- ISIN
- US9499213083
- CUSIP
- 949921308
- Inception Date
- Jul 31, 2007
- Category
- Mid Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
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Performance
WFPAX Performance Chart
Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A (WFPAX) is up 10.8% since the beginning of the year. WFPAX is currently trading at $48 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WFPAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,432.
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Returns By Period
Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A (WFPAX) has returned 10.81% so far this year and 18.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WFPAX has returned 10.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A
- 1D
- 0.92%
- 1M
- 3.32%
- YTD
- 10.81%
- 6M
- 9.62%
- 1Y
- 18.41%
- 3Y*
- 12.30%
- 5Y*
- 7.44%
- 10Y*
- 10.45%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
WFPAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 2007, WFPAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WFPAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.67% | 4.50% | -6.64% | 5.85% | 0.73% | 0.81% | 10.81% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.15% | -1.60% | -2.55% | -2.73% | 3.31% | 2.47% | 2.00% | 3.93% | -1.55% | -1.14% | 1.86% | -0.20% | 5.81% |
| 2024 | -1.42% | 4.77% | 5.56% | -4.34% | 3.63% | -1.54% | 5.88% | 2.14% | 0.82% | -2.56% | 5.86% | -6.77% | 11.58% |
| 2023 | 6.52% | -2.80% | -2.74% | 0.60% | -3.49% | 8.40% | 2.20% | -3.25% | -4.64% | -3.70% | 6.58% | 6.45% | 9.17% |
| 2022 | -3.20% | 0.21% | 0.65% | -4.49% | 2.64% | -8.49% | 7.49% | -3.07% | -8.55% | 9.47% | 7.29% | -3.03% | -4.95% |
| 2021 | -1.59% | 6.92% | 5.57% | 6.38% | 2.61% | -2.91% | 0.77% | 1.24% | -2.78% | 5.16% | -2.92% | 7.51% | 28.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A has an annualized alpha of 0.43%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 01, 2007.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.83, 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
- 0.43%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 97.47%
- Downside Capture
- 99.42%
Expense Ratio
WFPAX has a high expense ratio of 1.12%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WFPAX ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% 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 Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A (WFPAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| WFPAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.84 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.97 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.41 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.03 | 2.93 | -0.90 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.63 | 13.52 | -6.90 |
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 Special Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A provided a 10.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.98 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.98 | $4.98 | $3.67 | $2.39 | $3.73 | $4.84 | $0.15 | $3.03 | $0.76 | $1.55 | $0.38 | $1.21 |
Dividend yield | 10.27% | 11.38% | 7.97% | 5.39% | 8.69% | 9.86% | 0.36% | 7.38% | 2.40% | 4.14% | 1.08% | 4.14% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A. 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 | $4.98 | $4.98 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.67 | $3.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.39 | $2.39 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.73 | $3.73 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.84 | $4.84 |
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 Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A. 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 Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A was 56.20%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.20%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 6moOct 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -43.81%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 9mo 6d | 10mo 10dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -25.16%Oct 2011 | 4mo 25d | 11mo 14d | 1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012 |
Bear market2022 | -22.55%Sep 2022 | 9mo 24d | 1y 5mo | 2y 2moDec 2021 - Mar 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.65%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 4mo 7d | 1y 3moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WFPAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.20% | -56.78% | +0.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.66% | -9.10% | -0.56% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.40% | -18.90% | +0.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.55% | -25.43% | +2.88% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.81% | -33.92% | -9.89% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.94% | -10.72% | +1.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.95% | 1.97% | +0.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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