Allspring Core Bond Fund - Class A (MBFAX)
| Fund Assets | 4.60B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 373.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.59% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.31 |
| YTD Return | 0.12% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.41% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.57% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.20 |
| 52-Week High | 11.64 |
| 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 4.41% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.30%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03735 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03714 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03695 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03613 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03751 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03775 | Dec 31, 2025 |