Allspring Emerging Growth Inst (WEMIX)
| Fund Assets | 331.89M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 86.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.04% |
| Dividend Growth | 35.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.32 |
| YTD Return | 10.09% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.34% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.98 |
| 52-Week High | 12.85 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.08 |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 2008 |
About WEMIX
Allspring Emerging Growth Fund Institutional Class is a U.S. equity mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in small-capitalization companies exhibiting robust and sustainable growth. The fund targets companies whose revenue and earnings growth are not yet fully recognized by the market, aiming to capitalize on this potential by employing fundamental, all-cap research for unique growth insights. The investment process is rigorous, emphasizing risk management by continuously evaluating growth rates relative to market expectations and responding promptly to new information. The portfolio is diversified across sectors, with notable allocations in technology, healthcare, industrials, and consumer defensive industries. Managed by a seasoned team, the fund typically holds 80–90 equity securities, with approximately 27% of assets concentrated in its top ten holdings. The Institutional Class offers a competitive expense ratio and is designed for investors with a long-term horizon and significant initial investment capacity. Its role in the financial market is to provide institutional investors with exposure to the growth potential of small U.S. companies poised for significant expansion, aligning with the small growth category in mutual fund classifications.
Performance
WEMIX had a total return of 5.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.76%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
23.69% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| RadNet, Inc. | RDNT | 2.72% |
| iRhythm Technologies, Inc. | IRTC | 2.69% |
| Argan, Inc. | AGX | 2.46% |
| Allspring Funds Trust - Allspring Government Money Market Fund | WFFXX | 2.32% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.31% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 2.30% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 2.27% |
| Casella Waste Systems, Inc. | CWST | 2.22% |
| Construction Partners, Inc. | ROAD | 2.20% |
| HealthEquity, Inc. | HQY | 2.19% |
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 |