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Name
As of 11/29/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
YTD Return
2.3%
1 yr return
9.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
-2.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.4%
Net Assets
$132 M
Holdings in Top 10
27.7%
Expense Ratio 2.36%
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 1.00%
Turnover 53.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$250
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 11/29/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
■ | at least 80% of the Fund’s total assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies; |
■ | in the securities of companies located in no fewer than three countries, which may include the U.S., and we may invest more than 25% of the Fund’s total assets in any one country; and |
■ | up to 10% of the Fund’s total assets in emerging market equity securities. |
Period | EKGCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 2.3% | -44.3% | 9.5% | 54.49% |
1 Yr | 9.7% | -51.1% | 24.7% | 71.61% |
3 Yr | -2.9%* | -6.4% | 28.0% | 93.24% |
5 Yr | 3.4%* | -4.2% | 18.3% | 87.20% |
10 Yr | 5.9%* | 1.0% | 13.7% | 75.00% |
* Annualized
Period | EKGCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 13.3% | -50.5% | 18.8% | 90.54% |
2022 | -30.5% | -27.4% | 103.5% | 86.01% |
2021 | -6.4% | 3.5% | 66.4% | 86.43% |
2020 | 9.2% | -64.5% | 5.6% | 65.87% |
2019 | 18.3% | -9.3% | 49.7% | 97.17% |
Period | EKGCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 2.3% | -44.3% | 9.5% | 50.00% |
1 Yr | 9.7% | -51.1% | 24.7% | 78.71% |
3 Yr | -2.9%* | -6.4% | 28.0% | 90.54% |
5 Yr | 3.4%* | -4.2% | 18.3% | 85.60% |
10 Yr | 5.9%* | 1.0% | 13.7% | 72.62% |
* Annualized
Period | EKGCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 13.3% | -50.6% | 18.8% | 90.54% |
2022 | -25.3% | -27.4% | 103.5% | 86.01% |
2021 | 20.5% | 3.5% | 66.4% | 86.43% |
2020 | 9.2% | -64.5% | 5.6% | 74.60% |
2019 | 23.5% | -9.3% | 53.2% | 56.60% |
EKGCX | Category Low | Category High | EKGCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 132 M | 2.31 M | 71.6 B | 31.88% |
Number of Holdings | 91 | 31 | 9561 | 57.50% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 39.8 M | 452 K | 5.44 B | 32.50% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 27.68% | 4.2% | 63.4% | 38.75% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EKGCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 98.22% | 40.59% | 104.41% | 38.75% |
Cash | 1.78% | -4.41% | 47.07% | 51.25% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.04% | 25.00% |
Other | 0.00% | -7.94% | 19.71% | 41.88% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.55% | 9.38% |
Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.07% | 12.50% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EKGCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Industrials | 22.68% | 0.00% | 53.77% | 28.13% |
Technology | 22.41% | 0.00% | 93.40% | 16.88% |
Consumer Cyclical | 14.32% | 0.00% | 71.20% | 44.38% |
Healthcare | 13.28% | 0.00% | 28.38% | 38.13% |
Consumer Defense | 9.70% | 0.00% | 52.28% | 2.50% |
Basic Materials | 9.43% | 0.00% | 26.39% | 30.00% |
Communication Services | 3.88% | 0.00% | 23.15% | 32.50% |
Real Estate | 3.22% | 0.00% | 43.48% | 41.88% |
Utilities | 0.57% | 0.00% | 70.33% | 54.38% |
Financial Services | 0.51% | 0.00% | 75.07% | 87.50% |
Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 36.56% | 57.50% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EKGCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 59.82% | 6.76% | 79.19% | 10.63% |
Non US | 38.41% | 12.39% | 83.06% | 83.75% |
EKGCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expense Ratio | 2.36% | 0.43% | 2.93% | 4.38% |
Management Fee | 0.95% | 0.30% | 1.25% | 70.63% |
12b-1 Fee | 0.75% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 70.37% |
Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.15% | 85.71% |
EKGCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% | 9.52% |
EKGCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
EKGCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turnover | 53.00% | 7.00% | 145.00% | 72.59% |
EKGCX | Category Low | Category High | EKGCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.18% | 21.25% |
EKGCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Annually | Annually |
EKGCX | Category Low | Category High | EKGCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | -1.19% | -1.92% | 6.98% | 94.27% |
EKGCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Date | Amount | Type |
---|---|---|
Dec 09, 2022 | $1.448 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 09, 2021 | $7.766 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 10, 2019 | $0.233 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 10, 2019 | $0.940 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 10, 2018 | $0.538 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 10, 2018 | $2.870 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 13, 2017 | $1.152 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 13, 2017 | $3.844 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 29, 2016 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 09, 2016 | $0.456 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 09, 2016 | $1.893 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 11, 2015 | $1.592 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 11, 2014 | $1.470 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 11, 2014 | $5.267 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 30, 2013 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 07, 2008
14.07
14.1%
Jim Tringas is a managing director, co-team leader, and senior portfolio manager for the Special Global Equity team at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). He joined WFAM from Evergreen Investments, where he began his investment industry career in 1994, which includes serving as a portfolio manager with Wachovia Asset Management Group. Prior to this, he served as a senior consultant in the Personal Financial Group of Ernst & Young. Jim earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Florida. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and is a member of CFA Society Boston.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 15, 2012
9.96
10.0%
Oleg Makhorine is a portfolio manager for the Special Global Equity and Precious Metals teams at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Prior to his current role, he served as a senior research analyst for the Berkeley Street International Equity team, having joined WFAM from the Evergreen merger. Before that, Oleg served as partner and portfolio manager with Sphynx Funds and as an international equities analyst with Mackenzie Investment Management. Earlier, he was a financial analyst and emerging markets analyst with L.E. Holdings. Oleg earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the International Business Academy and a master’s degree in finance from Florida International University. He is a member of CFA Society Miami.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 22, 2013
8.53
8.5%
Bryant VanCronkhite is a managing director, co-team leader, and senior portfolio manager for the Special Global Equity team at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Prior to this, Bryant was a senior research analyst on the team, which he joined in 2004 before the acquisition of Strong Capital Management. Earlier, Bryant was a mutual fund accountant for Strong. He began his investment industry career in 2003. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in professional accountancy from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, and is a certified public accountant. Bryant has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and is a member of CFA Society Milwaukee and the AICPA.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 15, 2020
2.13
2.1%
Stephen Giggie is a research analyst for the Special Global Equity team at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). He joined WFAM from Evergreen Investments, where he was a product manager. He began his investment industry career as a portfolio verification analyst for MFS Investment Management. Stephen earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance from Suffolk University, graduating magna cum laude. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and is a member of CFA Society Boston.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 15, 2020
2.13
2.1%
Brian Martin is a portfolio manager for the Special Global Equity team at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Brian has been with Allspring or one of its predecessor firms since 2004, which includes serving as a senior trade settlement specialist and as an investment systems analyst with the Service Company. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Bentley University, where he graduated magna cum laude, and a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance from the McCallum Graduate School of Business at Bentley University. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and is a member of CFA Society Boston and the Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Society.
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
---|---|---|---|
0.08 | 39.6 | 7.02 | 9.33 |
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