Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About EKBAX

What does EKBAX invest in?

This fund aims to generate substantial long-term total returns, achieved through a combination of capital growth and ongoing income streams. It generally allocates a significant portion, up to 90%, of its portfolio to stocks, selecting equity securities from companies of any market capitalization. Up to 30% of its total assets may be invested in corporate bonds that are rated below investment-grade, with such speculative-grade corporate debt forming the primary focus of its fixed income component. The fund also has the flexibility to allocate up to 25% of its assets to foreign equity and debt instruments. Strategically, the investment typically targets an allocation ranging from 70% to 90% in equities and 10% to 30% in debt securities.

What is the expense ratio of EKBAX?

Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund Class A (EKBAX) charges an expense ratio of 1.08%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EKBAX?

Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund Class A (EKBAX) manages $2.62B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is EKBAX actively managed or an index fund?

EKBAX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (EKBAX's is 1.08%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was EKBAX launched?

Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund Class A (EKBAX) launched in January 1998 and is managed by Allspring.

How has EKBAX performed?

EKBAX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.