Allspring Emerging Growth Fund - Class C (WEMCX)
| Fund Assets | 235.23M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.97% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 86.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.79 |
| Dividend Yield | 30.52% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 5.82 |
| YTD Return | -13.03% |
| 1-Year Return | -8.13% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.81% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.31 |
| 52-Week High | 8.07 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 2008 |
About WEMCX
The Allspring Emerging Growth Fund, Class C Shares, is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-capitalization companies based in the United States. Its investment approach targets businesses demonstrating robust, sustainable growth that the market has not yet fully recognized. The fund conducts fundamental, all-cap research to uncover unique insights into a company's true growth potential and acts swiftly on new information to exploit market inefficiencies and investor biases. Managed by experienced professionals, the fund maintains a diversified portfolio with holdings across a variety of sectors, emphasizing innovation and adaptability among small-growth enterprises. As part of the small growth category, the fund offers exposure to emerging leaders and growth-oriented firms, playing a key role for investors seeking access to dynamic segments of the equity market with higher growth potential relative to larger, more established companies. This strategy positions the fund as a notable vehicle for capitalizing on the evolving landscape of small-cap businesses in the U.S. economy.
Performance
WEMCX had a total return of -8.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.40%.
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 10 Holdings
23.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Funds Trust - Allspring Government Money Market Fund | WFFXX | 3.20% |
| Commvault Systems, Inc. | CVLT | 2.87% |
| Casella Waste Systems, Inc. | CWST | 2.81% |
| iRhythm Technologies, Inc. | IRTC | 2.33% |
| HealthEquity, Inc. | HQY | 2.30% |
| RadNet, Inc. | RDNT | 2.18% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.11% |
| Dutch Bros Inc. | BROS | 2.03% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 2.02% |
| Construction Partners, Inc. | ROAD | 1.99% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $3.17576 | Dec 13, 2018 |