SSHIX vs. EKBAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund (SSHIX) and Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund (EKBAX).
SSHIX is managed by Allspring Global Investments. It was launched on Aug 31, 1999. EKBAX is managed by Allspring Global Investments. It was launched on Jan 19, 1998.
Performance
SSHIX vs. EKBAX - Performance Comparison
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SSHIX vs. EKBAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSHIX Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | 0.10% | 5.59% | 5.41% | 6.19% | -4.87% | 0.16% | 6.02% | 4.80% | 1.41% | 1.31% |
EKBAX Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | 4.55% | 21.87% | 21.75% | 22.23% | -13.47% | 19.61% | 12.66% | 32.99% | -5.55% | 14.43% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SSHIX achieves a 0.10% return, which is significantly lower than EKBAX's 4.55% return. Over the past 10 years, SSHIX has underperformed EKBAX with an annualized return of 2.68%, while EKBAX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.80% annualized return.
SSHIX
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -0.80%
- YTD
- 0.10%
- 6M
- 1.31%
- 1Y
- 4.29%
- 3Y*
- 5.08%
- 5Y*
- 2.41%
- 10Y*
- 2.68%
EKBAX
- 1D
- -2.41%
- 1M
- -6.94%
- YTD
- 4.55%
- 6M
- 11.28%
- 1Y
- 36.95%
- 3Y*
- 21.81%
- 5Y*
- 13.92%
- 10Y*
- 13.80%
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SSHIX vs. EKBAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SSHIX has a 0.47% expense ratio, which is lower than EKBAX's 1.10% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SSHIX vs. EKBAX — Risk / Return Rank
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EKBAX
SSHIX vs. EKBAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund (SSHIX) and Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund (EKBAX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| SSHIX | EKBAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.15 | 1.80 | +1.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.93 | 2.37 | +2.56 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.90 | 1.38 | +0.52 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.39 | 2.64 | +1.75 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.31 | 12.94 | +6.37 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| SSHIX | EKBAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.15 | 1.80 | +1.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.18 | 0.78 | +0.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.45 | 0.80 | +0.65 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.56 | 0.46 | +1.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between SSHIX and EKBAX is -0.06. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.
Dividends
SSHIX vs. EKBAX - Dividend Comparison
SSHIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.58%, less than EKBAX's 9.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSHIX Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | 4.58% | 4.27% | 4.43% | 3.92% | 1.92% | 2.31% | 3.14% | 2.61% | 2.21% | 1.65% | 1.58% | 1.70% |
EKBAX Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | 9.20% | 9.61% | 5.28% | 6.16% | 12.50% | 6.89% | 2.03% | 9.49% | 7.14% | 6.20% | 10.05% | 11.47% |
Drawdowns
SSHIX vs. EKBAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SSHIX drawdown since its inception was -7.13%, smaller than the maximum EKBAX drawdown of -55.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SSHIX and EKBAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SSHIX | EKBAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.13% | -55.64% | +48.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.03% | -13.29% | +12.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.13% | -24.84% | +17.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -7.13% | -32.33% | +25.20% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.80% | -7.32% | +6.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.62% | -8.03% | +7.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.23% | 2.71% | -2.48% |
Volatility
SSHIX vs. EKBAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund (SSHIX) is 0.55%, while Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund (EKBAX) has a volatility of 5.70%. This indicates that SSHIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EKBAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SSHIX | EKBAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.55% | 5.70% | -5.15% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.85% | 12.79% | -11.94% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.41% | 20.75% | -19.34% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.05% | 17.86% | -15.81% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.85% | 17.40% | -15.55% |