Investment objective & strategy
As of Aug. 27, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The Fund seeks maximum long-term total return (current income and capital appreciation), consistent with minimizing risk to principal.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, we invest: at least 80% of the Funds total assets in equity securities of large-capitalization companies; and up to 20% of the Funds total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, through ADRs and similar investments We invest principally in equity securities of approximately 30 to 50 large-capitalization companies, which we define as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 1000 Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell 1000 Index was approximately $807.14 million to $4.34 trillion, as of July 31, 2025, and is expected to change frequently. We may also invest in equity securities of foreign issuers through ADRs and similar investments. We look for undervalued companies … Under normal circumstances, we invest: at least 80% of the Funds total assets in equity securities of large-capitalization companies; and up to 20% of the Funds total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, through ADRs and similar investments We invest principally in equity securities of approximately 30 to 50 large-capitalization companies, which we define as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 1000 Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell 1000 Index was approximately $807.14 million to $4.34 trillion, as of July 31, 2025, and is expected to change frequently. We may also invest in equity securities of foreign issuers through ADRs and similar investments. We look for undervalued companies that we believe have the potential for above average capital appreciation with below average risk. Rigorous fundamental research drives our search for companies with favorable reward-to-risk ratios and that possess, a long-term competitive advantage provided by a durable asset base, strong balance sheets, and sustainable and superior cash flows. Typical investments include stocks of companies that are generally out of favor in the marketplace, or are undergoing reorganization or other corporate action that may create above-average price appreciation. We regularly review the investments of the portfolio and may sell a portfolio holding when a stock nears its price target, downside risks increase considerably, the companys fundamentals have deteriorated, or we identify a more attractive investment opportunity.
Top holdings
As of Jan. 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHABET INC CL C | — | $8.71M | 5.54% |
| NEXTERA ENERGY INC | — | $6.21M | 3.95% |
| INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC | — | $5.95M | 3.78% |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | — | $5.56M | 3.53% |
| CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP | — | $5.48M | 3.49% |
| CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY LTD | — | $5.39M | 3.43% |
| AMAZON.COM INC | — | $5.27M | 3.35% |
| BERKSHIRE HATH-B | — | $4.95M | 3.14% |
| EXXON MOBIL CORP | — | $4.88M | 3.10% |
| LABCORP HOLDINGS INC | — | $4.64M | 2.95% |
Portfolio moves
Oct 31, 2025 → Jan 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Special Large Cap Value Fund · EIVAX, EIVCX, EIVIX, EIVDX, EIVFX | 100% | 0.40% |
| Allspring Special Large Value ETF · ASLV | 99% | 0.35% |
| Allspring Large Cap Value Portfolio | 72% | — |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Allspring Funds Management, LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of August 27, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of January 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2024, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2024 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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