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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
4
2
2
2
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Zacks Investment Research
3
(Hold)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
D
(Sell)
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U.S. News evaluated 52 Technology Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 1.96 percent over the past year, 8.11 percent over the past three years, 5.19 percent over the past five years, and 11.67 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 6.3% |
| 1 Year | 2.0% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 8.1% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 5.2% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 11.7% |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of technology companies. It invests up to 50% of the fund's total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, directly or through ADRs and similar investments. The fund invests up to 25% of its total assets in any one foreign country, although investments in Japan may exceed this limitation; and primarily in issuers with average market capitalizations of $500 million or more. It is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Wells Fargo Advantage Specialized Technology Fund has an expense ratio of 2.45 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
