Allspring Emerging Growth Fund - Class R6 (WEGRX)
| Fund Assets | 303.72M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 86.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.08% |
| Dividend Growth | 35.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.00 |
| YTD Return | -2.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.49% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.81% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.94 |
| 52-Week High | 13.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
About WEGRX
The Allspring Emerging Growth Fund Class R6 is a U.S. equity mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-capitalization companies. The fund targets businesses with robust, sustainable growth that is not yet fully recognized by the broader market, employing rigorous, fundamental research to identify such opportunities. It emphasizes companies with strong revenue and earnings growth prospects and dynamically manages risk by continually assessing each holding's growth sustainability relative to market expectations. The fund is managed by a seasoned team and offers diversified exposure across various sectors, generally holding between 78 and 87 companies at a time. With its roots in seeking "emerging growth," it plays a significant role for investors aiming for higher growth potential through smaller, innovative U.S. companies, often positioning itself as part of a broader growth-oriented investment strategy. The fund’s R6 share class is typically available to institutional investors, such as retirement plans, and is structured to offer lower expenses, enhancing its efficiency in cost-sensitive portfolios.
Performance
WEGRX had a total return of 19.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.85%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top Holdings
25.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Partners, Inc. | ROAD | 3.02% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 3.00% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 2.95% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation | CRS | 2.65% |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 2.58% |
| Casella Waste Systems, Inc. | CWST | 2.39% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.31% |
| RadNet, Inc. | RDNT | 2.25% |
| Semtech Corporation | SMTC | 2.19% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 2.18% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.10521 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.98488 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.80662 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $5.50924 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $4.14809 | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.76405 | Dec 13, 2019 |