About EKJAX
Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equity securities of large- and mid-capitalization U.S. companies. The fund employs a growth-oriented strategy, selecting stocks of enterprises believed to be positioned “on the right side of change”—that is, businesses with strong growth prospects, sector leadership, or exposure to significant market trends. It maintains a diversified portfolio, with a significant allocation to sectors such as technology, consumer discretionary, communication services, and healthcare. Notable holdings include leading companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Meta Platforms, Eli Lilly, and Apple.
The fund is actively managed with an approach that emphasizes stock selection based on company fundamentals rather than broad sector bets, resulting in a concentrated portfolio of approximately 65 holdings. With an asset base of over $2 billion and a minimum investment requirement of $1,000, the fund targets investors seeking exposure to large-cap growth equities. The fund’s risk profile is generally above average relative to its peers, given its focus on high-growth segments and its tendency to capture more downside during market corrections. The fund's performance and volatility metrics are benchmarked primarily against the Russell 1000 Growth Index, highlighting its market relevance in the competitive growth fund landscape.
Fund Family Allspring Global Investments
Category Large Growth
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol EKJAX
Share Class Class A
Index Russell 1000 Growth TR
EKJAX had a total return of 21.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.71%.
