Fund has delivered 6% annual yield for clients¹

SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments, a leading independent global asset management firm with $547 billion² in assets under advisement, is expanding the distribution of its Global Equity Enhanced Income (GEEI) Fund as it hits the three-year anniversary. Since inception, the GEEI Fund has delivered both high, consistent income and meaningful capital appreciation for investors.  

In the past three years, market volatility and economic uncertainty have challenged investors to adjust allocations to achieve sustainable and diversified returns. Income-generating equity strategies have gained traction with investors looking for high, consistent yield from diverse sources of income while also retaining exposure to long-term market growth. 

Allspring's GEEI Fund is designed to provide consistent quarterly income alongside capturing the growth potential of global equities. The fund invests in companies with attractive valuations and above-market-average dividends and enhancing income by using an active option overlay strategy. Since inception, the fund has averaged a 6% annual yield across share classes and has generated a total return of 9.9% on an annualised basis (after fees and costs).

Head of International Multi-Asset Portfolio Management Eddie Cheng, also one of the fund's portfolio managers, commented, "Since launching GEEI in 2020, we've experienced a global pandemic, spiraling inflation, and a historically fast central bank rate hiking cycle. It's been an eventful time, but we're really pleased with how this strategy has performed. We believe our 'quantamental' approach combining the power of quantitative analysis alongside a fundamental review process has been key to our success."

"We are excited to see one of our flagship strategies achieve a three-year track record," commented Andy Sowerby, head of the International Client Group. "We remain committed to delivering more for our clients as we help investors navigate the complex global financial landscape. This fund has proven to be a valuable income diversifier and a great complement to more traditional income sources, such as bonds and money markets."

To learn more about Allspring and our mission to elevate investing, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.

About Allspring

Allspring Global Investments is an independent asset management firm with more than $547 billion in assets under advisement², over 20 offices globally, and investment teams supported by more than 460investment professionals. Allspring is committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and inspiring a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. For more information, please visitwww.allspringglobal.com.

1) Past performance is not a guarantee or reliable indicator of future results.
2) As of June 30, 2023. Figures include discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

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