Allspring High Yield Bond Fund - Class A (EKHAX)
| Fund Assets | 292.32M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.41% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.54% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 3.190 |
| YTD Return | 6.81% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.28% |
| 5-Year Return | 26.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 2.910 |
| 52-Week High | 3.200 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.35 |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Jan 20, 1998 |
About EKHAX
The Fund's investment strategy focuses on High Yield with 0.93% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in Wells Fargo Funds Trust: Wells Fargo High Yield Bond Fund; Class A Shares is $1,000 on a standard taxable account. Wells Fargo Funds Trust: Wells Fargo High Yield Bond Fund; Class A Shares seeks high income. EKHAX normally invests at least 65% of its assets in below investment grade bonds, debentures and other income-producing obligations, but may purchase securities of any rating. EKHAX may invest up to 35% of its total assets in bonds rated investment grade.
Performance
EKHAX had a total return of 12.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.87%.
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 | 0.96% |
Top 10 Holdings
12.69% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Funds Trust - Allspring Government Money Market Fund | WFFXX | 3.87% |
| CCM Merger Inc. (Motor City) 6.375% | MOTOR.6.375 05.01.26 144A | 1.24% |
| CCO Holdings, LLC/ CCO Holdings Capital Corp. 4.5% | CHTR.4.5 08.15.30 144A | 1.07% |
| TransDigm, Inc. 6.625% | TDG.6.625 03.01.32 144A | 1.07% |
| Enviva Equity Lx233136 5662903 | n/a | 1.03% |
| EchoStar Corp. 6.75% | SATS.6.75 11.30.30 | 0.95% |
| Iron Mountain Inc. 4.5% | IRM.4.5 02.15.31 144A | 0.94% |
| Davita Inc 6.875% | DVA.6.875 09.01.32 144A | 0.85% |
| Commscope LLC 0% | n/a | 0.85% |
| Service Properties Trust 8.625% | SVC.8.625 11.15.31 144A | 0.82% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.01679 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.01666 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.01709 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.01725 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.01723 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.01728 | Jan 31, 2025 |