Allspring Short-Term Municipal Bond’s team is sizable and experienced, but the approach employs myriad levers, which challenges repeatability in the hands of a recently reshuffled management group. The strategy’s cheaper share classes earn a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Neutral, while its priciest share class earns a Negative.
Allspring Short-Term Municipal Bd Adm WSTMX
NAV / 1-Day Return
9.55
/
0.00
Total Assets
2.0 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.600%
Expense Ratio
0.600%
Fee Level
High
Longest Manager Tenure
3.27
years
Category
Muni National Short
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / LimitedMin. Initial Investment
1,000,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
1.21%
Effective Duration
1.83
years
Morningstar’s Analysis
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