Allspring Small Company Growth Fund - Class Inst (WSCGX)
| Fund Assets | 520.07M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.94% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 56.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.38% |
| Dividend Growth | -23.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 32.63 |
| YTD Return | -3.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.93 |
| 52-Week High | 38.77 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 2008 |
About WSCGX
Allspring Small Company Growth Fund – Institutional Class is a U.S. equity mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation primarily through investments in small-capitalization growth companies. The fund targets businesses in their "discovery" and "rediscovery" phases—typically younger firms with rapid earnings growth potential, high profitability, and unique products or services, as well as companies undergoing major positive changes such as new management or restructuring. With a portfolio that typically holds over 120 stocks, it maintains a diversified exposure to sectors like technology, healthcare, industrials, and financial services, focusing on companies that are often overlooked or misunderstood by the broader market. Managed by Allspring Funds Management with experienced sub-advisors, the fund employs rigorous fundamental research to identify prospects poised for substantial price appreciation. Its institutional class shares are structured for large investors, providing a cost-efficient option within the small growth category and playing a significant role in diversifying institutional portfolios seeking to capture opportunities in the dynamic small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
Performance
WSCGX had a total return of 16.78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top Holdings
14.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TechnipFMC plc | FTI | 1.77% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 1.70% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 1.54% |
| Element Solutions Inc | ESI | 1.49% |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 1.40% |
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. | MTSI | 1.38% |
| Patrick Industries, Inc. | PATK | 1.36% |
| ESCO Technologies Inc. | ESE | 1.31% |
| Kirby Corporation | KEX | 1.19% |
| Flowserve Corporation | FLS | 1.19% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $3.35297 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $4.37093 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $1.80537 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $3.0232 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $24.49331 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $8.9754 | Dec 14, 2020 |