Allspring Spectrum Conservative Growth Fund (WMBFX) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WMBFX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to WMBFX
WMBFX charges 1.50% annually. There are 501 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | — | Jan 2022 | WMBFX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | — | Sep 2017 | WMBFX vs PALDX | |
| Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | 64.10B | Dec 2000 | WMBFX vs VBAIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | — | Dec 2011 | WMBFX vs TSAIX | |
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Balanced Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | 12.30B | Sep 1994 | WMBFX vs VTMFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WMBFX
WMBFX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 282 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 99 | — | Nov 2003 | WMBFX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 97 | — | Dec 2002 | WMBFX vs TIBIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 96 | — | Dec 2009 | WMBFX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Balanced ESG Fund | 94 | — | Dec 1991 | WMBFX vs AYBLX | |
| Victory Pioneer Balanced Fund Class A | 94 | — | Dec 1991 | WMBFX vs AOBLX |
Top Performing WMBFX Alternatives (YTD)
WMBFX is at 6.49% YTD. There are 291 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | 33.16% | — | Jan 1998 | WMBFX vs EKBAX | |
| Greenspring Fund | 20.03% | — | Jun 1983 | WMBFX vs GRSPX | |
| MH Elite Small Cap Fund of Funds Fund | 19.67% | — | Aug 1998 | WMBFX vs MHELX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 17.57% | — | May 2004 | WMBFX vs IOEZX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 16.15% | — | Dec 2002 | WMBFX vs TIBIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WMBFX
WMBFX has 8.27% 1-year volatility. There are 238 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 0.86% | — | Nov 2003 | WMBFX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 2.83% | — | Nov 2003 | WMBFX vs SICIX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.86% | — | Apr 2012 | WMBFX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 2.99% | — | Apr 2003 | WMBFX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.09% | — | Sep 2012 | WMBFX vs CSTAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WMBFX
WMBFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.26%. There are 70 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | -0.36% | — | Nov 2003 | WMBFX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | — | Apr 2012 | WMBFX vs SCLAX | |
| DFA Global Allocation 25/75 Portfolio | -2.64% | — | Dec 2003 | WMBFX vs DGTSX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.65% | — | Nov 2003 | WMBFX vs SICIX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | — | Sep 2012 | WMBFX vs CSTAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Allspring Global Investments
The 10 most viewed Allspring Global Investments mutual funds shown here include EKWAX, WFMIX, SADIX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 25 | -9.93% | — | Jan 1998 | WMBFX vs EKWAX | |
| Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | Mid Cap Value Equities | 24 | 12.17% | — | — | WMBFX vs WFMIX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.74% | — | Aug 1999 | WMBFX vs SADIX | |
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | Short-Term Bond | 85 | 0.86% | — | Aug 1999 | WMBFX vs SSHIX | |
| Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 4.99% | — | Jan 1998 | WMBFX vs EKJAX | |
| Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 13 | 13.11% | — | May 1993 | WMBFX vs ESPAX | |
| Allspring Disciplined U.S. Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 11.95% | — | Feb 1990 | WMBFX vs EVSAX | |
| Allspring Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 12 | 8.90% | — | Feb 2000 | WMBFX vs SENAX | |
| Allspring Opportunity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 19 | 9.42% | — | Feb 2000 | WMBFX vs SOPVX | |
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | Utilities Equities | 20 | 7.49% | — | Jan 1994 | WMBFX vs EVUAX |
Often Compared With WMBFX
Investors most often compare WMBFX with BWBIX, BLNDX, FYMIX. These 14 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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