Allspring Global Small Cap Fund Class C

Frequently Asked Questions About EKGCX

What does EKGCX invest in?

This fund aims to deliver significant capital appreciation over an extended period. Its strategy involves dedicating at least 80% of its total holdings to the stock of companies with small market capitalizations. The portfolio maintains geographic diversity by investing in businesses based in no fewer than three countries, which could include the U.S. While more than a quarter of the fund's assets can be concentrated in a single country, it also has the option to invest up to 10% of its total assets in emerging market equities. The manager considers small-capitalization companies to be those whose market capitalization, at the moment of purchase, falls within the thresholds established by the S&P Developed SmallCap Index.

What is the expense ratio of EKGCX?

Allspring Global Small Cap Fund Class C (EKGCX) charges an expense ratio of 2.22%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EKGCX?

Allspring Global Small Cap Fund Class C (EKGCX) manages $114.8M 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 EKGCX actively managed or an index fund?

EKGCX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was EKGCX launched?

Allspring Global Small Cap Fund Class C (EKGCX) launched in January 1993 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has EKGCX performed?

EKGCX'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.