Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund - Class C (ESPCX)
| Fund Assets | 4.36B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.09% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 22.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.32% |
| Dividend Growth | 638.65% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 32.52 |
| YTD Return | -2.99% |
| 1-Year Return | -5.90% |
| 5-Year Return | 64.18% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.59 |
| 52-Week High | 40.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Dec 12, 2000 |
About ESPCX
The Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class C is a U.S. equity mutual fund specializing in small-cap stocks that demonstrate value characteristics. Its primary objective is to pursue long-term capital appreciation by targeting investments in financially durable, small-capitalization companies with high potential for capital gains but limited risk relative to their peers. The fund adopts a disciplined, consistent investment process that emphasizes valuation and seeks companies with robust asset bases, flexible balance sheets, and sustainable free cash flows—traits that help mitigate the impact of cyclical earnings fluctuations. It is managed by Allspring Global Investments and is categorized within the Morningstar Small Value category, reflecting its focus on undervalued, growth-constrained small-cap equities. The fund plays an important role in diversified portfolios by offering exposure to the unique risk-return profile and opportunities associated with smaller U.S. companies, contributing to the broader small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity market.
Performance
ESPCX had a total return of -5.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.89%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FISVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| UMB Financial Corporation | UMBF | 3.40% |
| Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | FELE | 3.28% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 3.13% |
| Innospec Inc. | IOSP | 3.12% |
| J&J Snack Foods Corp. | JJSF | 2.92% |
| Eagle Materials Inc. | EXP | 2.49% |
| Silgan Holdings Inc. | SLGN | 2.47% |
| Alamo Group Inc. | ALG | 2.23% |
| UFP Industries, Inc. | UFPI | 2.04% |
| NewMarket Corporation | NEU | 2.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.06667 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.56562 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | $0.49175 | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Dec 9, 2022 | $1.90665 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $2.59641 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 9, 2020 | $0.0106 | Dec 10, 2020 |