Allspring Emerging Growth Fund
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As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
19.1%
1 yr return
32.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
15.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.7%
Net Assets
$325 M
Holdings in Top 10
24.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.08%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 48.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
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As of 06/02/2026Price
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WEMIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 19.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 15.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.75%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameAllspring Emerging Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameAllspring Funds
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Inception DateMar 31, 2008
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerThomas Ognar
Fund Description
Under normal circumstances, we invest:
| ■ | at least 80% of the Fund’s total assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies; and |
| ■ | up to 25% of the Fund’s total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers through American Depository Receipts (ADRs) and similar investments. |
We invest principally in equity securities of small-capitalization companies, which we define as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2000® Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index was approximately $2.13 million to $19.09 billion, as of July 31, 2025, and is expected to change frequently. Small-capitalization companies may include both domestic and foreign small-capitalization companies.
We seek small-capitalization companies that are in the emerging phase of their life cycle. We believe earnings and revenue growth relative to consensus expectations are critical factors in determining stock price movements. Thus, our investment process focuses on identifying companies with robust and sustainable growth in revenue and earnings that are underappreciated by the market. To find that growth, we use bottom-up research, emphasizing companies whose management teams have a history of successfully executing their strategy and whose business model have sufficient profit potential. We forecast revenue and earnings growth along with other key financial metrics to assess investment potential. We then combine that company-specific analysis with our assessment of what the market is discounting for growth to form a buy/sell decision about a particular stock. We seek to capitalize on investment opportunities where a sizable gap exists between market consensus and our expectation for a company’s growth prospects. We may invest in any sector and, at times, we may emphasize one or more particular sectors. In addition, our investment process is built on a foundation of continuous risk management and a strict sell discipline. We sell a company’s securities when we see signs that can cause a company’s growth prospects to deteriorate, as this often leads to lower valuation potential. We may also sell or trim a position when we need to raise money to fund the purchase of a better investment opportunity or when valuation has extended beyond our expectations.
WEMIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WEMIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 19.1% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 25.60% |
| 1 Yr | 32.0% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 46.40% |
| 3 Yr | 15.7%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 52.00% |
| 5 Yr | 2.7%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 64.02% |
| 10 Yr | 12.4%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 34.54% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WEMIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.1% | -58.0% | 42.0% | 61.80% |
| 2024 | 12.1% | -63.4% | 62.9% | 42.20% |
| 2023 | 4.5% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 96.79% |
| 2022 | -34.4% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 73.02% |
| 2021 | -20.9% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 87.35% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WEMIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 19.1% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 25.60% |
| 1 Yr | 32.0% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 46.40% |
| 3 Yr | 15.7%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 52.00% |
| 5 Yr | 2.7%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 64.02% |
| 10 Yr | 12.4%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 34.54% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WEMIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.6% | -23.5% | 42.0% | 40.60% |
| 2024 | 19.1% | -3.8% | 68.8% | 22.40% |
| 2023 | 4.5% | -19.0% | 54.6% | 97.99% |
| 2022 | -34.4% | -59.9% | 32.2% | 82.15% |
| 2021 | 7.8% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 58.57% |
NAV & Total Return History
WEMIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| WEMIX | Category Low | Category High | WEMIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 325 M | 4.59 M | 42.8 B | 69.40% |
| Number of Holdings | 75 | 7 | 1223 | 73.80% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 73.2 M | 393 K | 3.7 B | 72.60% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 24.39% | 9.3% | 100.0% | 44.29% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Fabrinet 2.67%
- Casella Waste Systems Inc 2.57%
- RadNet Inc 2.55%
- Construction Partners Inc 2.45%
- IRhythm Holdings Inc 2.44%
- Mercury Systems Inc 2.43%
- Modine Manufacturing Co 2.42%
- ALLSPRING GOVERNMENT MONEY MAR 2.39%
- Ensign Group Inc/The 2.35%
- Bloom Energy Corp 2.11%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WEMIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.62% | 90.58% | 106.14% | 65.40% |
| Cash | 2.39% | 0.00% | 33.61% | 39.80% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.64% | 51.40% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.55% | 6.22% | 56.40% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 46.20% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.40% | 46.60% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WEMIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 40.65% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 2.80% |
| Healthcare | 25.58% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 24.40% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.34% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 50.80% |
| Industrials | 11.00% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 90.00% |
| Financial Services | 5.45% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 67.20% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.19% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 46.40% |
| Communication Services | 0.79% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 74.40% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.68% | 61.20% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 85.80% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 86.80% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 92.40% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WEMIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 97.62% | 11.05% | 106.14% | 56.40% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 84.43% | 55.60% |
WEMIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| WEMIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% | 0.05% | 7.92% | 59.60% |
| Management Fee | 0.85% | 0.04% | 1.62% | 65.93% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 8.61% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 28.89% |
Sales Fees
| WEMIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| WEMIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 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.
| WEMIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 48.00% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 44.42% |
WEMIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| WEMIX | Category Low | Category High | WEMIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 53.80% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| WEMIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| WEMIX | Category Low | Category High | WEMIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.75% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 53.04% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| WEMIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.105 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.985 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.807 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $5.509 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $4.148 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.764 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $0.333 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $2.843 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2017 | $0.003 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2017 | $1.949 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2016 | $0.844 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 09, 2015 | $1.741 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 09, 2014 | $0.178 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 09, 2014 | $1.026 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $1.180 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 10, 2012 | $0.679 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
WEMIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Thomas Ognar
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 31, 2007
15.34
15.3%
Thomas (Tom) Ognar is a managing director and senior portfolio manager for the Dynamic Growth Equity team at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). He joined WFAM from Strong Capital Management, where he worked as a research analyst and later became a portfolio manager. Before that, he was a research analyst with M&I Investment Management Corp. and a trader with Republic Securities, Inc. He began his investment industry career in 1993. Tom earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Miami University and a master’s degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is an alumnus of the Applied Security Analysis Program and has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation.
Robert Gruendyke
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 28, 2020
1.84
1.8%
Robert (Bob) Gruendyke is a senior portfolio manager for the Dynamic Growth Equity team at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Prior to his current role, he was a senior research analyst for the team, covering the financials and healthcare sectors. Before joining WFAM, Bob served as a senior research associate and, earlier, as a senior compliance advisor for Raymond James Financial. Prior to that, he was a financial consultant for A. G. Edwards and Sons. He began his investment industry career in 1999. Bob earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and history from Duke University. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation.
David Nazaret
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 28, 2020
1.84
1.8%
David (Dave) Nazaret is a senior portfolio manager for the Dynamic Growth Equity team at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Prior to his current role, he was a senior research analyst for the team, covering the information technology and healthcare sectors. Before that, he was a senior research associate at Raymond James Financial. He began his investment industry career in 2000. Dave earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Vanderbilt University in Nashville. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.26 | 5.25 |