Allspring Core Bond Fund - Class C (MBFCX)
| Fund Assets | 4.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.45% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 373.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.25% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.41 |
| YTD Return | 0.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.71% |
| 5-Year Return | -3.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.02 |
| 52-Week High | 11.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Oct 31, 2001 |
About MBFCX
Allspring Core Bond Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in fixed income investments within the intermediate core bond category. The fund seeks to achieve total return through a mix of income and capital appreciation, focusing primarily on U.S. investment-grade debt securities. Its strategy is grounded in bottom-up security selection, emphasizing high-quality and liquid bonds across government, corporate, and securitized sectors. The fund maintains a portfolio duration aligned with the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and employs proprietary risk management systems to support disciplined decision-making. Notably, it invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and investment-grade debt, with limited exposure to asset-backed and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities. With over 1,000 individual holdings and monthly dividend distributions, Allspring Core Bond Fund Class C provides broad diversification and consistent income to investors seeking exposure to the U.S. fixed income market. The fund plays a key role in conservative portfolios, serving as a core bond allocation aimed at balancing risk, generating income, and preserving capital for a wide spectrum of investors.
Performance
MBFCX had a total return of 4.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.58%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02913 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02981 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03006 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03082 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03109 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03087 | Sep 30, 2025 |