Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Fund - Class A (EQIAX)
| Fund Assets | 367.53M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.55% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 81.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.65% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 13.35 |
| YTD Return | 11.77% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.84% |
| 5-Year Return | 38.96% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.77 |
| 52-Week High | 13.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2012 |
About EQIAX
The Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Fund Class A is a diversified mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in equity securities across emerging market countries. The fund targets a broad spectrum of companies in developing economies, with a minimum of 80% of its assets allocated to equities spanning all market capitalizations. Its portfolio is diversified across notable sectors and regions, with significant holdings in leading emerging market companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent, and Alibaba, among others. The fund seeks to identify businesses with growth and income potential that are also considered socially conscious in their operations. Managed by an experienced team with a robust background in global markets, the fund holds over 100 positions, with the top ten making up roughly a third of its portfolio. It tracks performance against benchmarks like the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Fund Class A plays a pivotal role in portfolios aiming for exposure to emerging markets' growth opportunities, offering diversification beyond developed economies and contributing both to capital growth and income objectives.
Performance
EQIAX had a total return of 9.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.79%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
33.63% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 9.44% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 5.60% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 4.02% |
| Allspring Funds Trust - Allspring Government Money Market Fund | WFFXX | 2.92% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.89% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 2.61% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | CICHF | 1.64% |
| Shriram Finance Limited | SHRIRAMFIN | 1.56% |
| Embassy Office Parks REIT | EMBASSY | 1.48% |
| NHPC Limited | NHPC | 1.46% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.03345 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.03676 | May 27, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $0.00275 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.02433 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.05574 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.01093 | Sep 25, 2024 |