Allspring High Yield Bond Fund - Class A (EKHAX)

Fund Assets	223.27M
Expense Ratio	0.876%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	62.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.19
Dividend Yield	6.56%
Dividend Growth	-5.83%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	2.910
YTD Return	0.38%
1-Year Return	2.35%
5-Year Return	15.60%
52-Week Low	2.910
52-Week High	3.060
Beta (5Y)	0.35
Holdings	10
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.

• Fund Family: Allspring Global Investments
• Category: High Yield Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: EKHAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained TR

Performance

EKHAX had a total return of 2.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.69%.

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 M	0.93%
FGTMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor High Income I	0.72%
FGSMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor High Income C	1.69%
FGUMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor High Income Z	0.62%
FAHCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Capital & Income 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%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.01566	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01566	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01557	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.016	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01563	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01593	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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