Investment objective & strategy
As of Aug. 27, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, we invest: at least 80% of the Funds net assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The Fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in the Small Company Growth Portfolio, a master portfolio with a substantially identical investment objective and substantially similar investment strategies. We may invest in additional master portfolios, in other Allspring Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities. We invest principally in equity securities of small-capitalization companies, which we define as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2000 Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index was approximately $2.13 million to $19.09 billion, as of July 31, … Under normal circumstances, we invest: at least 80% of the Funds net assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The Fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in the Small Company Growth Portfolio, a master portfolio with a substantially identical investment objective and substantially similar investment strategies. We may invest in additional master portfolios, in other Allspring Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities. We invest principally in equity securities of small-capitalization companies, which we define as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2000 Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index was approximately $2.13 million to $19.09 billion, as of July 31, 2025, and is expected to change frequently. We may also invest in equity securities of foreign issuers through American Depository Receipts (ADRs) and similar investments. In selecting securities for the Fund, we conduct rigorous research to identify companies where the prospects for rapid earnings growth (Discovery phase) or significant change (Rediscovery phase) have yet to be well understood, and are therefore not reflected in the current stock price. This research includes meeting with the management of several hundred companies each year and conducting independent external research. Companies that fit into the Discovery phase are those with rapid long-term (3-5 year) earnings growth prospects. Companies that fit into the Rediscovery phase are those that have the prospect for sharply accelerating near-term earnings (next 12-18 months), or companies selling at a meaningful discount to their underlying asset value. We may decrease certain stock holdings when their positions rise relative to the overall portfolio. We may sell a stock in its entirety when it reaches our sell target price, which is set at the time of purchase. We may also sell stocks that experience adverse fundamental news, have significant short-term price declines, or in order to provide funds for new stock purchases.
Top holdings
As of Jan. 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLSPRING GOVERNMENT MONEY MAR | — | $16.78M | 3.16% |
| SPX TECHNOLOGIES INC | — | $8.10M | 1.53% |
| ADV ENERGY INDS | — | $8.01M | 1.51% |
| ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | — | $7.83M | 1.48% |
| TECHNIPFMC PLC | — | $7.71M | 1.45% |
| PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC | — | $7.18M | 1.35% |
| JFROG LTD | — | $7.05M | 1.33% |
| MACOM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS INC | — | $7.02M | 1.32% |
| KRATOS DEFENSE and SEC SOLTN INC | — | $7.01M | 1.32% |
| MODINE MFG CO | — | $6.71M | 1.27% |
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 Small Company Growth Portfolio | 78% | — |
| Empower Small Cap Growth Fund · MXMTX, MXMSX | 65% | 0.84% |
| Optimum Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund · OASGX, OCSGX, OISGX | 49% | 1.19% |
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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