- ISIN
- US9499151770
- CUSIP
- 949915177
- Inception Date
- Jan 19, 1998
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
WFEAX Performance Chart
Allspring International Equity Fund (WFEAX) is up 9.9% since the beginning of the year. WFEAX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WFEAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,372.
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Returns By Period
Allspring International Equity Fund (WFEAX) has returned 9.85% so far this year and 19.19% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WFEAX has returned 7.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Allspring International Equity Fund
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- 4.04%
- YTD
- 9.85%
- 6M
- 13.24%
- 1Y
- 19.19%
- 3Y*
- 15.85%
- 5Y*
- 6.53%
- 10Y*
- 7.30%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
WFEAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 20, 1998, WFEAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WFEAX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 12, 2005 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.57% | 5.39% | -9.25% | 6.97% | 3.79% | -0.11% | 9.85% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.14% | 3.90% | 1.10% | 3.42% | 4.08% | 2.23% | -3.27% | 2.83% | 2.48% | 1.12% | 1.17% | 2.95% | 30.47% |
| 2024 | 0.16% | 2.43% | 2.55% | -2.62% | 3.91% | -2.62% | 2.61% | 3.67% | -0.69% | -5.54% | -1.47% | -1.85% | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 9.33% | -3.50% | 0.52% | 1.76% | -4.45% | 6.32% | 3.76% | -1.89% | -3.45% | -4.44% | 7.62% | 4.27% | 15.57% |
| 2022 | -0.00% | -1.84% | -2.11% | -5.64% | 2.05% | -8.10% | 1.74% | -4.24% | -9.85% | 5.57% | 12.55% | -0.34% | -11.56% |
| 2021 | -1.84% | 3.59% | 4.47% | 2.41% | 2.95% | -1.90% | -2.20% | 1.57% | -2.23% | 1.29% | -7.27% | 5.55% | 5.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Allspring International Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.23%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 21, 1998.
- This fund participated in 91.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.54% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.68 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -0.23%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 77.54%
- Downside Capture
- 91.76%
Expense Ratio
WFEAX has a high expense ratio of 1.13%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WFEAX ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% 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 International Equity Fund (WFEAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| WFEAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.36 | 2.39 | -1.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.94 | 3.25 | -1.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.43 | -0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.66 | 3.11 | -1.46 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.18 | 14.38 | -8.20 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Allspring International Equity Fund provided a 1.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.29 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.21 | $0.08 | $0.25 | $0.36 | $0.45 | $0.33 | $0.14 |
Dividend yield | 1.68% | 1.73% | 2.47% | 1.95% | 2.24% | 1.61% | 0.68% | 2.11% | 3.37% | 3.34% | 2.95% | 1.29% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Allspring International Equity Fund. 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 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.28 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.25 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.21 |
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 International Equity Fund. 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 International Equity Fund was 60.66%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2196 trading sessions.
The current Allspring International Equity Fund drawdown is 0.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.66%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 8mo | 10y 26dNov 2007 - Nov 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -46.36%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 1y 24d | 3y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2021 |
2003 bear market2003 | -46.17%Mar 2003 | 3y 6d | 2y 6mo | 5y 6moMar 2000 - Sep 2005 |
Bear market2022 | -30.60%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 9moJun 2021 - Mar 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -23.48%Oct 1998 | 2mo 20d | 1y 1mo | 1y 3moJul 1998 - Nov 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WFEAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.66% | -56.78% | -3.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.47% | -9.10% | -3.37% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.13% | -18.90% | +4.77% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.60% | -25.43% | -5.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.36% | -33.92% | -12.44% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.11% | 0.00% | -0.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.61% | -10.72% | -7.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.33% | 1.97% | +1.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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