About ESPRX
The Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund – Class R6 is a U.S. equity mutual fund managed by Allspring Global Investments. Its primary objective is long-term capital appreciation accomplished through investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies—typically those with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2000® Index at the time of purchase. The fund strategically focuses on finding undervalued small companies that demonstrate durable asset bases, robust balance sheets, and sustainable free cash flows. Emphasizing disciplined, fundamental research, the investment process seeks stocks with attractive reward-to-risk ratios and aims to insulate the portfolio from excessive volatility.
The fund’s portfolio is broadly diversified across various sectors, with notable concentrations in industrials, basic materials, consumer defensive, and financial services. Its top holdings frequently include companies such as Mueller Industries, J&J Snack Foods, Innospec, and Franklin Electric. The fund maintains a moderate turnover rate and an expense ratio that positions it competitively within its peer group. Designed for institutional and retirement investors, Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund – Class R6 plays a significant role in the market by providing targeted small-cap value exposure, appealing to those seeking differentiated growth opportunities in less efficiently priced market segments.
Fund Family Allspring Global Investments
Category Small Value
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol ESPRX
Share Class Class R6
Index Russell 2000 Value TR
ESPRX had a total return of 12.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.70%.
