Allspring High Yield Bond Inst (EKHIX)

Fund Assets	228.23M
Expense Ratio	0.53%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	62.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.20
Dividend Yield	6.77%
Dividend Growth	-5.36%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	3.010
YTD Return	2.59%
1-Year Return	5.17%
5-Year Return	18.23%
52-Week Low	2.970
52-Week High	3.080
Beta (5Y)	0.38
Holdings	268
Inception Date	Oct 31, 2014

About EKHIX

Allspring High Yield Bond Fund - Class Institutional is a mutual fund focused on generating current income and seeking capital appreciation primarily through investments in high yield, below-investment-grade debt securities, commonly referred to as "junk bonds". The fund maintains a policy of allocating at least 80% of its net assets to these riskier corporate bonds, which may originate from both domestic and foreign issuers, including those in emerging markets. Its diversified portfolio typically includes hundreds of underlying holdings and emphasizes exposure to sectors sensitive to credit market conditions. The fund is managed for institutional investors, featuring a relatively low expense ratio and a sizable minimum investment requirement. Monthly dividend distributions and a competitive yield are notable features, serving investors seeking regular income through fixed income exposure. With its risk rating marked as below average compared to peers, the fund's historical performance has reflected both the volatility and the return potential inherent to the high yield bond market. Its role in financial markets centers on providing institutional investors access to enhanced income, credit diversification, and potential capital gains through active management of non-investment-grade debt securities.

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

Performance

EKHIX had a total return of 5.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.28%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
EKHAX	Class A	0.92%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01647	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01692	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01657	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01679	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.01669	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.01669	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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