Wells Fargo Advantage Asia Pacific Fund

Scorecard
2 / 5 Stars
Lipper
4 5 2 2 4
Zacks Investment Research
3 (Hold)
Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
TheStreet.com
C- (Hold)

#7 in Diversified Pacific/Asia

U.S. News evaluated 10 Diversified Pacific/Asia Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.

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Performance

The fund has returned 20.44 percent over the past year, 10.04 percent over the past three years, 0.14 percent over the past five years, and 14.08 percent over the past decade.

Trailing Returns Updated 04.30.2013
Year to date 11.0%
1 Year 20.4%
3 Years (Annualized) 10.0%
5 Years (Annualized) 0.1%
10 Years (Annualized) 14.1%

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Summary

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in Asia Pacific Basin equity securities. It invests principally in equity securities of companies in the Asia Pacific Basin. The fund looks for companies with the potential for above-average sales and earnings growth, overall financial strength, competitive advantages, and capable management. It may use participation notes, which are a type of derivative.

Fees

Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
Wells Fargo Advantage Asia Pacific Fund has an expense ratio of 1.60 percent.

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Risk

Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.

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