About ESPIX
The Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund - Administrator Class is a U.S. equity mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-capitalization companies. Managed by Allspring Funds Management, LLC and sub-advised by Allspring Global Investments, LLC, the fund employs a disciplined, valuation-driven investment process. Its strategy targets companies with durable asset bases, flexible balance sheets, and strong free cash flow, aiming to insulate the portfolio from volatility driven by cyclical market swings. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of assets to equities within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index, spanning a diverse set of industries including industrials, basic materials, consumer defensive, and financial services. With over 100 holdings and a relatively low turnover rate, it seeks to uncover value opportunities among U.S. small caps. The fund’s performance is benchmarked against the Russell 2000 Value Index, and it is recognized in the small value category for actively seeking attractive reward-to-risk opportunities in the small-cap segment of the market.
Fund Family Allspring Global Investments
Category Small Value
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol ESPIX
Share Class Administrator Class
Index Russell 2000 Value TR
ESPIX had a total return of -5.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.28%.
