EAD

Allspring Income Opportunities Fund
EAD

$7.03

0.28%

Market Cap: $417M

About: Allspring Income Opportunities Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its products and services are mutual funds, closed-end funds, managed accounts services and variable trust funds. The fund's objective is a high level of current income and capital appreciation. Its portfolio of investments includes oil gas and consumable fuels, Chemicals, distributors, diversified consumer services, hotels, restaurants and leisure, household durables, media, specialty retail, pharmaceuticals, airlines, construction, and engineering.

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

0% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 23 | Existing positions reduced: 23

5% less funds holding

Funds holding: 74 [Q1] → 70 (-4) [Q2]

5.71% less ownership

Funds ownership: 28.93% [Q1] → 23.21% (-5.71%) [Q2]

20% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $116M [Q1] → $92.6M (-$23.1M) [Q2]

50% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 4 | Existing positions closed: 8

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Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly and Quarterly Distributions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH), and the Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD) have each announced a distribution.

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly and Quarterly Distributions

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

EAD: Amortizing Junk Bond Fund, Look Elsewhere For High-Yield

Allspring Income Opportunities Fund is a junk-bond focused CEF with a 9.1% yield. However, the EAD fund has historically delivered only modest returns with above-average volatilities, resulting in poor risk-adjusted returns compared to peers. Investors seeking junk bond exposure should consider alternatives like the PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, the BlackRock Limited Duration Income Fund, or the Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund.

EAD: Amortizing Junk Bond Fund, Look Elsewhere For High-Yield

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly and Quarterly Distributions; Portfolio Manager Change on the Utilities and High Income Fund

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH), and the Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD) have each announced a distribution.

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly and Quarterly Distributions; Portfolio Manager Change on the Utilities and High Income Fund

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

EAD: This CEF Should Be A Good Source Of Income If The Bond Market Holds Up

Allspring Income Opportunities Fund offers a 9.35% yield, comparable to other junk bond funds. The fund's shares have increased while the bond market and the fund's NAV have declined, but it still trades at a discount. EAD has a high percentage of assets invested in CCC or lower junk debt, which carries a higher risk of default.

EAD: This CEF Should Be A Good Source Of Income If The Bond Market Holds Up

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly and Quarterly Distributions; Allspring Announces Change to Investment Strategy Guidelines for two Closed-End Funds

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH), and the Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD) have each announced a distribution, as shown in the table below.

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly and Quarterly Distributions; Allspring Announces Change to Investment Strategy Guidelines for two Closed-End Funds

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

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