Allspring Small Company Growth Fund - Class R6 (WSCRX)
| Fund Assets | 531.03M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.86% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 56.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.18% |
| Dividend Growth | 142.11% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 35.67 |
| YTD Return | 2.24% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 50.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.31 |
| 52-Week High | 41.95 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Oct 31, 2014 |
About WSCRX
Allspring Small Company Growth Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The fund targets firms in the early stages of development or those undergoing significant transformation, emphasizing small, rapidly growing, and often misunderstood businesses with strong potential for substantial price appreciation. Its investment process involves rigorous fundamental research to identify companies in both the "discovery" phase—characterized by long-term earnings growth prospects and unique offerings—and the "rediscovery" phase, where catalysts like new management or restructuring may unlock value. The fund typically maintains a diversified portfolio across sectors, with notable allocations to technology, healthcare, and industrials. Managed by experienced portfolio managers, Allspring Small Company Growth Fund Class R6 is structured as a feeder fund, investing substantially all assets in a master portfolio with similar objectives. The fund is suitable for investors seeking exposure to the U.S. small-cap growth segment, offering diversification and professional management within this dynamic and volatile market niche.
Performance
WSCRX had a total return of 0.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.25%.
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
12.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Funds Trust - Allspring Government Money Market Fund | WFFXX | 1.71% |
| Box, Inc. | BOX | 1.33% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 1.32% |
| CyberArk Software Ltd. | CYBR | 1.32% |
| Stifel Financial Corp. | SF | 1.30% |
| PTC Inc. | PTC | 1.28% |
| Element Solutions Inc | ESI | 1.26% |
| Verra Mobility Corporation | VRRM | 1.17% |
| Construction Partners, Inc. | ROAD | 1.16% |
| Core & Main, Inc. | CNM | 1.14% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $4.50849 | Dec 13, 2019 |