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Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund

mutual fund
EVUCX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$18.85 +0.11 +0.59%
primary theme
Utilities Sector Equity
share class
Admin (EVUDX) C (EVUCX) A (EVUAX) Instl (EVUYX)
EVUCX (Mutual Fund)

Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund

Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$18.85 +0.11 +0.59%
primary theme
Utilities Sector Equity
share class
Admin (EVUDX) C (EVUCX) A (EVUAX) Instl (EVUYX)
EVUCX (Mutual Fund)

Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund

Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$18.85 +0.11 +0.59%
primary theme
Utilities Sector Equity
share class
Admin (EVUDX) C (EVUCX) A (EVUAX) Instl (EVUYX)

Name

As of 12/24/2024

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

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Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund

EVUCX | Fund

$18.85

$305 M

1.22%

$0.23

1.92%

Vitals

YTD Return

18.1%

1 yr return

18.6%

3 Yr Avg Return

2.9%

5 Yr Avg Return

4.6%

Net Assets

$305 M

Holdings in Top 10

51.6%

52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH

$18.7
N/A
N/A

Expenses

OPERATING FEES

Expense Ratio 1.92%

SALES FEES

Front Load N/A

Deferred Load 1.00%

TRADING FEES

Turnover 11.00%

Redemption Fee N/A

Min Investment

Standard (Taxable)

$1,000

IRA

$250

Fund Classification

Fund Type

Open End Mutual Fund

Name

As of 12/24/2024

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

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Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund

EVUCX | Fund

$18.85

$305 M

1.22%

$0.23

1.92%

EVUCX - Profile

Distributions

  • YTD Total Return 18.1%
  • 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.9%
  • 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.6%
  • Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
  • Net Income Ratio 0.77%
DIVIDENDS
  • Dividend Yield 1.2%
  • Dividend Distribution Frequency None

Fund Details

  • Legal Name
    Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund
  • Fund Family Name
    Allspring Funds
  • Inception Date
    Sep 02, 1994
  • Shares Outstanding
    N/A
  • Share Class
    C
  • Currency
    USD
  • Domiciled Country
    US
  • Manager
    Kent Newcomb

Fund Description

Under normal circumstances, we invest:
■
at least 80% of the Fund’s net assets in common, preferred and convertible preferred stocks of utility and telecommunications companies;
■
up to 20% of the Fund’s net assets in dividend-paying equity securities of non-utility and non-telecommunications companies;
■
up to 25% of the Fund’s total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, including ADRs and similar investments; and
■
up to 10% of the Fund’s total assets in emerging market equity securities.
We invest principally in securities of utility and telecommunications companies across all market capitalizations.  Utility companies may include, for example, companies that provide basic services such as water, sewage, electricity generation, transmission and distribution, and the transmission and distribution of natural gas. Telecommunication companies may include, for example, cable and satellite companies, interactive media providers, communication equipment manufacturers and providers, telecommunication services companies, telecommunication REITs, and providers of broadcasting services. We may also invest in equity securities of foreign issuers including ADRs and similar investments, which may be deemed either foreign or domestic issues. We concentrate the Fund’s investments in the utility and telecommunications sectors, and because we retain flexibility to invest in a relatively small number of stocks, the Fund is also considered to be non-diversified. Relative to its concentration policy, the Fund’s allocations to utility and telecommunications companies may fluctuate over time, and may at times favor either utilities or telecommunications companies. For hedging purposes, the Fund may use derivative strategies such as buying or writing put and call options, meaning that the Fund sells an option to another party giving that party the right to either sell a stock to (put) or buy a stock from (call) the Fund at a predetermined price in the future.
We consider similar factors when analyzing utility and telecommunications companies as those from other sectors. We focus on dividend-paying companies that we expect to pay and increase dividends consistently. Our process applies a rigorous analytical methodology to all of our investment decisions, which might include the following analyses of a company and its stock: cash flow analysis, debt levels, discipline of company management, relative and absolute valuation levels, and dividend yield. In selecting companies, we begin with a screen of a broad universe of equity securities that looks first, but not exclusively, at dividend yield, dividend growth potential and market capitalization. In addition, a review of company fundamentals, such as valuation, earnings growth and financial condition, helps the portfolio managers to focus on companies with dividends that appear reasonably sustainable with potential for moderate dividend growth. We regularly review the investments of the portfolio and may sell a portfolio holding when there is deterioration in the underlying fundamentals of the business, dividend growth is no longer expected or there is the possibility of a dividend cut, the stock price reflects full or overvaluation, it has achieved its valuation target, or we have identified a more attractive investment opportunity.
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EVUCX - Performance

Return Ranking - Trailing

Period EVUCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD 18.1% 1.2% 47.9% 66.10%
1 Yr 18.6% 2.1% 47.1% 66.10%
3 Yr 2.9%* -10.2% 15.0% 82.76%
5 Yr 4.6%* -9.1% 12.1% 77.59%
10 Yr 6.2%* -1.9% 9.8% 66.67%

* Annualized

Return Ranking - Calendar

Period EVUCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 -10.3% -20.0% 0.8% 56.90%
2022 -13.0% -21.0% 3.5% 82.76%
2021 0.4% 0.2% 26.5% 87.93%
2020 -8.4% -18.4% 8.1% 68.97%
2019 7.4% 7.0% 26.2% 92.98%

Total Return Ranking - Trailing

Period EVUCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD 18.1% 1.2% 47.9% 66.10%
1 Yr 18.6% 2.1% 47.1% 66.10%
3 Yr 2.9%* -10.2% 15.0% 82.76%
5 Yr 4.6%* -9.1% 12.1% 77.59%
10 Yr 6.2%* -1.9% 9.8% 66.67%

* Annualized

Total Return Ranking - Calendar

Period EVUCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 -5.9% -19.5% 3.4% 75.86%
2022 -4.2% -19.7% 19.1% 84.48%
2021 13.1% 5.6% 30.1% 82.76%
2020 3.4% -18.1% 9.0% 37.93%
2019 26.5% 9.7% 29.4% 22.81%

NAV & Total Return History

EVUCX - Holdings

Concentration Analysis

EVUCX Category Low Category High EVUCX % Rank
Net Assets 305 M 20.3 M 18.2 B 76.27%
Number of Holdings 34 19 221 74.58%
Net Assets in Top 10 184 M 5.45 M 10.8 B 74.58%
Weighting of Top 10 51.57% 22.9% 72.8% 59.32%

Top 10 Holdings

  1. NextEra Energy Inc 12.46%
  2. Constellation Energy Corp 6.12%
  3. Southern Co/The 5.99%
  4. Sempra 4.44%
  5. American Electric Power Co Inc 4.42%
  6. Duke Energy Corp 4.28%
  7. DTE Energy Co 3.87%
  8. Atmos Energy Corp 3.42%
  9. CMS Energy Corp 3.32%
  10. Public Service Enterprise Group Inc 3.25%

Asset Allocation

Weighting Return Low Return High EVUCX % Rank
Stocks 		98.51% 0.00% 115.46% 76.27%
Cash 		1.50% -15.47% 27.31% 27.12%
Preferred Stocks 		0.00% 0.00% 0.03% 25.42%
Other 		0.00% -33.23% 0.56% 54.24%
Convertible Bonds 		0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 23.73%
Bonds 		0.00% 0.00% 99.77% 30.51%

Stock Sector Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High EVUCX % Rank
Utilities 		78.34% 50.08% 100.00% 76.27%
Communication Services 		5.57% 0.00% 47.17% 35.59%
Financial Services 		4.34% 0.00% 4.98% 10.17%
Real Estate 		3.56% 0.00% 13.29% 10.17%
Healthcare 		3.34% 0.00% 3.34% 6.78%
Technology 		3.03% 0.00% 6.09% 8.47%
Consumer Cyclical 		1.25% 0.00% 2.09% 8.47%
Consumer Defense 		0.56% 0.00% 0.56% 6.78%
Industrials 		0.00% 0.00% 27.59% 59.32%
Energy 		0.00% 0.00% 26.40% 83.05%
Basic Materials 		0.00% 0.00% 4.68% 33.90%

Stock Geographic Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High EVUCX % Rank
US 		98.51% 0.00% 99.92% 30.51%
Non US 		0.00% 0.00% 46.32% 69.49%

EVUCX - Expenses

Operational Fees

EVUCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Expense Ratio 1.92% 0.08% 2.43% 3.39%
Management Fee 0.65% 0.03% 1.00% 67.80%
12b-1 Fee 0.75% 0.00% 1.00% 77.42%
Administrative Fee N/A 0.04% 0.26% 71.43%

Sales Fees

EVUCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Front Load N/A 3.50% 5.75% N/A
Deferred Load 1.00% 1.00% 4.00% 42.86%

Trading Fees

EVUCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Max Redemption Fee N/A 2.00% 2.00% N/A

Related Fees

Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.

EVUCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Turnover 11.00% 3.00% 175.00% 35.71%

EVUCX - Distributions

Dividend Yield Analysis

EVUCX Category Low Category High EVUCX % Rank
Dividend Yield 1.22% 0.00% 9.34% 27.12%

Dividend Distribution Analysis

EVUCX Category Low Category High Category Mod
Dividend Distribution Frequency None Annual Quarterly Quarterly

Net Income Ratio Analysis

EVUCX Category Low Category High EVUCX % Rank
Net Income Ratio 0.77% 0.31% 3.10% 96.61%

Capital Gain Distribution Analysis

EVUCX Category Low Category High Capital Mode
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually Annually Monthly Annually

Distributions History

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EVUCX - Fund Manager Analysis

Managers

Kent Newcomb

Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Oct 15, 2019

2.63

2.6%

Mr. Newcomb joined Wells Capital Management in 2018. Prior to 2018, Mr. Newcomb worked at Wells Fargo Advisors or an affiliate since 2011. Mr. Newcomb is a portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Asset Management Compass Equity team, where he manages the Managed DSIP plan portfolios.

Jack Spudich

Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Oct 15, 2019

2.63

2.6%

Mr. Spudich joined Wells Capital Management in 2018. Prior to 2018, Mr. Spudich was employed by Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. Mr. Spudich is a portfolio manager and team leader of the Wells Fargo Asset Management Compass Equity team, where he co-manages the managed DSIP, current equity income, and income multi-asset portfolios.

Tenure Analysis

Category Low Category High Category Average Category Mode
0.07 23.43 10.23 0.92

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