WFDDX vs. WFMIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Allspring Discovery SMID Cap Growth Fund (WFDDX) and Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I (WFMIX).
WFDDX is managed by Allspring Global Investments. It was launched on Apr 8, 2005. WFMIX is managed by Allspring Global Investments.
Performance
WFDDX vs. WFMIX - Performance Comparison
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WFDDX vs. WFMIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WFDDX Allspring Discovery SMID Cap Growth Fund | -5.44% | 5.51% | 18.05% | 20.25% | -37.83% | -6.10% | 61.81% | 61.34% | -6.95% | 29.27% |
WFMIX Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | 3.16% | 6.14% | 11.95% | 9.54% | -4.65% | 28.53% | 3.27% | 40.27% | -13.12% | 11.16% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, WFDDX achieves a -5.44% return, which is significantly lower than WFMIX's 3.16% return. Over the past 10 years, WFDDX has outperformed WFMIX with an annualized return of 11.17%, while WFMIX has yielded a comparatively lower 10.45% annualized return.
WFDDX
- 1D
- 5.02%
- 1M
- -7.37%
- YTD
- -5.44%
- 6M
- -5.97%
- 1Y
- 10.89%
- 3Y*
- 8.43%
- 5Y*
- -3.02%
- 10Y*
- 11.17%
WFMIX
- 1D
- 2.33%
- 1M
- -6.76%
- YTD
- 3.16%
- 6M
- 3.51%
- 1Y
- 11.50%
- 3Y*
- 10.02%
- 5Y*
- 7.88%
- 10Y*
- 10.45%
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WFDDX vs. WFMIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
WFDDX has a 1.11% expense ratio, which is higher than WFMIX's 0.80% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
WFDDX vs. WFMIX — Risk / Return Rank
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WFDDX vs. WFMIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Allspring Discovery SMID Cap Growth Fund (WFDDX) and Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I (WFMIX). 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.
| WFDDX | WFMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.47 | 0.67 | -0.20 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.85 | 1.07 | -0.22 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.14 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.75 | 1.06 | -0.31 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.63 | 3.71 | -1.08 |
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
| WFDDX | WFMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.47 | 0.67 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.09 | 0.46 | -0.55 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.38 | 0.56 | -0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.37 | 0.45 | -0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between WFDDX and WFMIX is 0.79, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
WFDDX vs. WFMIX - Dividend Comparison
WFDDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 18.16%, more than WFMIX's 10.90% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WFDDX Allspring Discovery SMID Cap Growth Fund | 18.16% | 17.17% | 9.33% | 0.00% | 1.35% | 36.45% | 4.93% | 26.87% | 19.12% | 17.95% | 1.32% | 8.92% |
WFMIX Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | 10.90% | 11.24% | 8.00% | 5.51% | 8.71% | 9.87% | 0.66% | 7.48% | 2.74% | 4.41% | 1.44% | 4.47% |
Drawdowns
WFDDX vs. WFMIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum WFDDX drawdown since its inception was -59.22%, which is greater than WFMIX's maximum drawdown of -52.70%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WFDDX and WFMIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| WFDDX | WFMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.22% | -52.70% | -6.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.77% | -11.57% | -3.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -59.22% | -22.13% | -37.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -59.22% | -43.80% | -15.42% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -37.02% | -6.87% | -30.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.17% | -7.53% | -8.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.20% | 3.30% | +0.90% |
Volatility
WFDDX vs. WFMIX - Volatility Comparison
Allspring Discovery SMID Cap Growth Fund (WFDDX) has a higher volatility of 10.27% compared to Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I (WFMIX) at 5.58%. This indicates that WFDDX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than WFMIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| WFDDX | WFMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.27% | 5.58% | +4.69% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.20% | 10.53% | +5.67% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 25.09% | 17.51% | +7.58% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 33.39% | 17.17% | +16.22% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 29.15% | 18.87% | +10.28% |