Wells Fargo Large Cap Growth A
- STAFX
- Price as of: Mar 01, 2021
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$48.79
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Wells Fargo
- Share Class
STAFX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 2.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 16.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 19.3%
- Net Assets $1.12 B
- Holdings in Top 10 50.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 1.18%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 34.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA $250
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Growth
STAFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 2.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 17.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.24%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameWells Fargo Large Cap Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameWells Fargo Funds
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Inception DateJul 30, 2010
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerThomas Ognar
Fund Description
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of large-capitalization companies and up to 25% of its total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, through ADRs and similar investments. It invests in equity securities of large-capitalization companies that the advisor believes have prospects for robust and sustainable growth of revenues and earnings. The advisor defines large-capitalization companies as those with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 1000® Index at the time of purchase.
STAFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | STAFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.6% | -3.1% | 49.1% | 66.91% |
| 1 Yr | 24.3% | -9.0% | 131.7% | 74.46% |
| 3 Yr | 16.2%* | -1.2% | 45.9% | 59.21% |
| 5 Yr | 19.3%* | -2.1% | 45.4% | 55.47% |
| 10 Yr | 14.6%* | 6.9% | 23.9% | 58.80% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | STAFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15.2% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 80.85% |
| 2019 | 20.5% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 68.95% |
| 2018 | -22.9% | -64.5% | 19.1% | 93.13% |
| 2017 | 7.8% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 91.13% |
| 2016 | -7.4% | -56.6% | 15.3% | 83.76% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | STAFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.6% | -2.3% | 49.1% | 68.16% |
| 1 Yr | 17.2% | -9.0% | 131.7% | 89.53% |
| 3 Yr | 13.9%* | -3.1% | 45.9% | 72.59% |
| 5 Yr | 17.9%* | -3.3% | 45.4% | 69.12% |
| 10 Yr | 13.9%* | 6.9% | 23.9% | 68.96% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | STAFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15.2% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 80.85% |
| 2019 | 20.5% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 69.11% |
| 2018 | -22.9% | -64.5% | 29.5% | 95.12% |
| 2017 | 7.8% | -24.8% | 64.3% | 96.27% |
| 2016 | -7.4% | -56.6% | 17.1% | 94.18% |
NAV & Total Return History
STAFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| STAFX | Category Low | Category High | STAFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.12 B | 10.3 K | 253 B | 53.11% |
| Number of Holdings | 62 | 1 | 2486 | 52.17% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 588 M | 213 K | 96.2 B | 50.77% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 50.66% | 10.4% | 100.0% | 17.83% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Amazon.com Inc 9.70%
- Microsoft Corp 8.93%
- PayPal Holdings Inc 5.10%
- Facebook Inc A 5.01%
- Apple Inc 4.82%
- Mastercard Inc A 4.40%
- Alphabet Inc A 3.73%
- MarketAxess Holdings Inc 3.55%
- Alphabet Inc Class C 3.36%
- Visa Inc Class A 2.90%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STAFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.97% | 51.91% | 142.50% | 11.51% |
| Cash | 0.03% | -42.50% | 48.09% | 86.98% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.09% | 90.14% |
| Other | 0.00% | -5.20% | 21.26% | 89.55% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.24% | 88.45% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.67% | 31.29% | 88.49% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STAFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 30.75% | 0.00% | 88.27% | 58.50% |
| Financial Services | 16.48% | 0.00% | 41.22% | 8.31% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 15.39% | 0.00% | 38.89% | 57.03% |
| Communication Services | 12.33% | 0.00% | 68.14% | 60.93% |
| Healthcare | 9.84% | 0.00% | 61.09% | 85.80% |
| Industrials | 9.14% | 0.00% | 30.46% | 18.98% |
| Basic Materials | 4.56% | 0.00% | 19.40% | 5.74% |
| Real Estate | 0.79% | 0.00% | 22.68% | 63.94% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.72% | 0.00% | 19.50% | 87.34% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.98% | 92.27% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.46% | 92.49% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | STAFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 97.20% | 11.18% | 140.12% | 27.67% |
| Non US | 2.77% | 0.00% | 82.96% | 62.03% |
STAFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| STAFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.18% | 0.01% | 23.28% | 36.82% |
| Management Fee | 0.69% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 66.03% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 18.05% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.02% | 87.36% |
Sales Fees
| STAFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 2.25% | 8.50% | 43.01% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| STAFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 5.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| STAFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 34.00% | 0.00% | 358.00% | 40.57% |
STAFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| STAFX | Category Low | Category High | STAFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.86% | 89.67% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| STAFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| STAFX | Category Low | Category High | STAFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.24% | -56.00% | 1.99% | 64.20% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| STAFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
STAFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Thomas Ognar
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2005
16.09
16.1%
Thomas Ognar is a managing director and senior portfolio manager for the Heritage Growth Equity team at Wells Capital Management. Tom has oversight and portfolio management responsibility for the team’s Small Capitalization, All Capitalization and Large Capitalization Growth portfolios. He joined v with the acquisition of assets from Strong Capital Management. Tom entered the investment industry in 1993 and joined Strong in 1998 as a research analyst. Prior to Strong, he was a research analyst with M&I Investment Management, Inc. and a trader with Republic Securities, Inc. Tom earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Miami University. He earned a master’s degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and is an alumnus of the Applied Security Analysis Program. Tom has earned the right to use the CFA designation.
Joseph Eberhardy
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 25, 2008
12.78
12.8%
Joseph Eberhardy is a senior portfolio manager for the Heritage Growth Equity team at Wells Capital Management. Joe joined Wells Capital Management from Strong Capital Management, having joined Strong in 1994. Prior to his current role, he was a senior research analyst with the Heritage Growth Equity team. Before joining the Heritage Growth Equity team in 2000, his previous roles at Strong Capital Management included small to mid cap equity analyst, high yield bond trader and fixed income accounting manager. Joe earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has earned the right to use the CFA designation.
Robert Gruendyke
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 01, 2017
3.17
3.2%
Robert Gruendyke is an associate portfolio manager for the Heritage Growth Equity team at Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM), covering the technology, financial, and health care sectors. Before joining WFAM in 2008, Bob served as a senior research associate, and earlier, as a senior compliance adviser, for Raymond James Financial. Prior to that, he served as a financial consultant for AG Edwards and Sons, where he began his investment industry career in 1999. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and history from Duke University. Bob has earned the right to use the CFA designation.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 53.12 | 7.71 | 1.08 |