Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund Class R6 (WICRX)
| Fund Assets | 178.67M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.96% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 43.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.10 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 125.74% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.21 |
| YTD Return | -3.81% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.38% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.77 |
| 52-Week High | 13.40 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 87 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2019 |
About WICRX
The Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund Class R6 is an international equity mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small-cap companies located in developed markets outside the United States. Its investment strategy emphasizes businesses with established operating histories, durable asset bases, and strong, sustainable free cash flows, aiming to identify companies with competitive advantages and the flexibility to weather market cycles. This approach results in a diversified portfolio focused on reward-to-risk ratios, with risk management integrated into the selection process. The fund's holdings are concentrated in nearly 75 small-cap companies across various sectors and regions, and it maintains a disciplined investment process to capitalize on opportunities in international small-cap equities. Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund Class R6 plays a significant role in diversifying investors’ exposure beyond U.S. markets, offering access to international growth potential in the small-cap segment while managing volatility through careful stock selection and portfolio construction.
Performance
WICRX had a total return of 8.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.35%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. | PSK | 3.02% |
| Viscofan, S.A. | VIS | 2.80% |
| Alten S.A. | ATE | 2.63% |
| Buzzi S.p.A. | BZU | 2.57% |
| Allspring Funds Trust - Allspring Government Money Market Fund | WFFXX | 2.35% |
| HORIBA, Ltd. | 6856 | 2.13% |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | GDXJ | 2.08% |
| MEITEC Group Holdings Inc. | 9744 | 2.08% |
| SpareBank 1 SMN | MING | 2.02% |
| DTS Corporation | 9682 | 1.97% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.55818 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.10089 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.29196 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.20851 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.14194 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.07188 | Dec 30, 2021 |