Allspring Fund - Small Company Growth Inst

Frequently Asked Questions About WSCGX

What does WSCGX invest in?

This investment vehicle aims for significant capital appreciation over an extended period. It commits at least 80% of its total holdings to shares of smaller enterprises. Functioning as a feeder fund, it channels almost all of its assets into the Small Company Growth Portfolio, which is a master portfolio sharing virtually the same investment purpose and closely related strategies. Management considers small-capitalization companies to be those whose market value, at the time of acquisition, falls within the scope of the Russell 2000® Index.

What is the expense ratio of WSCGX?

Allspring Fund - Small Company Growth Inst (WSCGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.94%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is WSCGX?

Allspring Fund - Small Company Growth Inst (WSCGX) manages $478.9M 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 WSCGX actively managed or an index fund?

WSCGX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (WSCGX's is 0.94%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was WSCGX launched?

Allspring Fund - Small Company Growth Inst (WSCGX) launched in March 2008 and is managed by Allspring.

How has WSCGX performed?

WSCGX'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.