Allspring Core Bond Fund - Class A (MBFAX)
| Fund Assets | 5.18B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 373.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.90% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.32 |
| YTD Return | 1.84% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.28% |
| 5-Year Return | -8.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.05 |
| 52-Week High | 11.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Oct 31, 2001 |
About MBFAX
Allspring Core Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund specializing in intermediate-term, investment-grade fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to seek total return, blending both income generation and capital appreciation, while maintaining a focus on capital preservation and prudent risk management. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, emphasizing high-quality, liquid instruments such as government securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities (excluding mortgage-backed, up to 25%), and corporate bonds across U.S. and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign issuers. The investment process is characterized by bottom-up security selection, with rigorous proprietary risk assessment and disciplined portfolio construction to keep overall interest rate sensitivity close to the benchmark Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fund aims to provide consistent monthly income distributions and has a track record dating back to 2001. Recognized within the intermediate core bond category, Allspring Core Bond Fund Class A plays a central role for investors seeking broad, diversified access to the fixed income market, making it suitable for building the core of a balanced or conservative portfolio.
Performance
MBFAX had a total return of 2.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.21%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
16.32% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Funds Trust - Allspring Government Money Market Fund | WFFXX | 3.41% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 1.75% | T.1.75 08.15.41 | 2.03% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.30.30 | 1.77% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2% | T.2 11.15.41 | 1.74% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FNCL.5.5 7.11 | 1.60% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 3% | T.3 02.15.48 | 1.41% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.30% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 2.5% | FR.SB1233 | 1.10% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.625% | T.4.625 02.15.55 | 1.04% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 5% | T.5 05.15.45 | 0.92% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03904 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03903 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03853 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03924 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03818 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.03827 | Jan 31, 2025 |