- ISIN
- US94975H1480
- CUSIP
- 94975H148
- Inception Date
- Sep 17, 2000
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WFSTX Performance Chart
Allspring Specialized Technology Fund (WFSTX) is up 8.0% since the beginning of the year. WFSTX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WFSTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,207.
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Returns By Period
Allspring Specialized Technology Fund (WFSTX) has returned 7.95% so far this year and 5.66% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WFSTX has achieved an annualized return of 16.51%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% per year.
Allspring Specialized Technology Fund
- 1D
- 0.46%
- 1M
- 5.67%
- YTD
- 7.95%
- 6M
- 5.74%
- 1Y
- 5.66%
- 3Y*
- 13.31%
- 5Y*
- 3.83%
- 10Y*
- 16.51%
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%
WFSTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 15, 2000, WFSTX'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, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was May 2003 with a return of +17.6%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -26.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WFSTX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 9, 2021 with a return of +28.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 10, 2021 at -24.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.04% | 1.62% | -6.97% | 10.60% | 4.55% | 1.85% | 7.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.80% | -4.34% | -5.47% | 3.35% | 5.78% | 4.64% | -1.11% | -1.84% | 3.59% | -0.00% | -5.04% | -1.31% | 2.16% |
| 2024 | 1.39% | 4.38% | 1.14% | -6.39% | 2.40% | 4.23% | -0.43% | 5.99% | 2.29% | -1.20% | 8.91% | -6.35% | 16.33% |
| 2023 | 7.97% | -2.31% | 5.79% | -0.11% | 4.02% | 4.94% | 1.33% | -2.02% | -4.85% | -2.49% | 13.67% | 5.77% | 34.74% |
| 2022 | -12.03% | -1.97% | 1.18% | -14.27% | -5.60% | -8.98% | 13.50% | -3.77% | -11.25% | 4.32% | 1.93% | -7.48% | -38.71% |
| 2021 | 0.05% | 3.47% | -5.65% | 5.88% | -2.70% | 5.34% | 0.65% | 4.54% | -4.15% | 8.03% | -0.55% | -1.93% | 12.64% |
Benchmark Metrics
Allspring Specialized Technology Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.59%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 18, 2000.
- This fund captured 131.99% of S&P 500 Index gains and 122.16% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.10 and R2 of 0.64, 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
- 1.59%
- Beta
- 1.10
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 131.99%
- Downside Capture
- 122.16%
Expense Ratio
WFSTX has a high expense ratio of 1.25%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WFSTX ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Allspring Specialized Technology Fund (WFSTX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| WFSTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.91 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.49 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.41 | -0.34 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.32 | 2.93 | -2.61 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.81 | 13.52 | -12.71 |
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 Specialized Technology Fund provided a 15.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.73 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.73 | $1.73 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $2.32 | $4.82 | $2.81 | $2.27 | $2.70 | $0.97 | $0.58 | $1.31 |
Dividend yield | 15.74% | 16.99% | 8.44% | 0.00% | 28.92% | 28.84% | 14.82% | 17.25% | 24.40% | 7.65% | 6.03% | 13.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Allspring Specialized Technology 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $1.73 | $1.73 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.98 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $4.82 | $4.82 |
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 Specialized Technology 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 Specialized Technology Fund was 79.88%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 2747 trading sessions.
The current Allspring Specialized Technology Fund drawdown is 19.64%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -79.88%Oct 2002 | 2y 13d | 10y 11mo | 12y 11moSep 2000 - Sep 2013 |
2023 bear market2023 | -54.84%Jan 2023 | 1y 26d | — | 4y 5moDec 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -31.53%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 9dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -25.56%Dec 2018 | 3mo 20d | 2mo 27d | 6mo 17dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.28%Feb 2016 | 6mo 22d | 6mo 4d | 1y 21dJul 2015 - Aug 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WFSTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -79.88% | -56.78% | -23.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -19.95% | -9.10% | -10.85% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.83% | -18.90% | -2.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -54.84% | -25.43% | -29.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -54.84% | -33.92% | -20.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -19.64% | -0.74% | -18.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.88% | -10.72% | -19.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.77% | 1.97% | +5.80% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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