- ISIN
- US9499171737
- CUSIP
- 949917173
- Inception Date
- May 30, 2019
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
WICIX Performance Chart
Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund (WICIX) is up 3.0% since the beginning of the year. WICIX is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WICIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,040.
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Returns By Period
Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund (WICIX) has returned 3.01% so far this year and 7.81% over the past 12 months.
Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund
- 1D
- -0.15%
- 1M
- -0.46%
- YTD
- 3.01%
- 6M
- 3.26%
- 1Y
- 7.81%
- 3Y*
- 7.71%
- 5Y*
- 0.79%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
WICIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 3, 2019, WICIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, WICIX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.09% | 2.61% | -9.51% | 7.04% | 2.32% | -1.74% | 3.01% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.79% | 1.92% | 0.51% | 2.56% | 4.91% | 4.52% | -2.96% | 2.97% | -0.38% | -1.75% | 1.40% | 1.53% | 19.23% |
| 2024 | -1.83% | -0.27% | 2.31% | -3.04% | 5.11% | -2.47% | 4.99% | 2.67% | 1.22% | -6.34% | 1.11% | -3.36% | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 6.90% | -0.54% | 1.71% | 1.51% | -4.36% | 1.92% | 2.51% | -2.45% | -5.73% | -5.32% | 9.73% | 6.73% | 11.84% |
| 2022 | -6.32% | -4.61% | -5.25% | -5.27% | 2.32% | -11.33% | 7.87% | -6.82% | -9.05% | 6.60% | 11.12% | -0.23% | -21.38% |
| 2021 | 1.82% | 3.18% | 3.71% | 4.49% | 2.55% | 1.28% | 1.19% | 2.70% | -6.34% | 0.29% | -6.11% | 4.24% | 12.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of -3.03%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 03, 2019.
- This fund participated in 101.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.03% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.65 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
- -3.03%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 69.90%
- Downside Capture
- 101.17%
Expense Ratio
WICIX has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WICIX ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% 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 Special International Small Cap Fund (WICIX) 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.
| WICIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.90 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.37 | -0.27 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.56 | 2.78 | -2.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.75 | 12.44 | -10.69 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund provided a 4.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.65 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.65 | $0.65 | $0.28 | $0.20 | $0.13 | $0.18 | $0.08 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 4.97% | 5.12% | 2.52% | 1.70% | 1.20% | 1.36% | 0.67% | 3.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Allspring Special International Small Cap 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 | $0.65 | $0.65 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
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 International Small Cap 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 Special International Small Cap Fund was 40.70%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 845 trading sessions.
The current Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund drawdown is 3.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -40.70%Sep 2022 | 1y 20d | 3y 4mo | 4y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.21%Mar 2020 | 2mo 20d | 6mo 20d | 9mo 10dJan 2020 - Oct 2020 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.67%Mar 2026 | 1mo 6d | — | 4mo 11dFeb 2026 - now |
2019 pullback2019 | -8.04%Aug 2019 | 1mo 10d | 2mo 18d | 3mo 28dJul 2019 - Oct 2019 |
2020 pullback2020 | -6.99%Oct 2020 | 17d | 7d | 24dOct 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WICIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -40.70% | -56.78% | +16.08% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.67% | -9.10% | -3.57% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.62% | -18.90% | +3.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.70% | -25.43% | -15.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.13% | -1.80% | -1.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.95% | -10.71% | -3.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.05% | 2.03% | +2.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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