Allspring High Yield Bond Fund - Class A (EKHAX)
| Fund Assets | 236.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 62.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 3.190 |
| YTD Return | -4.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.88% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.66% |
| 52-Week Low | 2.910 |
| 52-Week High | 3.200 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.36 |
| Holdings | 279 |
| Inception Date | Jan 20, 1998 |
About EKHAX
The Allspring High Yield Bond Fund - Class A is a mutual fund that primarily invests in below-investment-grade debt securities, commonly known as high yield or junk bonds, issued by corporate entities. Its main objective is to deliver current income alongside potential capital appreciation through a diversified portfolio of non-investment-grade securities, with at least 80% of net assets allocated to these higher-yielding instruments. The fund targets opportunities in the high yield bond market, focusing on corporate issuers to generate attractive returns relative to investment-grade alternatives. Notable features include its emphasis on income generation amid interest rate fluctuations and credit cycles, employing active management to navigate risks associated with lower-rated debt. Performance metrics highlight its tracking against benchmarks like the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index, showcasing historical average annual returns and volatility measures such as beta and Sharpe ratio over 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. In the broader fixed-income landscape, the Allspring High Yield Bond Fund - Class A plays a key role for investors seeking enhanced yield potential from the non-investment-grade segment, contributing to portfolio diversification beyond traditional bonds.
Performance
EKHAX had a total return of 1.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.47%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGRMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FGTMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class I | 0.92% |
| FGSMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class C | 1.92% |
| FGUMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class Z | 0.82% |
| FAHCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Capital & Income Fund - Class I | 0.93% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| EKHIX | Institutional Class | 0.53% |
Top 10 Holdings
11.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Funds Trust - Allspring Government Money Market Fund | WFFXX | 2.80% |
| EchoStar Corp. 6.75% | SATS.6.75 11.30.30 | 1.27% |
| CCO Holdings, LLC/ CCO Holdings Capital Corp. 4.5% | CHTR.4.5 08.15.30 144A | 1.21% |
| Davita Inc 6.875% | DVA.6.875 09.01.32 144A | 1.04% |
| Cloud Software Group Inc. 9% | TIBX.9 09.30.29 144A | 1.00% |
| Rogers Communications Inc. 7.125% | RCICN.V7.125 04.15.55 | 0.93% |
| Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer Inc 7.375% | ALIANT.7.375 10.01.32 144A | 0.91% |
| Corecivic Inc 8.25% | CXW.8.25 04.15.29 | 0.91% |
| Brandywine Operating Partnership L.P. 8.875% | BDN.8.875 04.12.29 | 0.90% |
| 1261229 Bc Ltd. 10% | BHCCN.10 04.15.32 144A | 0.88% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01627 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.01634 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0165 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0166 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.01652 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.01669 | Jul 31, 2025 |