, Staff Members who, because of their association with LSV, receive inside information as to the identity of the companies being considered for investment by Investment Vehicles or by other clients, have a duty not to take advantage of that information.

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What is Tipping?  

 

Tipping is passing along inside information; the recipient of a tip becomes subject to a duty not to trade while in possession of that information.  A tip occurs when an insider or misappropriator (the "tipper") discloses inside information to another person, who knows or should know that the tipper was breaching a duty by disclosing the information and that the tipper was providing the information for an improper purpose.

 

How to Identify Inside Information

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Before executing any securities transaction for your personal account or for others, you must consider and determine whether you have access to material, nonpublic information .  If you think that you might have access to material, nonpublic information, you should take the following steps:

 

i. Report the information and proposed trade immediately to Compliance.

 

ii. Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others.

 

iii. Do not communicate the information inside or outside LSV, other than to Compliance.

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Acknowledgements

 

 

I have read and I understand the Policy.  I certify that I have, to date, complied and will continue to comply with the Policy and any amendments thereto, and applicable Federal securities laws.  I understand that any violation may lead to sanctions, including my dismissal.

 

I further certify that I am not disqualified from employment with an investment adviser as described in Section 9 of the 1940 Act.

 

 

Signature:__________________________________                        Date:________________

 

 

Name (please print):_______________________________

 

      Private placement means an offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to section 4(2) or section 4(6) (15 U.S.C. 77d(2) or 77d(6)) or pursuant to §§ 230.504, 230.505, or 230.506 of this chapter.

WELLS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

 

JOINT Code of Ethics

Policy on Personal Securities Transactions
and Trading on Insider Information

 

August 2, 2012

 

Preamble

 

The Joint Code of Ethics and Policy on Personal Securities Transactions and Trading on Insider Information (Joint Code) set forth herein apply to Wells Capital Management, Inc. and related entities as follows:

 

1.         Wells Capital Management, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser based in San Francisco, California.

 

2.         Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., an SEC registered investment adviser based in Singapore conducting advisory business as Wells Capital Management Singapore.

 

Where the Joint Code references WellsCap or Wells Capital Management, Inc., it applies to all the entities listed.  Unless otherwise noted within the Joint Code, all sections apply to entities noted above.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

1.       Overview.. 1

1.1    Code of Ethics. 1

1.2    Regulatory Requirements . 2

1.3    Our Duties and Responsibilities to You. 2

1.4    You are considered to be an Access Person. 3

1.5    Your Duty of Loyalty. 3

1.6    Your Standard of Business Conduct 3

1.7    Exceptions to the Code. 4

2.       Personal Securities Transactions. 5

2.1    Avoid Conflicts of Interest 5

2.2    Reporting Your Personal Securities Transactions. 5

2.3    Reports of the CCO. 7

2.4    Exceptions to Reporting. 7

2.5    Summary of What You Need to Report 8

2.6    Your Reports are Kept Confidential 9

3.        RESTRICTIONS ON TRADING AND PRE-CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS. 10

3.1    Trading Restrictions. 10

3.2    Pre‑Clearance Requirements. 12

3.3    Prohibited Transactions. 16

3.4    Ban on Short-Term Trading Profits. 17

3.5    CCO’s Approval of Your Transactions. 18

4 .      Trading on Insider Information. 19

4.1    What is Insider Trading?. 19

4.2    Using Non-Public Information about an Account or our Advisory Activities. 20

4.3    Wells Fargo & Company Securities. 20

5.       Gifts, Directorships and Other Outside Employment. 21

5.1    Gifts. 21

5.2    Directorships and Other Outside Employment 21

5.3    Political Contributions. 21

6.       Code Violations. 22

6.1    Investigating Code Violations. 22

6.3    Dismissal and/or Referral to Authorities. 23

6.4    Your Obligation to Report Violations. 24

Appendix A Definitions. 25

Appendix B  Relevant Compliance Department Staff List**. 29

Appendix C  Policy on Gifts and Activities with Customers or Vendors. 30

Appendix D  Registered Products. 32

Appendix e  Compliance code changes. 33

 

Wells Capital Management, Inc (WellsCap) is referred to as “we” or “us” throughout this Code.


 

1.                  Overview

1.1              Code of Ethics

We have adopted this Code of Ethics (“Code”) pursuant to Rule 204A‑1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”).  This Code outlines the policies and procedures you must follow and the guidelines we use to govern your Personal Securities Transactions and prevent insider trading.  We monitor any activity that may be perceived as conflicting with the fiduciary responsibility we have to our clients. 

 

We are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in connection with managing Accounts.  We have no tolerance for dishonesty, self-dealing or trading on material, non-public information.

 

As an employee, you must:

·         Be ethical,

·         Act professionally,

·         Exercise independent judgment,

·         Comply with all applicable Federal Securities Laws, and

·         Promptly report violations or suspected violations of the Code to the Compliance Department.

 

As a condition of your employment, you must acknowledge receipt of this Code and certify annually that you have read it and complied with it.  You can be disciplined or fired for violating this Code. 

 

In addition to this Code, you need to comply with the policies outlined in the Handbook for Wells Fargo Team Members and the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

 

No written code of ethics can explicitly cover every situation that possibly may arise.  Even in situations not expressly described, the Code and your fiduciary obligations generally require you to put the interests of our clients ahead of your own.   The Code of Ethics Compliance Officer and/or the Chief Compliance Officer may have the obligation and duty to review and take appropriate action concerning instances of conduct that, while not necessarily violating the letter of the Code, give the appearance of impropriety .  If you have any questions regarding the appropriateness of any action under this Code or under your fiduciary duties generally, you should contact the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer or your Chief Compliance Officer to discuss the matter before taking the action in question.  Similarly, you should consult with the Compliance Department personnel if you have any questions concerning the meaning or interpretation of any provision of the Code.  Should the Compliance Department need to initiate an investigation or fact-finding process, all team members would be required to cooperate fully and honestly and to respect the confidentiality of the process.

 

 

1.2              Regulatory Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) considers it a violation of the general antifraud provisions of the Federal Securities Laws whenever a Covered Company engages in fraudulent, deceptive or manipulative conduct.

 

The SEC can censure or fine us, limit our activities, functions or operations, suspend our activities for up to twelve months, or revoke our registration if we fail to reasonably supervise you and you violate the Federal Securities Laws.  However, we won’t be considered to have failed to reasonably supervise you, if we have:

 

·         established procedures and a system for applying the procedures, which would reasonably be expected to prevent and detect violations; and

         reasonably communicated the duties and obligations of the procedures and system to you, while reasonably enforcing compliance with our procedures and system.

 

 

1.3              Our Duties and Responsibilities to You

To help you comply with this Code, the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or his or her designee will:

·         Notify you in writing that you are required to report under the Code and inform you of your specific reporting requirements.

·         Give you a copy of the Code and require you to sign a form indicating that you read and understand the Code.

·         Give you a new copy of the Code if we make any material amendments to it and then require you to sign another form indicating that you received and read the revised Code.

·         Require you, if you have been so designated, to have duplicate copies of trade confirmations and account statements for each disclosed account from your broker‑dealer, bank, or other party designated on the initial, quarterly, or annual certification sent to us as soon as readily available.

·         Typically compare all of your reported Personal Securities Transactions with the portfolio transactions report of the Accounts each quarter.  Before we determine if you may have violated the Code on the basis of this comparison, we will give you an opportunity to provide an explanation.

·         Review the Code at least once a year to assess the adequacy of the Code and how effectively it works. 

 

 

 

 

1.4              You are considered to be an Access Person

Generally, the Code applies to all Access Persons of a Covered Company.  However, Wells Capital Management Compliance in consultation with business line management will ultimately determine which team members are covered by the Code.

 

 

1.5              Your Duty of Loyalty

You have a duty of loyalty to our clients.  That means you always need to act in our clients’ best interests.

 

You must never do anything that allows (or even appears to allow) you to inappropriately benefit from your relationships with the Accounts. 

You cannot engage in activities such as self‑dealing and must disclose all conflicts of interest between the interests of our clients and your personal interests to the Compliance Department.   

 

 

1.6              Your Standard of Business Conduct

You must always observe the highest standards of business conduct and follow all applicable laws and regulations.

 

You may never:

·         use any device, scheme or artifice to defraud a client;

·         make any untrue statement of a material fact to a client or mislead a client by omitting to state a material fact;

·         engage in any act, practice or course of business that would defraud or deceive a client;

·         engage in any manipulative practice with respect to a client,

·         engage in any inappropriate trading practices, including price manipulation; or

·         engage in any transaction that may give the appearance of impropriety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.7              Exceptions to the Code

The CCO is responsible for enforcing the Code.  The CCO (or his or her designee for any exceptions sought by the CCO) may grant certain exceptions to the Code in compliance with applicable law, provided any requests and any approvals granted must be submitted and obtained, respectively, in advance and in writing.  The CCO or designee may refuse to authorize any request for exception under the Code and is not required to furnish any explanation for the refusal. 

2.                  Personal Securities Transactions

2.1              Avoid Conflicts of Interest

When engaging in Personal Securities Transactions, there might be conflicts between the interests of a client and your personal interests.  Any conflicts that arise in such Personal Securities Transactions must be resolved in a manner that does not inappropriately benefit you or adversely affect our clients. You shall always place the financial and business interests of the Covered Companies and our clients before your own personal financial and business interests.    

 

Examples of inappropriate resolutions of conflicts are:

·         Taking an investment opportunity away from an Account to benefit a portfolio of which you have Beneficial Ownership;

·         Using your position to take advantage of available investments;

·         Shadowing an Account by duplicating the trades of an Account;

·         Front running an Account by trading in securities (or equivalent securities) ahead of the Account; and

·         Taking advantage of information or using Account portfolio assets to affect the market in a way that personally benefits you or a portfolio of which you have Beneficial Ownership.

 

 

2.2              Reporting Your Personal Securities Transactions

If you have been designated as an Access Person:

You must report all Personal Securities Accounts, along with the reportable holdings and transactions in those accounts.  There are three types of reports:  (1) an initial holdings report that we receive when you first become an Access Person, (2) a quarterly transactional report, and (3) an annual holdings report.

You must give each broker‑dealer, bank, or fund company where you have a Personal Securities Account a letter to ensure that the Compliance Department is set up to receive all account statements and confirmations from such accounts. 1   The Compliance Department will send the letter on your behalf.  Access Persons may open brokerage accounts at any broker-dealer of their choice, however, Access Persons are prohibited from accepting any discounted brokerage rates or any other inducements from broker-dealers that a Covered Company trades with for its clients.  All Personal Securities Accounts and holdings of each Personal Securities Account must be input into the Code of Ethics System.

Initial Holdings Report.  Within 10 days of becoming an Access Person:

·         You must report all Personal Securities Accounts, including account numbers, and holdings of Securities in those accounts.  You must input all holdings of Securities in your Personal Securities Accounts into the Code of Ethics System.  The information in the statements must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date of becoming an access person. 

·         You must also certify that you have read and will comply with this Code.

·         You must provide us the report by the business day immediately before the weekend or holiday if the tenth day falls on a weekend or holiday.

Annual Holdings Reports.  Within 30 days of each year end:

·         You must report all Personal Securities Accounts, including account numbers, and holdings of Securities in those accounts.  The information in the statements must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to when you give us the report.  NOTE:  Wachovia/Wells Fargo 401(k) plans and your Immediate Family Members’ 401(k) plans must be reported initially and annually as a Personal Securities Accounts, unless no Reportable Funds or Securities are offered in such plans.  Statements for 401(k) plans are not required to be provided directly to the Compliance Department; however, you need to report your holdings of Reportable Funds and Securities in such plans annually.

·         You must also certify that you have read and will comply with this Code.

·         You must provide us the report by the business day immediately before the weekend or holiday if the thirtieth day falls on a weekend or holiday.

Quarterly Transactions Reports.  Within 30 days of calendar quarter end:

·         You must give us a report showing all Securities trades made in your Personal Securities Accounts during the quarter.  You must submit a report even if you didn’t execute any Securities trades.  Because the Compliance Department does not receive duplicate account statements for any Wachovia/Wells Fargo 401(k) plan account or from any plan in which your Immediate Family Members have accounts, any trades of Reportable Funds or other Securities outside of any previously reported pre-set allocation must be reported on the quarterly transaction reports or you must manually furnish account statements.   In addition, any transactions in employee stock or stock options in which you or your Immediate Family Members engage must be reported on the quarterly transaction reports.

·         You must inform us of any new Personal Securities Accounts you established during the past quarter.

·         You must provide us the report by the business day immediately before the weekend or holiday if the thirtieth day falls on a weekend or holiday.

 

2.3              Reports of the CCO

Any personal Securities holdings and transaction reports required to be filed by a CCO must be submitted to an alternate designee who will fulfill the duties of the CCO with respect to those reports.

 

2.4              Exceptions to Reporting

You are not required to report any of the following types of transactions:

(1)               Purchases or sales of any of the following types of investments, which are not considered Securities for purposes of this Code:

         Direct obligations of the U.S. Government;

         Banker’s acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements;

         Shares issued by money market mutual funds, whether affiliated or non‑affiliated;

         Shares issued by open-end investment companies that are not Reportable Funds; and

         Transactions in 529 plan accounts, except Edvest and tomorrow’s scholar (“Reportable 529 Plans”).

(2)               Purchases or sales that were done as part of an Automatic Investment Plan (“AIP”). 

         However, you must report your initial pre-set schedule or allocation of an AIP that includes allocations to any Securities, including those made to any 401(k) plan (including to any Reportable Funds).  Additionally, if you make a purchase or sale that overrides or changes the pre‑set schedule or allocation of the AIP, you must include that transaction in your quarterly transaction report if it is otherwise reportable.  Example: Need to report 10 % to ABC Fund and 30% to XYZ Fund (allocations to Reportable Funds). If you make a change to these allocation percentages, you must report the new percentages. In addition, if you execute a transaction that is not a transaction of the pre-set schedule of an AIP, then you must report that transaction on the Quarterly Transaction Report.

 

NOTE:   401(k) plans offered through employers other than Wachovia/Wells Fargo & Co are not required to be reported if no Reportable Fund or other Security is offered as an investment in the plan.

 

 

 

2.5              Summary of What You Need to Report

The table below serves as a handy reference for you to know what types of transactions Access Persons need to report on quarterly transactions reports .  If you have questions about any types of Securities not shown below, please contact the Compliance Department by email at the following email address:  [coe]@wellsfargo.com.

 

Do I have to report transactions in the following types of investments?

Corporate debt securities

Yes

Equity securities, including Wells Fargo & Co. stock and employee stock options and other Wells Fargo & Co securities granted as compensation  (including Wells Fargo Stock Fund)

Yes*

Reportable Funds  see Appendix D for a list of registered funds managed by a Covered Company or its affiliate controlled by Wells Fargo & Co.

Yes

Municipal bonds

Yes

Securities held in discretionary IRA accounts

Yes

Securities purchased through Automatic Investment Plans including reportable Automatic Investments Plans for Immediate Family Members (Reporting requirements for allocations to 401(k) plans*** and Reportable 529 Plans**** apply)

No **

Money Market Mutual Funds (affiliated and non-affiliated)

No

Mutual funds, other than ETFs and iShares, that are not Reportable Funds

No

Exchange Traded Funds and iShares, both open-end and closed-end, and Unit Investment Trusts

Yes

Short-Term Cash Equivalents

No

U.S. Government bonds (direct obligations)

No

U.S. Treasuries/Agencies (direct obligations)

No

*   Because the Compliance Department does not receive duplicate account statements for any employee stock option accounts that you or your Immediate Family Members may have, any Personal Securities Transactions in such employee stock option accounts must be reported on the quarterly transactions report. This means the employee executed transaction, i.e., the sell transaction of the employee stock option that was granted. If you or Immediate Family Members have transactions in Wells Fargo & Co. securities granted as compensation for which account statements are not provided, you may be required to report similar account information from available sources, such as print outs of online screen shots showing the relevant reportable information. Contact the Compliance department for any questions.

** If you make a purchase or sale of a Security that overrides or changes the pre‑set schedule or allocation of the AIP, you must include that transaction in your quarterly transactions reports. 

***For any  401(k) plans, you must also report your initial pre-set schedule or allocation of the AIP that includes allocations to any Securities (including to any Reportable Fund, except for Reportable Funds that are money market mutual funds), and any purchases or sales of any Reportable Fund made outside of your preset allocation. 

NOTE:   401(k) plans offered through employers other than Wells Fargo & Co are not required to be reported if no Reportable Fund or other Security is offered as an investment in the plan.

****For transactions in Reportable 529 Plans, you must report your initial pre-set schedule or allocation of the AIP and any purchases or sales of the Reportable 529 Plan’s units outside of your preset allocation.

 

 

 

2.6       Your Reports are Kept Confidential

The Covered Companies will use reasonable efforts to ensure that the reports you submit to us under this Code are kept confidential.  The reports will be reviewed by members of the Compliance Department and possibly our senior executives or legal counsel.  Reports may be provided to Reportable Fund officers and trustees, and will be provided to government authorities upon request or others if required to do so by law or court order.

 


 

3.                  RESTRICTIONS ON TRADING AND PRE-CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

All Access Persons must pre-clear all Security trades and comply with the trading restrictions described here, as applicable.

           

3.1       Trading Restrictions

            All Access Persons must comply with the following trading restrictions:

 

(1)    60‑Day Holding Period for Reportable Fund Shares (open-end and closed-end)

You are required to hold shares you purchase of the Reportable Funds for 60 days.  You are NOT required to comply with the 60 day Holding Period for the U ltra Short-Term Income Fund, the Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income, the Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund, the Wells Fargo Stock Fund (including 401(K) and ESOP accounts), and the money market funds .   This restriction applies without regard to tax lot considerations.  You will need to hold the shares from the date of your most recent purchase for 60 days.  If you need to sell Reportable Fund shares before the 60‑day holding period has passed, you must obtain advance written approval from the CCO or the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer.  The 60‑day holding period does not apply to transactions pursuant to Automatic Investment Plans.

 

(2)    Restricted Investments

You may not purchase shares in an Initial Public Offering.  You must get written approval from the CCO or Code of Ethics Compliance Officer before you sell shares that you acquired in an IPO prior to starting work for us. 

 

You may, subject to pre-clearance requirements, purchase shares in a Private Placement as long as you will hold less than a 10% interest in the issuer or are otherwise permitted under the Policy on Directorships and Other Outside Employment as outlined in the Wells Fargo & Co. Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct .  Private Placements must be pre-approved by the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Equity Officer. Documentation for all approved Private Placements will be kept on file by the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer.

 

            NOTE: Private Placements issued by a client are prohibited.

 

In addition, as set forth in Section 4.3, we remind you that you must comply with the policies outlined in the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct which imposes certain restrictions on your ability to trade in Wells Fargo & Company stock and employee stock options.  Section V.D.2 of the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct states, “You may not invest or engage in derivative or hedging transactions involving securities issued by Wells Fargo & Company, including but not limited to options contracts (other than employee stock options), puts, calls, short sales, futures contracts, or other similar transactions regardless of whether you have material inside information.”

 

You may not participate in a tender offer made by a closed-end Evergreen or Wells Fargo Advantage Fund under the terms of which the number of shares to be purchased is limited to less than all of the outstanding shares of such closed-end Evergreen or Wells Fargo Advantage Fund.

 

No team member may purchase or sell shares of any closed-end Evergreen or Wells Fargo Advantage Fund within 60 days of the later of (i) the initial closing of the issuance of shares of such fund or (ii) the final closing of the issuance of shares in connection with an overallotment option.  You may purchase or sell shares of closed-end Evergreen or Wells Fargo Advantage Funds only during the 10-day period following the release of portfolio holdings information to the public for such fund, which typically occurs on or about the 15th day following the end of each calendar quarter.  Certain team members, who shall be notified by the Legal Department, are required to make filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with purchases and sales of shares of closed-end Evergreen or Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, and may be required to hold their shares of such funds for longer periods of time and will be subject to potential short-swing profit disgorgement, including in civil litigation, and public disclosure of non-compliance with applicable law.

 

You may not participate in the activities of an Investment Club without prior approval from the CCO or the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer.  If applicable, trades for an Investment Club would need to be pre-cleared.

 

(3)    You May Not Execute Your Own Personal Transactions

Team members may never execute or process through Wells Fargo & Co’s direct access software (TA2000 or any other similar software):

(a) your own personal transactions,

(b) transactions for Immediate Family Members, or

(c) transactions for accounts of other persons for which you or your Immediate Family Member have been given investment discretion.  This provision does not exclude you from trading directly with a broker/dealer or using a broker/dealer’s software.  The foregoing also does not prohibit you from executing or processing transactions in Wells Fargo & Co. securities granted to you as compensation through an online program designated by Wells Fargo & Co. for such purpose.

 

(4)    You must not Attempt to Manipulate the Market

You must not execute any transactions intended to raise, lower, or maintain the price of any security or to create a false appearance of active trading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.2              Pre‑Clearance Requirements

Access Persons must pre‑clear with the Compliance Department all Personal Securities Transactions, except as set forth below.

Access Persons are not required to pre‑clear any of the following types of transactions:

Exceptions from the Pre‑Clearance Requirements

Mutual Funds, including open-end Reportable Funds (pre-clearance may be required in certain situations—see Note)

Securities issued by any open‑end investment company, including open-end Reportable Funds. Note : Open-end Reportable Funds do not have to be pre-cleared; however transactions in open-end Reportable Funds must be reported (subject to any applicable exceptions) quarterly on the Quarterly Transactions Report. Further, transactions in open-end Reportable Funds are still subject to the 60 day holding period.

No Knowledge

Personal Securities Transactions that take place without your knowledge or the knowledge of your Immediate Family Members and that are (i) effected for you by a trustee of a blind trust, (ii) discretionary trades involving an investment partnership or managed account, (iii) a margin call in which you are neither consulted nor advised of the trade before it is executed, or (iv) the assignment of an option.

Certain Corporate Actions

Any acquisition or disposition of securities through stock dividends, dividend reinvestments, stock splits, reverse stock splits, mergers, consolidations, spin-offs, or other similar corporate reorganizations or distributions which are generally applicable to all holders of the same class of securities.  Odd‑lot tender offers are also exempt but all other tender offers must be pre‑cleared.  All of the foregoing transactions are subject to transaction reporting provisions of the Code.

Underlying Securities Through Exercise of Rights

Any acquisition or disposition of securities through the exercise of rights, options (including Wells Fargo & Co employee stock options), convertible bonds, or other instruments acquired in compliance with this Code.

Wells Fargo & Co. Securities Acquired as Employee Compensation

Any acquisition of employee stock options, shares of common stock as part of 401(k) plan matching or other types of securities of Wells Fargo & Co obtained through participation in employee stock option plan or other similar plan granted to the team member as part of his or her employment.

Municipal Bonds

Any municipal bond rated A or higher by a national rating agency.

Commodities, Futures,  Options on Futures, or option on Indices

 

 

 

Acquisitions and dispositions of commodities, futures (including currency futures), options on futures, options on currencies, and options on indices are NOT subject to pre‑clearance or the fifteen‑day blackout described below in section 3.3, the ban on short-term trading (60‑day profit disgorgement) and other prohibited transaction provisions of the Code, but are subject to transaction reporting provisions of the Code. 

NOTE : Options on Securities .  All acquisitions and dispositions of options on securities ARE subject to pre-clearance, fifteen‑day blackout, the ban on short-term trading (60‑day profit disgorgement; in other words, settlement date of an option must be at least 60 days out), prohibited transaction provisions, and transaction reporting provisions of the Code. 

Transferring of Securities

Transferring a security to or from a Personal Securities Account; however, these transactions are subject to transaction reporting requirements.  Transferring from a Personal Security Account to an account other than a Personal Security Account requires pre-clearance.

Managed Accounts

Transactions occurring within Managed Accounts do not require pre-clearance of trades or quarterly reporting.  However, duplicate statements must be sent to Compliance and a copy of the investment management agreement must be sent to the Code Administrator.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

Exchange Traded Funds,  iShares, and Unit Investment Trusts.  Note: Transactions in these securities are reportable on the Quarterly Transaction Report.

Note: Transactions in closed-end mutual funds DO require pre-clearance.

 

Miscellaneous

Any transaction involving the following: 

·         bankers acceptances;

         bank certificates of deposit (CDs);

         commercial paper;

         high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements;

         direct obligations of the U.S. Government;

         the acquisition of equity securities in dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs); however, these transactions are subject to transaction reporting provisions of the Code;

         securities of the employer of your Immediate Family Member if such securities are beneficially owned through participation by the Immediate Family Member in a profit sharing plan, 401(k) plan, employee stock option plan or other similar plan; however, any transaction that is not made pursuant to a pre-set schedule or allocation or overrides a pre‑set schedule or allocation must be included in a quarterly transaction report (this exception does not exempt transactions involving securities in such a plan when the issuer is not the employer of your Immediate Family Member)

         interests in 529 plans; however, any transaction in a Reportable 529 Plan that is not made pursuant to a pre-set schedule or allocation or overrides a pre‑set schedule or allocation must be included in a quarterly transaction report; and

         other Securities as the Code of Ethics Compliance Department designates from time to time in writing on the grounds that the risk of abuse is minimal or non-existent.

                                   

Excessive Trading for Personal Securities Accounts is strongly discouraged and Personal Securities Accounts may be monitored for Excessive Trading activity and reported to management.  Additional restrictions may be imposed by the Compliance Department if Excessive Trading is noted for a Personal Securities Account.

 

emember!

If you need to pre‑clear a transaction, don’t place an order until you receive written approval to make the trade.

 

 

How to Pre‑Clear Your Securities Transactions

If you have been designated as an Access Person, you must follow the steps below to pre‑clear your trades:

(1)               Request Authorization .  Authorization for a transaction that requires pre-clearance must be entered using the Code of Ethics System.  Email requests will only be accepted for those employees who are on formal leave of absence or on PTO.  When submitting a request, the following information must be given:

         Security Name and Ticker or Cusip

         Amount to be traded

         Brokerage name and Account Number

         Transaction Type (Buy, Sell, Short)

         Type of Security (Bond, Option, Common Stock)

         Price

A CCO must submit any of his/her proposed Personal Securities Transactions that require pre-clearance to the Chief Legal Officer.  Also, no member of the Compliance Department is able to authorize their own transactions. 

You may only request pre-clearance for market orders or same day limit orders.

               Have Your Request Reviewed and Approved .  After receiving the electronic request the Code of Ethics system will notify you if your trade has been approved or denied.  If a trade request for pre-clearance came from an email, the approval or denial will be reported back using the same method of the request.

 

               Trading in Foreign Markets .  Request for pre-clearance in foreign markets that have already closed for the day may be given approval to trade for the following day because of time considerations.  Approval will only be good for that following business day in that local foreign market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3              Prohibited Transactions

As Access Persons, you are prohibited from engaging in any of the following Personal Securities Transactions.  If any of these transactions would normally require pre‑clearance, the CCO or Code of Ethics Compliance Officer will only authorize the trades under exceptional circumstances:

·         Trading when there are pending buy or sell orders for an Account .  You can not purchase or sell securities on any day during which an Account has a pending “buy” or “sell” order in for the same security (or equivalent security) of which the Compliance Department is aware until that order is withdrawn.


·         Transactions within the fifteen‑day blackout.   There is a “fifteen-day blackout” on purchases or sales of securities bought or sold by an Account.  That means that you may not buy or sell a security (or equivalent security) during the seven-day periods immediately preceding and immediately following the date that the Account trades in the security (“blackout security”).  During the blackout period, activity will be monitored by the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer or the CCO and any Personal Securities Transactions during a blackout window will be evaluated and investigated based on each situation.  Violations may range from no action in cases where Compliance has determined on a reasonable basis that there was no employee knowledge of portfolio trading activity to potential disgorgement of profits or payment of avoided losses (see Section 6 for Code violations and penalties).  During a blackout period, purchases of a blackout security may be subject to mandatory divestment.  Similarly, during a blackout period, sales of a blackout security may be subject to mandatory repurchase.  In the case of a purchase and subsequent mandatory divestment at a higher price, any profits derived upon divestment may be subject to disgorgement; disgorged profits will be donated to your charity of choice.  In the case of a sale and subsequent mandatory repurchase at a lower price, you may be required to make up any avoided losses, as measured by the difference between the repurchase price and the price at which you sold the security; such avoided losses will be donated to your charity of choice.

 

   For example, if an Account trades in a blackout security on July 7, July 15 (the eighth day following the trade date) would be the first day you may engage in a Personal Securities Transaction involving that security, and any purchases and sales in the blackout security made on or after June 30 through July 14 could be subject to divestment or repurchase.  Purchases and sales in the security made on or before June 29 (the eighth day before the trade date) would not be within the blackout period.

   The CCO or Code of Ethics Compliance Officer may approve additional exceptions to the blackout window. 

 

 

·         Intention to Buy or Sell for Accounts .  You are prohibited from buying or selling securities when you intend, or know of another’s intention, to purchase or sell that security (or an equivalent security) for an Account.  This prohibition applies whether the Personal Securities Transaction is in the same direction ( e.g ., two purchases or two sales) or the opposite direction ( e.g.,  a purchase and sale) as the transaction for the Account.

 

NOTE:   There is a de minimis exception to the above three restrictions - Access Persons may purchase and sell S&P 500 Securities of up to 500 shares and no more than $10,000, unless this conflicts with the 60‑day short-term profit restriction described below.   Notwithstanding the de minimis exception to the foregoing three restrictions, all transactions in S&P 500 Securities must be pre-cleared.

·         Investment personnel are prohibited from personally trading in securities issued by publicly-traded companies they are covering, researching or recommending for Covered Company advisory accounts until compliance determines the potential conflicts of interest have been resolved.

 

 

 

3.4              Ban on Short-Term Trading Profits

There is a ban on short-term trading profits for Access Persons.  Access Persons are not permitted to buy and sell, or sell and buy, the same security (or equivalent security) within 60 calendar days and make a profit; this will be considered short-term trading. Trading in securities of Wells Fargo Stock or Wells Fargo Stock Fund (including 401(K) and ESOP accounts) are excluded from this restriction.

·         This prohibition applies without regard to tax lot. 

·         Short sales are subject to the 60 profit ban. 

·         If you make a profit on an involuntary call of an option that you wrote, those profits are excluded from this ban; however, you cannot buy and sell options within 60 calendar days resulting in profits.  Settlement/expiration date on the opening option transaction must be at least 60 days out.

·         Sales or purchases made at the original purchase or sale price or at a loss are not prohibited during the 60 calendar day profit holding period.

You may be required to disgorge any profits you make from any sale before the 60‑day period expires.  In counting the 60 calendar days, multiple transactions in the same security (or equivalent security) will be counted in such a manner as to produce the shortest time period between transactions. 

Although certain transactions may be deemed de minimis ( i.e., the exceptions noted in Section 3.3), they are still subject to the ban on short-term trading profits and are required to be input into the Code of Ethics system.  The ban on short-term trading profits does not apply to transactions that involve:

(i)                 same-day sales of securities acquired through the exercise of employee stock options or other Wells Fargo & Co. securities granted to you as compensation or through the delivery (constructive or otherwise) of previously owned employer stock to pay the exercise price and tax withholding;

(ii)               Any transactions of Wells Fargo Stock , ESOPs or Wells Fargo Stock Fund in any reportable account

(iii)              purchases or sales that were done as part of an Automatic Investment Plan (“AIP”).  However, any purchases or sales outside the pre‑set schedule or allocation of the AIP, or other changes to the pre-set schedule or allocation of the AIP, within a 60-day period, are subject to the 60-day ban on short term profit. A purchase or sale that is NOT part of an AIP must be reported on the Quarterly Transaction Report.

(iv)             transactions described in Section 3.2 for which a pre-clearance exception applies.

The CCO or the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer may approve additional exceptions to the ban on short-term trading profits.  Any additional exceptions require advance written approval. 

 

 

3.5              CCO’s Approval of Your Transactions

Your Request May be Refused.  The CCO or the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer may refuse to authorize your Personal Securities Transaction and need not give you an explanation for the refusal.  Some reasons for refusing your securities transactions are confidential.

Authorizations Expire.  Any transaction approved by the CCO or the Compliance Department is effective until the close of business of the same trading day for which the authorization is granted (unless the CCO or Code of Ethics Compliance Officer revokes that authorization earlier).  The CCO or the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer may indicate another date when the authorization expires.  If the order for the transaction is not executed within that period, you must obtain a new advance authorization before placing your trade.

 


 

4 .        Trading on Insider Information

The law requires us to have and enforce written policies and procedures to prevent you from misusing material, non-public information.  We do this by:

         limiting your access to files likely to contain non-public information,

         restricting or monitoring your trades, including trades in securities about which you might have non-public information, and

         providing you continuing education programs about insider trading.

You are subject to all requirements of the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct set forth under the heading “Avoid Conflicts of Interest—Insider Trading” in Section V.C of Appendix A thereof, as the same may be amended from time to time.  A copy of this policy is available on the Wells Fargo & Co website at: https://www.wellsfargo.com/downloads/pdf/about/team_member_code_of_ethics.pdf

 

WARNING!

Insider trading is illegal.  You could go to prison or be forced to pay a large fine for participating in insider trading.  We could also be fined for your actions.

 

4.1       What is Insider Trading?

Insider trading is generally defined as occurring when a person has possession of material, non-public information about an issuer and engages in a securities transaction involving securities issued by the issuer, or discloses the information to others who then trade in the issuer’s securities. 

 

Information is considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in deciding how to act.  Information is considered non-public when it has not been made available to investors generally.  Information becomes public once it is publicly disseminated.  Limited disclosure does not make the information public (for example, if an insider makes information available to a select group of individuals, it is not public). Examples of illegal and prohibited insider trading and related activity include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

·         Tipping of material, non-public information is illegal and prohibited.   You are tipping when you give non‑public information about an issuer to someone else who then trades in securities of the issuer.

·         Front running is illegal and prohibited.  You are front running if you trade ahead of an Account order in the same or equivalent security (such as options) in order to make a profit or avoid a loss.

·         Scalping is illegal and prohibited.  You are scalping when you purchase or sell a security (or an equivalent security) for your own account before you recommend/buy or recommend/sell that security or equivalent for an Account.

See the discussion under the heading “Avoid Conflicts of Interest—Insider Trading” in Section V.C of Appendix A of the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for further detail.

 

4.2       Using Non-Public Information about an Account or our Advisory Activities

You may not:

·         Share with any other person (unless you are permitted or required by law, it’s necessary to carry out your duties and appropriate confidentiality protections are in place, as necessary) any non-public information about an Account , including, without limitation:  (a) any securities holdings or transactions of an Account; (b) any securities recommendation made to an Account; (c) any securities transaction (or transaction under consideration) by an Account, including information about actual or contemplated investment decisions; (d) any changes to portfolio management teams of Reportable Funds; and (e) any information about planned mergers or liquidations of Reportable Funds.

·         Use any non-public information regarding an Account in any way that might compete with, or be contrary to, the interest of such Account.

·         Use any non-public information regarding an Account in any way for personal gain.

 

4.3       Wells Fargo & Company Securities

You are prohibited from engaging in any transaction in Wells Fargo & Co securities that is not in compliance with applicable requirements of the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct set forth under the heading “Avoid Conflicts of Interest—Personal Trading and Investment—Derivative and Hedging Transactions in Securities Issued by Wells Fargo” in Section V.D.2 thereof, as the same may be amended from time to time.  A copy of this policy is available on the Wells Fargo & Company website at: https://www.wellsfargo.com/downloads/pdf/about/team_member_code_of_ethics.pdf.

 

 

5.         Gifts, Directorships and Other Outside Employment

 

5.1       Gifts

We generally follow the Wells Fargo & Company policy regarding receiving gifts and activities with customers as vendors, as generally set forth in the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct , although we have made some changes to that policy, making it more restrictive in some instances .  Please read and follow the version set forth in Appendix C. 

 

 

 

5.2       Directorships and Other Outside Employment

We follow the Wells Fargo & Co policy regarding holding directorship positions and other outside employment.  Please read and follow the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for requirements regarding directorships. However, if you receive an approval to participate in outside business or employment activities, your participation must be redisclosed annually when you certify to the Code and  reapproved at any time there is a change in relevant facts upon which the original approval was granted.

 

 

 

5.3       Political Contributions

            We follow the Wells Fargo Team Member Code of Ethics and Business Conduct regarding political contributions. Individual political contributions are not restricted; however, Access Persons must take care to ensure that any contribution made is on the behalf of the individual and not on behalf of a Covered Company or Wells Fargo & Co.  In addition, as an investment adviser, WellsCap and its employees are subject to the SEC and state and local regulations regarding political contributions, procurement lobbying and gifts and entertainment to government entities.  Please review the Political Contribution and State and Local Pay to Play/Procurement Lobbying policies and procedures (Sections 1.5 and 1.6) detailed in the Wells Capital Management Policies and Procedures for details regarding pre-clearance requirements. 

6.         Code Violations

 

6.1       Investigating Code Violations

The CCO is responsible for enforcing the Code.  The CCO or his or her designee is responsible for investigating any suspected violation of the Code and if the CCO selects a designee, the designee will report the results of each investigation to the CCO.  This includes not only instances of violations against the letter of the Code, but also any instances that may give the appearance of impropriety.  The CCO is responsible for reviewing the results of any investigation of any reported or suspected violation of the Code in coordination with the designee.  Any confirmed violation of the Code will be reported to your supervisor immediately. 

 

 

 

6.2              Penalties

 

 

The CCO is responsible for deciding whether an offense is minor, substantive or serious.  In determining the seriousness of a violation of this Code of Ethics, the following factors, among others, may be considered:

·         the degree of willfulness of the violation;

·         the severity of the violation;

·         the extent, if any, to which a team member profited or benefited from the violation;

·         the adverse effect, if any, of the violation on a Covered Company or an Account; and

·         any history of prior violation of the Code.

 

Note: For purposes of imposing sanctions, violations generally will be counted on a rolling twelve (12) month period.  However, the CCO or senior management reserves the right to impose a more severe sanction/penalty depending on the severity of the violation and/or taking into consideration violations dating back more than twelve months.

 

Any serious offenses as described below will be reported immediately to the Chief Compliance Officer.  All minor offenses and substantive offenses will be reported to the Chief Compliance Officer periodically.  Penalties will be imposed as follows except as subject to exceptions described further below:

 

Minor Offenses :

·         First minor offense – Oral warning;

·         Second minor offense – Written notice;

·         Third minor offense – $250 fine to be donated to your charity of choice * .

Minor offenses include, but are not limited to, the following:  failure to submit quarterly transaction reports, failure to submit signed acknowledgments of Code forms and certifications, excessive ( i.e.,  more than 3) late submissions of such documents and, conflicting pre‑clear request dates versus actual trade dates or other pre-clearance request errors or omissions involving the de minimis exception or securities not covered by the fifteen day blackout period. 

 

Substantive Offenses:

·         First substantive offense – Written notice;

·         Second substantive offense – $250 fine to be donated to your charity of choice * ;

·         Third substantive offense – $1,000 fine or disgorgement of profits (whichever is greater) to be donated to your charity of choice * and/or termination of employment and/or referral to authorities.

Substantive offenses include, but are not limited to, the following:  unauthorized purchase/sale of restricted investments as outlined in this Code, violations of short-term trading for profit (60-day rule), failure to request trade pre‑clearance of restricted transactions, failure to timely report a reportable brokerage account and violations of the fifteen-day blackout period. 

 

Serious Offenses:

Trading with inside information, “front running” and “scalping” are each considered a “serious offense.”  We will take appropriate steps, which may include termination of employment and/or referral to governmental authorities for prosecution.  The Wells Fargo Advantage Funds’ Board and the Evergreen Funds’ Board of Trustees will be informed immediately of any serious offenses. 

 

Exceptions

 

We may deviate from the penalties listed in the Code where the CCO and/or senior management determines that a more or less severe penalty is appropriate based on the specific circumstances of that case.  For example, a first substantive offense may warrant a more severe penalty if it follows two minor offenses.  Any deviations from the penalties listed in the Code, and the reasons for such deviations, will be documented and maintained in the Code files.  The penalties listed in this Section 6.2 are in addition to disgorgement or other penalties imposed by other provisions of this Code.

 

6.3       Dismissal and/or Referral to Authorities

Repeated violations or a flagrant violation of the Code may result in immediate dismissal from employment.  In addition, the CCO and/or senior management may determine that a single flagrant violation of the law, such as insider trading, will result in immediate dismissal and referral to authorities.

 

 

 

* All fines will be made payable to your charity of choice (reasonably acceptable to Wells Capital) and turned over to us and we will mail the donation check (cashiers or bank check only) on your behalf.

6.4       Your Obligation to Report Violations

You must report any violations or suspected violations of the Code to the CCO or to a member of the Code of Ethics Compliance Department.  Your reports will be treated confidentially and will be investigated promptly and appropriately.  Violations include:

 

·         non-compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

 

·         fraud or illegal acts involving any aspect of our business;

·         material misstatements in reports;

·         any activity that is specifically prohibited by the Code; and

·         deviations from required controls and procedures that safeguard clients and us. 

 

 

 


Appendix A
Definitions

 

General Note:

The definitions and terms used in the Code are intended to mean the same as they do under the 1940 Act and the other Federal Securities Laws.  If a definition hereunder conflicts with the definition in the 1940 Act or other Federal Securities Laws, or if a term used in the Code is not defined, you should follow the definitions and meanings in the 1940 Act or other Federal Securities Laws, as applicabl e.

 

Accounts                                   Accounts of investment advisory clients of Covered Companies, including but not limited to registered and unregistered investment companies and Managed Accounts.

 

Automatic Investment Plan      A program that allows a person to purchase or sell securities, automatically and on a regular basis, with any further action by the person.  May be part of a SIP (systematic investment plan), SWP (systematic withdrawal plan), SPP (stock purchase plan), DRIP (dividend reinvestment plan), or employer-sponsored plan.

 

Beneficial Owner (Ownership) You are the “beneficial owner” of any securities in which you have a direct or indirect financial or “pecuniary” interest, whether or not you have the power to buy and sell, or to vote, the securities.

 

In addition, you are the “beneficial owner” of securities in which an Immediate Family Member has a direct or indirect financial or pecuniary interest, whether or not you or the Immediate Family Member has the power to buy and sell, or to vote, the securities.  For example, you have Beneficial Ownership of securities in trusts of which Immediate Family Members are beneficiaries.

 

You are also the “beneficial owner” of securities in any account, including but not limited to those of relatives, friends and entities in which you have a non-controlling interest, over which you exercise investment discretion.  Such accounts do not include accounts you manage on behalf of a Covered Company or any other affiliate of Wells Fargo & Co.

 

Control                                     The power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of a company, unless the power is solely the result of an official position with such company.  Owning 25% or more of a company’s outstanding voting securities is presumed to give you control over the company. (See Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act for a complete definition.)

 

Covered Company                   Wells Capital Management, Inc.

 

Equivalent Security                   Any security issued by the same entity as the issuer of a subject security that is convertible into the equity security of the issuer.  Examples include, but are not limited to, options, rights, stock appreciation rights, warrants and convertible bonds.

 

Excessive Trading                     A high number of transactions during any month could be considered Excessive Trading.  Compliance will report any Excessive Trading to management.

 

Federal Securities Laws            The Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a‑aa), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a—mm), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107‑204, 116 Stat. 745 (2002)), the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b), Title V of the Gramm‑Leach-Bliley Act (Pub. L. No. 100‑102, 113 Stat. 1338 (1999)), any rules adopted by the SEC under any of these statutes, the Bank Secrecy Act (31 U.S.C. 5311-5314; 5316-5332) as it applies to funds and investment advisers, and any rules adopted thereunder by the SEC or the Department of the Treasury.

 

Financial or Pecuniary Interest            The opportunity for you or your Immediate Family Member, directly or indirectly, to profit or share in any profit derived from a securities transaction.  You or your Immediate Family Member may have a financial interest in:

·         Your accounts or the accounts of Immediate Family Members;

·         A partnership or limited liability company, if you or an Immediate Family Member is a general partner or a managing member;

·         A corporation or similar business entity, if you or an Immediate Family Member has or shares investment control; or

·         A trust, if you or an Immediate Family Member is a beneficiary.

 

High quality short-term           Any instrument that has a maturity at issuance of less than 366 days

debt instrument                        and that is rated in one of the two highest rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization such as Moody’s Investors Service.

 

Immediate Family Member      Any of the following persons who reside in the same household with you:

 

·     spouse

·     grandparent

·     mother-in-law

·     domestic partner

·     grandchild

·     father-in-law

·     parent

·     brother

·     daughter-in-law

·     stepparent

·    sister

·    son-in-law

·     child (including adopted)

 

·     sister-in-law

·     stepchild

 

·     brother-in-law

 

Immediate Family Member also includes any other relationship that the CCO determines could lead to possible conflicts of interest, diversions of corporate opportunity, or appearances of impropriety.

 

 

 

Investment Club                       An investment club is a group of people who pool their money to make investments. Usually, investment clubs are organized as partnerships and, after the members study different investments, the group decides to buy or sell based on a majority vote of the members. Club meetings may be educational and each member may actively participate in investment decisions.

 

IPO                                           An initial public offering, or the first sale of a company’s securities to public investors.  Specifically it is an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933, the issuer of which, immediately before registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Large Capitalization Security  A security whose issuer has an equity market capitalization of more than $5 billion.

 

 

Managed Account                    Any account for which the holder gives, in writing, his/her broker or someone else the authority to buy and sell securities, either absolutely or subject to certain restrictions. In other words, the holder gives up the right to decide what securities are bought or sold for the account.

 

Non-Public Information            Any informatioghjghjhfhjgfhjghgfhmghmn that is not generally available to the general public in widely disseminated media reports, SEC filings, public reports, prospectuses, or similar publications or sources.

 

Personal Securities Account     Any holding of Securities of which you have Beneficial Ownership, other than a holding of Securities previously approved in writing by the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer over which you have no direct influence or Control.  A Personal Securities Account is not limited to securities accounts maintained at brokerage firms, but also includes holdings of Securities owned directly by you or an Immediate Family Member or held through a retirement plan of Wachovia, Wells Fargo & Co. or any other employer.

 

Personal Securities Transaction           A purchase or sale of a Security, of which you have or acquire Beneficial Ownership.

 

Private Placement                     An offering that is exempt from registration under section 4(2) or 4(6) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Rule 504, Rule 505 or Rule 506 thereunder.

 

Purchase or Sale of a Security            Includes, among other things, gifting or the writing of an option to purchase or sell a security.

 

Reportable 529 Plan                Edvest and tomorrow’s scholar.  See Section 2.4(1).

 

Reportable Fund                      Reportable Fund means (i) any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, for which a Covered Company serves as an investment adviser as defined in Section 2(a)(20) of that Act, or (ii) any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose investment adviser or principal underwriter controls a Covered Company, is controlled by a Covered Company, or is under common control with a Covered Company; provided, however, that Reportable Fund shall not include an investment company that holds itself out as a money market fund. For purposes of this definition, "control" has the same meaning as it does in Section 2(a)(9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. A list of all Reportable Funds shall be maintained and made available for reference under "Reportable Funds" under the "Code of Ethics" tab in the Compliance Department InvestNet web page.

 

Security/Securities                    As defined under Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act or Section 202(a)(18) of the Advisers Act, except that it does not include direct obligations of the U.S. Government; bankers’ acceptances; bank certificates of deposit; commercial paper; high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; shares issued by affiliated or unaffiliated money market mutual funds; or shares issued by open-end investment companies other than the Reportable Funds.

 

 

 


 

Appendix B

Relevant Compliance Department Staff List
**

 

 

Please consult the intranet website for a current list of compliance staff designated to monitoring the Code of Ethics.

 

 

 

As of March 30, 2012, the Code of Ethics staff includes:

 

 

Mai Shiver, Chief Compliance Officer, San Francisco

 

Jamie Bocci, WellsCap Code Administrator, San Francisco

 

Erica Bridges, WellsCap Code Manager, Charlotte

 

Thomas Mullen, WellsCap Code Staff, Menomonee

 

Tanya Joseph, WellsCap Code Staff, Charlotte

 

 

Assistance with the Code of Ethics System is also available by e-mailing WellsCapitalCOE@wellsfargo.com.

 

 


Appendix C

Policy on Gifts and Activities with Customers or Vendors

 

You and your family members must not accept gifts from or participate in activities with (including services, discounts, entertainment, travel or promotional materials) an actual or potential customer or vendor or from business or professional people to whom you do or may refer business unless the gift or activity was in accordance with accepted, lawful business practices and is of sufficiently limited value that no possible inference can be drawn that the gift or activity could influence you in the performance of your duties for Wells Fargo.  It is unlawful for you to corruptly seek or accept anything of value from any person, intending to be influenced or rewarded in connection with any business or transaction of Wells Fargo.  This rule applies to all team members, including, but not limited to, those involved in recommending or making decisions related to:

 

·         Pricing of products sold by the company

·         Extension of credit, or

·         Purchase of goods or services from outside vendors

 

1.       Money – Money (cash, check, money order, electronic funds, Visa or similar gifts cards, or any type of gift that can be exchanged for or deposited as cash) must never be accepted or given.

 

2.       Giving Gifts – Team members who wish to give gifts to vendors, customers or officials, or who are asked to authorize such gifts, must follow standard expense authorization procedures.

 

Gifts valued at more than $100 to a current or potential customer within any calendar year must be approved, in writing, by your Code of Ethics Compliance Department.

 

Team members who wish to give personal gifts to other team members must follow the general guideline that the gift be made in accordance with accepted business practices and is of sufficiently limited value that the gift could not influence the giver or the receiver in the performance of their duties for Wells Fargo, nor create actual or perceived pressure to reciprocate.

 

3.       Accepting Gifts – Unless approved, in writing, by your Code of Ethics Compliance Department, you may not accept gifts, gift cards or gift certificates worth more than $100 from a current or potential customer, vendor or their agent within any calendar year.  However, the following items are not subject to the $100 limit:

·           Gifts based on obvious family or personal relationship when it is clear that the relationship, and not the company’s business, is the basis for the gift;

·           Discounts or rebates on merchandise or services from an actual or potential customer or vendor if they are comparable to and do not exceed the discount or rebate generally given by the customer or vendor to others;

·           Awards from civic, charitable, educational or religious organizations for recognition of service and accomplishment.

4.       Activities with Customers or Vendors – Activities with existing or potential customers or vendors that are paid for by them (including meals, winning door prizes, sporting events and other entertainment, as well as trips to customer and vendor sites, exhibits and other activities) may be accepted only if the activity is a customary, accepted and lawful business practice and is of sufficiently limited value that no possible inference can be drawn that participating in the activity could influence you in the performance of your duties for Wells Fargo.

If you have any doubt about the propriety of participating in an activity offered by a customer or a vendor you should consult with your supervisor and Code of Ethics Compliance Department before accepting the offer.  If the activity includes travel paid for by a customer or vendor, you must obtain management approval before accepting the trip. 

 

 

5.   Dealings with Government Officials- Team members must comply with U.S. law, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the laws of foreign countries when dealing with domestic and foreign government officials. Under no circumstances may you pay or offer anything of value directly or indirectly, to a government official, including foreign officials, political parties and party officials and candidates for the purpose of improperly influencing an official act or decision, securing an improper advantage, or assisting in obtaining or retraining business or directing business to anyone.  In countries in which there is a government involvement in business enterprises, such officials may include employees and manager of local enterprises.

6.         ERISA - Given the increased scrutiny of gifts and entertainment for ERISA clients, WellsCap’s policy limits any gift or entertainment to or from an ERISA plan trustee or other representatives of a labor organization to $10 per plan trustee or representative.

 



Appendix e

Compliance code changes

 

1.       Section 5.3 Political Contributions                                                           April 2012

Added Political Contribution language for investment advisers.

 

  1. Appendix B Relevant Compliance Department Staff List                            April 2012

Added current Compliance staff.

 

  1. Appendix C Gifts and Activities with Customers or Vendors                       April 2012

Added ERISA guidelines for gifts

 

  1. Section 1.4 You are considered to be an Access Person                               June 2012

Modified definition of an Access Person

 

      5.   Cover Page and Preamble                                                                        August 2012

Cover page revised and Preamble created for joint use of Policies and Procedures with related

entities, as needed

 

1.  You should include accounts that have the ability to hold securities even if the account does not do so at the report date.

* All fines will be made payable to your charity of choice (reasonably acceptable to Wells Capital) and turned over to us and we will mail the donation check (cashiers or bank check only) on your behalf.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX A

RULE 18f-3 MULTI-CLASS PLAN

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

 

Funds Trust Multi Class

Funds and Share Classes

Maximum Initial Sales Charge

 

Maximum

CDSC ±

 

Maximum 12b-1 Fee **

Maximum Shareholder Servicing Fee

Absolute Return Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Adjustable Rate Government Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

2.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.50

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Asia Pacific Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Asset Allocation Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

C&B Large Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

C&B Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

California Limited-Term Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

 

3.00

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

California Municipal Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

0.35

 

0.25

0.10

None

0.25

0.25

California Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Capital Growth Fund

Class A

Class C     

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

Class R4

Class R6

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

0.10

None

Cash Investment Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Select Class

Service Class

 

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

 

0.10

None

None

0.25

Colorado Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Common Stock Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6 1

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

None

0.25

Conservative Income Fund

Institutional Class

 

None

 

None

 

None

 

None

Core Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

None

0.25

None

0.25

Disciplined U.S. Core Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Discovery Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R6 2

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

None

0.25

Diversified Capital Builder Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Diversified Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Diversified Income Builder Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Diversified International Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Dow Jones Target Today Fund

Class A

Class B       

Class C

Class R 3

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

None

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

Class A

Class B       

Class C

Class R 4

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

Class A

Class R 5

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

Class A

Class B       

Class C

Class R 6

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

Class A

Class R 7

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

Class A

Class B       

Class C

Class R 8

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

Class A

Class R 9

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

Class A

Class B       

Class C

Class R 10

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

Class A

Class R 11

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R 12

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

Class A

Class R 13

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

None

Emerging Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6 14

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

None

Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Endeavor Select Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Enterprise Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Global Opportunities Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Government Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

0.35

 

0.25

0.10

None

0.25

0.25

Government Securities Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Growth Balanced Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Heritage Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Select Class

Service Class

 

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

 

0.10

None

None

0.25

High Income Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

High Yield Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Income Plus Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Index Asset Allocation Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Index Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

Inflation-Protected Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Intermediate Tax/AMT-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

3.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

International Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

4.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

None

International Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

International Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Intrinsic Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Intrinsic Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

None

0.25

None

Intrinsic World Equity Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Large Cap Core Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Large Cap Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.25

None

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

None

0.25

None

0.25

Large Company Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Minnesota Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Moderate Balanced Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Money Market Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Daily Class

Investor Class

Service Class

 

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Municipal Cash Management Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

 

 

None

None

None

 

 

None

None

None

 

 

None

None

None

 

 

0.10

None

0.25

Municipal Money Market Fund

Class A

Institutional Class

Investor Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

0.35

 

0.25

None

0.25

0.25

0.25

National Tax-Free Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class   

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

0.35

 

0.25

0.10

None

0.25

0.25

North Carolina Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Institutional Class

 

4.50

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

None

Omega Growth Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

0.25

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Opportunity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Pennsylvania Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Institutional Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Precious Metals Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Premier Large Company Growth Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R4

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

None

0.25

None

0.25

Short Duration Government Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

3.00

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

3.00

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

None\

Short-Term Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

3.00

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Short-Term High Yield Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

3.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

3.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R6 15

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

None

0.25

Small Company Growth Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Small Company Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Small/Mid Cap Core Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Specialized Technology Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Special Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R6 16

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

None

0.25

Special Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Strategic Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Strategic Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

4.50

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Traditional Small Cap Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Treasury Plus Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

0.35

 

0.25

0.10

None

0.25

0.25

Ultra Short-Term Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

2.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

Investor Class

 

2.00

None

None

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

None

None

 

None

0.75

None

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

0.25

Utility and Telecommunications Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Institutional Class

 

5.75

None

None

None

None

 

None

5.00

1.00

None

None

 

None

0.75

0.75

None

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

None

Wisconsin Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Investor Class

 

4.50

None

None

 

None

1.00

None

 

None

0.75

None

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

100% Treasury Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

None

 

None

None

None

0.35

 

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

 

Appendix A amended:  June 3, 2013

 

±   Class A shares that are purchased at NAV in amounts of $1,000,000 or more have no initial sales charge and will be assessed a 1.00% CDSC if they are redeemed within eighteen months from the date of purchase, unless the dealer of record waives its commission (except for those Funds identified in the table as having Class A shares that are not subject to any CDSC).  Class A shares purchased at NAV in amounts of less than $1,000,000 have an initial sales charge and will not be assessed a CDSC.

 

Class A shares for the, Intermediate Tax/AMT-Free Fund and Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund that are purchased at NAV in amounts of $1,000,000 will be assessed a 0.50% if they are redeemed within eighteen months from the date of purchase, unless the dealer of record waives its commission.  Effective November 1, 2012, Class A shares for the Intermediate Tax/AMT-Free Fund that are purchased at NAV in amounts of $500,000 or more will be assessed a 0.50% CDSC if the shares are redeemed within 12 months of purchase.  In addition,

 

Class A shares for the Short-Term High Yield Bond Fund that are purchased at NAV in amounts of $500,000 will be assessed a 0.40% if they are redeemed within twelve months from the date of purchase, unless the dealer of record waives its commission.  Effective November 1, 2012, Class A shares for the Short-Term High Yield Bond Fund that are purchased at NAV in amounts of $500,000 or more will be assessed a 0.50% CDSC if the shares are redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

 

    Class A shares for the Adjustable Rate Government Fund, California Limited-Term Tax-Free Fund, Short Duration Government Bond Fund and Short-Term Bond Fund that are purchased at NAV in amounts of $500,000  or more will be assessed a 0.40% if they are redeemed within twelve months from the date of purchase, unless the dealer of record waives its commission.

 

**On November 7, 2007, the Board of Trustees approved the closing of Class B shares to new investors and additional investments, effective February 14, 2008, with the exception of the Money Market Fund.  Following the closing of the Class B shares, 12b-1 payments will continue to fund previously incurred distribution-related expenses.


APPENDIX B

 

 

Multi-Class Funds and Classes

Class-Level

Administration Fee

 

 

Multi-Class Non-Money Market/Non-Fixed Income Funds (Other than Asset Allocation Fund)

 

 

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

0.26%

 

Administrator Class

0.10%

 

Institutional Class and Class R4

0.08%

 

Investor Class

0.32%

 

Class R6

0.03%

 

Absolute Return Fund

 

 

Class A and Class C

0.26%

 

Administrator Class

0.10%

 

Institutional Class

0.08%

 

Asset Allocation Fund

 

 

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

0.26%

 

Administrator Class

0.10%

 

Institutional Class

0.08%

 

Multi-Class Fixed Income (Non-Money Market) Funds

 

 

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

0.16%

 

 

Administrator Class

0.10%

 

 

Institutional Class and Class R4

0.08%

 

 

Investor Class

0.19%

 

 

Class R6

0.03%

 

 

Multi-Class Money Market Funds

 

Class A, Class B and Class C

0.22%

 

Service Class

0.12%

 

Administrator Class

0.10%

 

Institutional Class

0.08%

 

Investor Class

0.25%

 

Select Class

0.04%

 

Sweep Class and Daily Class

0.22%

 

 

 

Appendix B amended:  August 15, 2012

 

1. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Common Stock Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

2. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Discovery Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

3. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target Today Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

4. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

5. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

6. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

7. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

8. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

9. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

10. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

11. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

12. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

13. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

14. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Emerging Markets Equity Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

15. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Small Cap Value Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

16. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R6 shares to the Special Mid Cap Value Fund.  The R6 share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

CODE of ETHICS

 

Phocas Financial (“the Company”) has adopted the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics.  Accordingly, all employees of Phocas shall be required to follow the standards of conduct prescribed therein, as well as the Phocas Financial Compliance Manual in its entirety, specifically including, without limitation, the Securities Trading Policy.  The following pages represent the complete Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct as published by the CFA Institute and the Company’s Trading Policy.

Sanctions.  If the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) determines that an employee has committed a violation of the Code, the Company may impose sanctions and take other actions as it deems appropriate, including a letter of caution or warning, suspension of personal trading privileges, suspension or termination of employment, fine, civil referral to the SEC and, in certain cases, criminal referral.  The Company may also require the offending employee to reverse the trades in question, forfeit any profit or absorb any loss derived therefrom; and such forfeiture shall be disposed of in a manner that shall be determined by the Company in its sole discretion.  Failure to timely abide by directions to reverse a trade or forfeit profits may result in the imposition of additional sanctions.

Reporting Certain Conduct. If you know of, or reasonably believe there is, a violation of applicable laws or this Advisor Code, you must report that information immediately to the CCO. You should not conduct preliminary investigations, unless authorized to do so by the Compliance Department. Anyone who in good faith raises an issue regarding a possible violation of law, regulation or company policy or any suspected illegal or unethical behavior will be protected from retaliation.

Exceptions.  Exceptions to the Code will rarely, if ever, be granted.  However, the CCO may grant an occasional exception on a case-by-case basis when the proposed conduct involves negligible opportunities for abuse.  All exceptions shall be solicited and issued in writing.

Compliance Certification.  All employees shall sign a certificate promptly upon becoming employed or otherwise associated with the Company that evidences his or her receipt of this Code of Ethics.

General Prohibitions Under Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.  The Rule prohibits fraudulent activities by affiliated persons of a Fund Organization.  Specifically, it is unlawful for any of these persons to:

A.        employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud a Fund;

B.         make any untrue statement of a material fact to a Fund or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made to a Fund, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading;

C.         engage in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit on a Fund; or

D.        engage in any manipulative practice with respect to a Fund.

Recordkeeping Requirements:  All records shall be maintained in accordance with Rules 204-2 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and rule 17j-1(f) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.


CFA INSTITUTE

CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

 

 

PREAMBLE

 

The CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct (Code and Standards) are fundamental to the values of CFA Institute and essential to achieving its mission to lead the investment profession globally by setting high standards of education, integrity, and professional excellence.  High ethical standards are critical to maintaining the public’s trust in financial markets and in the investment profession.  Since their creation in the 1960s, the Code and Standards have promoted the integrity of CFA Institute members and served as a model for measuring the ethics of investment professionals globally, regardless of job function, cultural differences, or local laws and regulations.  All CFA Institute members (including holders of the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation) and CFA candidates must abide by the Code and Standards and are encouraged to notify their employer of this responsibility.  Violations may result in disciplinary sanctions by CFA Institute.  Sanctions can include revocation of membership, candidacy in the CFA Program, and the right to use the CFA designation.

 

 

THE CODE OF ETHICS

 

Members of CFA Institute (including Chartered Financial Analyst® [CFA®] charterholders) and candidates for the CFA designation (“Members and Candidates”) must:

 

  • Act with integrity, competence, diligence, respect, and in an ethical manner with the public, clients, prospective clients, employers, employees, colleagues in the investment profession, and other participants in the global capital markets.

 

  • Place the integrity of the investment profession and the interests of clients above their own personal interests.

 

  • Use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgment when conducting investment analysis, making investment recommendations, taking investment actions, and engaging in other professional activities.

 

  • Practice and encourage others to practice in a professional and ethical manner that will reflect credit on themselves and the profession.

 

  • Promote the integrity of, and uphold the rules governing, capital markets.

 

  • Maintain and improve their professional competence and strive to maintain and improve the competence of other investment professionals.

STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

 

I.          PROFESSIONALISM

 

A.        Knowledge of the Law. Members and Candidates must understand and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations (including the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct) of any government, regulatory organization, licensing agency, or professional association governing their professional activities. In the event of conflict, Members and Candidates must comply with the more strict law, rule, or regulation.  Members and Candidates must not knowingly participate or assist in and must dissociate from any violation of such laws, rules, or regulations.

 

B.        Independence and Objectivity. Members and Candidates must use reasonable care and judgment to achieve and maintain independence and objectivity in their professional activities.  Members and Candidates must not offer, solicit, or accept any gift, benefit, compensation, or consideration that reasonably could be expected to compromise their own or another’s independence and objectivity.

 

C.        Misrepresentation. Members and Candidates must not knowingly make any misrepresentations relating to investment analysis, recommendations, actions, or other professional activities.

 

D.        Misconduct. Members and Candidates must not engage in any professional conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit or commit any act that reflects adversely on their professional reputation, integrity, or competence.

 

II.        INTEGRITY OF CAPITAL MARKETS

 

A.        Material Nonpublic Information. Members and Candidates who possess material nonpublic information that could affect the value of an investment must not act or cause others to act on the information.

 

B.        Market Manipulation. Members and Candidates must not engage in practices that distort prices or artificially inflate trading volume with the intent to mislead market participants.

 

III.       DUTIES TO CLIENTS

 

A.     Loyalty, Prudence, and Care. Members and Candidates have a duty of loyalty to their clients and must act with reasonable care and exercise prudent judgment.  Members and Candidates must act for the benefit of their clients and place their clients’ interests before their employer’s or their own interests.  In relationships with clients, Members and Candidates must determine applicable fiduciary duty and must comply with such duty to persons and interests to whom it is owed.

 

B.     Fair Dealing. Members and Candidates must deal fairly and objectively with all clients when providing investment analysis, making investment recommendations, taking investment action, or engaging in other professional activities.


C.     Suitability.

 

1.          When Members and Candidates are in an advisory relationship with a client, they must:

 

a.         Make a reasonable inquiry into a client’s or prospective clients’ investment experience, risk and return objectives, and financial constraints prior to making any investment recommendation or taking investment action and must reassess and update this information regularly.

 

b.         Determine that an investment is suitable to the client’s financial situation and consistent with the client’s written objectives, mandates, and constraints before making an investment recommendation or taking investment action.

 

c.         Judge the suitability of investments in the context of the client’s total portfolio.

 

2.         When Members and Candidates are responsible for managing a portfolio to a specific mandate, strategy, or style, they must only make investment recommendations or take investment actions that are consistent with the stated objectives and constraints of the portfolio.

 

D.        Performance Presentation. When communicating investment performance information, Members or Candidates must make reasonable efforts to ensure that it is fair, accurate, and complete.

 

E.        Preservation of Confidentiality. Members and Candidates must keep information about current, former, and prospective clients confidential unless:

 

1.          The information concerns illegal activities on the part of the client or prospective client.

 

2.         Disclosure is required by law.

 

3.         The client or prospective client permits disclosure of the information.

 

IV.       DUTIES TO EMPLOYERS

 

A.        Loyalty. In matters related to their employment, Members and Candidates must act for the benefit of their employer and not deprive their employer of the advantage of their skills and abilities, divulge confidential information, or otherwise cause harm to their employer.

 

B.        Additional Compensation Arrangements. Members and Candidates must not accept gifts, benefits, compensation, or consideration that competes with, or might reasonably be expected to create a conflict of interest with, their employer’s interest unless they obtain written consent from all parties involved.

 

C.        Responsibilities of Supervisors. Members and Candidates must make reasonable efforts to detect and prevent violations of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and the Code and Standards by anyone subject to their supervision or authority.

 

V.        INVESTMENT ANALYSIS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND ACTION

 

A.        Diligence and Reasonable Basis. Members and Candidates must:

 

1.          Exercise diligence, independence, and thoroughness in analyzing investments, making investment recommendations, and taking investment actions.

 

2.         Have a reasonable and adequate basis, supported by appropriate research and investigation, for any investment analysis, recommendation, or action.

 

B.        Communication with Clients and Prospective Clients. Members and Candidates must:

 

1.          Disclose to clients and prospective clients the basic format and general principles of the investment processes used to analyze investments, select securities, and construct portfolios and must promptly disclose any changes that might materially affect those processes.

 

2.         Use reasonable judgment in identifying which factors are important to their investment analyses, recommendations, or actions and include those factors in communications with clients and prospective clients.

 

3.         Distinguish between fact and opinion in the presentation of investment analysis and recommendations.

 

C.     Record Retention. Members and Candidates must develop and maintain appropriate records to support their investment analysis, recommendations, actions, and other investment-related communications with clients and prospective clients.

 

VI.       CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

A.        Disclosure of Conflicts. Members and Candidates must make full and fair disclosure of all matters that could reasonably be expected to impair their independence and objectivity or interfere with respective duties to their clients, prospective clients, and employer. Members and Candidates must ensure that such disclosures are prominent, are delivered in plain language, and communicate the relevant information effectively.

 

B.        Priority of Transactions. Investment transactions for clients and employers must have priority over investment transactions in which a Member or Candidate is the beneficial owner.

 

C.     Referral Fees. Members and Candidates must disclose to their employer, clients, and prospective clients, as appropriate, any compensation, consideration, or benefit received from, or paid to, others for the recommendation of products or services.

 

VII.     RESPONSIBILITIES AS A CFA INSTITUTE MEMBER OR CFA CANDIDATE

 

A.        Conduct as Members and Candidates in the CFA Program. Members and Candidates must not engage in any conduct that compromises the reputation or integrity of CFA Institute or the CFA designation or the integrity, validity, or security of the CFA examinations.

 

B.        Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA designation, and the CFA Program. When referring to CFA Institute, CFA Institute membership, the CFA designation, or candidacy in the CFA Program, Members and Candidates must not misrepresent or exaggerate the meaning or implications of membership in CFA Institute, holding the CFA designation, or candidacy in the CFA Program.


SECURITIES TRADING POLICY

(As of January 11, 2010)

A.     Purpose.  The following procedures are designed to ensure that the interests of the Company’s clients are placed in the highest priority, to assist the CCO in detecting and preventing breaches of the Company's fiduciary duties to its clients, and to avoid  conflicts of interest with clients, in connection with the Company's employees' personal trading activities.

 

B.     Personal Trading Accounts and Reports.

 

1.      Within three (3) business days of receipt of a copy of this Securities Trading Policy, and in any event no later than ten (10) days after becoming an employee of the Company, each of the Company's Employees (as defined below) shall be required to identify to the CCO all brokerage and commodities trading accounts that constitute “Proprietary Accounts” (as defined below) with respect to the Employee.  The form to be used for this purpose is attached as Exhibit A.

For purposes of this policy, the following defined terms shall have the respective meanings set forth below:

a.       “Employee” means each officer and director of the Company, and each employee of the Company who has access to nonpublic information regarding clients’ purchases or sales of Securities (as defined below) or the portfolio holdings of affiliated mutual funds, is involved in making Securities recommendations to clients, makes client portfolio purchase or sale decisions, or has access to such recommendations that are nonpublic.

b.      “Proprietary Account” means: (a) a securities investment or trading account in which an Employee has a direct or indirect beneficial ownership interest (unless the Employee has no direct or indirect influence or control thereover); (b) a securities investment or trading account held by a member of the immediate family of an Employee who lives in the same household (unless neither the Employee nor any such family member has any direct or indirect influence or control thereover); and (c) a proprietary investment or trading account maintained for the Company or its Employees.

c.       “Securities” means all investment instruments commonly viewed as securities, including common stock, options, warrants, rights to acquire securities and convertible instruments, as well as commodity futures contracts, securities futures products and commodity options, swaps and other derivative instruments, whether issued in a public offering or a private placement, but does not include shares of open-end mutual funds including those that are advised by the Company, direct obligations of the government of the United States, bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit or commercial paper.

2.   Not later than ten (10) days after becoming an Employee of the Company, the Employee must provide to the Company an Initial Holdings Report disclosing the title and type of security, exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number (if applicable), number of shares and principal amount of each Security in which the new Employee (and/or immediate family members sharing the same household) has (or had when the person became an Employee) any direct or indirect beneficial ownership interest, the name and address of any broker, dealer or bank where such Securities are held, and the corresponding account names and numbers.  The form of the Initial Holdings Report is attached as Exhibit B.

3.   Thereafter, an Employee must advise the Company of his/her intent to open, and receive authorization before opening, any new brokerage or commodities accounts.  Notice shall be given to, and authorization received from, the CCO in accordance with the procedures set forth in this policy.

4.   Each Employee shall arrange for duplicate copies of all monthly brokerage statements, containing a listing of all trades completed during the prior month, relating to his or her Proprietary Accounts to be sent promptly and directly by the brokerage firm or other financial institution where the account is maintained to the Company, to the attention of the CCO.  In the alternative, Employees may close all their Proprietary Accounts and trade only through a Proprietary Account at the Company's prime broker if the Employee authorizes the prime broker to provide such information to the Company.

5.   In addition, each Employee must report to the CCO any private transactions in publicly-traded securities that are not carried out through brokerage accounts.

6.   For each Securities trade by an Employee for which a monthly brokerage statement is not available (or which doesn’t cover such Securities trade), the Employee is responsible for promptly providing the CCO with the date, security, exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number (if applicable), nature of the transaction (i.e., buy or sell), price, parties and the broker-dealer or bank through which it was effected, and for submitting to the CCO on a quarterly basis a report of all such trades in conformity with the requirements of Rule 204A-1(b)(2) promulgated under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

7.   Annually, within ten business days of December 31, each Employee is also required to certify to the Company that he or she has complied with all of the Company’s policies and procedures during the prior annual period and must provide the Company with a report disclosing as of such date all Securities in which the Employee (and his or her family members sharing the same household) has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership interest and the names of all brokers, dealers or banks where such securities are held, consistent with the requirements of Section B.2. supra .  The report is due back no later than January 10 th . In the alternative, the Employee may certify that all such information is contained in the brokerage account statements provided to the Company during the period and that as of the date of the certification all such information is accurate and complete.  If such information is incomplete or inaccurate as of the date of the certification, the Employee must update or correct the information.  The form to be used for this purpose is attached as Exhibit D.

C.  Review of Personal Trading Information.  All statements and other information, including trade confirmations when deemed necessary by the CCO, will be reviewed to monitor compliance with this policy.  The Company reserves the right to require the Employee to unwind any trade at the Employee’s expense, if the Company believes the trade violates its policies set forth herein.  Furthermore, if any profit is derived from unwinding such trade, such profit shall be paid to the Company, which shall contribute such profit to a recognized charitable organization.  The Company will keep all such information confidential except as required to enforce this policy or to participate in any investigation concerning violations of applicable law.

D.  Client Priority.

1.   Employees of the Company must give first priority on all purchases and sales of securities to the Company’s clients, prior to the execution of transactions for any of their Proprietary Accounts, and personal trading must be conducted so as not to conflict in any way with the interests of a client.  While the scope of such conflicted actions cannot be exactly defined in advance, they would always include each of the following prohibited situations:

                       contemporaneously purchasing the same securities as a client without making an equitable allocation of the securities to the client first, on the basis of such considerations as available capital and current positions, and then to the account of the Employee;

'font-family:Symbol'                        knowingly purchasing or selling securities, directly or indirectly, in such a way as to cause a client financial harm;

'font-family:Symbol'                        using knowledge of securities transactions by a client to profit personally, directly or indirectly, by the market effect of such transactions; and

'font-family:Symbol'                        giving to any person information not generally available to the public about contemplated, proposed or current purchases or sales of securities by or for a client account, except to the extent necessary to effectuate such transactions.

2.   Clients must always receive the best price, in relation to Employees, on same day transactions, i.e., transactions effectuated on the same business day. 

E.  Restricted List.  Certain transactions in which the Company engages may require, for either business or legal reasons that client accounts or Proprietary Accounts not trade in certain securities for specified time periods.  A security will be designated as “restricted” if the Company is involved in a transaction that places limits on the aggregate position held by the accounts in that security, or if trading in a security is appropriately restricted for any other reason.  The Company currently does not generate a “restricted list” but does reserves the right to create a “restricted list” at any time and without notice.  It generally will not be circulated, except to those Employees who make investment decisions on behalf of Company clients.   The Company’s “restricted list” will be maintained by the CCO.

F.   Personal Trading Approvals; No Front-running.

1.  When Trading Approvals are Required.   No trading transactions in any Security (see below for Exchange-Traded Funds exceptions - Section F.3) for Proprietary Accounts may be effected without the prior approval of the CCO, and any transaction may be cancelled at the end of the day by the CCO and the trade allocated to a client account if determined by the CCO to be required.  The CEO must similarly approve any such trade proposed to be made by the CCO.  A Personal Securities Trading Request Form should be used for this purpose in the form attached to this policy as Exhibit E.  The CCO (or CEO, as applicable) shall promptly notify the Employee of approval or denial of clearance to trade by indicating such action on the Personal Securities Trading Request Form and returning it to the Employee, directly or by e-mail notification.  Notification of approval or denial to trade may be verbally given; however, it shall be confirmed in writing or by e-mail by indicating such action on the Personal Securities Trading Request Form and returning it to the Employee within twenty-four (24) hours of the verbal notification.  Once approval has been received, the Employee will have the balance of the trading day to complete his or her trade.

For purposes of this section, as well as Section F.2. below, any bona fide gift of Securities from an Employee to any charitable institution or to any individual (including any family member) is not regarded as involving a potential conflict of interest with the Company's clients, and therefore no such gift shall require pre-clearance, nor shall the front-running rules contained herein be applicable thereto.  Similarly, any Securities received as a result of a stock dividend, spin-off, reorganization or any similar transaction outside of the control of an Employee shall be exempt from the pre-clearance and front-running provisions of this Trading Policy

2.      Front-Running Prohibited.   In order to ensure that no front-running takes place, no Employee may trade in any Security in any Proprietary Account within a period of three (3) trading days prior to trades in the same Security for a client of the Company, nor until (a) the next business day following the completion of such client trade or trades if the Employee is trading in the same manner as the client, i.e., a buy following a client buy, or a sell following a client sale, or (b) the fourth business day following the completion of such client trade or trades if the Employee is trading in the opposite manner as the client, i.e., a buy following a client sale, or a sale following a client buy.  Transactions in options, derivatives or convertible instruments for a Proprietary Account that are related to a transaction in an underlying Security for a client account (“inter-market front running”), are subject to the same restrictions. 

      An example of the foregoing policy is set forth as follows: if a trade in a Security for a client is to take place on Thursday, June 9, the Employee will not be permitted to make any trades in such Security for a Proprietary Account on Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June 9; the reason for this policy is to avoid front-running, and even the appearance of front-running.  However, if all client trades have been completed on June 9, the Employee may trade in such Security for his or her Proprietary Account on the following trading day (June 10) if the Employee is trading in the same manner as the client, e.g., a buy after a client buy, but must wait until Wednesday, June 15 (the fourth business day following June 9) if the trade is in the opposite direction to the client.

3.   Exchange-Traded Funds.   Exchange-Trade Funds ("ETFs") are utilized by Phocas Portfolio Managers to invest in an asset class or to gain broad diversification within an investment strategy 'font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D' in client accounts.  The CCO will maintain a current list of ETFs ("ETF List") used by the Portfolio Managers which will be reviewed quarterly and updated and distributed to all employees as necessary.  Employees will be permitted to effect transactions in ETFs NOT on the current ETF List for Proprietary Accounts without pre-clearance.  The reporting of all ETF transactions will continue to be required on the Quarterly Reports.

      ETFs that are on the ETF List will be required to follow the pre-clearance procedures described in this Section F.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section F.2., a trade in a Security in a Proprietary Account (“Proprietary Trade”), when occurring within a trading “black-out” period established in the first paragraph of this Section F.2. (“Black-out Period”), shall, as a transaction not involving a potential conflict of interest with the Company’s clients, not constitute a violation of the proscriptions on front-running set forth in this Section F.2., when a trade in the same Security is effected in a client account during said Black-out Period (“Client Trade”) after the approval of said Proprietary Trade as required by Section F.1.: (i) if the Client Trade is effected in response to a request by the client or his broker to raise cash by liquidating Securities positions in the client’s account (“Withdrawal Request”), provided that both the Employee(s) managing the account and the CCO agree that the most prudent mechanism for effectuating this request is to sell-off each of the Securities positions in said account on a pro rata basis, and the Client Trade is effected as part of that sell-off; or (ii) if the client for whose account the Client Trade is effected did not have an actively managed account with the Company or was not a client of the Company at the time that said Proprietary Trade was approved with respect to the applicable Employee pursuant to the provisions of Section F.1.; provided, in each case, that said Employee was not involved in any way in the portfolio decision to effect the Client Trade; and, provided further, in the case of a Black-out Period created by a Client Trade effected pursuant to a Withdrawal Request, that, if the request for trading approval of said Proprietary Trade is submitted after the Withdrawal Request is made to the Company, then said Proprietary Trade is not effected earlier than the first business day following the day that the Client Trade is completed.

It is recognized that an Employee may, subject to the restrictions set forth above, engage in personal trades, including trades in the opposite direction as a client, based upon the Employee’s personal investment and portfolio management considerations, and that such trades do not, as such, indicate impropriety or wrong-doing.

G.  Principal Transactions.  Neither the Company nor an Employee may engage in principal transactions between a Proprietary Account and a client account without first obtaining the prior written approval of the CCO and the consent of the client.

H.  Private Placements.  No Employee may acquire, directly or indirectly, beneficial ownership of any Security in a private placement without the prior approval of the CCO (or the CEO, in the case of the CCO).  A Personal Securities Trading Request Form should be used for this purpose (Exhibit E).  The CCO (or CEO, as applicable) shall promptly notify the Employee of approval or denial of clearance to trade by indicating such action on the Personal Securities Trading Request Form and returning it to the Employee.

I.    Initial Public Offerings.  No Employee may acquire, directly or indirectly, beneficial ownership of any Security in an initial public offering without the prior approval of the CCO (or the CEO, in the case of the CCO).  A Personal Securities Trading Request Form submitted for this purpose should be submitted to the CCO (or CEO, as applicable) before the Employee places an indication of interest in the initial public offering with a broker (Exhibit E).  The CCO (or CEO, as applicable) shall promptly notify the Employee of approval or denial of clearance to trade by indicating such action on the Personal Securities Trading Request Form and returning it to the Employee.

J.    Manipulative Practices.  Section 9(a)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), makes it unlawful for any person, acting alone or with others, to effect a series of transactions in any security registered on a national securities exchange creating actual or apparent active trading in such security or raising or depressing the price of the security, for the purpose of inducing the purchase or sale of such security by others.  Rule 10b-5 under the Exchange Act has been interpreted to proscribe the same type of trading practices in OTC securities.

The thrust of these prohibitions against manipulative trading practices is that no Employee should, alone or with others, for either a client account or a Proprietary Account:

                            engage in trading or apparent trading activity for the purpose of inducing purchases or sales by others; or

                            engage in trading or apparent trading activity for the purpose of causing the price of a security to move up or down, and then take advantage of such price movement by buying or selling at such “artificial” price level.

Of course, buy or sell programs may cause stock prices to rise or fall, and price changes resulting from supply and demand factors are not prohibited.  Rather, Section 9(a)(2) prohibits activity where there is a purpose to affect the price of a security artificially through trading or apparent trading, not where such change is an incidental result of a change in supply, demand, or in the intrinsic value of a security.

K.  Sanctions.  Violations to the Company’s Trading Policy are subject to various sanctions, ranging up to, and including, dismissal or termination at the discretion of the CCO and/or CEO.

L.   Anti-Insider Trading Policy.  Each person associated with the Company is required to maintain a standard of conduct in effecting securities transactions for his or her own account or on behalf of others, that avoids both the reality and the appearance of gaining personal advantage on the basis of material, nonpublic information or at the expense of any third party, including the Company’s clients or end-users.

Accordingly, no person associated with the Company shall directly or indirectly:

1.   Purchase or sell, for his or her own account or for the account of any other person (including any member of such person’s family), any security whatsoever:

a.   if the purchase or sale is made while such person possesses any information relating to the security, or to any entity (“Issuer”) by which the security has been issued or guaranteed or by which the credit of the security has been directly or indirectly supported, and

b.   the information is non-public and material to the security or to any Issuer of the security; or

c.   if the purchase or sale is made on the basis of any information that is non-public and confidential to the Company or confidential to any of the Company’s clients, end-users or suppliers, without regard to whether the information is material to the security or to any Issuer of the security.

2.   Communicate to any other person any information referred to in paragraph (l)a or (l)b above in connection with, or with a view toward causing or inducing, the purchase or sale of any security whatsoever.

If a person has questions as to whether he or she is in possession of material, nonpublic and/or confidential information, he or she must contact the CCO who will conduct research and consult with counsel as necessary to determine if the information is material, non-public and/or confidential and will inform such person of the appropriate course of action.

 


EXHIBIT A

 

Phocas Financial Corporation

980 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 106

Alameda, CA 94501

 

Attention:        CCO

 

Re:       Proprietary Accounts Report

 

Attached is a complete and accurate list of all accounts with any brokerage firm or financial institution through which any Securities may be purchased or sold, held in my name or the name of any of my spouse, my minor children, and other relatives living with me, or in which any of such persons has a direct or indirect beneficial ownership interest, or over which any of such persons has discretionary investment authority, or for which any of such persons participates, directly or indirectly, in the selection of securities, or over which any of such persons otherwise has, directly or indirectly, influence or control.

 

I understand that you require this list to monitor my compliance with the policies and procedures of the Company, relating to insider trading, fiduciary duties to clients and other securities laws.  I agree to notify the Company and obtain its consent before opening any new account that falls within the description above.  I further agree to direct all brokerage firms or other financial institutions identified on the attachment to furnish the Company promptly with copies of all brokerage statements relating to activity in any of the listed accounts.

 

Signed:

 

                                                                                   

 

 

                                                                                   

         Printed Name

 

                                                                                   

               Date

 

 


EXHIBIT A (cont.)

PROPRIETARY ACCOUNT LIST

AS OF _____________, _____

FOR

______________________________
[Name of Employee]

Registered In The Name of:

Financial/Brokerage Institution

Account Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continue on a second page if necessary.

 

 

If none, initial here: _____________.


EXHIBIT B

Phocas Financial Corporation

980 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 106

Alameda, CA 94501

 

Attention:        CCO

 

Re:       Initial Holdings Report

 

Please provide an itemized report for all holdings as the most recent month end of each security in which you, and each member of your immediate family sharing your household, have any direct or indirect beneficial ownership interest (unless you and such persons, as applicable, have no direct or indirect influence or control over the account in which said security is held). If you have no reportable holdings please initial and date below. If your account(s) are in Axys you may provide a consolidated portfolio appraisal report for all accounts.

 

________________________                                    ________________________
Name of Employee                                                     Date of Filing

Security Ticker

Quantity

Financial/Brokerage Institution Where Securities Are Held

Account Name

Account Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_____  Initial if no reportable holdings.

 

 

_____________________                                                      _____________________

Signature                                                                                                                     Reviewed By

 

_____________________                                                      _____________________

Date                                                                                                                            Date


EXHIBIT C

'font-size:14.0pt;color:#12663C' QUARTERLY TRANSACTION REPORT

 

            Name                                                                           Date                           

Name of Employee                                                     Date of Filing (Quarter End)

 

Please provide an itemized report for all transactions during the most recent quarter. If there were no transactions during the quarter please initial and date below. If your account(s) are in Axys you may provide a consolidated transaction report for all accounts.

 

Alternatively, if the following box is checked: (  ), all transactions during the most recent quarter are listed in the monthly brokerage statements attached to this Report.  I hereby certify that I have no brokerage accounts, nor did I enter into any trades of any securities, that are not covered by the monthly statements attached to this Report.

 

Transaction (Buy or Sell)

Security Ticker

Trade Date

Settle Date

Quantity of Shares

Principal Amount ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_____ Initial if no transactions occurred during the quarter.

 

List new brokerage account(s) opened during the quarter.

 

Brokerage

Account Number

Account Name

Date Opened

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_____________________                                                      _____________________

Signature                                                                                 Reviewed By

 

_____________________                                                      _____________________

Date                                                                                        Date

EXHIBIT D

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE &

ANNUAL HOLDINGS REPORT

 

 

I hereby certify that, since the date on which I received a copy of the Securities Trading Policy of Phocas Financial Corporation, or the date of my most recent Certificate of Compliance, whichever is later, I have complied in all respects with all of the provisions of such policy applicable to me.

 

In particular, I have disclosed to the Company the existence and location of all securities and commodities trading accounts (including IRA accounts and other retirement accounts) in which I, my spouse, any of my minor children, and other relatives living with me have or has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership interest (unless I or such persons, as applicable, have no direct or indirect influence or control thereover), and I have disclosed to the Company all transactions in such accounts through the date of this certification.  If any such information is incomplete or inaccurate, I have attached to this certificate all documents and information necessary to update or correct any previous disclosures.

 

________________________                                    ________________________
Name of Employee                                                     Date of Filing (Year End)

Please provide an itemized report for all holdings as of year end. If you have no reportable holdings please initial and date below. If your account(s) are in Axys you may provide a consolidated portfolio appraisal report for all accounts.

 

Security Ticker

Quantity

Financial/Brokerage Institution Where Securities Are Held

Account Name

Account Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_____  Initial if no reportable holdings.

 

_____________________                                                      _____________________

Signature                                                                                 Reviewed By

 

_____________________                                                      _____________________

Date                                                                                        Date


EXHIBIT E

PERSONAL SECURITIES TRADING REQUEST FORM

 

Name:              _____________________________________

 

Details of Proposed Transaction

 

Circle One

Purchase     /     Sale

Date of Transaction

 

Indicate Name of Issuer and Symbol

 

Type of Security (e.g., Note, Common Stock, Preferred Stock)

 

Quantity of Shares or Units

 

Estimated or Approximate Price Per Share/Units

 

Estimated or Approximate Dollar Amount

 

Account for Which Transaction will be Made

 

Name of Broker

 

 

 

Date of Request:         _______________________

 

You   may / may not execute the proposed transaction described above.

 

                                                                       
Authorized Signature

 

Date of Response:       _______________________

 

APPENDIX A

 

SHAREHOLDER SERVICING PLAN

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

 

Funds Trust

Funds and Share Classes *

Maximum Shareholder Servicing Fee

Absolute Return Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

Adjustable Rate Government Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Asia Pacific Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class      

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Asset Allocation Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

C&B Large Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Investor Class

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

C&B Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Investor Class

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

California Limited-Term Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

California Municipal Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Service Class

Sweep Class


0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

California Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Capital Growth Fund

Class A

Class C   

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Cash Investment Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Service Class

 

0.10

0.25

Colorado Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Common Stock Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25
0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Core Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Disciplined U.S. Core Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

Discovery Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Diversified Capital Builder Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Diversified Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Diversified Income Builder Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Diversified International Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25
0.25
0.25

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target Today Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 1

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 2

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund

Class A

Class R 3

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 4

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund

Class A

Class R 4

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 5

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund

Class A

Class R 6

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R 7

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund

Class A

Class R 8

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R 9

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund

Class A

Class R 10

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Emerging Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

Endeavor Select Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Enterprise Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Global Opportunities Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Government Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Government Securities Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Growth Balanced Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Heritage Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Service Class

 

0.10

0.25

High Income Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

High Yield Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

Income Plus Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Index Asset Allocation Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Index Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

Inflation-Protected Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Intermediate Tax/AMT-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

International Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25
0.25
0.25

0.25

International Equity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class


0.25
0.25
0.25

0.25

0.25

International Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Intrinsic Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

Intrinsic Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Intrinsic World Equity Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

Large Cap Core Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Large Cap Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Class R

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Large Company Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Minnesota Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25
0.25

0.25

0.25

Moderate Balanced Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25
0.25

0.25

0.25

Money Market Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Daily Class

Investor Class

Service Class


0.25
0.25

0.25

0.25
0.25

0.25

Municipal Bond Fund

Class A            

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Municipal Cash Management Money Market Fund

Administrator Class

Service Class

 

0.10

0.25

Municipal Money Market Fund

Class A

Investor Class

Service Class

Sweep Class


0.25
0.25

0.25

0.25

National Tax-Free Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

North Carolina Tax-Free Fund

Class A            

Class C


0.25

0.25

Omega Growth Fund

Class A            

Class B

Class C

Class R

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Opportunity Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Pennsylvania Tax-Free Fund

Class A            

Class B

Class C


0.25

0.25

0.25

Precious Metals Fund

Class A            

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Premier Large Company Growth Fund

Class A            

Class B

Class C

Class R4

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Short Duration Government Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Short-Term Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

Short-Term High Yield Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Small Cap Opportunities Fund

Administrator Class

 

0.25

Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Small Company Growth Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Small Company Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Special Mid Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Special Small Cap Value Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Specialized Technology Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class

 

0.25
0.25
0.25

0.25

0.25

Strategic Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25
0.25
0.25

Strategic Municipal Bond Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25
0.25
0.25

0.25

Traditional Small Cap Growth Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

Treasury Plus Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

Ultra Short-Term Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund

Class A

Class C

Administrator Class

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Utility & Telecommunications Fund

Class A

Class B

Class C

Administrator Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

WealthBuilder Conservative Allocation Portfolio

0.25

WealthBuilder Equity Portfolio

0.25

WealthBuilder Growth Allocation Portfolio

0.25

WealthBuilder Growth Balanced Portfolio

0.25

WealthBuilder Moderate Balanced Portfolio

0.25

WealthBuilder Tactical Equity Portfolio

0.25

Wisconsin Tax-Free Fund

Class A

Class C

Investor Class


0.25

0.25

0.25

100% Treasury Money Market Fund

Class A

Administrator Class

Service Class

Sweep Class

 

0.25

0.10

0.25

0.25

 

Fees payable to a Servicing Agent are expressed as a percentage of the average daily net asset value of the shares of the specified class of the particular Fund beneficially owned by or attributable to clients of the Servicing Agent.

*On November 7, 2007, the Board of Trustees approved the closing of Class B shares to new investors and additional investments, effective February 14, 2008, with the exception of the Money Market Fund.  Following the closing of the Class B shares, 12b-1 and shareholder servicing fees will continue to reimburse previously incurred distribution-related expenses and expenses for servicing shareholder accounts and retain the assets of existing shareholders.

Most recent agreement approval:  March 29, 2013

Appendix A amended:  June 3, 2013


The foregoing fee schedule is agreed to as of June 3, 2013 and shall remain in effect until changed in writing by the parties.

 

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

 

 

By: ________________________________

         C. David Messman

         Secretary

WELLS FARGO FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

 

By: ________________________________

         Andrew Owen

   Executive Vice President

 

1. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target Today Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

2. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2010 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

3. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2015 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

4. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2025 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

5. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2030 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

6. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2035 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

7. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2040 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

8. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2045 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

9. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2050 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

10. On May 22, 2013, the Board of Funds Trust approved the addition of Class R shares to the Dow Jones Target 2055 Fund.  The R share class will commence operations in the third quarter of 2013.

 

 

ASSET ALLOCATION TRUST

WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITY FUND

WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND

WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE MULTI-SECTOR INCOME FUND

WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND

WELLS FARGO FUNDS TRUST

WELLS FARGO MASTER TRUST

WELLS FARGO VARIABLE TRUST

 

 

 

Code of Ethics

Policy on Personal Securities Transactions

 

 

 

Revised

June 3, 2013

 

 

 


Table of Contents

1.ation:none'        Overview.. 1

1.1         Code of Ethics. 1

1.2         Standards of Business Conduct 1

1.3         Your Duties. 1

1.4         Our Duties and Responsibilities to You. 2

2.ation:none'        Trading on Insider Information. 2

2.1         What is Insider Trading?. 3

2.2         Using Non-Public Information about an Account or our Advisory Activities. 3

3.ation:none'        Personal Securities Transactions. 4

3.1         Avoid Conflicts of Interest 4

3.2         Reporting Person. 4

3.3         Reporting Personal Securities Transactions. 5

3.4         New Accounts. 6

3.5         Reports of the CCO. 6

3.6         Your Reports are Kept Confidential 6

3.7         Exceptions to Reporting. 6

3.8         Summary of What You Need to Report 7

4.ation:none'        Trading requirements, restrictions and Employee Compensation Accounts. 8

4.1         Pre‑Clearance Requirements for Reporting Persons. 8

4.2         How to Pre‑Clear Personal Securities Transactions. 9

4.3         Trading Restrictions and Prohibitions. 9

4.4         Ban on Short-Term Trading Profits. 12

4.5         Employee Compensation Related Accounts. 12

4.6         Your Reports are Kept Confidential 15

5.ation:none'        Code Violations. 15

5.1         Investigating Code Violations. 15

5.2         Penalties. 15

5.3         Your Obligation to Report Violations. 15

5.4         Exceptions to the Code. 15

6.ation:none'        Annual Written Reports to the Boards of Trustees. 16

7.ation:none'        Record Retention. 16

Appendix A Definitions. 17

Appendix B Acknowledgement And Certification. 21

Appendix C Quarterly Personal Securities Transactions Report. 22

Appendix D Initial Holdings Report. 23

Appendix E Annual Holdings Report. 24

 

 


1.     Overview

1.1     Code of Ethics

Asset Allocation Trust, Wells Fargo Advantage Income Opportunities Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund, Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund and Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities & High Income Fund, Wells Fargo Funds Trust, Wells Fargo Master Trust and Wells Fargo Variable Trust (including all “feeder funds” of Wells Fargo Master Trust that are advised or administered by Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC (“Funds Management”), or, “feeder funds” of  Asset Allocation Trust, advised by Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., LLC (“GMO”), each an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”), or an affiliate thereof) (each, including the series thereof, a “Wells Fargo Advantage Fund” and collectively, the “Wells Fargo Advantage Funds”), all registered investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), adopt this Code of Ethics (the “Code”) pursuant to Rule 17j‑1 under the 1940 Act.  The Code outlines the policies and procedures to follow and the guidelines that govern Personal Securities Transactions. 

 

The Wells Fargo Advantage Funds are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards.  The Wells Fargo Advantage Funds have a no tolerance policy for dishonesty, self-dealing and trading on material, Non-Public Information. 

 

Each Reporting Person, as defined below, is required to read the Code annually.  Additionally, each Reporting Person must certify upon receiving the Code (or any new copy of a revised Code pursuant to Section 1.3 below) that he or she has received, read, understands, and is subject to the Code’s provisions and reporting requirements.

1.2     Standards of Business Conduct

You must always observe the highest standards of business conduct and follow all applicable laws and regulations. You may never:

·         Use any device, scheme or artifice to defraud the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds;

·                     Make any untrue statement of a material fact to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds or mislead the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds by omitting to state a material fact;

                     Engage in any act, practice or course of business that would defraud or deceive the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds;

                     Engage in any manipulative practice with respect to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds;

                     Engage in any inappropriate trading practices, including price manipulation; or

                     Engage in any transaction that may give the appearance of impropriety.

1.3     Your Duties

You have a duty of loyalty to the shareholders of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.  That means you always need to act in the best interests of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.  You must never do anything that allows (or appears to allow) you to inappropriately benefit from your relationships with the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds. 

 

You cannot engage in activities such as self‑dealing and must disclose all conflicts of interest between the interests of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds and your personal interests to the Compliance Department.

 

As a person subject to this Code, you must:

·         Be ethical;

·         Act professionally;

·         Exercise independent judgment;

·         Comply with all applicable Federal Securities Laws;

·         Comply with all applicable laws (U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

·         (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act 2010 (Bribery Act), and other foreign laws) prohibiting bribery of government officials or other third parties;1Adhere to all Wells Fargo Advantage Funds policies;

·         Avoid conflicts of interest, and situations which create the perception of a conflict of interest.  A conflict of interest exists when financial or other incentives motivates a person to place their or Wells Fargo’s interest ahead of our customer.

·         Promptly report violations or suspected violations of the Code to the Compliance Department;

·         Cooperate fully, honestly and in a timely manner with an Risk & Compliance Department investigation or inquiry.

 

1.4     Our Duties and Responsibilities to You

To help you comply with this Code, the CCO and Compliance Department will:

         Notify you in writing of the Code reporting requirements.

         Make a copy of the Code available and require certification that you have read, understand, and will abide by the Code.

         Make available a revised copy of the Code if there are any material amendments to it and require you to certify receipt and understanding of the revised Code.

         Periodically compare all reported Personal Securities Transactions with the portfolio transactions report of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.  Before we determine if you may have violated the Code on the basis of this comparison, we will give you an opportunity to provide an explanation.

         Review the Code at least once a year to assess its adequacy and effectiveness. 

 

2.     Trading on Insider Information

The law requires there to be written policies and procedures with enforcement to prevent Reporting Persons from misusing material, non-public information.  FMG does this by:

·         Limiting access to files likely to contain non-public information,

·         Restricting or monitoring trades, including trades in securities about you might have non-public information, and

·         Providing continuing education programs about insider trading.

 

WARNING!

Insider trading is illegal. You could go to prison or be forced to pay a large fine for participating in insider trading.  Wells Fargo could also be fined for your actions.

 

What is Insider Trading?

Insider trading is generally defined as occurring when a person has possession of material, non-public information about an issuer and engages in a Personal Securities Transaction involving securities issued by the issuer, or discloses the information to others who then trade in the issuer’s securities. 

 

Information is considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in deciding how to act.  Information is considered non-public when it has not been made available to investors generally.  Information becomes public once it is publicly disseminated.  Limited disclosure does not make the information public (for example, if an insider makes information available to a select group of individuals, it is not public).  

 

Examples of illegal and prohibited insider trading and related activity include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

         Tipping of material, non-public information is illegal and prohibited.   Tipping occurs when non‑public information about an issuer is given to someone else who then trades in securities of the issuer.

         Front running is illegal and prohibited.  Front running is trading ahead of an Account in the same or equivalent security (such as options) in order to make a profit or to avoid a loss.

         Scalping is illegal and prohibited.  Scalping is purchasing or selling a security (or an equivalent security) for a personal account prior to a recommend/buy or recommend/sell that security or equivalent for an Account.

Using Non-Public Information about an Account or our Advisory Activities

You may not:

         Share with any other person (unless permitted or required by law, it’s necessary to carry out duties and appropriate confidentiality protections are in place, as necessary) any non-public information about an Account, including: 

   Any securities holdings or transactions of an Account;

   Any securities recommendation made to an Account;

   Any securities transaction (or transaction under consideration) by an Account, including information about actual or contemplated investment decisions;

   Any changes to portfolio management teams of Reportable Funds;

    any information about planned mergers or liquidations of Reportable Funds; and

    Any Management Valuation Team proceedings and plans for future actions (either through attendance at, or receipt of the output from, such proceedings).

         Use any non-public information regarding an Account in any way that might compete with, or be contrary to, the interest of such Account.

         Use any non-public information regarding an Account in any way for personal gain.

NOTE:  Registered Representatives of the Distributor may have other requirements and limitations set forth in the Written Supervisory Procedures.

 

3.     Personal Securities Transactions

3.1     Avoid Conflicts of Interest

When engaging in Personal Securities Transactions, there might be conflicts between the interests of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds and your personal interests. Any conflicts that arise in such Personal Securities Transactions must be resolved in a manner that does not inappropriately benefit you or adversely affect the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds or their shareholders.  You shall always place the financial and business interests of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds before your own personal financial and business interests.   

 

Examples of inappropriate resolutions of conflicts are:

·         Taking an investment opportunity away from a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund to benefit a portfolio of which you have Beneficial Ownership;

·         Using your position to take advantage of available investments;

·         Front running a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund by trading in securities (or equivalent securities) ahead of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund;

·         Taking advantage of information or using Wells Fargo Advantage Fund portfolio assets to affect the market in a way that personally benefits you or a portfolio of which you have Beneficial Ownership;

·         Any other behavior determined by the CCO to be or have the appearance of a conflict

3.2     Reporting Person

The Code applies to you if you are a Reporting Person of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds because you may, at some time, have access to or obtain investment information. 

 

Reporting Persons are:

         All Wells Fargo Advantage Fund officers;

         All Wells Fargo Advantage Fund trustees, either interested or disinterested;

         Each Wells Fargo Advantage Fund employee and any employee of any company in a control relationship to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes, participates, in or obtains information regarding, the purchase or sale of securities by a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund, or whose functions relate to the making of any recommendations with respect to such purchases or sales;

         All natural persons in a control relationship with a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund who obtain information concerning recommendations made to a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund with regard to the purchase or sale of a Security by a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund; or

         Anyone else designated in writing by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”).

 

Any member of an advisory board to a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund (“Advisory Board Member”) will also be treated as a Reporting Person solely for purposes of this Code.   As a Reporting Person, unless you are exempt from reporting as an Independent Trustee (as described in Section 3.7 below), you are required to report your initial holdings when you become a Reporting Person, annual holdings each year, and quarterly transactions in any securities in which you or any Immediate Family Member has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership.  (You are not required to report transactions for, and securities held in, any account over which neither you nor any member of your immediate family has any direct or indirect influence or control.)

 

3.3     Reporting Personal Securities Transactions

Generally, all Reporting Persons must report all Personal Securities Accounts, along with the holdings and transactions of Reportable Securities in those accounts.  Personal Securities Accounts include those accounts of Immediate Family Members and accounts in which Reporting Persons are a Beneficial Owner.  There are three types of reports: (1) an initial holdings report that is filed upon becoming a Reporting Person, (2) a quarterly transaction report, and (3) an annual holdings report.

Each broker‑dealer, bank, or fund company where you have a Personal Securities Account must receive a request for the Risk & Compliance Department to receive all account statements and confirmations from such accounts. 1   The Code Team will make this request on behalf of the Reporting Person after the accounts are dis 

1.      Initial Holdings Report.  Within 10 days of becoming a Reporting Person:

·         All Personal Securities Accounts, including broker name and account number information must be reported to the Code of Ethics team via the Transaction Monitoring System (“TMS”).

·         Statements (electronic or paper) for all Personal Securities Accounts must be provided by Reporting Persons to the Code Team.

·         All holdings of Reportable Securities in Personal Securities Accounts must be input into the Code of Ethics TMS into an Initial Holdings Report.  The information in the report must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date of becoming a Reporting Person.    

         This Initial Holdings Report must be provided to the Risk & Compliance Department by the business day immediately before the weekend or holiday if the 10th day falls on a weekend or holiday.

2.      Quarterly Transactions Reports.  Within 30 days of calendar quarter end:

·         Reporting Persons must supply to the Code team a report, most commonly via the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System, showing all Securities trades made in Reporting Persons’ Personal Securities Accounts during the quarter.  This report and must be submitted even if there were not any Securities trades transacted during the quarter.

·         Reporting Persons will certify as to the correctness and completeness of this report.

         This report and certification must be provided to the Code team by the business day immediately before the weekend or holiday if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday.

3.      Annual Holdings Reports.  Within 30 days of each year end:

·         All holdings of Securities in all Personal Securities Accounts, must be reported to the Code Team via the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System. The information in the report must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to when you give us the report. 

·         Reporting Persons will certify as to the correctness and completeness of this report.

·         This report must be provided to the Code Team by the business day immediately before the weekend or holiday if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday.

 

3.4        New Accounts

Reporting Persons must inform the Code Team via the TMS of any new Personal Securities Accounts established within 10 days of receiving the account number or prior to executing a preclearable transaction, whichever occurs first.

 

3.5     Reports of the CCO

Any personal Securities holdings and transaction reports required to be filed by a CCO must be submitted to an alternate designee who will fulfill the duties of the CCO with respect to those reports.

 

3.6     Your Reports are Kept Confidential

FMG will use reasonable efforts to ensure that the information submitted to the Risk & Compliance Department as required by this Code are kept confidential. Information will be reviewed by members of the Risk & Compliance Department and possibly our senior executives or legal counsel.  Data may be provided to Reportable Fund officers and trustees, and will be provided to government authorities upon request or others if required to do so by law or court order.

 

3.7     Exceptions to Reporting

Independent Trustee Reporting Exceptions:  If you are an Independent Trustee 2 , you are exempt from initial and annual holdings reports described in Section 2.3 above and may be exempt from transaction reports based on limited access to information about portfolio management activities.  In lieu of the initial holdings reports, you must certify upon receiving the Code (or any new copy of a revised Code pursuant to Section 1.3 above)that you acknowledge that you are a Non-Reporting Person subject to the Code and are not required to submit an initial holdings report.

 

You are not required to submit quarterly transaction reports, unless you knew at the time of the transaction, or in the ordinary course of fulfilling your official duties as trustee should have known, 3 that, during the 15-day period immediately preceding or following the date of such transaction, the same security was purchased or sold by the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds (or any series thereof), or was being considered for purchase or sale by the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds (or any series thereof) or by an investment adviser or investment sub-adviser thereto. 

 

A copy of the initial certification form is included as Appendix B.  If you are unable to meet the filing exemption, you will be required to report as indicated in section 2.3 above for the designated period(s).

 

Reporting Persons of Funds Management:  If you are a Reporting Person who is also a Reporting Person under the Funds Management Code of Ethics, you do not need to file duplicate reports specifically under this Code so long as you comply with the reporting requirements under the Funds Management Code of Ethics and the reports that you file under the Funds Management Code of Ethics include all holdings and transactions and other information otherwise required to be reported under this Code.

 

3.8     Summary of What You Need to Report

The table below serves as a reference to use in determining what transactions Reporting Persons need to report on quarterly transactions reports .  If you have questions about any types of Securities not shown below, please contact the Code Team by email at:   COE@wellsfargo.com. 

 

 

For my Quarterly Transaction Report , do I need to REPORT transactions in….?

 

Equity Securities, including Wells Fargo & Co. Stock

Yes

Corporate Debt Securities

Yes

Open End Reportable Mutual Funds

Yes

Municipal Bonds

Yes

Options on Reportable Securities

Yes

Money Market Mutual Funds (affiliated & non-affiliated)

No

Open End, Non-Reportable Mutual Funds

No

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and iShares, both open-end and closed-end, and Unit Investment Trusts

Yes

Short Term Cash Equivalents

No

U.S. Government Bonds (direct obligations)

No

U.S. Treasuries/Agencies (direct obligations)

No

Commodities, Futures or Options on Futures

No

Securities Purchased through Automatic Investment Plans

No

Self directed transactions in Automatic Investment Plans that contain Reportable Securities

Yes

Receipt of unvested grants of Wells Fargo & Co.  stock options, unvested restricted shares and other securities awarded in WFC employee compensation plans

No

Banker’s Acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper & high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements

No

529 Plans

No

Non-Wells Fargo & Co. 401(k) plans that do not or cannot hold Reportable Funds or Securities

No

Managed Accounts

No

Closed End Mutual Funds (non-affiliated)

Yes

4.     Trading requirements, restrictions and Employee Compensation Accounts

All Reporting Persons, save Independent Trustees, must pre‑clear transactions of certain Securities in Personal Security Accounts, (including those of Immediate Family Members and accounts for which you are a Beneficial Owner) as described below as well as comply with the trading restrictions that follow.

 

4.1          Pre‑Clearance Requirements for Reporting Persons

Do I need to Preclear Transactions in….?    

Reporting Person

Valuation Committee Member

 

Equity Securities [1] , other than WFC stock

Yes

Yes

WFC stock purchases via Automatic Transactions in AIPs (Automated Investment Plans)

No

No

Options on WFC stock

No

No

Vested WFC options in employee compensation plans

No

No

Vested WFC restricted shares

No

No

Open End Non-Reportable Mutual Funds

No

No

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and iShares, both open-end and closed-end, and Unit Investment Trusts, and options on ETFs

No

Yes

Receipt of unvested grants of Wells Fargo & Co.  stock options, restricted shares and other securities awarded in employee compensation plans

No

No

Corporate Debt Securities

Yes

Yes

Money Market Mutual Funds (affiliated & non-affiliated)

No

No

Municipal Bonds

Yes

Yes

Options on Pre-clearable Securities

Yes

Yes

Self directed transactions in Automatic Investment Plans that contain Pre-clearable Securities [2]

Yes

Yes

Securities Purchased routinely in Automatic Investment Plans

No

No

Non-Wells Fargo & Co. 401(k) plans that cannot hold Reportable Funds or Securities

No

No

Short Term Cash Equivalents

No

No

U.S. Government Bonds (direct obligations)

No

No

U.S. Treasuries/Agencies (direct obligations)

No

No

Banker’s Acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper & high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements

No

No

529 Plans

No

No

Securities held in Managed Accounts

No

No

Closed End Mutual Funds (non-affiliated)

Yes

Yes

Tender Offers

Yes

Yes


4.2     How to Pre‑Clear Personal Securities Transactions

Reporting Persons must follow the steps below to pre‑clear trades:

1.      Request Authorization.  Authorization for a transaction that requires pre-clearance must be entered using the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System (“TMS”). Email requests to coe@wellsfargo.com will only be accepted for those reporting persons who are on formal leave of absence or on PTO. Reporting Persons may only request pre-clearance for market orders or same day limit orders.  Verbal pre-clearance requests are not permitted.

2.      Have The Request Reviewed and Approved .  After receiving the electronic request, the TMS will notify the Reporting person if the trade has been approved or denied. 

3.      Trading in Foreign Markets.  Request for pre-clearance in foreign markets that have already closed for the day may be given approval to trade for the following day because of time considerations. Approval will only be good for that following business day in that local foreign market.

4.       Approval of Transactions

·         The Request May be Refused.  The Code Administrator or Manager may refuse to authorize your Personal Securities Transaction and need not give you an explanation for the refusal.  Reasons for refusing your Personal Securities Transactions may be confidential.

Authorizations Expire.  Any transaction approved by the TMS or the Code Team is effective until the close of business of the same trading day for which the authorization is granted (unless the approval is revoked earlier).  If the order for the transaction is not executed within that period, you must obtain a new advance authorization before placing your trade.

 

Remember!

Don’t place an order with your broker until you receive written approval to make the trade.

·                          

4.3     Trading Restrictions and Prohibitions 

All Reporting Persons must comply with the following trading restrictions and prohibitions:

 

60‑Day Holding Period for Reportable Fund Shares (open-end and closed-end)

Reporting Persons are required to hold shares purchased of most of the Reportable Funds for 60 days .   This restriction applies without regard to tax lot considerations.  Reporting Persons are required to hold the shares from the date of the most recent purchase for 60 days.  If it is necessary to sell Reportable Fund shares before the 60‑day holding period has passed, Reporting Persons must obtain advance written approval from the CCO or a Code of Ethics Compliance Officer.  The 60‑day holding period does not apply to transactions pursuant to Automatic Investment Plans.    The 60 day Holding Period does not apply to the Adjustable Rate Government Fund, Conservative Income Fund, Ultra Short-Term Income Fund, Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund and the money market funds. This restriction does apply to an Independent Trustee’s trades of Wells Fargo Advantage Fund shares.

 

·          Reporting Persons’ trades are subject to open order restriction

You cannot purchase or sell securities on any day during which an Account has a pending “buy” or “sell” order in for the same security (or equivalent security) of which the Risk & Compliance Department is aware until that order is withdrawn.

·         Reporting Persons’ trades are subject to a 15‑day blackout restriction

There is a “15-day blackout” on purchases or sales of securities bought or sold by an Account.  This means that you may not buy or sell a security (or equivalent security) during the 7-day periods immediately preceding and immediately following the date  the Account trades in the security (“blackout security”).  During the blackout period, activity will be monitored by the Code Team or the Code Administrator and any Personal Securities Transactions during a blackout window will be evaluated and investigated based on each situation. Penalties may range from no action to potential disgorgement of profits or payment of avoided losses (see Section 6 for Code violations and penalties). During a blackout period, purchases of a blackout security may be subject to mandatory divestment. Similarly, during a blackout period, sales of a blackout security may be subject to mandatory repurchase. 

In the case of a purchase and subsequent mandatory divestment at a higher price, any profits derived upon divestment may be subject to disgorgement; disgorged profits will be donated to the Reporting Person’s charity of choice.  In the case of a sale and subsequent mandatory repurchase at a lower price, the Reporting Person  may be required to make up any avoided losses, as measured by the difference between the repurchase price and the price at which the security was sold; such avoided losses will be donated to the Reporting Person’s charity of choice.

For example, if an Account trades in a blackout security on July 7, July 15 (the 8th day following the trade date) would be the 1st day Reporting Persons may engage in a Personal Securities Transaction involving that security, and any purchases and sales in the blackout security made on or after June 30 through July 14 could be subject to divestment or repurchase.  Purchases and sales in the security made on or before June 29 (the 8th day before the trade date) would not be within the blackout period.

·         De minimis exception

There is a De minimis exception to the restrictions described in 4.3.2, and 4.3.3 above (Open Order and Blackout).  Reporting Persons may purchase and sell Large Capitalization Securities of up to $25,000, unless this conflicts with the 60‑day short-term profit restriction described in section 4.4.  The De minimis exception does not apply to options.

·          IPOs

Reporting Persons are prohibited from purchasing shares in an Initial Public Offering.  Reporting Persons must get written approval from the Code Administrator before selling shares that were acquired in an IPO prior to starting work with Wells Fargo. Reporting Persons may, subject to pre-clearance requirements, purchase shares in a Private Placement as long as the position will be less than a 10% interest in the issuer.

·         WFC Derivatives

You may not invest or engage in derivative or hedging transactions involving securities issued by Wells Fargo & Co, including but not limited to options contracts (other than employee stock options), puts, calls, short sales, futures contracts, or other similar transactions regardless of whether you have material inside information.”

·         Wells Fargo Advantage Fund Closed End Funds

You may not participate in a tender offer made by a closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Fund under the terms of which the number of shares to be purchased is limited to less than all of the outstanding shares of such closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Fund.

·         No Reporting Person may purchase or sell shares of any closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Fund within 60 days of the later of

§  (i) the initial closing of the issuance of shares of such fund or     

§  (ii) the final closing of the issuance of shares in connection with an overallotment option. 

·         Reporting Persons may purchase or sell shares of closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Funds only during the 10-day period following the release of portfolio holdings information to the public for such fund, which typically occurs on or about the 15th day following the end of each calendar quarter. Certain Reporting Persons, who shall be notified by the Legal Department, are required to make filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with purchases and sales of shares of closed-end Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.

·         Investment Clubs

Reporting Persons may not participate in the activities of an Investment Club without the prior approval from the Code Administrator.  If applicable, trades for an Investment Club would need to be pre-cleared.

·         Personal Transactions

Reporting Persons are prohibited from executing or processing through a Covered Company’s direct access software (TA2000 or any other similar software):

·         Reporting Persons’ own personal transactions,

·         Transactions for Immediate Family Members, or

·         Transactions for accounts of other persons for which the Reporting Person or his immediate Family Member have been given investment discretion. 

This provision does not exclude you from trading directly with a broker/dealer or using a broker/dealer’s software.  The foregoing also does not prohibit you from executing or processing transactions in Wells Fargo & Co. securities granted to you as compensation through an online program designated by Wells Fargo & Co. for such purpose.

·           Intention to Buy or Sell for Accounts

Reporting Persons are prohibited from buying or selling securities when they intend, or know of another’s intention, to purchase or sell that security (or an equivalent security) for an Account.  This prohibition applies whether the Personal Securities Transaction is in the same direction ( e.g ., two purchases or two sales) or the opposite direction ( e.g.,  a purchase and sale) as the transaction for the Account.

·         Reporting Persons must not attempt to manipulate the market

Reporting Persons must not execute any transactions intended to raise, lower, or maintain the price of any security or to create a false appearance of active trading.

·         Excessive Trading

Excessive Trading for Personal Securities Accounts is strongly discouraged and Personal Securities Accounts will be monitored for Excessive Trading activity and reported to management.  Additional restrictions may be imposed by the Compliance Department on a Reporting Person if Excessive Trading is noted for a Personal Securities Account.

 

4.4     Ban on Short-Term Trading Profits

There is a ban on short-term trading profits.  Reporting Persons are not permitted to buy and sell, or sell and buy, the same Pre-clearable Security (or equivalent security) within 60 calendar days and make a profit; this will be considered short-term trading.

·         This prohibition applies without regard to tax lot. 

·         Short sales are subject to the 60 day profit ban. 

If a Reporting Person makes a profit on an involuntary call of an option, those profits are excluded from this ban; however, buying and selling options within 60 calendar days resulting in profits is prohibited.  Settlement/expiration date on the opening option transaction must be at least 60 days out.

Sales or purchases made at the original purchase or sale price or at a loss are not prohibited during the 60 calendar day profit holding period.

You may be required to disgorge any profits you make from any sale before the 60‑day period expires.  In counting the 60 calendar days, multiple transactions in the same security (or Equivalent Security) will be counted in such a manner as to produce the shortest time period between transactions. 

Although certain transactions may be deemed de minimis ( i.e., the exceptions noted in Section 4.3), they are still subject to the ban on short-term trading profits and are required to be input into the Code of Ethics Transactions Monitoring System .

The ban on short-term trading profits does not apply to transactions that involve:

·         Securities not requiring pre-clearance (i.e., ETFs)

·         Same-day sales of securities acquired through the exercise of employee stock options or other Wells Fargo & Co. securities granted to you as compensation or through the delivery (constructive or otherwise) of previously owned employer stock to pay the exercise price and tax withholding;

·         Commodities, futures (including currency futures), options on futures and options on currencies; or

·         Automated purchases or sales that were done as part of an Automatic Investment Plan (“AIP”). However, any self-directed purchases or sales outside the pre-set schedule or allocation of the AIP, or other changes to the pre-set schedule or allocation of the AIP, within a 60-day period, are subject to the 60-day ban on short term profit.

4.5     Employee Compensation Related Accounts

1.      401(k) Plans

Initial Holding Report:      

·         Reporting Persons who have an established Wells Fargo 401(k) plan with a non-zero balance are required to report their 401(k) balances in Reportable Funds as part of the Initial Holdings Reporting process.  In addition, Reporting Persons are required to furnish to the Code Team, in writing, the investment allocation percentages for Reportable Funds in their Wells Fargo 401(K).

·         401(k) Plans that are external to Wells Fargo are required to be reported if, regardless of the balance,, the plan is capable of holding Reportable Funds or Reportable Securities.

 

Quarterly Transaction Report:

·         Reporting Persons are required to report self-directed transactions in Reportable Funds in Wells Fargo 401(k) plans that occurred outside of the previously reported investment allocations. This reporting may be made on behalf of the Reporting Person by the 401(k) plan administration area to Risk & Compliance.

·         Reporting Persons are required to report transactions in Reportable Funds or Securities in 401(k) plans held outside of Wells Fargo.

·         Reporting Persons are not required to report bi-weekly payroll contributions, periodic company matches, or profit sharing contributions.

 

Annual Holdings Report:

·         Reporting Persons are required to update their holdings in Wells Fargo 401(k) plans in their Annual Holdings Report.  This update may be made on behalf of the Reporting Person by the 401(k) plan administration area to Risk & Compliance.

·         If an external 401(k) account holds Reportable Funds or Securities, Reporting Persons are required to update these holdings in their Annual Holdings Report.

 

Pre-Clearance:

·         Only Management Valuation Committee members are required to pre-clear transactions in Reportable Funds in a 401(k) plan.

 

2.      Wells Fargo Employee Stock Options & Restricted Shares

Initial Holdings Report:

·         The Wells Fargo Advisors brokerage account associated with Reporting Persons’ Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (“LTICP”) is a Reportable Security Account and must be reported in the Initial Holding Report.

·         Reporting Persons are not required to report the grant or vesting of WFC employee stock options.

·         Reporting Persons are required to report  vested, delivered restricted shares held in any Reportable Security Account, including the Shareowner Services Account and/or the Wells Fargo Advisors account associated with their LTICP.

 

Quarterly Transaction Report:

·         All Reporting Person directed transactions in LTICP holdings are reportable on the Quarterly Transaction Report, i.e., exercising of WFC options and disposition of WFC Restricted shares.

·         The exercise of employee stock options is a reportable transaction.

·         Reporting Persons are encouraged to report the vesting and delivery of restricted shares for any Reportable Security Account, including the Wells Fargo Advisors account associated with their LTICP.

·         Reporting Persons are not required to report the grant or vesting of WFC employee stock options.

 

Annual Holdings Report:

·         Reporting Persons are required to report vested holdings of restricted shares in Reportable Security Accounts, such as the Shareowner Services account and/or the Wells Fargo Advisors brokerage account associated with a LTICP.

·         Reporting Persons are not required to report holdings of employee stock options in LTICP.

 

Pre-Clearance:

·         Preclearance is not required prior to the sale of LTICP restricted shares.

·         The exercise of stock options from LTICP is not pre-clearable in the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System.  However, Reporting Persons are requested to inform the Code Team via an email to coe@wellsfargo.com of the transaction details, as exercising of the options will flag in the Code of Ethics Transaction Monitoring System.

 

3.      Wells Fargo Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Initial Holdings Report:

·         This is a Reportable Security Account and must be included in a Reporting Person’s Initial Holding Report.

 

Quarterly Transaction Report:

·         Sells of shares from Reporting Persons’ ESPP are reportable on the Quarterly Transaction Report.

 

Annual Holdings Report:

·         Reporting Persons are required to update holdings of ESPP accounts in the Annual Holdings Report.

 

Pre-Clearance:

·         Transactions in the ESPP do not require pre-clearance.

 

4.      Wells Fargo Health Services Account

Initial Holdings Report:

·         Wells Fargo HSAs are reportable when the balance reaches threshold that allows the Reporting Person to invest in Reportable Funds.

Quarterly Transaction Report:

·         Sells of shares of Reportable Funds are reportable on the Quarterly Transaction Report.

Annual Holdings Report:

·         Reporting Persons are required to update holdings of balances invested in Reportable Funds on the Annual Holdings Report.

Pre-Clearance:

·         Transactions in HSA accounts do not require pre-clearance.

 

 

5.      Wells Fargo Deferred Compensation Plans

·         Wells Fargo Deferred Compensation Plans are not Reportable Accounts.

 

4.6     Your Reports are Kept Confidential

We will use reasonable efforts to ensure that the reports you submit to us under this Code are kept confidential.  The reports will be reviewed by members of the Compliance Department and possibly our senior executives or legal counsel.  Reports may be provided to Wells Fargo Advantage Fund officers and trustees, and will be provided to government authorities upon request or others if required to do so by law or court order.

 

5.     Code Violations

5.1     Investigating Code Violations

The CCO is responsible for enforcing the Code.  The CCO or his or her designee is responsible for investigating any suspected violation of the Code and if the CCO selects a designee, the designee will report the results of each investigation to the CCO.  This includes not only instances of violations against the letter of the Code, but also any instances that may give the appearance of impropriety. The CCO is responsible for reviewing the results of any investigation of any reported or suspected violation of the Code in coordination with the designee.  Any confirmed violation of the Code will be reported to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds’ Boards of Trustees.

 

5.2     Penalties

If you violate the provisions of the Code, the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds have the right to impose on you one or more of the following penalties as they may deem appropriate:

·         Censure you;

         Suspend your authority to act on behalf of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds; and/or

         Recommend specific sanctions, such as disgorgement of profits, imposition of fines, and/or termination of your employment.

 

5.3     Your Obligation to Report Violations

You must report any violations or suspected violations of the Code to the CCO or to a member of the Compliance Department.  Your reports will be treated confidentially and will be investigated promptly and appropriately.  Violations include:

 

·         Non-compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

·         Fraud or illegal acts involving any aspect of our business;

·         Material misstatements in reports;

·         Any activity that is specifically prohibited by the Code; and

·         Deviations from required controls and procedures that safeguard clients and us.

5.4     Exceptions to the Code

The CCO is responsible for enforcing the Code.  The CCO (or his or her designee for any exceptions sought by the CCO) may grant certain exceptions to the Code in compliance with applicable law, provided any requests and any approvals granted must be submitted and obtained, respectively, in advance and in writing.  The CCO or designee may refuse to authorize any request for exception under the Code and is not required to furnish any explanation for the refusal.

6.;    Annual Written Reports to the Boards of Trustees

Issues and Violations under the Code.  At least annually, the CCO provides written reports to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds’ Boards of Trustees.  The reports must describe any issues or material violations that arose during the previous year under the Code and any resulting sanctions.  Any exceptions granted under the Code must also be described.  The CCO may report to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds’ Boards more frequently as the CCO deems necessary or appropriate, and shall do so as requested by the Boards.

 

Our Certification to the Boards.  Each report must be accompanied by a certification to the Boards that Wells Fargo Advantage Funds has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Reporting Persons from violating the Code.

 

Annual Review .  The CCO reviews the Code at least once a year to assess the adequacy of the Code and how effectively it works.  As part of the annual report to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds’ Boards, the CCO identifies any recommended changes in existing restrictions or procedures based on its experience under the Code, evolving industry practices, or developments in applicable laws or regulations. 

 

The Funds’ Boards must approve all material amendments within six months following adoption. 

7.     Record Retention

We will keep the following records in an easily accessible place at our principal place of business, and will make the records available to the SEC or any representative from the SEC at any time and from time to time for reasonable periodic, special or other examination:

 

1.      Code of Ethics .  A copy of this Code and all previous versions of the Code that have been in effect for the last 5 years.

2.      Violations .  A record of all Code violations and actions taken as a result of those violations for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the violation occurs.

3.      Required Reports .  All reports required by the Code including records of the procedures followed in connection with the pre‑clearance requests of investment personnel and any information provided in lieu of the reports required under Section 2.2 above.  All information relied on by the CCO or designee in authorizing any securities transactions, along with any reasons supporting such decision.  All reports used in post-trade monitoring and review will also be maintained.  Each required report will be maintained for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the report is made or the information provided.

4.      Reporting Persons List .  A list of all persons who are, or have been, required to make reports pursuant to the Code, or who were responsible for reviewing these reports, within the past five years.

5.      Board Reports .  Copies of any reports given to the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds’ Boards for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which it was made.

 

 

 


 

Appendix A
Definitions

 

General Note:

The definitions and terms used in the Code are intended to mean the same as they do under the 1940 Act and the other Federal Securities Laws.  If a definition hereunder conflicts with the definition in the 1940 Act or other Federal Securities Laws, or if a term used in the Code is not defined, you should follow the definitions and meanings in the 1940 Act or other Federal Securities Laws, as applicable.

 

 

Automatic Investment Plan      A program that allows a person to purchase or sell securities, automatically and on a regular basis in accordance with a pre-determined schedule and allocation, without any further action by the person.  An Automatic Investment Plan includes a SIP (systematic investment plan), SWP (systematic withdrawal plan), SPP (stock purchase plan), DRIP (dividend reinvestment plan), or employer-sponsored plan.

 

Beneficial Owner style= 'font-size:11.0pt'                      You are the “beneficial owner” of any securities in which you have a direct or indirect Financial or Pecuniary Interest, whether or not you have the power to buy and sell, or to vote, the securities. 

 

In addition, you are the “beneficial owner” of securities in which an Immediate Family Member has a direct or indirect Financial or Pecuniary Interest, whether or not you or the Immediate Family Member has the power to buy and sell, or to vote, the securities.  For example, you have Beneficial Ownership of securities in trusts of which Immediate Family Members are beneficiaries.

 

You are also the “beneficial owner” of securities in any account, including but not limited to those of relatives, friends and entities in which you have a non-controlling interest, over which you exercise investment discretion.  Such accounts do not include accounts you manage on behalf of Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC or any other affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company, or on behalf of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., LLC.

 

Control                                     The power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of a company, unless the power is solely the result of an official position with such company.  Owning 25% or more of a company’s outstanding voting securities is presumed to give you control over the company. (See Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act for a complete definition.)

 

Federal Securities Laws            The Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a‑aa), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a—mm), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107‑204, 116 Stat. 745 (2002)), the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b), Title V of the Gramm‑Leach-Biley Act (Pub. L. No. 100‑102, 113 Stat. 1338 (1999)), any rules adopted by the SEC under any of these statutes, the Bank Secrecy Act (31 U.S.C. 5311-5314; 5316-5332) as it applies to funds and investment advisers, and any rules adopted thereunder by the SEC or the Department of the Treasury.

Financial or Pecuniary

Interest                                    The opportunity for you or your Immediate Family Member, directly or indirectly, to profit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in the subject securities whether through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise. This standard looks beyond the record owner of securities to reach the substance of a particular arrangement. You not only have a Financial or Pecuniary Interest in securities held by you for your own benefit, but also securities held (regardless of whether or how they are registered) by others for your benefit, such as securities held for you by custodians, brokers, relatives, executors, administrators, or trustees. The term also includes any security owned by an entity directly or indirectly controlled by you, which may include corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and other types of legal entities. You or your Immediate Family Member may have a Financial or Pecuniary Interest in:

·          Your accounts or the accounts of Immediate Family Members;

·          A partnership or limited liability company, if you or an Immediate Family Member is a general partner or a managing member;

·          A corporation or similar business entity, if you or an Immediate Family Member has or shares investment control; or

·          A trust, if you or an Immediate Family Member is a beneficiary.

 

High quality short-term

debt instrument                        Any instrument that has a maturity at issuance of less than 366 days and that is rated in one of the two highest rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization such as Moody’s Investors Service.

 

Immediate Family Member      Any of the following persons, including any such relations through adoption, who reside in the same household with you:

 

·    spouse

·    grandparent

·    mother-in-law

·    domestic partner

·    grandchild

·    father-in-law

·    parent

·    brother

·    daughter-in-law

·    stepparent

·    sister

·    son-in-law

·    child

 

·    sister-in-law

·    stepchild

 

·    brother-in-law

 

Immediate Family Member also includes any other relationship that the CCO determines could lead to possible conflicts of interest, diversions of corporate opportunity, or appearances of impropriety. 

 

Independent Trustee                 A trustee of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund who is not an “interested person” of the Wells Fargo Advantage Fund within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act.  An Advisory Board Member who is not an “interested person” of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds within the meaning of section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act will be treated as an Independent Trustee solely for purposes of this Code. 

 

Investment Persons style='font-size: 11.0pt'                   Any of the following individuals:

·          any employee of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds (or of any company in a control relationship to the Fund) who, in connection with his/her regular functions or duties, makes or participates in making recommendations regarding the purchase or sale of securities by a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund;

·          any natural person who controls a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund and who obtains information concerning recommendations made to a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund regarding the purchase or sale of securities by the Wells Fargo Advantage Fund; and

·         any Reporting Person otherwise designated by the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer in writing that such person is an Investment Person.

 

Interested Trustee                     A trustee of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund who is an “interested person” of the Fund within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act.

 

IPO                                           An initial public offering, or the first sale of a company’s securities to public investors.  Specifically it is an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933, the issuer of which, immediately before registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Non-Public Information            Any information that is not generally available to the general public in widely disseminated media reports, SEC filings, public reports, prospectuses, or similar publications or sources.

 

Personal Securities Account     Any holding of Securities of which you have Beneficial Ownership, other than a holding of Securities previously approved by the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer over which you have no direct influence or Control.  A Personal Securities Account is not limited to securities accounts maintained at brokerage firms, but also includes holdings of Securities owned directly by you or an Immediate Family Member or held through a retirement plan of Wachovia, Wells Fargo & Co.  or any other employer.

 

Personal Securities

Transaction                             A purchase or sale of a Security, of which you have or acquire Beneficial Ownership.

 

Private Placement                     An offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(2) or Section 4(6) thereof or Rule 504, 505 or 506 thereunder.

 

Purchase or Sale of a Security            Includes, among other things, gifting or the writing of an option to purchase or sell a security.

 

Security/Securities                    As defined under Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act or Section 202(a)(18) of the Advisers Act, except that it does not include direct obligations of the U.S. Government; bankers’ acceptances; bank certificates of deposit; commercial paper; high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; shares issued by affiliated or unaffiliated money market mutual funds; or shares issued by open-end registered investment companies other than the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.

 

 

 

 


Appendix B
Acknowledgement And Certification

I certify that I have received, read, and understand that I am subject to the Code of Ethics Policy on Personal Securities Transactions dated _________, 2013 for Wells Fargo Advantage Funds .

 

In addition to certifying that I will provide complete and accurate reporting as required by the Code and have complied with all requirements of the Code, I certify that I will not:

  • Execute any prohibited purchases and/or sales, directly or indirectly, that are outside those permissible by the Code
  • Employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund
  • Engage in any act, practice or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund
  • Make any untrue statement of a material fact, or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading
  • Engage in any manipulative practice with respect to any Wells Fargo Advantage Fund
  • Disclose any proprietary or non-public information in an inappropriate manner

 

In conjunction with this Code, please select ONE of the below:

 

¨             I acknowledge that, as an Independent Trustee , I am a   Non-Reporting Person subject to the Code of Ethics Policy on Personal Securities Transactions for Wells Fargo Advantage Funds .   As such, I further acknowledge that I am not required to submit an initial holdings report.

 

¨             I acknowledge that, as an Interested Trustee, officer or employee of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, I am a Reporting Person subject to the Code of Ethics Policy on Personal Securities Transactions for Wells Fargo Advantage Funds .   As such, I further acknowledge that I am required to submit an initial holdings report.

 

¨            

 

I understand that unless I am exempt I violate this Code if I fail to submit a record of my Personal Securities Transactions within thirty calendar days after the end of each quarter.

 

 

 

 

______________________________                        _________________________

Signature                                                          Date

 

 

______________________________

Name (Print)

 

 

 

 

please submit form to the Compliance Department (FAX 704-383-2259)


Appendix C
Quarterly Personal Securities Transactions Report

 

Name of Reporting Person:

 

 

 

 

Calendar Quarter Ended:

 

 

 

Signature

Date Report Due:

 

 

 

Date Report Submitted

NOTE:  You do not need to supply duplicate information from the account statements we already receive.*

I certify that this report is complete and accurate and that I have included all accounts required to be reported under the Code of Ethics. 

 

Your Personal Securities Transactions

 

¨     I had no securities transactions to report for the last quarter; OR

¨    All of my securities transactions are provided on duplicate account statements; OR

Please complete the table below if you had securities transactions during the last quarter that are not provided on duplicate statements.


Date of Transaction

 

Name of Issuer and/or Title of Security


No. of
Shares (if applicable)

Principal Amount, Maturity Date and Interest Rate (if applicable)

Name on Account, Type of Account and Account Number

Type of
Transaction

(purchase or sale)


Price


Name of Broker‑Dealer or Bank Effecting
Transaction

 

Ticker or Cusip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Keep in mind, we do not receive account statements for your 401(k) plans so if you made any trades outside of your pre-set allocations, those must be reported here.

 

Your Securities Accounts

 

¨    I do not hold any securities accounts; OR

¨    I did not open any securities accounts during the quarter; OR

Please complete the table below if you opened a securities account during the last quarter.**

Name of Broker‑Dealer or Bank, Wells Fargo Advantage Fund or Affiliated Mutual Fund

Date Account was Established

Name(s) on and Type of Account

Account Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Please provide a copy of the most recent account statement for each account listed in the table above.

 

please submit form to the Compliance Department   (FAX 704-383-2259)


Appendix D
Initial Holdings Report

 

Name of Reporting Person:

 

 

 

 

Date Person Became Subject to the Code’s Reporting Requirements:

 

 

 

Signature

Information in Report Dated as of:

( Note: Information should be dated no more than 45 days before you became a Reporting Person.)

 

 

 

 

Date Report Due:

 

 

 

Date Report Submitted

 

I certify that this report is complete and accurate and that I have included all accounts required to be reported under the Code of Ethics. 

 

Your Securities Holdings  

 

¨    I have no securities holdings to report; OR

¨    All of my securities holdings are provided on duplicate account statements; OR

Please complete the table below to report your holdings.

Name of Issuer and
Title of Security, including Type


No. of Shares
(if applicable)


Principal Amount, Maturity Date and Interest Rate
(if applicable)

Exchange Ticker Symbol or CUSIP Number

Name of Broker‑Dealer or Bank, Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Securities Accounts  

 

¨    I do not hold any securities accounts; OR

Please complete the table below if you have securities accounts to report.*

 

Name of Broker‑Dealer or Bank, Fund

Name(s) on and Type of Account

Account Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Please provide a copy of the most recent account statement for each account listed in the table above. 

 

 

please submit form to the Compliance Department  (FAX 704-383-2259)


Appendix E
Annual Holdings Report

 

Name of Reporting Person:

 

 

 

 

Information in Report Dated as of:

( Note: Information should be dated no more than 45 days before report is submitted.)

 

 

 

Signature

Date Report Due:

 

 

 

 

Calendar Year Ended: 

 

December 31, _____

 

Date Report Submitted

 

I certify that this report is complete and accurate and that I have included all accounts required to be reported under the Code of Ethics.  

 

Your Securities Holdings  

 

¨    I have no securities holdings to report; OR

¨    All of my securities holdings are provided on duplicate account statements; OR

Please complete the table below to report your holdings.


Name of Issuer and
Title of Security, including Type


No. of Shares
(if applicable)


Principal Amount, Maturity Date and Interest Rate
(if applicable)

 

Exchange Ticker Symbol or CUSIP Number

 

Name of Broker‑Dealer or Bank, Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Keep in mind, we do not receive account statements for your 401(k) plans so if you hold any Wells Fargo Advantage Funds in your plans, those must be reported here.

 

Your Securities Accounts  

 

¨    I do not hold any securities accounts; OR

Please complete the table below if you have any securities accounts to report.*

 

Name of Broker‑Dealer or Bank, Wells Fargo Advantage Fund or Affiliated Mutual Fund

Date Account was Established

Name(s) on and Type of Account

Account number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Please provide a copy of the most recent account statement for each account listed in the table above.

 

please submit form to the Compliance Department (FAX 704-383-2259 )

 

1. All accounts that have the ability to hold Reportable Securities must be included even if the account does not have holdings of those securities at the report date.

2. [1] Defined as a trustee of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds who is not an “interested person” of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds within the meaning of section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act.  An Advisory Board Member who is not an “interested person” of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds within the meaning of section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act will be treated as an Independent Trustee solely for purposes of this Code. 

3. The “should have known” standard does not:

·         imply a duty of inquiry;

·         presume I should have deduced or extrapolated from the discussions or memoranda dealing with the Wells Fargo Advantage Fund’s investment strategies; or

·         impute knowledge from my awareness of a Wells Fargo Advantage Fund’s holdings, market considerations, or investment policies, objectives and restrictions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



[1] It is not necessary to pre-clear transactions in WFC stock. See restrictions on WFC related issues in Section 4.2.3.

[2] See additional information  regarding AIPs in Section 4.4.