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Allspring Precious Metals Fund - Class A (EKWAX)

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52.95 -0.13    -0.24%
31/05 - Closed. Currency in USD ( Disclaimer )
  • Morningstar Rating:
  • Total Assets: 165.03M
Type:  Fund
Market:  United States
Issuer:  Wells Fargo Funds
Asset Class:  Equity
Wells Fargo Precious Metals A 52.95 -0.13 -0.24%

EKWAX Overview

 
On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of Allspring Precious Metals Fund - Class A. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of EKWAX among other information.
Category

Equity Precious Metals

Total Assets

165.03M

Expenses

1.09%

Inception Date

35815

Investment Strategy

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in investments related to precious metals. It invests any amount of the fund's total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, including ADRs and similar investments. The fund invests up to 40% of its total assets in emerging market equity securities; and up to 25% of its total assets, at the time of purchase, in debt securities linked to precious metals and common or preferred stocks of subsidiaries of the fund that invest directly or indirectly in precious metals and minerals. It is non-diversified.

Contact Information

Address 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor
Charlotte,NC 28203
United States
Phone 1-833-568-4255

Top Executives

Name Title Since Until
Oleg A. Makhorine Portfolio Manager 2012 Now
Biography Oleg Makhorine is a portfolio manager for the Special Global Equity and Precious Metals teams at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Prior to his current role, he served as a senior research analyst for the Berkeley Street International Equity team, having joined WFAM from the Evergreen merger. Before that, Oleg served as partner and portfolio manager with Sphynx Funds and as an international equities analyst with Mackenzie Investment Management. Earlier, he was a financial analyst and emerging markets analyst with L.E. Holdings. Oleg earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the International Business Academy and a master’s degree in finance from Florida International University. He is a member of CFA Society Miami.
Michael P. Bradshaw Director, Senior Analyst 2007 Now
Biography Michael Bradshaw is a managing director and senior portfolio manager for the Precious Metals team at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). He joined WFAM from Evergreen Investments, where he served in a similar role. Before that, Michael was a vice president and senior analyst with Pioneer Investment Management and earlier at CIBC Wood Gundy Securities Inc., where he served as a research associate. Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Western Ontario and a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance from the University of Toronto. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and is a member of CFA Society Boston and CFA Society Toronto.
Joe Wickwire Portfolio Manager 2004 2007
Biography Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2007, Mr. Wickwire spent 20 years at Evergreen Investments in Boston. During his time at Evergreen, he worked as an analyst and a portfolio manager. Mr. Wickwire holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Gilman C. Gunn Managing Director, Head 2004 2005
Biography Gunn joined Evergreen in 1991, where he serves as managing director and the head of the Large Cap International Equity Team. Prior to his association with Evergreen, he headed Citibank's London-based private client investment department.
John Madden Vice President, Portfolio Specialist 1996 2004
Biography Madden is vice president and serves as the portfolio specialist for the Global High Yield Team.
Malcolm Pirnie Senior Vice President 1984 1996
Biography Pirnie is a senior vice president with Harbor Capital Management Company. Previously, he worked with Arkwright Insurance. Pirnie holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Frederick G.P. Thorne Chairman, CIO, Managing Director 1983 1996
Biography Thorne is chairman of the board, chief investment officer and managing director of Harbor Capital Management Company. Prior to establishing the company, he worked for State Street Bank & Trust Company, and served as president of Phoenix Investment Counsel of Boston. Thorne is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a trustee of Bowdoin College.
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