Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Fund - Class C (EQICX)
| Fund Assets | 351.80M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.30% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 81.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.13 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
| Dividend Growth | 22.11% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.94 |
| YTD Return | 10.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.17% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.68 |
| 52-Week High | 13.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2012 |
About EQICX
Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Fund – Class C is an actively managed mutual fund that focuses on achieving long-term capital appreciation and current income by investing predominantly in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. Designed for diversification across all market capitalizations, the fund maintains a policy of investing at least 80% of its assets in emerging markets stocks, with a distinct emphasis on companies offering sustainable dividend yields and long-term growth potential. Its portfolio is typically concentrated in sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, financial services, and real estate, with major holdings including leading firms like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, and Alibaba Group. The fund is classified within the diversified emerging markets category, providing investors with exposure to dynamic economies in Asia, Latin America, and other developing regions. It plays a valuable role in global portfolios by offering access to a broad range of growth opportunities and risk diversification outside of developed markets. With quarterly dividend distributions and an inception date of May 2012, the fund is managed to balance income generation with the pursuit of capital appreciation over time.
Performance
EQICX had a total return of 6.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.97%.
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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 | $0.02691 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.02823 | May 27, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.01673 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.04034 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.00357 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.00184 | Aug 27, 2024 |