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All data as of 07.31.08, unless otherwise indicated. 
Allianz NACM Growth Fund A (NGWAX)
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Fund Overview
Highlights

  • Systematic investment process combines disciplined quantitative stock selection with Fundamental research.

  • Proprietary Large-Growth Equity Model assesses the relative attractiveness of the 1,000 largest U.S. stocks on a daily basis.

  • Historically, large-cap stocks have been less volatile than small-cap stocks, making them more attractive to many investors, particularly in times of market turbulence.
Investment Process

  • Investment universe is comprised of over 1,000 large-cap growth stocks located in the U.S.

  • Through a dynamic set of fundamental factors, Nicholas-Applegate's large-cap growth equity model ranks stocks based on their prospects for positive change, sustainability, and timeliness.

  • The fundamental factors used in the process are the result of rigorous testing to ensure they have demonstrated value-added over time.

  • The resultant investment ideas are reviewed by the portfolio management team to confirm and test investment thesis before final purchase.

  • Risk management system reviews portfolios daily utilizing both attribution and portfolio analysis.
At A Glance
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Symbol
CUSIP
A Shares
NGWAX
018919258
Objective
Seeks long-term capital appreciation

Primary Portfolio
Emphasizes large market capitalization U.S. companies with strong growth prospects.

Total Fund Assets (in millions)
$44.8

Inception Date
Jul 19, 2002

Dividend Frequency
Annual

Maximum Sales Charge
5.50%

Expense Ratio *
1.170%

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Manager
Jane Edmondson

Jane Edmondson has been a member of the systematic team at NACM since 2000. Jane holds an M.B.A. in Finance from San Diego State University.

Manager
James Li

James Li has been a member of the systematic team at NACM since 2000. James earned his M.B.A. in Finance from Texas A&M University and his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Washington in Seattle.

Management Firm
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management LLC (NACM)

San Diego, California

Nicholas-Applegate applies a change-focused investment philosophy to domestic and international portfolios across fundamental and systematic equity, income and growth strategies. Each strategy in the firm's diverse line-up follows one of two signature approaches: traditional or model-driven.



> Management Commentary

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of this Fund carefully before investing. This and other information is contained in the Fund´s prospectus, which may be obtained by contacting your financial advisor, or by calling 888-877-4626. Click here for the Fund´s prospectus. Please read this prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

* Expense Ratio reflects any contractual expense reductions currently in place for this fund.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed.

 

This is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. It is presented only to provide information on investment strategies and opportunities. The material contains the current opinions of the author, which are subject to change without notice. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. References to specific securities and issuers are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, recommendations to purchase or sell such securities.

 

The Fund may invest at least 65% of its assets in U.S. companies with large market capitalizations. This Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes or as part of its investment strategy. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk that a fund could not close out a position when it would be most advantageous to do so. Portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

PIMCO Funds and Allianz Funds are distributed by Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105-4800, www.allianzinvestors.com, 1-888-877-4626.

Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED

 

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All holdings are subject to change.

 

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