Allspring Absolute Return Fund - Class A (WARAX)

Fund Assets	437.71M
Expense Ratio	1.15%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	43.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.22
Dividend Yield	1.80%
Dividend Growth	-80.55%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 29, 2025

Previous Close	12.22
YTD Return	10.89%
1-Year Return	13.32%
5-Year Return	37.97%
52-Week Low	10.91
52-Week High	13.13
Beta (5Y)	0.31
Holdings	9
Inception Date	Mar 1, 2012

About WARAX

Allspring Absolute Return Fund Class A is a multi-asset mutual fund designed to pursue positive total returns in various market environments. Managed as a fund-of-funds, it employs a dynamic allocation strategy, investing across U.S. and global equities—including emerging markets—fixed income securities, and alternative investments, each potentially accounting for up to 60% of the portfolio. The fund stands out for its multi-style approach, utilizing affiliated mutual funds and both affiliated and unaffiliated exchange-traded funds to diversify exposure and manage risk. Classified in the world allocation or tactical allocation category, the fund seeks to deliver a balanced blend of capital appreciation and income while actively adjusting its investment mix based on market conditions. Its holdings span developed and emerging markets, making it relevant to investors seeking broad, diversified exposure with a focus on absolute returns rather than benchmark-relative gains. As of the most recent data, Allspring Absolute Return Fund Class A has established itself as a significant player within the multi-asset and alternative investing landscape, underscoring its role as a flexible strategy for navigating changing global markets.

• Fund Family: Allspring Global Investments
• Category: Tactical Allocation
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: WARAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

WARAX had a total return of 13.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.09%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
WARRX	Class R6	0.74%
WABIX	Institutional Class	0.79%
WARCX	Class C	1.90%

Top Holdings

Name	Symbol	Weight
Allspring Macro Strategies Portfolio	n/a	47.38%
Allspring Alternative Risk Pre R6	WRPRX	19.43%
Allspring Income Plus ETF	AINP	8.29%
Allspring Disciplined Large Cap Port	n/a	6.50%
Allspring Emerging Markets Eq Advtg R6	EQIRX	6.09%
Allspring Discplnd Intl Dev Mkts Port	n/a	5.10%
VanEck Gold Miners ETF	GDX	2.69%
Allspring Government Money Mar Select Class 3802	n/a	2.63%
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF	EWY	1.90%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 29, 2025	$0.22049	Dec 30, 2025
Dec 27, 2024	$1.13343	Dec 30, 2024
Dec 27, 2023	$0.30446	Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2022	$0.23312	Dec 29, 2022
Dec 29, 2021	$0.33749	Dec 30, 2021
Dec 29, 2020	$0.35266	Dec 30, 2020

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 3, 2026

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