- Issuer
- Allspring
- Inception Date
- Oct 31, 2014
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
ESPRX Performance Chart
Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class R6 (ESPRX) is up 13.6% since the beginning of the year. ESPRX is currently trading at $41 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ESPRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,290.
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Returns By Period
Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class R6 (ESPRX) has returned 13.57% so far this year and 21.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ESPRX has returned 8.92% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class R6
- 1D
- 1.83%
- 1M
- 4.77%
- YTD
- 13.57%
- 6M
- 11.29%
- 1Y
- 21.73%
- 3Y*
- 9.52%
- 5Y*
- 5.23%
- 10Y*
- 8.92%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ESPRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2015, ESPRX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ESPRX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.89% | 1.49% | -6.97% | 9.21% | -0.08% | 4.10% | 13.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.07% | -2.88% | -4.51% | -5.38% | 2.63% | 2.27% | 1.79% | 5.82% | -4.31% | -3.00% | 3.68% | 0.84% | -2.70% |
| 2024 | -2.42% | 4.72% | 4.98% | -5.67% | 3.62% | -3.49% | 8.91% | -1.80% | 0.02% | -2.26% | 9.23% | -7.50% | 6.89% |
| 2023 | 9.94% | -1.00% | -5.20% | -1.75% | -2.44% | 9.70% | 4.59% | -2.41% | -4.32% | -4.89% | 6.87% | 10.62% | 19.15% |
| 2022 | -4.76% | 1.15% | -0.38% | -5.50% | 1.66% | -8.41% | 7.28% | -3.76% | -11.30% | 11.20% | 5.66% | -4.90% | -13.57% |
| 2021 | 3.19% | 9.82% | 5.48% | 2.96% | 2.05% | -1.82% | -2.63% | 2.86% | -2.89% | 3.96% | -2.82% | 5.76% | 28.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class R6 has an annualized alpha of -1.35%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2015.
- This fund participated in 101.73% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.55% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.59, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.35%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 86.55%
- Downside Capture
- 101.73%
Expense Ratio
ESPRX has an expense ratio of 0.82%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ESPRX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class R6 (ESPRX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ESPRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.82 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.84 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.59 | 2.78 | -1.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.70 | 12.44 | -7.74 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class R6 provided a 7.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.04 | $3.04 | $4.11 | $1.02 | $2.32 | $2.88 | $0.26 | $1.09 | $2.37 | $2.03 | $0.87 | $0.75 |
Dividend yield | 7.40% | 8.40% | 10.20% | 2.46% | 6.54% | 6.59% | 0.73% | 3.03% | 8.25% | 5.68% | 2.57% | 2.80% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class R6. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.04 | $3.04 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.11 | $4.11 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $1.02 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.32 | $2.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.88 | $2.88 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class R6. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund Class R6 was 43.24%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 186 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -43.24%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 8mo 27d | 10mo 29dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.46%Sep 2022 | 9mo 24d | 1y 5mo | 2y 2moDec 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.68%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 1y 2mo | 1y 6moNov 2024 - Jun 2026 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.56%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 11mo 21d | 1y 3moAug 2018 - Dec 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.57%Jan 2016 | 6mo 29d | 4mo 19d | 11mo 18dJun 2015 - Jun 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ESPRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.24% | -56.78% | +13.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.53% | -9.10% | -4.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.68% | -18.90% | -5.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.46% | -25.43% | -1.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.24% | -33.92% | -9.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.76% | -10.71% | +2.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.58% | 2.03% | +2.55% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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