Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Fund - Class A (EQIAX)
| Fund Assets | 468.96M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 57.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
| Dividend Growth | 69.63% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 18.53 |
| YTD Return | 25.98% |
| 1-Year Return | 46.80% |
| 5-Year Return | 51.87% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.71 |
| 52-Week High | 19.43 |
| 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 46.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.24%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top Holdings
45.07% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 12.91% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 9.16% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 5.05% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 4.22% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.15% |
| Allspring Government Money Market Fund - Class Select | WFFXX | 2.91% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.31% |
| ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. | 3711 | 2.17% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0939 | 1.71% |
| Hyundai Motor Company | 005380 | 1.48% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | $0.01986 | May 26, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.22455 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.02218 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $0.01032 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.01888 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.03345 | Jun 25, 2025 |