UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-09253
Allspring Funds Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Matthew Prasse
Allspring Funds Management, LLC
1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28203
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 800-222-8222
Date of fiscal year end: February 28
Registrant is making a filing for 12 of its series:
Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2025 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2040 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2045 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2050 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2055 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2060 Fund and Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund.
Date of reporting period: February 28, 2023
ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
Annual Report
February 28, 2023
Target Date Retirement Funds
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2025 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2040 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2045 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2050 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2055 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2060 Fund |
| ■ | Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund |
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The views expressed and any forward-looking statements are as of February 28, 2023, unless otherwise noted, and are those of the Fund's portfolio managers and/or Allspring Global Investments. Discussions of individual securities or the markets generally are not intended as individual recommendations. Future events or results may vary significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. The views expressed are subject to change at any time in response to changing circumstances in the market. Allspring Global Investments disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any views expressed or forward-looking statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 1
Letter to shareholders (unaudited)
Andrew Owen
President
Allspring Funds
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to offer you this annual report for the Allspring Dynamic Target Date Funds for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2023. Globally, stocks and bonds experienced heightened volatility and historically poor performance through the challenging period. Earlier tailwinds provided by global stimulus programs, vaccination rollouts, and recovering consumer and corporate sentiment were wiped away by the highest rate of inflation in four decades as well as the impact of ongoing aggressive central bank rate hikes and the prospect of more rate hikes. Compounding these concerns were the global reverberations of the Russia-Ukraine war and the impact of China’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns.
For the 12-month period, stocks and bonds––both domestic U.S. and global––suffered losses. For the period, U.S. stocks, based on the S&P 500 Index,1 returned -7.69%. International stocks, as measured by the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (Net),2 returned -7.19%, while the MSCI EM Index (Net) (USD)3 had weaker performance, with a decline of 15.28%. Among bond indexes, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index4 returned -9.72%, the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Index (unhedged)5 tumbled 16.69%, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index6 declined 5.10%, and the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Index7 fell 5.46%.
The Russia-Ukraine war, high inflation, and central bank rate hikes rocked markets.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 continued to dominate the financial world in March. Equity, bond, and commodities markets were shaken by fear, uncertainty, and an upending of demand-supply dynamics. Major global stock indexes were down in February, along with global bonds overall, with heightened volatility in March and mixed results that favored U.S. large-cap stocks. Prices of commodities spiked, including crude oil, natural gas, wheat, and precious metals, on elevated concerns of supply shortages. All of this fueled inflation concerns and added to expectations of more aggressive central bank interest rate hikes. Sweeping sanctions against Russia and corporate pullouts contributed to market volatility. Despite the geopolitical turmoil, the U.S. economic outlook remained largely unchanged, with a healthy job market and signs of economic resilience accompanying higher prices.
“ The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 continued to dominate the financial world in March. Equity, bond, and commodities markets were shaken by fear, uncertainty, and an upending of demand-supply dynamics.”
| 1 | The S&P 500 Index consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-value-weighted index with each stock's weight in the index proportionate to its market value. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 2 | The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI) ex USA Index (Net) is a free-float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S. Source: MSCI. MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used as a basis for other indexes or any securities or financial products. This report is not approved, reviewed, or produced by MSCI. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 3 | The MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index (Net) (USD) is a free-float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 4 | The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment-grade, U.S.-dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | The Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Index (unhedged) is an unmanaged index that provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed-income markets excluding the U.S.-dollar-denominated debt market. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 6 | The Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index composed of long-term tax-exempt bonds with a minimum credit rating of Baa. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 7 | The ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index of domestic and Yankee high-yield bonds. The index tracks the performance of high-yield securities traded in the U.S. bond market. You cannot invest directly in an index. Copyright 2023. ICE Data Indices, LLC. All rights reserved. |
2 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Letter to shareholders (unaudited)
In April, market volatility continued, with deepening losses across major capital markets, as both the S&P 500 and MSCI ACWI (Net)1 fell 8% or more for the month. The Chinese economy struggled through a strict lockdown as the government tried to contain a major COVID-19 outbreak. The ensuing global ripple effect compounded existing supply shortages. This was exacerbated by the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global commodities. Meanwhile, U.S. annual inflation raged at 8.5%, its highest level since 1981, and investors braced themselves for aggressive Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary tightening moves.
Market volatility continued in May, although markets recovered ground late in the month. Value stocks continued to outperform growth stocks. The concerns that had dominated markets for months continued, including high inflation and geopolitical tensions that added to high crude oil, gasoline, and food prices. In response, the Fed raised the federal funds rate by 0.50%. Meanwhile, highly contagious COVID-19 variants persisted. However, labor markets in the U.S., the U.K., and Europe remained strong. U.S. retail sales for April, released in May, indicated a fourth consecutive monthly increase, reflecting continued consumer resilience.
In June, stocks posted further losses en route to their worst first half of a year in 50 years. Bonds didn’t fare much better. Driving the losses were the familiar factors: rising global inflation and fears of recession as central banks increased rates to try to curb soaring inflation. The Fed raised its short-term rate by another 0.75% in June. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate held firm at 3.6% and the housing market remained only marginally affected by sharply higher mortgage rates.
Markets rebounded in July, led by U.S. stocks. While evidence began to point to an economic slowdown after two consecutive quarters of declining gross domestic product (economic contraction), the U.S. labor market remained surprisingly robust: July nonfarm payrolls grew by more than 500,000 and U.S. unemployment dipped to 3.5%. Meanwhile, crude oil and retail gasoline prices, major contributors to recent overall inflation, fell substantially from earlier highs. And while U.S. home prices rose, home sales fell as houses became less affordable with mortgage rates at a 13-year high. The Fed raised the federal funds rate another 0.75% in July—to a range of 2.25% to 2.50%—and forecasts pointed to further rate hikes.
August was yet another broadly challenging month for financial markets, with more red ink flowing. High inflation persisted, cresting 9% in the eurozone on an annual basis and remaining above 8% in the U.S. despite the Fed’s aggressive monetary policy and a major drop in global crude oil and gasoline prices from their June peak. One positive note was the resilience of the U.S. job market. However, the Fed’s job was clearly not complete. One longer-term bright spot was the U.S. Congress’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Its primary stated goals include: to reduce inflation (though not immediately) by curbing the deficit, capping health care spending by seniors, and investing in domestic sources of clean energy.
The market misery continued in September. There was nowhere to hide as all asset classes suffered major losses at the hands of persistent inflation. Central banks kept up their battle against rapidly rising prices with more rate hikes. The strength of the U.S. dollar made things even more difficult for investors holding assets in other currencies. U.S. mortgage rates jumped to near 7% on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages; the decreased housing affordability began to cool demand somewhat. The U.K. experienced a sharp sell-off of government bonds and the British pound in September as investors panicked in response to a new government budget that was seen as financially unsound. The market meltdown forced the Bank of England (BoE) to step in and buy long-dated government bonds.
“ In June, stocks posted further losses en route to their worst first half of a year in 50 years. Bonds didn’t fare much better. Driving the losses were the familiar factors: rising global inflation and fears of recession as central banks increased rates to try to curb soaring inflation.”
| 1 | The MSCI ACWI (Net) is a free-float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 3
Letter to shareholders (unaudited)
Equities had a reprieve in October after two months of sharp declines. Value stocks and small caps fared best. Globally, developed markets outpaced emerging market equities, which were hurt by weakness among Chinese stocks. Central banks continued to try to curtail high inflation with aggressive interest rate hikes. Geopolitical risks persisted, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and economic, financial market, and political turmoil in the U.K., which led to a second prime ministerial change in six weeks, as Rishi Sunak replaced Liz Truss in late October. Concerns over Europe’s energy crisis eased thanks to unseasonably warm weather and plentiful gas on hand. The U.S. labor market continued its resilience against rising prices, as unemployment stood at 3.7%, near a record low.
Stocks and bonds rallied in November, with emerging market equities gaining nearly 15% and developed market equities returning 7%. The S&P 500 Index rose 5.6% in November. Bonds also had positive monthly returns. Economic news was encouraging, driven by U.S. labor market strength. Although central banks kept raising rates, hopes rose for an easing in the pace of rate hikes and a possible end to central bank monetary tightening in 2023. Although inflation remained at record highs in the eurozone, we began to see signs of a possible decline in inflationary pressures as U.S. inflation moderated, with a 7.1% annual price rise in November and a monthly price increase of just 0.1%. China’s economic data remained weak, reflecting its zero-COVID-19 policy.
Financial markets cooled in December, with U.S. equities posting negative overall results in response to a weakening U.S. dollar. Fixed income securities ended one of their worst years ever with flat overall monthly returns as markets weighed the hopes for an end to the monetary tightening cycle with the reality that central banks had not completed their jobs yet. U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI)1 data showed a strong consistent trend downward, which brought down the 12-month CPI to 6.5% in December from 9.1% in June. Other countries and regions reported still-high but declining inflation rates as the year winded down.
The year 2023 began with a broad rally across global equities and fixed income securities. Investor optimism rose in response to data indicating declining inflation rates and the reopening of China’s economy with the abrupt end to its zero-COVID-19 policy. The U.S. reported surprisingly strong job gains––employers added more than 500,000 jobs––and unemployment fell to 3.4%, the lowest level since 1969. Meanwhile, wage growth, seen as a potential contributor to ongoing high inflation, continued to moderate. All eyes remained fixed on the Fed and on how many additional rate hikes it will announce before reaching the peak (“terminal”) rate, expected to be above 5%. The 0.25% federal funds rate hike announced in January was the Fed’s smallest rate increase since March 2022.
Financial markets declined in February as investors responded unfavorably to resilient economic data. The takeaway: Central banks will likely continue their monetary tightening cycle for longer than markets had priced in. In this environment—where strong economic data is seen as bad news—the resilient U.S. labor market was seen as a negative while the inflation rate has not been falling quickly enough for the Fed, which raised interest rates by 0.25% in early February. Meanwhile, the BoE and the European Central Bank both raised rates by 0.50%. At this stage in the economic cycle, the overriding question remained: “What will central banks do?” In February, the answer appeared to be: “Move rates higher for longer.”
| 1 | The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
4 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Letter to shareholders (unaudited)
Don’t let short-term uncertainty derail long-term investment goals.
Periods of investment uncertainty can present challenges, but experience has taught us that maintaining long-term investment goals can be an effective way to plan for the future. To help you create a sound strategy based on your personal goals and risk tolerance, Allspring Funds offers more than 100 mutual funds spanning a wide range of asset classes and investment styles. Although diversification cannot guarantee an investment profit or prevent losses, we believe it can be an effective way to manage investment risk and potentially smooth out overall portfolio performance. We encourage investors to know their investments and to understand that appropriate levels of risk-taking may unlock opportunities.
Thank you for choosing to invest with Allspring Funds. We appreciate your confidence in us and remain committed to helping you meet your financial needs.
Sincerely,
Andrew Owen
President
Allspring Funds
President
Allspring Funds
For further information about your fund, contact your investment professional, visit our website at allspringglobal.com, or call us directly at 1-800-222-8222.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 5
Allspring Dynamic Target Date Funds
Investment objective
Each Fund seeks total return over time, consistent with its strategic target allocation.
Manager
Allspring Funds Management, LLC
Subadviser
Allspring Global Investments, LLC
Portfolio managers
Kandarp R. Acharya, CFA®‡, FRM
Petros N. Bocray, CFA®‡, FRM
Travis Keshemberg, CFA®‡, CIPM, FRM#
Petros N. Bocray, CFA®‡, FRM
Travis Keshemberg, CFA®‡, CIPM, FRM#
The target date represents the year in which investors may likely begin withdrawing assets. The Funds gradually seek to reduce market risk as the target date approaches and after it arrives by decreasing equity exposure and increasing fixed income exposure. The principal value is not guaranteed at any time, including at the target date.
Stock values fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general market and economic conditions. Bond values fluctuate in response to the financial condition of individual issuers, general market and economic conditions, and changes in interest rates. Changes in market conditions and government policies may lead to periods of heightened volatility in the bond market and reduced liquidity for certain bonds held by each Fund. In general, when interest rates rise, bond values fall and investors may lose principal value. Interest rate changes and their impact on each Fund and its share price can be sudden and unpredictable. High-yield securities have a greater risk of default and tend to be more volatile than higher-rated debt securities. The use of derivatives may reduce returns and/or increase volatility. Securities issued by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored entities may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Each Fund will indirectly be exposed to all of the risks of an investment in the underlying funds and will indirectly bear expenses of the underlying funds. Certain investment strategies tend to increase the total risk of an investment (relative to the broader market). The Funds are exposed to foreign investment risk, mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk, and smaller-company investment risk. Consult the Funds’ prospectus for additional information on these and other risks.
| ‡ | CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. |
| # | Mr. Keshemberg became a portfolio manager of the Funds on March 24, 2022. |
6 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WDYAX) | 11-30-2015 | -14.19 | 1.47 | 2.84 | -8.93 | 2.68 | 3.68 | 2.28 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WDYCX) | 11-30-2015 | -10.28 | 2.27 | 3.16 | -9.28 | 2.27 | 3.16 | 3.03 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WDYYX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -8.64 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WDYZX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -8.50 | 3.15 | 4.16 | 1.85 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDYDX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -8.85 | 2.80 | 3.87 | 2.20 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.02 | 2.83 | 3.58 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target Today Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -8.18 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.10% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 7
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index and Dynamic Target Today Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 29.44 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 18.80 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 15.28 |
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 9.96 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 9.82 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 4.71 |
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 3.24 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 2.81 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 2.51 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 2.50 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 60 | 66 |
| Stock Funds | 40 | 43 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
8 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund (continued)
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 1.16 | 9.96 | 0.97 |
| Class C | 1.16 | 10.02 | 0.96 |
| Class R4 | 1.17 | 10.00 | 0.97 |
| Class R6 | 1.16 | 9.91 | 0.97 |
| Administrator Class | 1.16 | 9.97 | 0.97 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WDTAX) | 11-30-2015 | -13.90 | 1.80 | 3.49 | -8.64 | 3.01 | 4.34 | 2.41 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WDTCX) | 11-30-2015 | -9.92 | 2.64 | 3.83 | -8.92 | 2.64 | 3.83 | 3.16 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WDTYX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -8.55 | 3.27 | 4.61 | 2.13 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WDTZX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -8.16 | 3.48 | 4.81 | 1.98 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDFDX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -8.47 | 3.14 | 4.53 | 2.33 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2015 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.11 | 3.63 | 4.68 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2015 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -8.08 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.10% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
10 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2015 Index and Dynamic Target 2015 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 27.47 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 21.07 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 14.25 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 10.99 |
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 9.30 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 5.28 |
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 3.64 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 3.17 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 2.34 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 2.33 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 55 | 62 |
| Stock Funds | 45 | 47 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 11
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund (continued)
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 1.05 | 10.90 | 0.97 |
| Class C | 1.06 | 10.97 | 0.97 |
| Class R4 | 1.05 | 10.92 | 0.97 |
| Class R6 | 1.05 | 10.89 | 0.97 |
| Administrator Class | 1.05 | 10.92 | 0.97 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2015 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
12 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WDTDX) | 11-30-2015 | -14.15 | 2.11 | 4.02 | -8.89 | 3.33 | 4.87 | 2.09 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WDTEX) | 11-30-2015 | -10.26 | 2.86 | 4.31 | -9.26 | 2.86 | 4.31 | 2.84 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WDTGX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -8.65 | 3.63 | 5.18 | 1.81 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WDTHX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -8.51 | 3.78 | 5.34 | 1.66 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDDTX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -8.86 | 3.43 | 5.05 | 2.01 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2020 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.31 | 3.72 | 5.01 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2020 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -7.98 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.10% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 13
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2020 Index and Dynamic Target 2020 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 24.66 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 23.68 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 12.85 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 12.30 |
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 8.02 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 6.18 |
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 4.23 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 3.64 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 2.02 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 2.01 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 48 | 54 |
| Stock Funds | 52 | 55 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
14 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund (continued)
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 1.04 | 11.77 | 0.97 |
| Class C | 1.04 | 11.84 | 0.97 |
| Class R4 | 1.04 | 11.78 | 0.97 |
| Class R6 | 1.04 | 11.74 | 0.97 |
| Administrator Class | 1.04 | 11.77 | 0.97 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2020 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 15
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WDTIX) | 11-30-2015 | -13.30 | 2.82 | 4.79 | -8.02 | 4.04 | 5.65 | 1.46 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WDTJX) | 11-30-2015 | -7.24 | 4.08 | 5.43 | -6.24 | 4.08 | 5.43 | 2.21 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WDTLX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -7.78 | 4.32 | 5.95 | 1.18 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WDTMX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -7.63 | 4.49 | 6.11 | 1.03 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDETX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -7.98 | 4.15 | 5.82 | 1.38 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2025 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.05 | 4.35 | 5.75 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2025 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -7.82 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.11% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
16 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2025 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2025 Index and Dynamic Target 2025 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 29.20 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 20.07 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 15.71 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 10.41 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 7.33 |
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 5.05 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 4.47 |
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 3.69 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1.70 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 1.70 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 39 | 45 |
| Stock Funds | 61 | 64 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 17
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2025 Fund (continued)
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 1.02 | 12.95 | 0.97 |
| Class C | 1.02 | 12.97 | 0.96 |
| Class R4 | 1.02 | 12.90 | 0.97 |
| Class R6 | 1.02 | 12.97 | 0.97 |
| Administrator Class | 1.02 | 12.97 | 0.97 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2025 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
18 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WDTNX) | 11-30-2015 | -12.36 | 3.54 | 5.56 | -7.03 ♠ | 4.77 | 6.43 | 1.53 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WDTOX) | 11-30-2015 | -8.31 | 4.33 | 5.86 | -7.31 | 4.33 | 5.86 | 2.28 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WDTQX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -6.77 | 5.09 | 6.74 | 1.25 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WDTSX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -6.63 ♠ | 5.24 | 6.90 | 1.10 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDFTX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -6.90 | 4.91 | 6.62 | 1.45 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2030 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.16 | 4.82 | 6.37 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2030 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -7.59 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| ♠ | Total return differs from the return in the Financial Highlights in this report. The total return presented is calculated based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) at which the shareholder transactions were processed. The NAV and total return presented in the Financial Highlights reflects certain adjustments made to the net assets of the Fund that are necessary under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. |
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.12% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 19
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2030 Index and Dynamic Target 2030 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 35.15 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 19.56 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 16.19 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 8.86 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 8.42 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 5.61 |
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 2.00 |
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 1.86 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1.36 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 1.36 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 29 | 35 |
| Stock Funds | 71 | 74 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
20 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund (continued)
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 0.97 | 14.03 | 0.96 |
| Class C | 0.97 | 14.07 | 0.96 |
| Class R4 | 0.97 | 13.99 | 0.96 |
| Class R6 | 0.97 | 14.02 | 0.96 |
| Administrator Class | 0.97 | 14.01 | 0.96 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2030 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 21
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WDTTX) | 11-30-2015 | -12.21 | 3.83 | 5.98 | -6.88 | 5.07 | 6.85 | 1.61 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WDCTX) | 11-30-2015 | -7.40 | 4.86 | 6.45 | -6.40 ♠ | 4.86 | 6.45 | 2.36 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WDTVX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -6.64 | 5.38 | 7.17 | 1.33 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WDTWX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -6.50 | 5.54 | 7.33 | 1.18 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDGTX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -6.85 | 5.20 | 7.04 | 1.53 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2035 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.33 | 5.33 | 7.00 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2035 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -7.42 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| ♠ | Total return differs from the return in the Financial Highlights in this report. The total return presented is calculated based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) at which the shareholder transactions were processed. The NAV and total return presented in the Financial Highlights reflects certain adjustments made to the net assets of the Fund that are necessary under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. |
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.12% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
22 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2035 Index and Dynamic Target 2035 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 38.85 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 22.63 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 12.94 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 9.81 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 6.72 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 6.46 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1.09 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 1.09 |
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 0.47 |
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 0.35 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 22 | 28 |
| Stock Funds | 78 | 81 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund (continued)
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 0.89 | 14.59 | 0.96 |
| Class C | 0.89 | 14.67 | 0.95 |
| Class R4 | 0.89 | 14.62 | 0.96 |
| Class R6 | 0.89 | 14.60 | 0.96 |
| Administrator Class | 0.89 | 14.58 | 0.96 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2035 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
24 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WTDAX) | 11-30-2015 | -12.35 | 3.77 | 6.03 | -7.03 ♠ | 5.00 | 6.90 | 1.69 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WTDCX) | 11-30-2015 | -8.40 | 4.60 | 6.38 | -7.40 | 4.60 | 6.38 | 2.44 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WTDEX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -6.68 ♠ | 5.32 | 7.24 | 1.41 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WTDFX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -6.63 ♠ | 5.47 | 7.39 | 1.26 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDHTX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -6.90 | 5.14 | 7.11 | 1.61 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2040 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.33 | 5.73 | 7.46 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2040 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -7.31 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| ♠ | Total return differs from the return in the Financial Highlights in this report. The total return presented is calculated based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) at which the shareholder transactions were processed. The NAV and total return presented in the Financial Highlights reflects certain adjustments made to the net assets of the Fund that are necessary under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. |
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.12% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2040 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2040 Index and Dynamic Target 2040 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 40.71 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 24.60 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 10.24 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 10.07 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 7.02 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 5.22 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.85 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.85 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 17 | 23 |
| Stock Funds | 83 | 86 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 0.86 | 15.26 | 0.96 |
| Class C | 0.87 | 15.37 | 0.95 |
| Class R4 | 0.86 | 15.24 | 0.96 |
| Class R6 | 0.86 | 15.23 | 0.96 |
| Administrator Class | 0.86 | 15.25 | 0.96 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2040 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
26 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WTDGX) | 11-30-2015 | -11.94 | 4.04 | 6.33 | -6.53 | 5.29 | 7.21 | 1.85 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WTDHX) | 11-30-2015 | -7.58 | 4.97 | 6.72 | -6.58 | 4.97 | 6.72 | 2.60 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WTDJX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -6.22 | 5.61 | 7.53 | 1.57 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WTDKX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -6.06 | 5.78 | 7.70 | 1.42 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDITX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -6.41 | 5.43 | 7.41 | 1.77 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2045 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.23 | 5.96 | 7.76 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2045 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -7.22 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.13% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2045 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2045 Index and Dynamic Target 2045 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 42.56 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 26.59 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 10.75 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 7.64 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 7.10 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 3.69 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.60 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.60 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 12 | 18 |
| Stock Funds | 88 | 91 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 0.87 | 16.02 | 0.96 |
| Class C | 0.87 | 16.16 | 0.96 |
| Class R4 | 0.87 | 16.00 | 0.96 |
| Class R6 | 0.87 | 16.01 | 0.96 |
| Administrator Class | 0.87 | 16.02 | 0.96 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2045 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
28 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WTDLX) | 11-30-2015 | -11.64 | 4.23 | 6.47 | -6.28 | 5.48 | 7.34 | 2.16 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WTDMX) | 11-30-2015 | -7.64 | 5.07 | 6.80 | -6.64 | 5.07 | 6.80 | 2.91 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WTDOX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -5.98 | 5.79 | 7.67 | 1.88 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WTDPX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -5.84 ♠ | 5.94 | 7.82 | 1.73 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDJTX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -6.20 | 5.58 | 7.53 | 2.08 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2050 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.20 | 6.08 | 7.93 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2050 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -7.14 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| ♠ | Total return differs from the return in the Financial Highlights in this report. The total return presented is calculated based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) at which the shareholder transactions were processed. The NAV and total return presented in the Financial Highlights reflects certain adjustments made to the net assets of the Fund that are necessary under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. |
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.13% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2050 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2050 Index and Dynamic Target 2050 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 44.70 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 28.38 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 11.19 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 8.22 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 4.13 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 2.14 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.35 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.35 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 7 | 13 |
| Stock Funds | 93 | 96 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 0.88 | 16.55 | 0.96 |
| Class C | 0.89 | 16.71 | 0.96 |
| Class R4 | 0.88 | 16.56 | 0.96 |
| Class R6 | 0.88 | 16.59 | 0.96 |
| Administrator Class | 0.88 | 16.61 | 0.96 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2050 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
30 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WTDQX) | 11-30-2015 | -11.42 | 4.34 | 6.54 | -6.05 | 5.59 | 7.42 | 2.09 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WTDRX) | 11-30-2015 | -7.21 | 5.23 | 6.92 | -6.21 | 5.23 | 6.92 | 2.84 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WTDTX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -5.82 | 5.91 | 7.74 | 1.81 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WTDUX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -5.59 | 6.07 | 7.91 | 1.66 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDKTX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -5.94 | 5.72 | 7.62 | 2.01 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2055 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.14 | 6.12 | 8.03 * | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2055 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -7.12 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.13% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2055 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2055 Index and Dynamic Target 2055 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 44.90 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 28.97 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 11.29 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 8.52 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 2.94 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1.53 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.25 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.25 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation 1 | |
| Bond Funds | 5 | 11 |
| Stock Funds | 95 | 98 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 0.87 | 16.60 | 0.96 |
| Class C | 0.88 | 16.77 | 0.96 |
| Class R4 | 0.87 | 16.60 | 0.96 |
| Class R6 | 0.87 | 16.60 | 0.96 |
| Administrator Class | 0.87 | 16.60 | 0.96 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2055 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | 1 year | 5 year | Since inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||
| Class A (WTDVX) | 11-30-2015 | -11.18 | 4.31 | 6.54 | -5.79 ♠ | 5.56 | 7.41 | 2.21 | 0.60 | ||
| Class C (WTDWX) | 11-30-2015 | -7.04 | 5.17 | 6.90 | -6.04 | 5.17 | 6.90 | 2.96 | 1.35 | ||
| Class R4 (WTDZX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -5.45 | 5.86 | 7.74 | 1.93 | 0.29 | ||
| Class R6 (WTSZX) | 11-30-2015 | – | – | – | -5.40 | 6.03 | 7.90 | 1.78 | 0.14 | ||
| Administrator Class (WDLTX)3 | 8-26-2022 | – | – | – | -5.66 | 5.69 | 7.62 | 2.13 | 0.49 | ||
| S&P Target Date 2055 Index4 | – | – | – | – | -6.14 | 6.12 | 8.03 * | – | – | ||
| S&P Target Date 2060 Index**,4 | – | – | – | – | -6.18 | 6.14 | – | – | – | ||
| Dynamic Target 2060 Blended Index5 | – | – | – | – | -7.12 | – | – | – | – | ||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| ♠ | Total return differs from the return in the Financial Highlights in this report. The total return presented is calculated based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) at which the shareholder transactions were processed. The NAV and total return presented in the Financial Highlights reflects certain adjustments made to the net assets of the Fund that are necessary under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. |
| * | Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| ** | The inception date of the index is May 31, 2016. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.13% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | Historical performance shown for the Administrator Class shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Class R6 shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Administrator Class shares. |
| 4 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2060 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2055 Index, S&P Target Date 2060 Index and Dynamic Target 2060 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| 2 | The inception date of the index is May 31, 2016. |
| 3 | The inception date of the index is September 21, 2018. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 44.66 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 28.69 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 11.22 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 8.47 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 2.91 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1.51 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.25 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.25 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation 1 | |
| Bond Funds | 5 | 11 |
| Stock Funds | 95 | 98 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2060 Fund (continued)
| Volatility metrics as of February 28, 20231 | |||
| Beta 2 | Standard deviation3 | R-squared 4 | |
| Class A | 0.87 | 16.55 | 0.96 |
| Class C | 0.87 | 16.60 | 0.96 |
| Class R4 | 0.87 | 16.50 | 0.96 |
| Class R6 | 0.87 | 16.53 | 0.96 |
| Administrator Class | 0.87 | 16.53 | 0.96 |
| 1 | These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2060 Index over 36 months. |
| 2 | Beta measures fund volatility relative to general market movements. It is a standardized measure of systematic risk in comparison with a specified index. The benchmark beta is 1.00 by definition. Beta is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 3 | Standard deviation is the square root of the sum of squared deviations from the mean. It is often used as a measure of volatility, variability, or risk. Standard deviation is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
| 4 | R-squared (R2) is a statistical measure that reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. The measure ranges from 0.0, which means that the fund’s performance bears no relationship to the performance of the index, to 1.0, which means that the fund’s performance was perfectly synchronized with the performance of the benchmark. R2 is based on historical performance and does not represent future results. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
| Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023 | |||||||||||
| Including sales charge | Excluding sales charge | Expense ratios1 (%) | |||||||||
| Inception date | Since Inception | Since Inception | Gross | Net 2 | |||||||
| Class A (ADTAX) | 9-13-2022 | -2.74 | 3.19 | 0.89 | 0.60 | ||||||
| Class C (ADTCX) | 9-13-2022 | 1.84 | 2.84 | 1.64 | 1.35 | ||||||
| Class R4 (ADTYX) | 9-13-2022 | - | 3.33 | 0.61 | 0.29 | ||||||
| Class R6 (ADTZX) | 9-13-2022 | - | 3.43 | 0.46 | 0.14 | ||||||
| Administrator Class (ADTDX) | 9-13-2022 | - | 3.27 ♠ | 0.81 | 0.49 | ||||||
| S&P Target Date 2065+ Index3 | – | - | 1.76 | - | - | ||||||
| Dynamic Target 2065 Blended Index4 | – | - | 1.38 | - | - | ||||||
Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on an investment in a fund. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown without sales charges would be lower if sales charges were reflected. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted, which assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund’s website, allspringglobal.com.
Index returns do not include transaction costs associated with buying and selling securities, any mutual fund fees or expenses, or any taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
For Class A shares, the maximum front-end sales charge is 5.75%. For Class C shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00%. Performance including a contingent deferred sales charge assumes the sales charge for the corresponding time period. Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares are sold without a front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
| ♠ | Total return differs from the return in the Financial Highlights in this report. The total return presented is calculated based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) at which the shareholder transactions were processed. The NAV and total return presented in the Financial Highlights reflects certain adjustments made to the net assets of the Fund that are necessary under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. |
| 1 | Reflects the expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses, which include the impact of 0.13% of acquired fund fees and expenses representing the net expenses from the affiliated master portfolios. The expense ratios shown are subject to change and may differ from the annualized expense ratios shown in the financial highlights of this report. |
| 2 | The manager has contractually committed through June 30, 2024, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.60% for Class A, 1.35% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4 and 0.14% for Class R6 and 0.49% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any) from funds in which the underlying affiliated master portfolios invest and from money market funds, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense caps. All other acquired fund fees and expenses from the affiliated master portfolios are included in the expense caps. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Without these caps, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The expense ratio paid by an investor is the net expense ratio (the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers) as stated in the prospectuses. |
| 3 | The S&P Target Date Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. This index is representative of the investment opportunity available to investors for the target date horizon, with asset class exposures driven by a survey of available target date funds for that horizon. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 4 | Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC. The Dynamic Target Blended Index is designed as a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative over time, corresponding to the target retirement date. The index weightings among the major asset classes are adjusted annually. The inception date of the index is August 12, 2022. See Appendix for additional information. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund (continued)
Growth of $10,000 investment as of February 28, 20231
| 1 | The chart compares the performance of Class A shares since inception with the S&P Target Date 2065+ Index and Dynamic Target 2065 Blended Index. The chart assumes a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A shares and reflects all operating expenses and assumes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. |
| Holdings (%) as of February 28, 20231 | |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 44.52 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 28.53 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 11.16 |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 8.43 |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 2.89 |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1.50 |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.25 |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.25 |
| 1 | Figures represent the percentage of the Fund's net assets. Holdings are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
| Allocation (%) as of February 28, 2023 | ||
| Neutral allocation | Effective allocation1 | |
| Bond Funds | 5 | 11 |
| Stock Funds | 95 | 98 |
| Effective Cash | 0 | (9) |
| 1 | Effective allocation includes the effect of any tactical futures overlay that may be in place. Effective cash, if any, represents the net offset to such future positions. The effective allocation does not reflect futures positions held in dynamic risk hedging strategies. Effective allocations are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
MANAGER’S DISCUSSION
Fund highlights
The Allspring Dynamic Target Date Funds seek to manage the asset allocation and risk profile of multi-asset-class funds for investors as they save for their target retirement date. The strategic asset allocations are designed to provide high levels of diversification across equity and fixed income investments. Our approach to portfolio construction helps investors make more aggressive allocations when they may be most beneficial while managing risks during bear markets through diversification.
The Dynamic Target Date Funds’ portfolio management team incorporates three levers as it seeks to manage investment risk over each Fund’s investment time horizon: tactical asset allocation, volatility management, and tail risk management. Tactical asset allocation, as a futures overlay, uses timely shifts toward assets with higher expected returns and is driven by the market outlook of the Allspring Systematic Edge team. Volatility management reduces exposure to risk assets in high-volatility markets and adds risk assets in low-volatility markets. Tail risk management uses institutional hedging techniques to mitigate risk during severe market downturns when a portfolio’s value falls to a specific level. Together, volatility management and tail risk management comprise the Funds’ dynamic risk-hedging (DRH) strategy.
Both global equity markets and fixed income markets produced negative results during the 12-month period.
Most years are a mix of stories. This past year was no exception. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia escalated quickly and persisted through the year with many twists. The West has imposed sanctions and tried to pivot toward other sources of energy beyond Russian gas and oil. The Chinese government continued its zero-COVID-19 policy much longer than many had hoped. This caused recurring supply-chain strains, shocks, and uncertainties. In a rapid about-face near year-end, China’s policymakers quickly eased COVID-19 restrictions, going from zero tolerance to full tolerance. They also pivoted toward hiking rates, and by March 2022, it seemed that every central bank (except Japan’s) was trying to regain credibility in fighting inflation after taking roughly a year to recognize that inflation might be a problem. The financial markets seemed to have a few different phases. Panic set in when it appeared that central bankers were not taking inflation seriously enough. Then, markets rallied when central bankers pivoted to hiking, showing they were indeed going to take inflation seriously. Panic set in again as central bankers appeared to be taking inflation too seriously. Now, as markets rally, they appear to be saying that policymakers are bluffing in their threats to continue hiking rates higher.
While well off its lows for the period, the U.S. large-cap Russell 1000® Index* fell 8.21% over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2023, and the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index** fell 6.02%; non-U.S. stocks provided little diversification as the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (Net)*** fell 7.19% over the same period. Unfortunately, fixed income investments provided little ballast in the face of rising rates, and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index† lost 9.72%. Longer-duration bonds experienced even more pain as the Bloomberg 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Index†† lost 25.54%.
Twelve Funds—each offering five share classes, including two classes with sales charges—comprise the Dynamic Target Date Fund series. For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2023, each Allspring Dynamic Target Date Fund posted negative absolute returns, except Dynamic Target 2065 Fund. As equity outperformed fixed income over the period, the equity-heavy longer-dated Funds generated stronger absolute returns as a result of their smaller allocations to fixed income securities. The Funds produced mixed results relative to their benchmarks. The far-dated Funds tended to strongly outperform while the near-dated Funds tended to slightly underperform.
| * | The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 92% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index. You cannot invest directly in an index |
| ** | The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| * | The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 92% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index. You cannot invest directly in an index |
| *** | The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI) ex USA Index (Net) is a free-float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S. Source: MSCI. MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used as a basis for other indices or any securities or financial products. This report is not approved, reviewed, or produced by MSCI. You cannot invest directly in an index |
| * | The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 92% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index. You cannot invest directly in an index |
| † | The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment-grade, U.S.-dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| * | The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 92% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index. You cannot invest directly in an index |
| †† | The Bloomberg 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Index is an unmanaged index composed of securities in the U.S. Treasury Index with maturities of 20 years or greater. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
MANAGER’S DISCUSSION (continued)
Over the period, the DRH overlay was the largest contributor to relative performance across the Fund series. Given the level of geopolitical, inflation, and market turmoil over the period, the strategy was frequently engaged over the trailing 12 months. The impact of the DRH overlay varies with the equity exposure in the underlying Fund; in the near-dated Funds, the overlay added about 100 basis points (bps; 100 bps equal 1.00%) to relative performance, while in the far-dated Funds it added nearly 300 bps to performance. Over the period, the Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) overlay was the largest detractor from relative performance, reducing relative performance by about 127 bps on average. The TAA overlay was positioned with a bias toward pro-growth assets at the start of the period, which had a negative impact on performance. As the markets continued to decline, our TAA positioning became much more defensive and some of the earlier losses were recouped. Dollar weakness and the equity market rally in the fourth quarter of 2022 caused some positions to detract from performance. Fixed income positioning also detracted in January and February 2023.
Outlook
We expect a broader recession is likely coming in 2023 as the economy begins to feel the full, and lagged, effects of the aggressive Federal Reserve hikes. However, much asset repricing has already happened. While published earnings estimates have not fallen much, valuation metrics, including the price-to-earnings ratio, have experienced significant declines, with the S&P 500 price-to-earnings ratio dropping 30% over the course of 2022. Much more repricing has happened in emerging markets and smaller-cap companies. As markets are forward looking, it is possible that the big panic over an impending recession was already priced in during 2022.
We suspect the Great Inflation of 2022 is likely to give way to the Great Deceleration of 2023, with growth significantly slowing under the weight of tighter monetary policy. Inflation should also continue to decelerate. Looking at the quality of the credits and strength of corporate cash flows, there could be plenty of relative-value opportunities across markets in 2023 even if there are no glaring macro-level opportunities. In 2022, it was a tense start to the year with inflation hot and tensions high. For 2023, the temperature appears more tepid. Hope hinges on putting rate hikes on hold, strong employment numbers, and resilient corporate profit margins.
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Fund expenses (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (if any) on redemptions and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) and/or shareholder servicing fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023.
Actual expenses
The “Actual” line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the “Actual” line under the heading entitled “Expenses paid during period” for your applicable class of shares to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The “Hypothetical” line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and contingent deferred sales charges. Therefore, the “Hypothetical” line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Beginning account value 9-1-2022 | Ending account value 2-28-2023 | Expenses paid during the period1 | Annualized net expense ratio | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,002.35 | $2.98 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 999.44 | $6.69 | 1.35% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.10 | $6.76 | 1.35% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,004.34 | $1.44 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,005.72 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,003.67 | $2.43 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
1 Expenses paid is equal to the annualized net expense ratio of each class multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181 divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half-year period).
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Fund expenses (unaudited)
| Beginning account value 9-1-2022 | Ending account value 2-28-2023 | Expenses paid during the period1 | Annualized net expense ratio | |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,009.31 | $2.99 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,006.23 | $6.72 | 1.35% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.10 | $6.76 | 1.35% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,010.28 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,012.47 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,010.71 | $2.44 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,013.54 | $3.00 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,009.00 | $6.72 | 1.35% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.10 | $6.76 | 1.35% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,014.42 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,015.87 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,013.71 | $2.40 | 0.48% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.41 | $2.41 | 0.48% |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,022.80 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,027.02 | $6.78 | 1.35% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.10 | $6.76 | 1.35% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,023.66 | $1.46 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,024.22 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,022.11 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
1 Expenses paid is equal to the annualized net expense ratio of each class multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181 divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half-year period).
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Fund expenses (unaudited)
| Beginning account value 9-1-2022 | Ending account value 2-28-2023 | Expenses paid during the period1 | Annualized net expense ratio | |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,036.57 | $3.03 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,033.07 | $6.75 | 1.34% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.15 | $6.71 | 1.34% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,038.19 | $1.47 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,038.61 | $0.71 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,037.40 | $2.48 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,044.27 | $3.04 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,048.04 | $6.86 | 1.35% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.10 | $6.76 | 1.35% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,045.76 | $1.47 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,046.19 | $0.71 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,044.11 | $2.48 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,049.63 | $3.05 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,046.89 | $6.80 | 1.34% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.15 | $6.71 | 1.34% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,052.05 | $1.48 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,052.48 | $0.71 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,051.23 | $2.49 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
1 Expenses paid is equal to the annualized net expense ratio of each class multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181 divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half-year period).
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Fund expenses (unaudited)
| Beginning account value 9-1-2022 | Ending account value 2-28-2023 | Expenses paid during the period1 | Annualized net expense ratio | |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,055.88 | $3.01 | 0.59% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.87 | $2.96 | 0.59% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,058.12 | $6.89 | 1.35% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.10 | $6.76 | 1.35% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,057.11 | $1.48 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,058.69 | $0.71 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,056.51 | $2.50 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,060.12 | $3.06 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,056.23 | $6.83 | 1.34% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.15 | $6.71 | 1.34% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,061.67 | $1.48 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,062.05 | $0.72 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,059.84 | $2.50 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,060.84 | $3.07 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,061.18 | $6.90 | 1.35% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.10 | $6.76 | 1.35% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,062.44 | $1.48 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,062.91 | $0.72 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,060.84 | $2.50 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
1 Expenses paid is equal to the annualized net expense ratio of each class multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181 divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half-year period).
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Fund expenses (unaudited)
| Beginning account value 9-1-2022 | Ending account value 2-28-2023 | Expenses paid during the period1 | Annualized net expense ratio | |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,059.68 | $3.06 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,056.41 | $6.88 | 1.35% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.10 | $6.76 | 1.35% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,061.19 | $1.48 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,062.47 | $0.56 | 0.11% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.25 | $0.55 | 0.11% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,060.39 | $2.50 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | ||||
| Class A | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,031.92 | $3.02 | 0.60% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
| Class C | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,028.41 | $6.79 | 1.35% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.10 | $6.76 | 1.35% |
| Class R4 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,033.29 | $1.46 | 0.29% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.36 | $1.45 | 0.29% |
| Class R6 | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,034.26 | $0.71 | 0.14% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $0.70 | 0.14% |
| Administrator Class | ||||
| Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,032.67 | $2.47 | 0.49% |
| Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.36 | $2.46 | 0.49% |
1 Expenses paid is equal to the annualized net expense ratio of each class multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181 divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half-year period).
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Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2023
Dynamic Target Today Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 99.07% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 99.07% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 18,771,284 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 1,595,821 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 1,790,444 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 6,265,644 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 11,989,554 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 3,004,195 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1,598,537 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 9,742,977 | ||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 6,353,040 | ||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 2,064,433 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $45,137,365) | 63,175,929 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $45,137,365) | 99.07% | 63,175,929 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 0.93 | 595,210 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $63,771,139 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.39% | 7.20% | $ (622,192) | $ (427,174) | $ 273,162 | $ 0 | $ 12,151 | $ 18,771,284 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.51 | 11.77 | (45,885) | (23,529) | 58,053 | 0 | 459 | 1,595,821 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.13 | 1.72 | (111,159) | 68,708 | 0 | 28,213 | 1,254 | 1,790,444 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.11 | 1.41 | (4,957) | 487,838 | 0 | 81,586 | 3,362 | 6,265,644 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.18 | 2.52 | 155,454 | (383,149) | 0 | 113,125 | 9,026 | 11,989,554 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.18 | 2.46 | (74,517) | 65,296 | 0 | 18,632 | 2,115 | 3,004,195 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.52 | 11.76 | (36,429) | (25,454) | 55,536 | 0 | 444 | 1,598,537 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.52 | 11.69 | (412,059) | (145,506) | 223,933 | 0 | 2,151 | 9,742,977 | |||||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 1.07 | 21.95 | (182,917) | (152,110) | 70,410 | 0 | 960 | 6,353,040 | |||||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 0.94 | 12.01 | 51,090 | (208,081) | 0 | 25,530 | 361 | 2,064,433 | |||||||
| $(1,283,571) | $(743,161) | $681,094 | $267,086 | $32,283 | $63,175,929 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target Today Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 19 | 3-13-2023 | $ 1,312,874 | $ 1,280,125 | $ 0 | $ (32,749) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 20 | 3-13-2023 | 1,960,712 | 1,839,875 | 0 | (120,837) | |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 7 | 3-17-2023 | 1,781,462 | 1,690,115 | 0 | (91,347) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 14 | 3-17-2023 | 1,344,481 | 1,323,869 | 0 | (20,612) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 34 | 6-21-2023 | 3,798,439 | 3,796,313 | 0 | (2,126) | |
| Short | |||||||
| E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (6) | 3-17-2023 | (1,221,971) | (1,192,650) | 29,321 | 0 | |
| $29,321 | $(267,671) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 99.84% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 99.84% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 7,436,289 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 632,038 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 857,760 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 2,975,856 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 5,703,199 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 1,430,560 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 632,881 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 3,857,364 | ||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 2,516,874 | ||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 986,448 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $20,053,834) | 27,029,269 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $20,053,834) | 99.84% | 27,029,269 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 0.16 | 43,081 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $27,072,350 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.32% | 2.85% | $ (288,064) | $ (187,864) | $ 113,297 | $ 0 | $ 5,149 | $ 7,436,289 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.43 | 4.66 | (27,831) | (6,971) | 24,520 | 0 | 192 | 632,038 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.13 | 0.83 | (67,600) | 32,714 | 0 | 16,585 | 628 | 857,760 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.11 | 0.67 | 2,898 | 188,295 | 0 | 47,546 | 1,684 | 2,975,856 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.19 | 1.20 | 147,268 | (305,548) | 0 | 60,690 | 4,488 | 5,703,199 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.19 | 1.17 | (35,144) | 18,645 | 0 | 10,567 | 1,059 | 1,430,560 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.43 | 4.66 | (19,130) | (11,427) | 23,481 | 0 | 184 | 632,881 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.43 | 4.63 | (191,932) | (71,814) | 94,090 | 0 | 883 | 3,857,364 | |||||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 0.89 | 8.69 | (79,261) | (70,925) | 37,077 | 0 | 410 | 2,516,874 | |||||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 1.00 | 5.74 | 43,833 | (130,831) | 0 | 15,110 | 179 | 986,448 | |||||||
| $(514,963) | $(545,726) | $292,465 | $150,498 | $14,856 | $27,029,269 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2023
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 8 | 3-13-2023 | $ 552,789 | $ 539,000 | $ 0 | $ (13,789) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 9 | 3-13-2023 | 882,320 | 827,944 | 0 | (54,376) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 6 | 3-17-2023 | 576,206 | 567,372 | 0 | (8,834) | |
| Micro E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 28 | 3-17-2023 | 712,618 | 676,046 | 0 | (36,572) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 15 | 6-21-2023 | 1,675,782 | 1,674,844 | 0 | (938) | |
| Short | |||||||
| Micro E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (27) | 3-17-2023 | (549,844) | (536,693) | 13,151 | 0 | |
| $13,151 | $(114,509) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 99.59% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 99.59% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 32,508,825 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 2,763,429 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 4,998,743 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 17,641,973 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 33,858,876 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 8,483,683 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 2,768,131 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 16,878,075 | ||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 11,004,298 | ||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 5,812,375 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $115,927,178) | 136,718,408 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $115,927,178) | 99.59% | 136,718,408 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 0.41 | 566,261 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $137,284,669 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.35% | 12.47% | $ (1,129,256) | $ (525,090) | $ 449,478 | $ 0 | $ 19,299 | $ 32,508,825 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.45 | 20.38 | (69,992) | (30,002) | 93,234 | 0 | 724 | 2,763,429 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.20 | 4.82 | (289,480) | 246,813 | 0 | 74,110 | 3,497 | 4,998,743 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.17 | 3.98 | 70,567 | 1,504,259 | 0 | 214,823 | 9,350 | 17,641,973 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.28 | 7.12 | 518,316 | (1,016,552) | 0 | 309,991 | 25,431 | 33,858,876 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.27 | 6.96 | (197,938) | 218,646 | 0 | 49,302 | 5,944 | 8,483,683 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.46 | 20.36 | (68,573) | (25,392) | 89,118 | 0 | 701 | 2,768,131 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.46 | 20.25 | (695,576) | (168,159) | 362,335 | 0 | 3,379 | 16,878,075 | |||||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 0.95 | 38.01 | (307,383) | (221,657) | 100,188 | 0 | 1,452 | 11,004,298 | |||||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 1.45 | 33.83 | 99,499 | (505,356) | 0 | 67,779 | 974 | 5,812,375 | |||||||
| $(2,069,816) | $ (522,490) | $1,094,353 | $716,005 | $70,751 | $136,718,408 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 40 | 3-13-2023 | $ 2,763,946 | $ 2,695,000 | $ 0 | $ (68,946) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 43 | 3-13-2023 | 4,215,530 | 3,955,731 | 0 | (259,799) | |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 14 | 3-17-2023 | 3,562,926 | 3,380,230 | 0 | (182,696) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 29 | 3-17-2023 | 2,784,995 | 2,742,299 | 0 | (42,696) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 73 | 6-21-2023 | 8,155,470 | 8,150,906 | 0 | (4,564) | |
| Short | |||||||
| E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (14) | 3-17-2023 | (2,845,989) | (2,782,850) | 63,139 | 0 | |
| $63,139 | $(558,701) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 99.33% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 99.33% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 17,933,681 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 1,515,729 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 3,991,763 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 14,033,311 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 26,085,552 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 6,552,780 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1,521,892 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 9,306,055 | ||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 4,509,969 | ||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 3,295,916 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $83,275,167) | 88,746,648 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $83,275,167) | 99.33% | 88,746,648 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 0.67 | 599,779 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $89,346,427 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.49% | 6.88% | $ (701,952) | $ (349,568) | $ 265,694 | $ 0 | $ 11,520 | $ 17,933,681 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.64 | 11.18 | (56,258) | (17,618) | 55,526 | 0 | 424 | 1,515,729 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.41 | 3.85 | (301,035) | 226,964 | 0 | 69,753 | 2,890 | 3,991,763 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.35 | 3.17 | 45,431 | 1,070,126 | 0 | 199,625 | 7,682 | 14,033,311 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.56 | 5.48 | 546,967 | (1,105,498) | 0 | 260,671 | 20,123 | 26,085,552 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.55 | 5.37 | (170,489) | 137,972 | 0 | 43,707 | 4,749 | 6,552,780 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.65 | 11.20 | (46,791) | (18,733) | 53,055 | 0 | 409 | 1,521,892 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.65 | 11.16 | (482,878) | (90,475) | 215,403 | 0 | 1,960 | 9,306,055 | |||||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 0.89 | 15.58 | (132,898) | (92,640) | 47,580 | 0 | 563 | 4,509,969 | |||||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 1.93 | 19.18 | 90,422 | (331,122) | 0 | 37,590 | 501 | 3,295,916 | |||||||
| $(1,209,481) | $ (570,592) | $637,258 | $611,346 | $50,821 | $88,746,648 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 27 | 3-13-2023 | $ 1,865,664 | $ 1,819,125 | $ 0 | $ (46,539) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 29 | 3-13-2023 | 2,843,033 | 2,667,819 | 0 | (175,214) | |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 9 | 3-17-2023 | 2,290,452 | 2,173,005 | 0 | (117,447) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 19 | 3-17-2023 | 1,824,652 | 1,796,679 | 0 | (27,973) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 49 | 6-21-2023 | 5,474,219 | 5,471,156 | 0 | (3,063) | |
| Short | |||||||
| E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (9) | 3-17-2023 | (1,832,957) | (1,788,975) | 43,982 | 0 | |
| $43,982 | $(370,236) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 100.37% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 100.37% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 36,360,883 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 3,052,144 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 12,586,897 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 43,917,764 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 78,919,696 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 19,887,573 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 3,057,349 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 18,896,084 | ||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 4,176,553 | ||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | �� | 4,500,102 | |||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $207,729,488) | 225,355,045 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $207,729,488) | 100.37% | 225,355,045 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | (0.37) | (820,911) | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $224,534,134 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.38% | 13.95% | $ (1,405,590) | $ (391,909) | $ 503,290 | $ 0 | $ 20,662 | $ 36,360,883 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.49 | 22.51 | (85,686) | (22,766) | 99,957 | 0 | 747 | 3,052,144 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.50 | 12.13 | (809,512) | 734,880 | 0 | 186,659 | 8,619 | 12,586,897 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.42 | 9.92 | 92,894 | 3,834,213 | 0 | 537,570 | 22,829 | 43,917,764 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.65 | 16.58 | 1,071,905 | (2,296,014) | 0 | 715,408 | 57,672 | 78,919,696 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.63 | 16.31 | (527,226) | 543,669 | 0 | 113,895 | 13,549 | 19,887,573 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.50 | 22.49 | (87,167) | (16,451) | 95,656 | 0 | 724 | 3,057,349 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.50 | 22.67 | (935,351) | (8,127) | 394,915 | 0 | 3,473 | 18,896,084 | |||||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 0.27 | 14.43 | (92,579) | (68,352) | 27,973 | 0 | 368 | 4,176,553 | |||||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 0.88 | 26.19 | 66,019 | (330,618) | 0 | 32,406 | 547 | 4,500,102 | |||||||
| $(2,712,293) | $ 1,978,525 | $1,121,791 | $1,585,938 | $129,190 | $225,355,045 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 66 | 3-13-2023 | $ 4,560,511 | $ 4,446,750 | $ 0 | $ (113,761) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 72 | 3-13-2023 | 7,058,562 | 6,623,550 | 0 | (435,012) | |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 24 | 3-17-2023 | 6,107,871 | 5,794,680 | 0 | (313,191) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 49 | 3-17-2023 | 4,705,682 | 4,633,540 | 0 | (72,142) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 122 | 6-21-2023 | 13,629,690 | 13,622,063 | 0 | (7,627) | |
| Short | |||||||
| E-Mini Russell 2000 Index | (1) | 3-17-2023 | (94,241) | (94,955) | 0 | (714) | |
| E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (24) | 3-17-2023 | (4,886,832) | (4,770,600) | 116,232 | 0 | |
| MSCI EAFE Index | (1) | 3-17-2023 | (104,467) | (102,330) | 2,137 | 0 | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Index | (1) | 3-17-2023 | (48,157) | (48,145) | 12 | 0 | |
| $118,381 | $(942,447) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 100.41% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 100.41% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 14,401,879 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 1,209,385 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 7,196,602 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 25,190,655 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 43,244,778 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 10,922,457 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1,214,299 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 7,479,269 | ||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 387,363 | ||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 523,067 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $105,879,196) | 111,769,754 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $105,879,196) | 100.41% | 111,769,754 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | (0.41) | (450,935) | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $111,318,819 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.29% | 5.53% | $ (514,024) | $ (227,615) | $ 206,543 | $ 0 | $ 8,446 | $ 14,401,879 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.37 | 8.92 | (37,376) | (12,355) | 41,265 | 0 | 305 | 1,209,385 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.52 | 6.93 | (506,386) | 398,625 | 0 | 112,258 | 4,749 | 7,196,602 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.45 | 5.69 | (23,672) | 1,992,919 | 0 | 322,327 | 12,718 | 25,190,655 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.66 | 9.09 | 570,799 | (1,334,809) | 0 | 394,385 | 30,328 | 43,244,778 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.64 | 8.96 | (289,237) | 204,254 | 0 | 64,302 | 7,169 | 10,922,457 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.38 | 8.93 | (31,891) | (13,524) | 39,417 | 0 | 295 | 1,214,299 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.38 | 8.97 | (361,164) | (37,128) | 160,655 | 0 | 1,392 | 7,479,269 | |||||||
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | 0.03 | 1.34 | (6,516) | (5,618) | 2,104 | 0 | 23 | 387,363 | |||||||
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | 0.12 | 3.04 | 8,271 | (31,698) | 0 | 652 | 37 | 523,067 | |||||||
| $(1,191,196) | $ 933,051 | $449,984 | $893,924 | $65,462 | $111,769,754 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 32 | 3-13-2023 | $ 2,211,157 | $ 2,156,000 | $ 0 | $ (55,157) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 35 | 3-13-2023 | 3,431,245 | 3,219,781 | 0 | (211,464) | |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 12 | 3-17-2023 | 3,053,936 | 2,897,340 | 0 | (156,596) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 24 | 3-17-2023 | 2,304,824 | 2,269,489 | 0 | (35,335) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 60 | 6-21-2023 | 6,703,126 | 6,699,375 | 0 | (3,751) | |
| Short | |||||||
| E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (11) | 3-17-2023 | (2,240,280) | (2,186,525) | 53,755 | 0 | |
| $53,755 | $(462,303) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 99.56% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 99.56% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 24,445,633 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 2,058,166 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 17,048,645 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 59,748,379 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 98,843,740 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 24,866,326 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 2,066,535 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 12,682,562 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $223,424,231) | 241,759,986 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $223,424,231) | 99.56% | 241,759,986 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 0.44 | 1,066,664 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $242,826,650 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.16% | 9.38% | $ (788,943) | $ (316,634) | $ 339,916 | $ 0 | $ 13,709 | $ 24,445,633 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.21 | 15.18 | (45,436) | (19,403) | 63,988 | 0 | 531 | 2,058,166 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.43 | 16.42 | (1,084,662) | 1,029,089 | 0 | 232,383 | 11,575 | 17,048,645 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.36 | 13.49 | 34,363 | 5,223,503 | 0 | 669,837 | 31,088 | 59,748,379 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.51 | 20.77 | 1,205,148 | (2,376,320) | 0 | 839,733 | 63,351 | 98,843,740 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.50 | 20.39 | (660,513) | 632,297 | 0 | 130,837 | 16,685 | 24,866,326 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.21 | 15.20 | (45,666) | (17,700) | 61,154 | 0 | 515 | 2,066,535 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.22 | 15.22 | (541,102) | (29,565) | 251,062 | 0 | 2,516 | 12,682,562 | |||||||
| $(1,926,811) | $ 4,125,267 | $716,120 | $1,872,790 | $139,970 | $241,759,986 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 70 | 3-13-2023 | $ 4,836,906 | $ 4,716,250 | $ 0 | $ (120,656) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 75 | 3-13-2023 | 7,352,666 | 6,899,531 | 0 | (453,135) | |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 26 | 3-17-2023 | 6,616,861 | 6,277,570 | 0 | (339,291) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 52 | 3-17-2023 | 4,993,785 | 4,917,226 | 0 | (76,559) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 128 | 6-21-2023 | 14,300,003 | 14,292,000 | 0 | (8,003) | |
| Short | |||||||
| E-Mini Russell 2000 Index | (1) | 3-17-2023 | (96,527) | (94,955) | 1,572 | 0 | |
| E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (26) | 3-17-2023 | (5,295,796) | (5,168,150) | 127,646 | 0 | |
| MSCI EAFE Index | (1) | 3-17-2023 | (104,504) | (102,330) | 2,174 | 0 | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Index | (1) | 3-17-2023 | (48,366) | (48,145) | 221 | 0 | |
| $131,613 | $(997,644) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 99.53% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 99.53% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 3,917,870 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 330,029 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 4,214,434 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 14,673,189 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 23,478,868 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 5,931,528 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 330,610 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 2,034,261 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $52,035,165) | 54,910,789 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $52,035,165) | 99.53% | 54,910,789 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 0.47 | 259,696 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $55,170,485 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.10% | 1.50% | $ (129,201) | $ (75,993) | $ 57,902 | $ 0 | $ 2,219 | $ 3,917,870 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.13 | 2.43 | (10,620) | (3,711) | 10,889 | 0 | 80 | 330,029 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.41 | 4.06 | (323,931) | 228,866 | 0 | 68,393 | 2,725 | 4,214,434 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.34 | 3.31 | (11,497) | 1,003,328 | 0 | 194,106 | 7,247 | 14,673,189 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.48 | 4.93 | 386,841 | (907,808) | 0 | 215,898 | 16,015 | 23,478,868 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.47 | 4.86 | (163,213) | 125,968 | 0 | 35,940 | 3,809 | 5,931,528 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.13 | 2.43 | (8,238) | (5,155) | 10,400 | 0 | 77 | 330,610 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.13 | 2.44 | (90,792) | (21,229) | 42,313 | 0 | 356 | 2,034,261 | |||||||
| $(350,651) | $ 344,266 | $121,504 | $514,337 | $32,528 | $54,910,789 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 16 | 3-13-2023 | $ 1,105,579 | $ 1,078,000 | $ 0 | $ (27,579) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 17 | 3-13-2023 | 1,666,605 | 1,563,894 | 0 | (102,711) | |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 6 | 3-17-2023 | 1,526,968 | 1,448,670 | 0 | (78,298) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 12 | 3-17-2023 | 1,152,411 | 1,134,744 | 0 | (17,667) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 29 | 6-21-2023 | 3,239,844 | 3,238,031 | 0 | (1,813) | |
| Short | |||||||
| E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (6) | 3-17-2023 | (1,221,971) | (1,192,650) | 29,321 | 0 | |
| $29,321 | $(228,068) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 99.46% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 99.46% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 3,735,381 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 314,612 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 7,439,079 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 25,680,423 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 40,456,022 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 10,129,628 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 315,211 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 1,941,127 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $81,344,818) | 90,011,483 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $81,344,818) | 99.46% | 90,011,483 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 0.54 | 487,878 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $90,499,361 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.05% | 1.43% | $ (163,146) | $ (8,791) | $ 50,568 | $ 0 | $ 1,904 | $ 3,735,381 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.44 | 2.32 | (10,424) | (562) | 9,453 | 0 | 69 | 314,612 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.40 | 7.17 | (517,328) | 437,533 | 0 | 108,523 | 3,058 | 7,439,079 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.33 | 5.80 | 63,111 | 2,014,003 | 0 | 310,534 | 12,577 | 25,680,423 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.45 | 8.50 | 657,350 | (1,315,927) | 0 | 356,881 | 29,304 | 40,456,022 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.06 | 8.31 | (297,523) | 294,448 | 0 | 57,274 | 6,522 | 10,129,628 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.07 | 2.32 | (10,613) | (14) | 9,029 | 0 | 65 | 315,211 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.06 | 2.33 | (109,588) | 17,881 | 44,073 | 0 | 301 | 1,941,127 | |||||||
| $(388,161) | $ 1,438,571 | $113,123 | $833,212 | $53,800 | $90,011,483 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 26 | 3-13-2023 | $ 1,796,565 | $ 1,751,750 | $ 0 | $ (44,815) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 28 | 3-13-2023 | 2,744,997 | 2,575,825 | 0 | (169,172) | |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 10 | 3-17-2023 | 2,544,946 | 2,414,450 | 0 | (130,496) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 20 | 3-17-2023 | 1,920,687 | 1,891,241 | 0 | (29,446) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 48 | 6-21-2023 | 5,362,501 | 5,359,500 | 0 | (3,001) | |
| Short | |||||||
| E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (9) | 3-17-2023 | (1,832,957) | (1,788,975) | 43,982 | 0 | |
| $43,982 | $(376,930) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 98.65% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 98.65% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 515,040 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 43,589 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 1,491,042 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 5,069,138 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 7,856,973 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 1,975,074 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 43,677 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 267,722 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $17,029,625) | 17,262,255 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $17,029,625) | 98.65% | 17,262,255 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 1.35 | 236,101 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $17,498,356 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.04% | 0.20% | $ (31,237) | $ (5,546) | $ 10,579 | $ 0 | $ 417 | $ 515,040 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.06 | 0.32 | (3,561) | 10,580 | 1,873 | 0 | 16 | 43,589 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.43 | 1.44 | (177,292) | 76,139 | 0 | 33,898 | 1,054 | 1,491,042 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.36 | 1.14 | (33,317) | 180,827 | 0 | 95,002 | 1,960 | 5,069,138 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.49 | 1.65 | 167,636 | (552,017) | 0 | 87,638 | 5,816 | 7,856,973 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.48 | 1.62 | (70,300) | 19,676 | 0 | 16,525 | 1,420 | 1,975,074 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.06 | 0.32 | (2,408) | 1,090 | 1,797 | 0 | 16 | 43,677 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.06 | 0.32 | (23,342) | (59) | 7,144 | 0 | 74 | 267,722 | |||||||
| $(173,821) | $(269,310) | $21,393 | $233,063 | $10,773 | $17,262,255 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2023
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Japanese Yen Futures | 5 | 3-13-2023 | $ 490,178 | $ 459,969 | $ 0 | $ (30,209) | |
| Australian Dollar Futures | 5 | 3-13-2023 | 345,493 | 336,875 | 0 | (8,618) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 4 | 3-17-2023 | 384,137 | 378,248 | 0 | (5,889) | |
| Micro E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 18 | 3-17-2023 | 458,112 | 434,601 | 0 | (23,511) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 9 | 6-21-2023 | 1,005,469 | 1,004,906 | 0 | (563) | |
| Short | |||||||
| Micro E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (18) | 3-17-2023 | (366,563) | (357,795) | 8,768 | 0 | |
| $8,768 | $(68,790) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 97.96% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 97.96% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 364,280 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 30,682 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 1,059,948 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 3,591,319 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 5,589,994 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 1,404,121 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 30,801 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 189,363 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $11,212,693) | 12,260,508 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $11,212,693) | 97.96% | 12,260,508 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 2.04 | 255,361 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $12,515,869 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.04% | 0.14% | $ (33,564) | $ 3,156 | $ 7,858 | $ 0 | $ 293 | $ 364,280 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.05 | 0.23 | (3,533) | 803 | 1,414 | 0 | 10 | 30,682 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.38 | 1.02 | (146,481) | 52,895 | 0 | 26,736 | 708 | 1,059,948 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.32 | 0.81 | (28,072) | 60,656 | 0 | 74,629 | 1,899 | 3,591,319 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.43 | 1.17 | 142,376 | (405,668) | 0 | 66,321 | 3,881 | 5,589,994 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.42 | 1.15 | (57,926) | 11,689 | 0 | 12,914 | 951 | 1,404,121 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.05 | 0.23 | (2,659) | 363 | 1,358 | 0 | 9 | 30,801 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.05 | 0.23 | (26,409) | 8,437 | 5,343 | 0 | 44 | 189,363 | |||||||
| $(156,268) | $(267,669) | $15,973 | $180,600 | $7,795 | $12,260,508 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2023
Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Japanese Yen Futures | 4 | 3-13-2023 | $ 392,142 | $ 367,975 | $ 0 | $ (24,167) | |
| Australian Dollar Futures | 3 | 3-13-2023 | 207,296 | 202,125 | 0 | (5,171) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 3 | 3-17-2023 | 288,103 | 283,686 | 0 | (4,417) | |
| Micro E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 13 | 3-17-2023 | 330,859 | 313,879 | 0 | (16,980) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 6 | 6-21-2023 | 670,313 | 669,938 | 0 | (375) | |
| Short | |||||||
| Micro E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (13) | 3-17-2023 | (264,740) | (258,408) | 6,332 | 0 | |
| $6,332 | $(51,110) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
| Value | |||||
| Investment companies: 97.53% | |||||
| Affiliated master portfolios: 97.53% | |||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | $ 152,279 | ||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 12,828 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 444,134 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 1,502,857 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 2,344,977 | ||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 587,928 | ||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 12,850 | ||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 79,126 | ||||
| Total Investment companies (Cost $4,766,490) | 5,136,979 | ||||
| Total investments in securities (Cost $4,766,490) | 97.53% | 5,136,979 | |||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | 2.47 | 130,211 | |||
| Total net assets | 100.00% | $5,267,190 |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of ownership, beginning of period | % of ownership, end of period | Net realized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | Value, end of period | ||||||||
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | 0.00% | 0.06% | $ (659) | $ (3,152) | $ 1,810 | $ 0 | $ 66 | $ 152,279 | |||||||
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.09 | (6) | (157) | 366 | 0 | 2 | 12,828 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.43 | 5,480 | (912) | 0 | 4,798 | 245 | 444,134 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.34 | (103,342) | 222,889 | 0 | 12,519 | 648 | 1,502,857 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.49 | (187,623) | 135,963 | 0 | 16,880 | 1,432 | 2,344,977 | |||||||
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.48 | (12,654) | 17,891 | 0 | 2,410 | 332 | 587,928 | |||||||
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.09 | 32 | (361) | 352 | 0 | 2 | 12,850 | |||||||
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.09 | 263 | (1,664) | 2,131 | 0 | 12 | 79,126 | |||||||
| $ (298,509) | $ 370,497 | $4,659 | $36,607 | $2,739 | $5,136,979 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
Futures contracts
| Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Notional cost | Notional value | Unrealized gains | Unrealized losses | |
| Long | |||||||
| Australian Dollar Futures | 1 | 3-13-2023 | $ 69,099 | $ 67,375 | $ 0 | $ (1,724) | |
| Japanese Yen Futures | 2 | 3-13-2023 | 196,071 | 183,987 | 0 | (12,084) | |
| FTSE 100 Index | 1 | 3-17-2023 | 96,034 | 94,562 | 0 | (1,472) | |
| Micro E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index | 5 | 3-17-2023 | 127,253 | 120,723 | 0 | (6,530) | |
| 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 3 | 6-21-2023 | 335,156 | 334,968 | 0 | (188) | |
| Short | |||||||
| Micro E-Mini S&P 500 Index | (5) | 3-17-2023 | (101,823) | (99,388) | 2,435 | 0 | |
| $2,435 | $(21,998) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of assets and liabilities—February 28, 2023
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | |
| Assets | |||
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at value (see cost below) | $ 63,175,929 | $ 27,029,269 | $ 136,718,408 |
Cash | 10,000 | 10,000 | 122,047 |
Cash at broker segregated for futures contracts | 338,900 | 145,000 | 660,000 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 14,819 | 19 | 37,027 |
Receivable from manager | 13,453 | 13,307 | 11,042 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 271,249 | 97,855 | 127,434 |
Total assets | 63,824,350 | 27,295,450 | 137,675,958 |
| Liabilities | |||
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 18,104 | 200,382 | 331,387 |
Shareholder servicing fees payable | 11,610 | 4,941 | 24,337 |
Administration fees payable | 9,317 | 4,049 | 19,292 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | 4,890 | 3,916 | 5,019 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 4,789 | 1,875 | 8,300 |
Distribution fee payable | 80 | 18 | 588 |
Shareholder report expenses payable | 0 | 7,919 | 0 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 4,421 | 0 | 2,366 |
Total liabilities | 53,211 | 223,100 | 391,289 |
Total net assets | $63,771,139 | $27,072,350 | $137,284,669 |
| Net assets consist of | |||
Paid-in capital | $ 49,176,209 | $ 21,975,588 | $ 122,130,671 |
Total distributable earnings | 14,594,930 | 5,096,762 | 15,153,998 |
Total net assets | $63,771,139 | $27,072,350 | $137,284,669 |
| Computation of net asset value and offering price per share | |||
Net assets – Class A | $ 49,774,622 | $ 22,308,950 | $ 97,039,404 |
Shares outstanding – Class A1 | 5,202,087 | 2,317,977 | 9,965,941 |
Net asset value per share – Class A | $9.57 | $9.62 | $9.74 |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A2 | $10.15 | $10.21 | $10.33 |
Net assets – Class C | $ 139,930 | $ 108,167 | $ 961,424 |
Shares outstanding – Class C1 | 14,622 | 11,242 | 98,684 |
Net asset value per share – Class C | $9.57 | $9.62 | $9.74 |
Net assets – Class R4 | $ 1,640,129 | $ 14,471 | $ 8,583,259 |
Shares outstanding – Class R41 | 170,728 | 1,490 | 873,157 |
Net asset value per share – Class R4 | $9.61 | $9.71 | $9.83 |
Net assets – Class R6 | $ 3,676,985 | $ 1,940,463 | $ 7,731,750 |
Shares outstanding – Class R61 | 382,005 | 200,728 | 785,134 |
Net asset value per share – Class R6 | $9.63 | $9.67 | $9.85 |
Net assets – Administrator Class | $ 8,539,473 | $ 2,700,299 | $ 22,968,832 |
Shares outstanding – Administrator Class1 | 888,068 | 279,669 | 2,333,223 |
Net asset value per share – Administrator Class | $9.62 | $9.66 | $9.84 |
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at cost | $ 45,137,365 | $ 20,053,834 | $ 115,927,178 |
| 1 | Each Fund has an unlimited number of authorized shares. |
| 2 | Maximum offering price is computed as 100/94.25 of net asset value. On investments of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of assets and liabilities—February 28, 2023
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | |
| Assets | |||
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at value (see cost below) | $ 88,746,648 | $ 225,355,045 | $ 111,769,754 |
Cash | 46,038 | 142,049 | 43,037 |
Cash at broker segregated for futures contracts | 437,000 | 1,121,200 | 548,200 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 19,957 | 107,807 | 8,418 |
Receivable from manager | 13,280 | 15,288 | 13,944 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 139,047 | 145,306 | 115,418 |
Total assets | 89,401,970 | 226,886,695 | 112,498,771 |
| Liabilities | |||
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 18,869 | 2,258,895 | 1,102,662 |
Shareholder servicing fees payable | 14,190 | 36,195 | 17,484 |
Administration fees payable | 11,979 | 28,379 | 14,959 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | 4,561 | 4,616 | 4,625 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 5,390 | 13,675 | 7,376 |
Distribution fee payable | 13 | 381 | 119 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 541 | 10,420 | 32,727 |
Total liabilities | 55,543 | 2,352,561 | 1,179,952 |
Total net assets | $89,346,427 | $224,534,134 | $111,318,819 |
| Net assets consist of | |||
Paid-in capital | $ 90,307,092 | $ 213,203,841 | $ 107,830,095 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | (960,665) | 11,330,293 | 3,488,724 |
Total net assets | $89,346,427 | $224,534,134 | $111,318,819 |
| Computation of net asset value and offering price per share | |||
Net assets – Class A | $ 65,685,839 | $ 130,398,712 | $ 83,061,185 |
Shares outstanding – Class A1 | 6,367,059 | 12,550,095 | 7,980,259 |
Net asset value per share – Class A | $10.32 | $10.39 | $10.41 |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A2 | $10.95 | $11.02 | $11.05 |
Net assets – Class C | $ 27,977 | $ 632,462 | $ 45,364 |
Shares outstanding – Class C1 | 2,625 | 60,873 | 4,282 |
Net asset value per share – Class C | $10.66 | $10.39 | $10.59 |
Net assets – Class R4 | $ 678,179 | $ 19,080,159 | $ 1,646,962 |
Shares outstanding – Class R41 | 65,137 | 1,813,573 | 156,447 |
Net asset value per share – Class R4 | $10.41 | $10.52 | $10.53 |
Net assets – Class R6 | $ 17,172,884 | $ 31,145,209 | $ 22,278,900 |
Shares outstanding – Class R61 | 1,646,517 | 2,954,314 | 2,112,117 |
Net asset value per share – Class R6 | $10.43 | $10.54 | $10.55 |
Net assets – Administrator Class | $ 5,781,548 | $ 43,277,592 | $ 4,286,408 |
Shares outstanding – Administrator Class1 | 554,722 | 4,107,872 | 406,590 |
Net asset value per share – Administrator Class | $10.42 | $10.54 | $10.54 |
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at cost | $ 83,275,167 | $ 207,729,488 | $ 105,879,196 |
| 1 | Each Fund has an unlimited number of authorized shares. |
| 2 | Maximum offering price is computed as 100/94.25 of net asset value. On investments of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of assets and liabilities—February 28, 2023
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | |
| Assets | |||
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at value (see cost below) | $ 241,759,986 | $ 54,910,789 | $ 90,011,483 |
Cash | 93,043 | 10,033 | 10,033 |
Cash at broker segregated for futures contracts | 1,193,000 | 283,000 | 466,999 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 173,080 | 6,107 | 124,438 |
Receivable from manager | 15,298 | 14,507 | 16,003 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 206,361 | 129,111 | 170,882 |
Total assets | 243,440,768 | 55,353,547 | 90,799,838 |
| Liabilities | |||
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 494,617 | 137,015 | 256,570 |
Shareholder servicing fees payable | 38,599 | 6,978 | 11,686 |
Administration fees payable | 31,118 | 6,240 | 9,178 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | 4,885 | 5,261 | 3,995 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 13,677 | 3,444 | 6,408 |
Distribution fee payable | 428 | 17 | 196 |
Shareholder report expenses payable | 0 | 6,956 | 0 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 30,794 | 17,151 | 12,444 |
Total liabilities | 614,118 | 183,062 | 300,477 |
Total net assets | $242,826,650 | $55,170,485 | $90,499,361 |
| Net assets consist of | |||
Paid-in capital | $ 228,726,654 | $ 53,848,030 | $ 84,033,337 |
Total distributable earnings | 14,099,996 | 1,322,455 | 6,466,024 |
Total net assets | $242,826,650 | $55,170,485 | $90,499,361 |
| Computation of net asset value and offering price per share | |||
Net assets – Class A | $ 152,083,984 | $ 33,538,932 | $ 35,369,408 |
Shares outstanding – Class A1 | 14,921,403 | 3,261,287 | 3,395,642 |
Net asset value per share – Class A | $10.19 | $10.28 | $10.42 |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A2 | $10.81 | $10.91 | $11.06 |
Net assets – Class C | $ 715,804 | $ 32,733 | $ 335,285 |
Shares outstanding – Class C1 | 70,118 | 3,152 | 32,312 |
Net asset value per share – Class C | $10.21 | $10.38 | $10.38 |
Net assets – Class R4 | $ 25,030,349 | $ 710,872 | $ 11,260,802 |
Shares outstanding – Class R41 | 2,421,756 | 68,333 | 1,071,938 |
Net asset value per share – Class R4 | $10.34 | $10.40 | $10.51 |
Net assets – Class R6 | $ 31,469,204 | $ 19,625,904 | $ 24,829,766 |
Shares outstanding – Class R61 | 3,040,221 | 1,882,320 | 2,357,895 |
Net asset value per share – Class R6 | $10.35 | $10.43 | $10.53 |
Net assets – Administrator Class | $ 33,527,309 | $ 1,262,044 | $ 18,704,100 |
Shares outstanding – Administrator Class1 | 3,240,901 | 121,113 | 1,777,360 |
Net asset value per share – Administrator Class | $10.35 | $10.42 | $10.52 |
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at cost | $ 223,424,231 | $ 52,035,165 | $ 81,344,818 |
| 1 | Each Fund has an unlimited number of authorized shares. |
| 2 | Maximum offering price is computed as 100/94.25 of net asset value. On investments of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 71
Statements of assets and liabilities—February 28, 2023
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | |
| Assets | |||
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at value (see cost below) | $ 17,262,255 | $ 12,260,508 | $ 5,136,979 |
Cash | 10,033 | 10,033 | 0 |
Cash at broker segregated for futures contracts | 87,000 | 62,000 | 28,000 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 13,081 | 55,467 | 0 |
Receivable from manager | 14,622 | 15,751 | 11,781 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 126,048 | 150,780 | 101,170 |
Total assets | 17,513,039 | 12,554,539 | 5,277,930 |
| Liabilities | |||
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 4,242 | 32,135 | 0 |
Shareholder servicing fees payable | 1,363 | 948 | 70 |
Administration fees payable | 1,320 | 793 | 166 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | 4,083 | 3,378 | 1,671 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 1,295 | 1,003 | 212 |
Distribution fee payable | 23 | 68 | 14 |
Shareholder report expenses payable | 0 | 0 | 7,942 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,357 | 345 | 665 |
Total liabilities | 14,683 | 38,670 | 10,740 |
Total net assets | $17,498,356 | $12,515,869 | $5,267,190 |
| Net assets consist of | |||
Paid-in capital | $ 17,682,177 | $ 11,687,418 | $ 5,126,280 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | (183,821) | 828,451 | 140,910 |
Total net assets | $17,498,356 | $12,515,869 | $5,267,190 |
| Computation of net asset value and offering price per share | |||
Net assets – Class A | $ 5,617,578 | $ 1,392,353 | $ 103,190 |
Shares outstanding – Class A1 | 531,773 | 131,539 | 5,021 |
Net asset value per share – Class A | $10.56 | $10.59 | $20.55 |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A2 | $11.20 | $11.24 | $21.80 |
Net assets – Class C | $ 44,301 | $ 109,453 | $ 102,833 |
Shares outstanding – Class C1 | 4,161 | 10,330 | 5,021 |
Net asset value per share – Class C | $10.65 | $10.60 | $20.48 |
Net assets – Class R4 | $ 624,686 | $ 2,969,372 | $ 128,050 |
Shares outstanding – Class R41 | 58,634 | 277,537 | 6,228 |
Net asset value per share – Class R4 | $10.65 | $10.70 | $20.56 |
Net assets – Class R6 | $ 10,205,781 | $ 5,970,667 | $ 4,829,873 |
Shares outstanding – Class R61 | 956,326 | 556,976 | 234,837 |
Net asset value per share – Class R6 | $10.67 | $10.72 | $20.57 |
Net assets – Administrator Class | $ 1,006,010 | $ 2,074,024 | $ 103,244 |
Shares outstanding – Administrator Class1 | 94,346 | 193,535 | 5,023 |
Net asset value per share – Administrator Class | $10.66 | $10.72 | $20.55 |
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at cost | $ 17,029,625 | $ 11,212,693 | $ 4,766,490 |
| 1 | Each Fund has an unlimited number of authorized shares. |
| 2 | Maximum offering price is computed as 100/94.25 of net asset value. On investments of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
72 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of operations—year ended February 28, 2023
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | |
| Investment income | |||
Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios* | $ 681,094 | $ 292,465 | $ 1,094,353 |
Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios** | 267,086 | 150,498 | 716,005 |
Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | 32,283 | 14,856 | 70,751 |
Expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (93,745) | (42,804) | (190,249) |
Waivers allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | 58,821 | 25,694 | 113,198 |
Total investment income | 945,539 | 440,709 | 1,804,058 |
| Expenses | |||
Management fee | 36,602 | 17,320 | 74,988 |
| Administration fees | |||
Class A | 54,381 | 25,191 | 105,194 |
Class C | 295 | 230 | 1,245 |
Class R4 | 640 | 51 | 3,488 |
Class R6 | 1,608 | 1,101 | 2,455 |
Administrator Class | 5,761 1 | 1,938 1 | 15,374 1 |
| Shareholder servicing fees | |||
Class A | 64,608 | 29,974 | 124,735 |
Class C | 345 | 273 | 1,448 |
Class R4 | 799 | 62 | 4,360 |
Administrator Class | 11,080 1 | 3,459 1 | 29,431 1 |
| Distribution fee | |||
Class C | 1,055 | 820 | 4,445 |
Custody and accounting fees | 2,438 | 2,357 | 2,649 |
Professional fees | 33,398 | 30,954 | 34,664 |
Registration fees | 67,007 | 57,943 | 58,841 |
Shareholder report expenses | 28,653 | 29,147 | 30,451 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | 21,783 | 21,782 | 21,783 |
Other fees and expenses | 3,787 | 2,702 | 2,755 |
Total expenses | 334,240 | 225,304 | 518,306 |
| Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements | |||
Fund-level | (176,437) | (150,068) | (199,103) |
Class A | 0 | (4,249) | 0 |
Class C | (1,484) | (1,236) | (1,179) |
Class R4 | (1,025) | (113) | (1,381) |
Class R6 | (1,608) | (1,101) | (2,455) |
Administrator Class | (271) 1 | 0 1 | (1,183) 1 |
Net expenses | 153,415 | 68,537 | 313,005 |
Net investment income | 792,124 | 372,172 | 1,491,053 |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | |||
| Net realized gains (losses) on | |||
Securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (1,283,571) | (514,963) | (2,069,816) |
Futures contracts | 23,991 | 32,995 | 414,736 |
Net realized losses on investments | (1,259,580) | (481,968) | (1,655,080) |
| Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on | |||
Securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (743,161) | (545,726) | (522,490) |
Futures contracts | (190,376) | (55,348) | (424,459) |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (933,537) | (601,074) | (946,949) |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (2,193,117) | (1,083,042) | (2,602,029) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $(1,400,993) | $ (710,870) | $(1,110,976) |
*Net of foreign interest withholding taxes allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of | $14 | $6 | $23 |
**Net of foreign dividend withholding taxes allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of | 14,290 | 8,422 | 37,509 |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 73
Statements of operations—year ended February 28, 2023
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | |
| Investment income | |||
Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios* | $ 637,258 | $ 1,121,791 | $ 449,984 |
Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios** | 611,346 | 1,585,938 | 893,924 |
Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | 50,821 | 129,190 | 65,462 |
Expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (123,813) | (258,504) | (121,257) |
Waivers allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | 66,681 | 117,599 | 47,454 |
Total investment income | 1,242,293 | 2,696,014 | 1,335,567 |
| Expenses | |||
Management fee | 53,359 | 122,581 | 62,414 |
| Administration fees | |||
Class A | 75,334 | 141,606 | 88,644 |
Class C | 156 | 903 | 190 |
Class R4 | 331 | 7,489 | 665 |
Class R6 | 4,254 | 6,725 | 5,013 |
Administrator Class | 3,684 1 | 29,991 1 | 3,359 |
| Shareholder servicing fees | |||
Class A | 89,585 | 168,008 | 105,519 |
Class C | 182 | 1,055 | 226 |
Class R4 | 370 | 9,361 | 829 |
Administrator Class | 6,915 1 | 57,400 1 | 6,011 |
| Distribution fee | |||
Class C | 556 | 3,226 | 680 |
Custody and accounting fees | 3,509 | 7,134 | 4,942 |
Professional fees | 31,007 | 33,667 | 33,711 |
Registration fees | 53,585 | 59,777 | 55,498 |
Shareholder report expenses | 30,041 | 31,782 | 28,845 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | 21,782 | 21,782 | 21,782 |
Other fees and expenses | 3,350 | 4,529 | 3,620 |
Total expenses | 378,000 | 707,016 | 421,948 |
| Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements | |||
Fund-level | (170,752) | (255,131) | (197,154) |
Class A | (9,309) | 0 | 0 |
Class C | (894) | (1,100) | (1,095) |
Class R4 | (431) | (1,477) | (616) |
Class R6 | (4,254) | (6,725) | (5,013) |
Administrator Class | 0 1 | (2,307) 1 | 0 1 |
Net expenses | 192,360 | 440,276 | 218,070 |
Net investment income | 1,049,933 | 2,255,738 | 1,117,497 |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | |||
| Net realized gains (losses) on | |||
Securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (1,209,481) | (2,712,293) | (1,191,196) |
Futures contracts | 266,234 | 2,327,980 | 1,075,476 |
Net realized losses on investments | (943,247) | (384,313) | (115,720) |
| Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on | |||
Securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (570,592) | 1,978,525 | 933,051 |
Futures contracts | (192,161) | (687,008) | (269,611) |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (762,753) | 1,291,517 | 663,440 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1,706,000) | 907,204 | 547,720 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (656,067) | $ 3,162,942 | $ 1,665,217 |
*Net of foreign interest withholding taxes allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of | $13 | $27 | $10 |
**Net of foreign dividend withholding taxes allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of | 35,310 | 93,877 | 56,639 |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
74 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of operations—year ended February 28, 2023
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | |
| Investment income | |||
Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios* | $ 716,120 | $ 121,504 | $ 113,123 |
Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios** | 1,872,790 | 514,337 | 833,212 |
Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | 139,970 | 32,528 | 53,800 |
Expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (240,414) | (58,205) | (90,822) |
Waivers allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | 87,445 | 19,334 | 28,329 |
Total investment income | 2,575,911 | 629,498 | 937,642 |
| Expenses | |||
Management fee | 125,430 | 31,187 | 48,813 |
| Administration fees | |||
Class A | 160,241 | 35,487 | 37,288 |
Class C | 915 | 187 | 594 |
Class R4 | 9,645 | 335 | 4,566 |
Class R6 | 5,804 | 3,942 | 4,707 |
Administrator Class | 22,598 1 | 838 1 | 12,259 1 |
| Shareholder servicing fees | |||
Class A | 190,055 | 42,187 | 44,240 |
Class C | 1,062 | 222 | 707 |
Class R4 | 12,056 | 408 | 5,708 |
Administrator Class | 43,200 1 | 1,582 1 | 23,576 1 |
| Distribution fee | |||
Class C | 3,268 | 667 | 2,121 |
Custody and accounting fees | 7,289 | 3,119 | 4,456 |
Professional fees | 31,607 | 31,674 | 32,897 |
Registration fees | 59,099 | 53,297 | 58,675 |
Shareholder report expenses | 31,503 | 24,057 | 30,918 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | 21,782 | 21,782 | 21,783 |
Other fees and expenses | 4,707 | 3,246 | 4,546 |
Total expenses | 730,261 | 254,217 | 337,854 |
| Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements | |||
Fund-level | (258,572) | (162,764) | (196,846) |
Class C | (1,414) | (1,076) | (1,422) |
Class R4 | (3,858) | (671) | (2,060) |
Class R6 | (5,804) | (3,942) | (4,707) |
Administrator Class | (3,477) 1 | (64) 1 | (943) 1 |
Net expenses | 457,136 | 85,700 | 131,876 |
Net investment income | 2,118,775 | 543,798 | 805,766 |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | |||
| Net realized gains (losses) on | |||
Securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (1,926,811) | (350,651) | (388,161) |
Futures contracts | 3,165,166 | 607,411 | 1,171,426 |
Net realized gains on investments | 1,238,355 | 256,760 | 783,265 |
| Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on | |||
Securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | 4,125,267 | 344,266 | 1,438,571 |
Futures contracts | (754,150) | (86,518) | (236,738) |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 3,371,117 | 257,748 | 1,201,833 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 4,609,472 | 514,508 | 1,985,098 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ 6,728,247 | $1,058,306 | $2,790,864 |
*Net of foreign interest withholding taxes allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of | $17 | $3 | $3 |
**Net of foreign dividend withholding taxes allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of | 115,821 | 34,046 | 54,142 |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 75
Statements of operations—year ended February 28, 2023
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | Dynamic Target 2065 Fund1 | |
| Investment income | |||
Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios* | $ 21,393 | $ 15,973 | $ 4,659 |
Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios** | 233,063 | 180,600 | 36,607 |
Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | 10,773 | 7,795 | 2,739 |
Expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (22,473) | (17,693) | (4,186) |
Waivers allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | 7,520 | 5,823 | 1,234 |
Total investment income | 250,276 | 192,498 | 41,053 |
| Expenses | |||
Management fee | 12,269 | 9,364 | 2,322 |
| Administration fees | |||
Class A | 6,266 | 1,972 | 97 |
Class C | 199 | 254 | 97 |
Class R4 | 285 | 1,168 | 37 |
Class R6 | 2,505 | 1,737 | 641 |
Administrator Class | 634 2 | 1,377 2 | 60 |
| Shareholder servicing fees | |||
Class A | 7,460 | 2,348 | 116 |
Class C | 237 | 298 | 115 |
Class R4 | 352 | 1,460 | 47 |
Administrator Class | 1,094 2 | 2,647 2 | 116 |
| Distribution fee | |||
Class C | 712 | 906 | 346 |
Custody and accounting fees | 3,232 | 2,548 | 1,111 |
Professional fees | 33,792 | 33,626 | 17,902 |
Registration fees | 53,208 | 58,219 | 26,012 |
Shareholder report expenses | 29,473 | 28,456 | 13,372 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | 21,782 | 21,665 | 10,268 |
Other fees and expenses | 3,003 | 3,087 | 2,340 |
Total expenses | 176,503 | 171,132 | 74,999 |
| Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements | |||
Fund-level | (153,293) | (155,624) | (73,027) |
Class A | (1,252) | (532) | 0 |
Class C | (1,024) | (625) | 0 |
Class R4 | (432) | (238) | (13) |
Class R6 | (2,505) | (1,737) | (641) |
Administrator Class | 0 2 | 0 2 | (14) |
Net expenses | 17,997 | 12,376 | 1,304 |
Net investment income | 232,279 | 180,122 | 39,749 |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | |||
| Net realized gains (losses) on | |||
Securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (173,821) | (156,268) | (298,509) |
Futures contracts | 16,173 | (8,482) | 75,997 |
Net realized losses on investments | (157,648) | (164,750) | (222,512) |
| Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on | |||
Securities transactions allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | (269,310) | (267,669) | 370,497 |
Futures contracts | 49,616 | 44,313 | (19,563) |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (219,694) | (223,356) | 350,934 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (377,342) | (388,106) | 128,422 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $(145,063) | $(207,984) | $ 168,171 |
**Net of foreign dividend withholding taxes allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of | $17,054 | $13,469 | $2,519 |
| 1 | For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
76 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 792,124 | $ 134,915 | ||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | (1,259,580) | 461,455 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (933,537) | (459,694) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (1,400,993) | 136,676 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (483,124) | (61,514) | ||
Class C | (934) | (10,927) | ||
Class R4 | (15,720) | (10,590) | ||
Class R6 | (55,808) | (559,395) | ||
Administrator Class | (84,708) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (640,294) | (642,426) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 31,199 | 299,402 | 24,954 | 288,776 |
Class C | 178 | 1,706 | 927 | 11,000 |
Class R4 | 35,364 | 340,543 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 147,254 | 1,441,445 | 7,453 | 86,403 |
Administrator Class | 41,497 1 | 392,752 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2,475,848 | 386,179 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 50,466 | 479,236 | 5,475 | 61,514 |
Class C | 98 | 934 | 972 | 10,927 |
Class R4 | 1,650 | 15,719 | 940 | 10,590 |
Class R6 | 5,847 | 55,808 | 49,588 | 559,395 |
Administrator Class | 8,883 1 | 84,708 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 636,405 | 642,426 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (356,838) | (3,396,865) | (25,796) | (294,339) |
Class C | (17,416) | (167,196) | (229) | (2,659) |
Class R4 | (16,168) | (157,114) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (720,582) | (6,987,400) | (8,257) | (96,039) |
Administrator Class | (143,473) 1 | (1,348,825) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (12,057,400) | (393,037) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 5,414,439 | 52,870,470 | 0 | 0 |
Class C | 19,655 | 192,057 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 138,663 | 1,358,561 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 365,932 | 3,589,843 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 981,161 | 9,625,297 | N/A | N/A |
| 67,636,228 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 58,691,081 | 635,568 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 56,649,794 | 129,818 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 7,121,345 | 6,991,527 | ||
End of period | $ 63,771,139 | $7,121,345 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 77
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 372,172 | $ 120,305 | ||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | (481,968) | 467,706 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (601,074) | (417,045) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (710,870) | 170,966 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (256,853) | (60,659) | ||
Class C | (884) | (10,945) | ||
Class R4 | (43) | (11,671) | ||
Class R6 | (25,412) | (546,218) | ||
Administrator Class | (33,601) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (316,793) | (629,493) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 28,842 | 280,741 | 15,291 | 171,461 |
Class R4 | 1,174 | 11,173 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 119,179 | 1,172,993 | 15 | 176 |
Administrator Class | 3,424 1 | 31,730 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 1,496,637 | 171,637 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 26,849 | 255,654 | 5,372 | 60,659 |
Class C | 93 | 884 | 969 | 10,945 |
Class R4 | 4 | 43 | 1,032 | 11,671 |
Class R6 | 2,658 | 25,412 | 48,223 | 546,218 |
Administrator Class | 3,518 1 | 33,601 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 315,594 | 629,493 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (234,069) | (2,247,046) | (2,501) | (30,361) |
Class R4 | (12,526) | (121,951) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (579,403) | (5,640,359) | (33) | (409) |
Administrator Class | (51,151) 1 | (485,702) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (8,495,058) | (30,770) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 2,427,530 | 23,721,868 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 1,510 | 14,781 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 135,654 | 1,329,678 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 323,878 | 3,174,672 | N/A | N/A |
| 28,240,999 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 21,558,172 | 770,360 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 20,530,509 | 311,833 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 6,541,841 | 6,230,008 | ||
End of period | $27,072,350 | $6,541,841 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
78 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 1,491,053 | $ 141,426 | ||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | (1,655,080) | 639,866 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (946,949) | (543,356) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (1,110,976) | 237,936 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (803,131) | (161,350) | ||
Class C | (8,073) | (15,449) | ||
Class R4 | (76,702) | (12,877) | ||
Class R6 | (109,083) | (642,282) | ||
Administrator Class | (197,006) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (1,193,995) | (831,958) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 51,676 | 508,380 | 36,489 | 434,090 |
Class C | 156 | 1,502 | 1,337 | 15,501 |
Class R4 | 87,334 | 849,095 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 319,278 | 3,178,743 | 27,915 | 331,642 |
Administrator Class | 94,532 1 | 899,857 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 5,437,577 | 781,233 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 82,096 | 787,597 | 14,086 | 161,350 |
Class C | 841 | 8,073 | 1,346 | 15,449 |
Class R4 | 7,929 | 76,702 | 1,114 | 12,877 |
Class R6 | 11,227 | 108,829 | 55,506 | 642,282 |
Administrator Class | 20,313 1 | 196,908 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 1,178,109 | 831,958 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (597,484) | (5,743,334) | (29,446) | (346,777) |
Class C | (31,069) | (305,108) | (4,618) | (52,903) |
Class R4 | (117,298) | (1,131,154) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (1,034,220) | (10,139,990) | (5,113) | (61,723) |
Administrator Class | (222,148) 1 | (2,163,382) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (19,482,968) | (461,403) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 10,283,358 | 101,112,885 | 0 | 0 |
Class C | 117,463 | 1,159,562 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 883,722 | 8,766,864 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 904,968 | 8,993,096 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 2,440,526 | 24,252,752 | N/A | N/A |
| 144,285,159 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 131,417,877 | 1,151,788 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 129,112,906 | 557,766 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 8,171,763 | 7,613,997 | ||
End of period | $137,284,669 | $8,171,763 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 79
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 1,049,933 | $ 220,097 | ||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | (943,247) | 1,106,385 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (762,753) | (885,305) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (656,067) | 441,177 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (582,334) | (545,607) | ||
Class C | 0 | (13,239) | ||
Class R4 | (6,696) | (13,686) | ||
Class R6 | (220,777) | (856,637) | ||
Administrator Class | (52,316) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (862,123) | (1,429,169) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 61,165 | 637,792 | 219,454 | 2,804,021 |
Class C | 2,516 | 25,881 | 114 | 1,465 |
Class R4 | 1,750 | 17,845 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 793,364 | 8,328,514 | 109,174 | 1,402,925 |
Administrator Class | 49,998 1 | 504,506 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 9,514,538 | 4,208,411 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 57,347 | 579,313 | 45,256 | 545,607 |
Class C | 0 | 0 | 1,095 | 13,239 |
Class R4 | 657 | 6,696 | 1,126 | 13,686 |
Class R6 | 21,600 | 220,574 | 70,363 | 856,637 |
Administrator Class | 5,123 1 | 52,316 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 858,899 | 1,429,169 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (506,192) | (5,214,819) | (101,544) | (1,278,870) |
Class C | (11,488) | (119,163) | (860) | (11,020) |
Class R4 | (18,787) | (194,817) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (1,210,037) | (12,488,088) | (115,631) | (1,510,350) |
Administrator Class | (15,861) 1 | (160,476) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (18,177,363) | (2,800,240) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 6,281,718 | 64,927,493 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 70,044 | 730,159 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 1,323,169 | 13,814,817 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 515,462 | 5,381,787 | N/A | N/A |
| 84,854,256 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 77,050,330 | 2,837,340 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 75,532,140 | 1,849,348 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 13,814,287 | 11,964,939 | ||
End of period | $ 89,346,427 | $13,814,287 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
80 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 2,255,738 | $ 206,743 | ||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | (384,313) | 1,116,205 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 1,291,517 | (890,507) | ||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 3,162,942 | 432,441 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (2,019,693) | (495,005) | ||
Class C | (11,300) | (14,437) | ||
Class R4 | (301,846) | (14,488) | ||
Class R6 | (648,278) | (925,502) | ||
Administrator Class | (716,196) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (3,697,313) | (1,449,432) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 139,964 | 1,442,782 | 179,197 | 2,285,559 |
Class C | 2,042 | 21,085 | 735 | 9,439 |
Class R4 | 112,039 | 1,164,343 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 1,235,315 | 13,036,980 | 115,832 | 1,474,814 |
Administrator Class | 97,077 1 | 1,005,523 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 16,670,713 | 3,769,812 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 193,140 | 1,993,872 | 39,899 | 483,110 |
Class C | 1,092 | 11,300 | 1,191 | 14,437 |
Class R4 | 28,914 | 301,846 | 1,183 | 14,488 |
Class R6 | 61,999 | 648,131 | 75,430 | 925,502 |
Administrator Class | 68,446 1 | 716,196 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 3,671,345 | 1,437,537 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (742,811) | (7,616,114) | (100,094) | (1,264,409) |
Class C | (27,617) | (285,965) | (2) | (20) |
Class R4 | (109,867) | (1,126,231) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (1,685,930) | (17,451,710) | (34,787) | (454,588) |
Administrator Class | (564,720) 1 | (5,903,729) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (32,383,749) | (1,719,017) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 12,565,972 | 129,993,280 | 0 | 0 |
Class C | 73,129 | 758,940 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 1,770,935 | 18,537,068 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 2,573,850 | 26,986,777 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 4,507,069 | 47,256,674 | N/A | N/A |
| 223,532,739 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 211,491,048 | 3,488,332 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 210,956,677 | 2,471,341 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 13,577,457 | 11,106,116 | ||
End of period | $224,534,134 | $13,577,457 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 81
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 1,117,497 | $ 200,811 | ||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | (115,720) | 1,105,160 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 663,440 | (876,707) | ||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 1,665,217 | 429,264 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (1,328,062) | (217,181) | ||
Class C | (237) | (15,642) | ||
Class R4 | (26,432) | (15,272) | ||
Class R6 | (398,495) | (1,207,078) | ||
Administrator Class | (85,301) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (1,838,527) | (1,455,173) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 103,033 | 1,064,133 | 47,696 | 613,128 |
Class C | 1,727 | 18,800 | 2,231 | 27,590 |
Class R4 | 27,331 | 283,588 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 1,009,488 | 10,624,234 | 90,826 | 1,198,201 |
Administrator Class | 115,764 1 | 1,167,486 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 13,158,241 | 1,838,919 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 128,420 | 1,324,923 | 17,904 | 217,181 |
Class C | 22 | 237 | 1,285 | 15,642 |
Class R4 | 2,537 | 26,432 | 1,246 | 15,272 |
Class R6 | 38,196 | 398,495 | 98,290 | 1,207,078 |
Administrator Class | 8,170 1 | 85,301 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 1,835,388 | 1,455,173 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (316,459) | (3,273,441) | (21,780) | (268,781) |
Class C | (11,958) | (122,935) | (2) | (21) |
Class R4 | (31,418) | (323,676) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (992,904) | (10,210,747) | (13,841) | (178,081) |
Administrator Class | (142,483) 1 | (1,487,255) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (15,418,054) | (446,883) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 7,901,606 | 81,377,252 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 146,363 | 1,523,401 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 1,136,407 | 11,849,166 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 425,139 | 4,432,869 | N/A | N/A |
| 99,182,688 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 98,758,263 | 2,847,209 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 98,584,953 | 1,821,300 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 12,733,866 | 10,912,566 | ||
End of period | $111,318,819 | $12,733,866 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
82 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 2,118,775 | $ 162,494 | ||
Net realized gains on investments | 1,238,355 | 1,051,602 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 3,371,117 | (807,860) | ||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 6,728,247 | 406,236 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (3,265,710) | (425,443) | ||
Class C | (15,536) | (16,287) | ||
Class R4 | (537,051) | (15,931) | ||
Class R6 | (758,275) | (788,089) | ||
Administrator Class | (742,181) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (5,318,753) | (1,245,750) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 66,806 | 672,184 | 50,367 | 629,754 |
Class C | 2,142 | 21,544 | 547 | 7,141 |
Class R4 | 193,838 | 1,992,163 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 916,233 | 9,438,709 | 28,995 | 365,456 |
Administrator Class | 84,913 1 | 854,834 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 12,979,434 | 1,002,351 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 318,425 | 3,229,869 | 35,541 | 425,443 |
Class C | 1,527 | 15,536 | 1,354 | 16,287 |
Class R4 | 52,295 | 537,051 | 1,313 | 15,931 |
Class R6 | 73,687 | 757,596 | 64,861 | 788,089 |
Administrator Class | 72,128 1 | 742,181 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 5,282,233 | 1,245,750 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (757,332) | (7,659,740) | (135,253) | (1,535,377) |
Class C | (20,875) | (209,302) | (3) | (40) |
Class R4 | (72,821) | (746,158) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (1,183,201) | (11,920,231) | (3,093) | (39,753) |
Administrator Class | (395,180) 1 | (4,068,439) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (24,603,870) | (1,575,170) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 15,071,298 | 152,034,700 | 0 | 0 |
Class C | 74,765 | 757,759 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 2,236,744 | 22,861,085 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 2,646,873 | 27,085,233 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 3,479,040 | 35,600,774 | N/A | N/A |
| 238,339,551 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 231,997,348 | 672,931 | ||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 233,406,842 | (166,583) | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 9,419,808 | 9,586,391 | ||
End of period | $242,826,650 | $ 9,419,808 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 83
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 543,798 | $ 141,904 | ||
Net realized gains on investments | 256,760 | 926,923 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 257,748 | (645,956) | ||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 1,058,306 | 422,871 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (720,069) | (86,264) | ||
Class C | (447) | (18,714) | ||
Class R4 | (15,842) | (16,649) | ||
Class R6 | (441,597) | (918,136) | ||
Administrator Class | (28,210) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (1,206,165) | (1,039,763) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 53,360 | 541,227 | 13,714 | 168,746 |
Class C | 791 | 8,090 | 466 | 6,143 |
Class R4 | 1,090 | 11,202 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 754,464 | 7,812,862 | 29,852 | 383,596 |
Administrator Class | 4,930 1 | 49,935 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 8,423,316 | 558,485 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 70,589 | 719,580 | 7,176 | 86,264 |
Class C | 42 | 440 | 1,555 | 18,714 |
Class R4 | 1,538 | 15,842 | 1,370 | 16,649 |
Class R6 | 42,797 | 441,597 | 75,376 | 918,136 |
Administrator Class | 2,732 1 | 28,210 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 1,205,669 | 1,039,763 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (133,668) | (1,342,609) | (17,206) | (224,559) |
Class C | (11,606) | (117,221) | (2) | (30) |
Class R4 | (21,118) | (215,375) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (811,521) | (8,205,804) | (21,937) | (290,456) |
Administrator Class | (11,224) 1 | (116,557) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (9,997,566) | (515,045) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 3,201,742 | 32,410,799 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 75,045 | 767,652 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 1,248,234 | 12,796,886 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 124,675 | 1,278,171 | N/A | N/A |
| 47,253,508 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 46,884,927 | 1,083,203 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 46,737,068 | 466,311 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 8,433,417 | 7,967,106 | ||
End of period | $55,170,485 | $ 8,433,417 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
84 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 805,766 | $ 126,694 | ||
Net realized gains on investments | 783,265 | 849,294 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 1,201,833 | (584,502) | ||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 2,790,864 | 391,486 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (815,180) | (56,447) | ||
Class C | (10,395) | (16,542) | ||
Class R4 | (265,984) | (16,038) | ||
Class R6 | (624,024) | (833,660) | ||
Administrator Class | (441,824) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (2,157,407) | (922,687) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 48,944 | 498,212 | 12,622 | 165,607 |
Class C | 0 | 0 | 5 | 58 |
Class R4 | 145,957 | 1,516,052 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 733,826 | 7,638,231 | 25,936 | 338,049 |
Administrator Class | 57,763 1 | 596,789 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 10,249,284 | 503,714 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 78,323 | 809,407 | 4,634 | 56,447 |
Class C | 1,008 | 10,395 | 1,361 | 16,542 |
Class R4 | 25,558 | 265,984 | 1,308 | 16,038 |
Class R6 | 59,838 | 624,024 | 67,813 | 833,660 |
Administrator Class | 42,333 1 | 441,824 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2,151,634 | 922,687 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (193,502) | (1,964,897) | (5,180) | (68,313) |
Class C | (28,936) | (294,868) | (2) | (20) |
Class R4 | (155,512) | (1,627,335) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (930,290) | (9,509,133) | (13,470) | (165,848) |
Administrator Class | (140,844) 1 | (1,469,214) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (14,865,447) | (234,181) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 3,418,379 | 35,013,618 | 0 | 0 |
Class C | 47,585 | 486,931 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 1,044,217 | 10,778,604 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 1,896,508 | 19,616,309 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 1,818,108 | 18,805,393 | N/A | N/A |
| 84,700,855 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 82,236,326 | 1,192,220 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 82,869,783 | 661,019 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 7,629,578 | 6,968,559 | ||
End of period | $ 90,499,361 | $7,629,578 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 85
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 232,279 | $ 131,051 | ||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | (157,648) | 877,030 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (219,694) | (615,704) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (145,063) | 392,377 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (62,142) | (58,601) | ||
Class C | (15) | (18,486) | ||
Class R4 | (7,595) | (16,586) | ||
Class R6 | (123,968) | (882,662) | ||
Administrator Class | (11,549) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (205,269) | (976,335) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 16,606 | 173,583 | 9,635 | 126,177 |
Class C | 1,598 | 16,851 | 1,243 | 15,771 |
Class R4 | 11,063 | 116,326 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 343,566 | 3,602,242 | 46,471 | 582,370 |
Administrator Class | 5,527 1 | 57,290 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 3,966,292 | 724,318 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 6,098 | 62,056 | 4,818 | 58,601 |
Class C | 1 | 15 | 1,523 | 18,486 |
Class R4 | 741 | 7,595 | 1,353 | 16,586 |
Class R6 | 12,065 | 123,968 | 71,914 | 882,662 |
Administrator Class | 1,125 1 | 11,549 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 205,183 | 976,335 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (37,386) | (381,257) | (5,484) | (71,636) |
Class C | (11,598) | (118,188) | (1) | (10) |
Class R4 | (27,863) | (286,272) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (624,096) | (6,416,352) | (7,084) | (94,434) |
Administrator Class | (5,595) 1 | (58,035) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (7,260,104) | (166,080) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 502,902 | 5,150,930 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 62,927 | 649,566 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 579,734 | 5,992,884 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 93,289 | 964,358 | N/A | N/A |
| 12,757,738 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 9,669,109 | 1,534,573 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 9,318,777 | 950,615 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 8,179,579 | 7,228,964 | ||
End of period | $17,498,356 | $8,179,579 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
86 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | ||||
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2022 | |||
| Operations | ||||
Net investment income | $ 180,122 | $ 118,654 | ||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | (164,750) | 803,395 | ||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (223,356) | (555,617) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (207,984) | 366,432 | ||
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||||
Class A | (15,234) | (57,008) | ||
Class C | (1,121) | (15,146) | ||
Class R4 | (38,045) | (16,036) | ||
Class R6 | (76,686) | (766,965) | ||
Administrator Class | (27,100) 1 | N/A | ||
Total distributions to shareholders | (158,186) | (855,155) | ||
| Capital share transactions | Shares | Shares | ||
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||||
Class A | 17,106 | 183,528 | 9,306 | 121,864 |
Class R4 | 59,840 | 631,280 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 211,647 | 2,225,611 | 14,423 | 183,736 |
Administrator Class | 32,899 1 | 342,625 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 3,383,044 | 305,600 | |||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||||
Class A | 1,493 | 15,234 | 4,684 | 57,008 |
Class C | 110 | 1,121 | 1,244 | 15,146 |
Class R4 | 3,691 | 38,045 | 1,303 | 16,036 |
Class R6 | 7,431 | 76,686 | 62,194 | 766,965 |
Administrator Class | 2,623 1 | 27,100 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 158,186 | 855,155 | |||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||||
Class A | (21,965) | (228,546) | (3,724) | (49,818) |
Class C | (15,071) | (155,407) | (1) | (10) |
Class R4 | (40,170) | (415,347) | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | (619,851) | (6,432,004) | (3,624) | (44,270) |
Administrator Class | (46,098) 1 | (479,956) 1 | N/A | N/A |
| (7,711,260) | (94,098) | |||
| Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | ||||
Class A | 91,064 | 935,210 | 0 | 0 |
Class C | 13,730 | 141,331 | 0 | 0 |
Class R4 | 242,449 | 2,517,681 | 0 | 0 |
Class R6 | 399,462 | 4,156,528 | 0 | 0 |
Administrator Class | 204,111 | 2,123,841 | N/A | N/A |
| 9,874,591 | 0 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 5,704,561 | 1,066,657 | ||
Total increase in net assets | 5,338,391 | 577,934 | ||
| Net assets | ||||
Beginning of period | 7,177,478 | 6,599,544 | ||
End of period | $12,515,869 | $7,177,478 | ||
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 87
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | ||
| Year ended February 28, 20231 | ||
| Operations | ||
Net investment income | $ 39,749 | |
Net realized losses on investments | (222,512) | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 350,934 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 168,171 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | ||
| Net investment income and net realized gains | ||
Class A | (425) | |
Class C | (425) | |
Class R4 | (509) | |
Class R6 | (25,479) | |
Administrator Class | (449) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (27,287) | |
| Capital share transactions | Shares | |
| Proceeds from shares sold | ||
Class A | 5,000 | 100,000 |
Class C | 5,000 | 100,000 |
Class R4 | 6,202 | 125,346 |
Class R6 | 233,604 | 4,674,830 |
Administrator Class | 5,000 | 100,000 |
| 5,100,176 | ||
| Reinvestment of distributions | ||
Class A | 21 | 425 |
Class C | 21 | 425 |
Class R4 | 26 | 509 |
Class R6 | 1,288 | 25,479 |
Administrator Class | 23 | 449 |
| 27,287 | ||
| Payment for shares redeemed | ||
Class R6 | (55) | (1,157) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 5,126,306 | |
Total increase in net assets | 5,267,190 | |
| Net assets | ||
Beginning of period | 0 | |
End of period | $5,267,190 | |
| 1 | For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
88 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.61 | $11.38 | $10.60 | $10.11 | $10.82 | $10.65 | |
Net investment income | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.13 | 0.21 3 | 0.13 | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.17) | 0.06 | 1.09 | 0.50 | 0.16 | 0.38 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.95) | 0.22 | 1.22 | 0.71 | 0.29 | 0.53 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.09) | (0.17) | (0.18) | (0.22) | (0.15) | (0.19) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (0.82) | (0.26) | 0.00 | (0.85) | (0.17) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.09) | (0.99) | (0.44) | (0.22) | (1.00) | (0.36) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.57 | $10.61 | $11.38 | $10.60 | $10.11 | $10.82 | |
Total return5 | (8.93)% | 1.53% | 11.47% | 6.95% | 3.16% | 4.96% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.95% ♦,* | 2.32% * | 2.98% * | 3.37% * | 4.39% * | 4.39% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.65% * | 0.67% * | 0.66% * | 0.59% * | 0.48% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.05% * | 1.46% * | 1.58% * | 1.95% * | 1.75% * | 1.37% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 89% | 101% | 87% | 39% | 48% | 94% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $49,775 | $667 | $662 | $1,022 | $400 | $384 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.09% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.12% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 89
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.62 | $11.45 | $10.56 | $10.08 | $10.76 | $10.58 | |
Net investment income | 0.19 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.08 | 0.07 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.18) | 0.05 | 1.05 | 0.48 | 0.15 | 0.38 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.99) | 0.13 | 1.29 | 0.62 | 0.23 | 0.45 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.06) | (0.14) | (0.14) | (0.14) | (0.06) | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 3 | (0.82) | (0.26) | 0.00 | (0.85) | (0.17) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.06) | (0.96) | (0.40) | (0.14) | (0.91) | (0.27) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.57 | $10.62 | $11.45 | $10.56 | $10.08 | $10.76 | |
Total return4 | (9.28)% | 0.78% | 12.31% 5 | 6.11% | 2.60% | 4.25% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 2.39% ♦,* | 2.52% * | 3.30% * | 4.02% * | 5.14% * | 5.14% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.99% ♦,* | 1.42% * | 1.43% * | 1.41% * | 1.34% * | 1.24% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.80% * | 0.69% * | 0.74% * | 1.33% * | 0.99% * | 0.65% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 89% | 101% | 87% | 39% | 48% | 94% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $140 | $129 | $120 | $107 | $102 | $109 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.09% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.11% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had an impact of 1.55% on the total return. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
90 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.63 | $11.39 | $10.62 | $10.10 | $10.81 | $10.63 | |
Net investment income | 0.23 3 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.16 | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.15) | 0.05 | 1.05 | 0.49 | 0.16 | 0.38 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.92) | 0.25 | 1.25 | 0.74 | 0.32 | 0.56 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.10) | (0.19) | (0.22) | (0.22) | (0.18) | (0.21) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (0.82) | (0.26) | 0.00 | (0.85) | (0.17) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.10) | (1.01) | (0.48) | (0.22) | (1.03) | (0.38) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.61 | $10.63 | $11.39 | $10.62 | $10.10 | $10.81 | |
Total return5 | (8.64)% | 1.86% | 11.81% | 7.33% | 3.42% | 5.27% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.77% ♦,* | 2.02% * | 2.65% * | 3.17% * | 4.11% * | 4.11% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.31% * | 0.22% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.37% * | 1.75% * | 1.82% * | 2.38% * | 2.02% * | 1.67% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 89% | 101% | 87% | 39% | 48% | 94% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $1,640 | $119 | $117 | $109 | $104 | $111 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.09% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.08% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.08% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.11% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 91
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.64 | $11.39 | $10.62 | $10.10 | $10.82 | $10.64 | |
Net investment income | 0.36 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.27 3 | 0.17 | 0.20 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.27) | 0.07 | 1.05 | 0.49 | 0.15 | 0.38 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.91) | 0.28 | 1.26 | 0.76 | 0.32 | 0.58 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.10) | (0.21) | (0.23) | (0.24) | (0.19) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (0.82) | (0.26) | 0.00 | (0.85) | (0.17) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.10) | (1.03) | (0.49) | (0.24) | (1.04) | (0.40) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.63 | $10.64 | $11.39 | $10.62 | $10.10 | $10.82 | |
Total return5 | (8.50)% | 2.09% | 11.96% | 7.48% | 3.49% | 5.42% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.44% ♦,* | 1.88% * | 2.52% * | 3.02% * | 3.97% * | 3.96% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.21% * | 0.16% * | 0.07% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.71% * | 1.91% * | 1.96% * | 2.51% * | 2.17% * | 1.82% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 89% | 101% | 87% | 39% | 48% | 94% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $3,677 | $6,207 | $6,093 | $5,545 | $4,785 | $5,123 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.12% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
92 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $9.81 |
Net investment income | 0.10 2 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.20) |
Total from investment operations | (0.10) |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.09) |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 3 |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.62 |
Total return4 | (0.96)% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 0.85% ♦,5 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,5 |
Net investment income | 2.15% 5 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 89% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $8,539 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 3 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.10%. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 93
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.65 | $11.41 | $10.40 | $9.99 | $11.06 | $10.76 | |
Net investment income | 0.19 3 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.12 | 0.15 3 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.12) | 0.16 | 1.17 | 0.41 | 0.15 | 0.56 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.93) | 0.33 | 1.34 | 0.63 | 0.27 | 0.71 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.10) | (0.16) | (0.18) | (0.22) | (0.13) | (0.19) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (0.93) | (0.15) | 0.00 | (1.21) | (0.22) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.10) | (1.09) | (0.33) | (0.22) | (1.34) | (0.41) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.62 | $10.65 | $11.41 | $10.40 | $9.99 | $11.06 | |
Total return5 | (8.64)% | 2.44% | 12.95% | 6.22% | 3.09% | 6.62% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.28% ♦,* | 2.45% * | 3.39% * | 3.63% * | 4.23% * | 4.14% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.65% * | 0.66% * | 0.65% * | 0.61% * | 0.51% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.99% * | 1.44% * | 1.49% * | 2.00% * | 1.50% * | 1.33% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 87% | 97% | 87% | 38% | 45% | 82% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $22,309 | $733 | $578 | $460 | $390 | $456 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.09% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.12% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
94 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.65 | $11.48 | $10.35 | $9.96 | $11.01 | $10.71 | |
Net investment income | 0.18 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.06 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.17 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.13) | 0.15 | 1.17 | 0.42 | 0.15 | 0.56 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.95) | 0.23 | 1.42 | 0.55 | 0.21 | 0.62 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.08) | (0.13) | (0.14) | (0.16) | (0.05) | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 3 | (0.93) | (0.15) | 0.00 | (1.21) | (0.22) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.08) | (1.06) | (0.29) | (0.16) | (1.26) | (0.32) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.62 | $10.65 | $11.48 | $10.35 | $9.96 | $11.01 | |
Total return4 | (8.92)% | 1.60% | 13.78% 5 | 5.49% | 2.46% | 5.80% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 2.70% ♦,* | 2.63% * | 3.74% * | 4.19% * | 4.97% * | 4.89% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.92% ♦,* | 1.42% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.36% * | 1.27% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.84% * | 0.67% * | 0.73% * | 1.26% * | 0.76% * | 0.52% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 87% | 97% | 87% | 38% | 45% | 82% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $108 | $119 | $117 | $105 | $101 | $112 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.09% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.11% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had an impact of 1.66% on the total return. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 95
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.65 | $11.41 | $10.40 | $9.99 | $11.07 | $10.75 | |
Net investment income | 0.26 3 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.15 | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.18) | 0.17 | 1.18 | 0.42 | 0.14 | 0.58 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.92) | 0.36 | 1.37 | 0.66 | 0.29 | 0.75 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.02) | (0.19) | (0.21) | (0.25) | (0.16) | (0.21) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (0.93) | (0.15) | 0.00 | (1.21) | (0.22) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.02) | (1.12) | (0.36) | (0.25) | (1.37) | (0.43) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.71 | $10.65 | $11.41 | $10.40 | $9.99 | $11.07 | |
Total return5 | (8.55)% | 2.69% | 13.27% | 6.51% | 3.30% | 7.01% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 2.18% ♦,* | 2.15% * | 3.10% * | 3.34% * | 3.94% * | 3.86% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.31% * | 0.23% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.61% * | 1.73% * | 1.79% * | 2.31% * | 1.77% * | 1.56% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 87% | 97% | 87% | 38% | 45% | 82% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $14 | $121 | $118 | $107 | $103 | $114 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.08% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.08% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.09% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.11% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
96 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.66 | $11.42 | $10.41 | $9.99 | $11.07 | $10.76 | |
Net investment income | 0.27 3 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 0.16 | 0.19 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.14) | 0.17 | 1.18 | 0.42 | 0.15 | 0.57 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.87) | 0.38 | 1.39 | 0.68 | 0.31 | 0.76 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.12) | (0.21) | (0.23) | (0.26) | (0.18) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (0.93) | (0.15) | 0.00 | (1.21) | (0.22) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.12) | (1.14) | (0.38) | (0.26) | (1.39) | (0.45) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.67 | $10.66 | $11.42 | $10.41 | $9.99 | $11.07 | |
Total return5 | (8.16)% | 2.83% | 13.41% | 6.77% | 3.47% | 7.06% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.83% ♦,* | 2.02% * | 2.96% * | 3.20% * | 3.80% * | 3.71% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.21% * | 0.16% * | 0.07% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.70% * | 1.89% * | 1.94% * | 2.46% * | 1.91% * | 1.72% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 87% | 97% | 87% | 38% | 45% | 82% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $1,940 | $5,570 | $5,417 | $4,937 | $4,740 | $5,253 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.12% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 97
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $9.80 |
Net investment income | 0.10 2 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.13) |
Total from investment operations | (0.03) |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.11) |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 3 |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.11) |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.66 |
Total return4 | (0.27)% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 1.14% ♦,5 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,5 |
Net investment income | 2.08% 5 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 87% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $2,700 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 3 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.10%. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
98 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.78 | $11.57 | $10.28 | $9.95 | $11.18 | $10.78 | |
Net investment income | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.19 3 | 0.11 | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.12) | 0.24 | 1.40 | 0.35 | 0.18 | 0.70 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.96) | 0.41 | 1.54 | 0.54 | 0.29 | 0.84 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.08) | (0.16) | (0.18) | (0.21) | (0.12) | (0.19) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.04) | (0.07) | 0.00 | (1.40) | (0.25) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.08) | (1.20) | (0.25) | (0.21) | (1.52) | (0.44) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.74 | $10.78 | $11.57 | $10.28 | $9.95 | $11.18 | |
Total return5 | (8.89)% | 3.02% | 15.03% | 5.31% | 3.33% | 7.80% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.81% ♦,* | 2.13% * | 2.89% * | 3.27% * | 4.04% * | 3.96% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.65% * | 0.67% * | 0.67% * | 0.61% * | 0.52% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.91% * | 1.40% * | 1.45% * | 1.81% * | 1.38% * | 1.15% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 85% | 92% | 87% | 38% | 42% | 72% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $97,039 | $1,577 | $1,448 | $1,435 | $623 | $540 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.12% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 99
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.82 | $11.66 | $10.28 | $9.95 | $11.15 | $10.76 | |
Net investment income | 0.12 3 | 0.08 3 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.05 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.12) | 0.24 | 1.39 | 0.33 | 0.17 | 0.69 | |
Total from investment operations | (1.00) | 0.32 | 1.59 | 0.46 | 0.23 | 0.74 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.08) | (0.12) | (0.14) | (0.13) | (0.03) | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.04) | (0.07) | 0.00 | (1.40) | (0.25) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.08) | (1.16) | (0.21) | (0.13) | (1.43) | (0.35) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.74 | $10.82 | $11.66 | $10.28 | $9.95 | $11.15 | |
Total return5 | (9.26)% | 2.23% | 15.52% 6 | 4.61% | 2.72% | 6.89% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.67% ♦,* | 2.46% * | 3.30% * | 3.88% * | 4.79% * | 4.71% ^ | |
Net expenses | 1.26% ♦,* | 1.43% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.37% * | 1.28% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.26% * | 0.66% * | 0.62% * | 1.21% * | 0.66% * | 0.43% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate7 | 85% | 92% | 87% | 38% | 42% | 72% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $961 | $122 | $154 | $105 | $102 | $114 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.11% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had an impact of 1.33% on the total return. |
| 7 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
100 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.86 | $11.64 | $10.34 | $9.99 | $11.22 | $10.82 | |
Net investment income | 0.21 3 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.14 | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.15) | 0.26 | 1.38 | 0.33 | 0.17 | 0.69 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.94) | 0.45 | 1.57 | 0.57 | 0.31 | 0.86 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.09) | (0.19) | (0.20) | (0.22) | (0.14) | (0.21) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.04) | (0.07) | 0.00 | (1.40) | (0.25) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.09) | (1.23) | (0.27) | (0.22) | (1.54) | (0.46) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.83 | $10.86 | $11.64 | $10.34 | $9.99 | $11.22 | |
Total return5 | (8.65)% | 3.34% | 15.32% | 5.62% | 3.59% | 8.03% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.53% ♦,* | 1.83% * | 2.60% * | 3.03% * | 3.77% * | 3.68% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.32% * | 0.24% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.20% * | 1.70% * | 1.72% * | 2.26% * | 1.71% * | 1.47% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 85% | 92% | 87% | 38% | 42% | 72% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $8,583 | $125 | $121 | $107 | $103 | $116 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.09% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.09% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.11% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 101
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.87 | $11.65 | $10.34 | $9.99 | $11.23 | $10.82 | |
Net investment income | 0.25 3 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.18) | 0.26 | 1.40 | 0.34 | 0.17 | 0.71 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.93) | 0.46 | 1.60 | 0.59 | 0.32 | 0.89 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.09) | (0.20) | (0.22) | (0.24) | (0.16) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.04) | (0.07) | 0.00 | (1.40) | (0.25) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.09) | (1.24) | (0.29) | (0.24) | (1.56) | (0.48) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.85 | $10.87 | $11.65 | $10.34 | $9.99 | $11.23 | |
Total return5 | (8.51)% | 3.48% | 15.58% | 5.77% | 3.65% | 8.03% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.89% ♦,* | 1.70% * | 2.46% * | 2.90% * | 3.63% * | 3.53% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.21% * | 0.17% * | 0.08% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.53% * | 1.84% * | 1.87% * | 2.40% * | 1.86% * | 1.63% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 85% | 92% | 87% | 38% | 42% | 72% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $7,732 | $6,348 | $5,891 | $5,118 | $4,767 | $5,359 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
102 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $9.94 |
Net investment income | 0.10 2 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.12) |
Total from investment operations | (0.02) |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.08) |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 3 |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.08) |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.84 |
Total return4 | (0.16)% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 0.71% ♦,5 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,5 |
Net investment income | 1.99% 5 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 85% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $22,969 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 3 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.10%. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 103
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.32 | $12.08 | $10.36 | $10.10 | $11.38 | $10.87 | |
Net investment income | 0.11 | 0.17 3 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.10 | 0.11 3 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.02) | 0.35 | 1.77 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.87 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.91) | 0.52 | 1.95 | 0.44 | 0.22 | 0.98 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.09) | (0.16) | (0.18) | (0.18) | (0.10) | (0.19) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.12) | (0.05) | 0.00 | (1.40) | (0.28) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.09) | (1.28) | (0.23) | (0.18) | (1.50) | (0.47) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.32 | $11.32 | $12.08 | $10.36 | $10.10 | $11.38 | |
Total return5 | (8.02)% | 3.77% | 18.83% | 4.29% | 2.76% | 9.07% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.89% ♦,* | 1.50% * | 2.21% * | 2.72% * | 3.81% * | 4.06% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.64% * | 0.66% * | 0.66% * | 0.60% * | 0.52% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.81% * | 1.31% * | 1.44% * | 1.88% * | 1.31% * | 1.00% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 81% | 89% | 85% | 37% | 41% | 62% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $65,686 | $5,354 | $3,744 | $2,856 | $1,929 | $1,497 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
104 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.37 | $12.19 | $10.35 | $10.10 | $11.35 | $10.84 | |
Net investment income | 0.26 3 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.04 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.97) | 0.35 | 1.78 | 0.24 | 0.12 | 0.85 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.71) | 0.42 | 2.02 | 0.36 | 0.17 | 0.89 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | 0.00 | (0.12) | (0.13) | (0.11) | (0.02) | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.12) | (0.05) | 0.00 | (1.40) | (0.28) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | 0.00 | (1.24) | (0.18) | (0.11) | (1.42) | (0.38) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.66 | $11.37 | $12.19 | $10.35 | $10.10 | $11.35 | |
Total return5 | (6.24)% 6 | 2.92% | 19.55% 7 | 3.55% | 2.17% | 8.24% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 2.23% ♦,* | 1.74% * | 2.60% * | 3.34% * | 4.56% * | 4.88% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.20% ♦,* | 1.43% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.36% * | 1.28% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.48% * | 0.57% * | 0.70% * | 1.17% * | 0.56% * | 0.36% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate8 | 81% | 89% | 85% | 37% | 41% | 62% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $28 | $132 | $137 | $125 | $130 | $130 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.12% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | During the year ended February 28, 2023, the Fund received payments from a service provider which had a 0.61% impact on the total return. |
| 7 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment froman affiliate which had a 1.56% impact on the total return. |
| 8 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 105
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.40 | $12.15 | $10.42 | $10.14 | $11.42 | $10.90 | |
Net investment income | 0.22 3 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.14 | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.11) | 0.37 | 1.81 | 0.25 | 0.11 | 0.85 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.89) | 0.56 | 2.00 | 0.49 | 0.25 | 1.01 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.10) | (0.19) | (0.22) | (0.21) | (0.13) | (0.21) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.12) | (0.05) | 0.00 | (1.40) | (0.28) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.10) | (1.31) | (0.27) | (0.21) | (1.53) | (0.49) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.41 | $11.40 | $12.15 | $10.42 | $10.14 | $11.42 | |
Total return5 | (7.78)% | 4.03% | 19.18% | 4.68% | 2.96% | 9.33% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.67% ♦,* | 1.21% * | 1.91% * | 2.45% * | 3.53% * | 3.85% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.31% * | 0.24% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.15% * | 1.62% * | 1.75% * | 2.22% * | 1.62% * | 1.41% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 81% | 89% | 85% | 37% | 41% | 62% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $678 | $131 | $126 | $108 | $105 | $118 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.12% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
106 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.41 | $12.16 | $10.43 | $10.15 | $11.43 | $10.91 | |
Net investment income | 0.25 3 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.25 3 | 0.15 | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.12) | 0.36 | 1.81 | 0.25 | 0.11 | 0.85 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.87) | 0.58 | 2.01 | 0.50 | 0.26 | 1.03 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.11) | (0.21) | (0.23) | (0.22) | (0.14) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.12) | (0.05) | 0.00 | (1.40) | (0.28) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.11) | (1.33) | (0.28) | (0.22) | (1.54) | (0.51) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.43 | $11.41 | $12.16 | $10.43 | $10.15 | $11.43 | |
Total return5 | (7.63)% | 4.17% | 19.33% | 4.83% | 3.13% | 9.48% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.63% ♦,* | 1.08% * | 1.77% * | 2.29% * | 3.39% * | 3.70% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.22% * | 0.16% * | 0.09% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.37% * | 1.78% * | 1.89% * | 2.31% * | 1.77% * | 1.56% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 81% | 89% | 85% | 37% | 41% | 62% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $17,173 | $8,197 | $7,958 | $6,635 | $4,838 | $5,451 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 107
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.44 |
Net investment income | 0.10 2 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.02) |
Total from investment operations | 0.08 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.10) |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 3 |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.10) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.42 |
Total return4 | 0.74% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 0.76% ♦,5 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,5 |
Net investment income | 1.89% 5 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 81% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $5,782 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 3 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.11%. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
108 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.36 | $12.15 | $10.11 | $9.94 | $11.54 | $10.92 | |
Net investment income | 0.17 3 | 0.16 3 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.98) | 0.41 | 2.09 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.98 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.81) | 0.57 | 2.24 | 0.35 | 0.23 | 1.11 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.07) | (0.16) | (0.16) | (0.18) | (0.09) | (0.19) | |
Net realized gains | (0.09) | (1.20) | (0.04) | 0.00 | (1.74) | (0.30) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.16) | (1.36) | (0.20) | (0.18) | (1.83) | (0.49) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.39 | $11.36 | $12.15 | $10.11 | $9.94 | $11.54 | |
Total return4 | (7.11)% | 4.07% | 22.30% | 3.40% | 2.99% | 10.30% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.78% ♦,* | 1.57% * | 2.32% * | 2.94% * | 4.08% * | 4.20% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.65% * | 0.67% * | 0.66% * | 0.60% * | 0.53% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.70% * | 1.26% * | 1.37% * | 1.77% * | 1.23% * | 1.08% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 80% | 84% | 85% | 36% | 37% | 53% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $130,399 | $4,472 | $3,340 | $2,317 | $1,010 | $917 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 109
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.38 | $12.24 | $10.10 | $9.88 | $11.52 | $10.90 | |
Net investment income | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.03 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.94) | 0.40 | 2.10 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.99 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.83) | 0.46 | 2.30 | 0.27 | 0.16 | 1.02 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.07) | (0.12) | (0.12) | (0.05) | (0.06) | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.09) | (1.20) | (0.04) | 0.00 | (1.74) | (0.30) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.16) | (1.32) | (0.16) | (0.05) | (1.80) | (0.40) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.39 | $11.38 | $12.24 | $10.10 | $9.88 | $11.52 | |
Total return3 | (7.31)% | 3.19% | 22.95% 4 | 2.74% | 2.32% | 9.43% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.63% ♦,* | 1.80% * | 2.69% * | 3.62% * | 4.81% * | 4.95% ^ | |
Net expenses | 1.20% ♦,* | 1.43% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.35% * | 1.29% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.16% * | 0.50% * | 0.65% * | 1.17% * | 0.49% * | 0.27% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 80% | 84% | 85% | 36% | 37% | 53% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $632 | $139 | $126 | $104 | $153 | $119 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.12% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 4 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had an impact of 1.34% on the total return. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
110 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.47 | $12.25 | $10.18 | $9.99 | $11.59 | $10.96 | |
Net investment income | 0.21 3 | 0.20 3 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.99) | 0.40 | 2.11 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.99 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.78) | 0.60 | 2.30 | 0.39 | 0.25 | 1.14 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.08) | (0.18) | (0.19) | (0.20) | (0.11) | (0.21) | |
Net realized gains | (0.09) | (1.20) | (0.04) | 0.00 | (1.74) | (0.30) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.17) | (1.38) | (0.23) | (0.20) | (1.85) | (0.51) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.52 | $11.47 | $12.25 | $10.18 | $9.99 | $11.59 | |
Total return4 | (6.77)% | 4.32% | 22.70% | 3.74% | 3.19% | 10.53% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.49% ♦,* | 1.28% * | 2.04% * | 2.70% * | 3.80% * | 3.92% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.31% * | 0.25% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.00% * | 1.57% * | 1.70% * | 2.17% * | 1.51% * | 1.32% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 80% | 84% | 85% | 36% | 37% | 53% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $19,080 | $133 | $127 | $106 | $104 | $120 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.10% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.12% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 111
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.49 | $12.26 | $10.19 | $9.99 | $11.60 | $10.96 | |
Net investment income | 0.23 3 | 0.22 3 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.14 | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (1.00) | 0.41 | 2.16 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 1.00 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.77) | 0.63 | 2.32 | 0.41 | 0.26 | 1.17 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.09) | (0.20) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (0.13) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.09) | (1.20) | (0.04) | 0.00 | (1.74) | (0.30) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.18) | (1.40) | (0.25) | (0.21) | (1.87) | (0.53) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.54 | $11.49 | $12.26 | $10.19 | $9.99 | $11.60 | |
Total return4 | (6.71)% | 4.54% | 22.85% | 3.99% | 3.26% | 10.77% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.49% ♦,* | 1.14% * | 1.90% * | 2.54% * | 3.66% * | 3.77% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.22% * | 0.16% * | 0.09% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.23% * | 1.71% * | 1.84% * | 2.29% * | 1.66% * | 1.47% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 80% | 84% | 85% | 36% | 37% | 53% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $31,145 | $8,833 | $7,513 | $5,543 | $4,775 | $5,544 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
112 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.49 |
Net investment income | 0.09 2 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.13 |
Total from investment operations | 0.22 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.08) |
Net realized gains | (0.09) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.17) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.54 |
Total return3 | 2.06% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 0.68% ♦,4 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,4 |
Net investment income | 1.81% 4 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 80% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $43,278 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 3 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 4 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.11%. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 113
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.36 | $12.22 | $9.95 | $9.84 | $11.66 | $10.97 | |
Net investment income | 0.17 3 | 0.02 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.95) | 0.54 | 2.30 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 1.11 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.78) | 0.56 | 2.44 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 1.22 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.08) | (0.15) | (0.17) | (0.16) | (0.08) | (0.19) | |
Net realized gains | (0.09) | (1.27) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (1.97) | (0.34) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.17) | (1.42) | (0.17) | (0.16) | (2.05) | (0.53) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.41 | $11.36 | $12.22 | $9.95 | $9.84 | $11.66 | |
Total return4 | (6.88)% | 4.00% | 24.45% | 2.65% | 3.13% | 11.24% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.85% ♦,* | 1.65% * | 2.41% * | 3.12% * | 4.34% * | 4.32% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.65% * | 0.67% * | 0.66% * | 0.60% * | 0.53% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.63% * | 1.25% * | 1.30% * | 1.81% * | 1.16% * | 0.99% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 75% | 81% | 85% | 36% | 34% | 44% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $83,061 | $1,860 | $1,464 | $733 | $521 | $453 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
114 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.42 | $12.33 | $9.93 | $9.83 | $11.63 | $10.95 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 0.21 3 | (0.03) | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.03 | 0.02 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.95) | 0.51 | 2.29 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 1.10 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.74) | 0.48 | 2.52 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 1.12 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | 0.00 | (0.12) | (0.12) | (0.10) | 0.00 | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.09) | (1.27) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (1.97) | (0.34) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.09) | (1.39) | (0.12) | (0.10) | (1.97) | (0.44) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.59 | $11.42 | $12.33 | $9.93 | $9.83 | $11.63 | |
Total return4 | (6.48)% | 3.27% | 25.39% 5 | 1.99% | 2.55% | 10.30% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 2.29% ♦ | 1.92% * | 2.78% * | 3.71% * | 5.08% * | 5.07% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.50% ♦ | 1.43% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.36% * | 1.29% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.99% | 0.48% * | 0.62% * | 1.09% * | 0.37% * | 0.21% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 75% | 81% | 85% | 36% | 34% | 44% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $45 | $165 | $135 | $107 | $102 | $120 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had an impact of 1.66% on the total return. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 115
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.47 | $12.31 | $10.02 | $9.89 | $11.71 | $11.00 | |
Net investment income | 0.20 3 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.12 | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.96) | 0.48 | 2.30 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 1.11 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.76) | 0.61 | 2.48 | 0.31 | 0.25 | 1.26 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.09) | (0.18) | (0.19) | (0.18) | (0.10) | (0.21) | |
Net realized gains | (0.09) | (1.27) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (1.97) | (0.34) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.18) | (1.45) | (0.19) | (0.18) | (2.07) | (0.55) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.53 | $11.47 | $12.31 | $10.02 | $9.89 | $11.71 | |
Total return4 | (6.64)% | 4.35% | 24.82% | 3.05% | 3.34% | 11.59% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.61% ♦,* | 1.36% * | 2.12% * | 2.86% * | 4.06% * | 4.04% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.31% * | 0.25% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.95% * | 1.56% * | 1.68% * | 2.15% * | 1.42% * | 1.26% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 75% | 81% | 85% | 36% | 34% | 44% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $1,647 | $133 | $128 | $104 | $103 | $122 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
116 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.48 | $12.32 | $10.02 | $9.89 | $11.72 | $11.01 | |
Net investment income | 0.23 3 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.23 3 | 0.13 | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.98) | 0.52 | 2.32 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 1.12 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.75) | 0.63 | 2.51 | 0.33 | 0.26 | 1.28 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.09) | (0.20) | (0.21) | (0.20) | (0.12) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.09) | (1.27) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (1.97) | (0.34) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.18) | (1.47) | (0.21) | (0.20) | (2.09) | (0.57) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.55 | $11.48 | $12.32 | $10.02 | $9.89 | $11.72 | |
Total return4 | (6.50)% | 4.49% | 25.09% | 3.19% | 3.41% | 11.73% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.67% ♦,* | 1.22% * | 1.96% * | 2.66% * | 3.91% * | 3.89% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.22% * | 0.16% * | 0.09% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.19% * | 1.70% * | 1.81% * | 2.22% * | 1.57% * | 1.41% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 75% | 81% | 85% | 36% | 34% | 44% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $22,279 | $10,575 | $9,185 | $6,780 | $4,734 | $5,608 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.16% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 117
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.43 |
Net investment income | 0.09 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.19 |
Total from investment operations | 0.28 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.08) |
Net realized gains | (0.09) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.17) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.54 |
Total return2 | 2.71% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 0.74% ♦,3 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,3 |
Net investment income | 1.73% 3 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | 75% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $4,286 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 3 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.12%. |
| 4 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
118 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.21 | $12.08 | $9.83 | $9.77 | $11.74 | $11.00 | |
Net investment income | 0.16 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.09 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.96) | 0.48 | 2.27 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 1.20 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.80) | 0.61 | 2.42 | 0.24 | 0.19 | 1.29 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.06) | (0.16) | (0.17) | (0.18) | (0.06) | (0.20) | |
Net realized gains | (0.16) | (1.32) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.10) | (0.35) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.22) | (1.48) | (0.17) | (0.18) | (2.16) | (0.55) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.19 | $11.21 | $12.08 | $9.83 | $9.77 | $11.74 | |
Total return3 | (7.12)% | 4.42% | 24.64% | 2.33% | 2.80% | 11.79% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.77% ♦,* | 1.74% * | 2.63% * | 3.57% * | 4.11% * | 3.93% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.66% * | 0.68% * | 0.67% * | 0.63% * | 0.54% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.56% * | 1.24% * | 1.30% * | 1.62% * | 0.99% * | 1.02% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate4 | 76% | 77% | 87% | 36% | 32% | 40% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $152,084 | $2,490 | $3,279 | $1,858 | $454 | $472 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.16% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 4 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 119
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.26 | $12.19 | $9.81 | $9.76 | $11.72 | $10.98 | |
Net investment income | 0.10 3 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.93) | 0.45 | 2.28 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 1.17 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.83) | 0.52 | 2.50 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 1.19 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.06) | (0.13) | (0.12) | (0.11) | 0.00 | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.16) | (1.32) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.10) | (0.35) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.22) | (1.45) | (0.12) | (0.11) | (2.10) | (0.45) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.21 | $11.26 | $12.19 | $9.81 | $9.76 | $11.72 | |
Total return4 | (7.40)% | 3.64% | 25.52% 5 | 1.53% | 2.30% | 10.88% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.72% ♦,* | 1.97% * | 3.00% * | 4.35% * | 4.85% * | 4.70% ^ | |
Net expenses | 1.22% ♦,* | 1.42% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.38% * | 1.29% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.01% * | 0.49% * | 0.59% * | 1.05% * | 0.25% * | 0.16% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 76% | 77% | 87% | 36% | 32% | 40% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $716 | $141 | $130 | $101 | $100 | $120 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had an impact of 1.64% on the total return. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
120 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.34 | $12.19 | $9.91 | $9.83 | $11.80 | $11.04 | |
Net investment income | 0.19 3 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.96) | 0.48 | 2.29 | 0.05 | 0.11 | 1.18 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.77) | 0.66 | 2.47 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 1.32 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.07) | (0.19) | (0.19) | (0.19) | (0.09) | (0.21) | |
Net realized gains | (0.16) | (1.32) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.10) | (0.35) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.23) | (1.51) | (0.19) | (0.19) | (2.19) | (0.56) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.34 | $11.34 | $12.19 | $9.91 | $9.83 | $11.80 | |
Total return4 | (6.76)% | 4.79% | 24.98% | 2.61% | 3.06% | 12.07% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.49% ♦,* | 1.45% * | 2.36% * | 3.31% * | 3.82% * | 3.67% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.34% * | 0.25% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.87% * | 1.55% * | 1.65% * | 2.10% * | 1.29% * | 1.21% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 76% | 77% | 87% | 36% | 32% | 40% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $25,030 | $133 | $127 | $103 | $102 | $123 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 121
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.35 | $12.20 | $9.92 | $9.84 | $11.81 | $11.04 | |
Net investment income | 0.21 3 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.12 | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.97) | 0.49 | 2.30 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 1.19 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.76) | 0.68 | 2.49 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 1.35 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.08) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (0.11) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.16) | (1.32) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.10) | (0.35) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.24) | (1.53) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (2.21) | (0.58) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.35 | $11.35 | $12.20 | $9.92 | $9.84 | $11.81 | |
Total return4 | (6.71)% | 4.95% | 25.12% | 2.75% | 3.24% | 12.31% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.56% ♦,* | 1.31% * | 2.20% * | 3.15% * | 3.67% * | 3.52% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.21% * | 0.19% * | 0.10% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.09% * | 1.70% * | 1.80% * | 2.24% * | 1.44% * | 1.36% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 76% | 77% | 87% | 36% | 32% | 40% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $31,469 | $6,656 | $6,050 | $4,897 | $4,707 | $5,651 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.16% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
122 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.23 |
Net investment income | 0.09 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.25 |
Total from investment operations | 0.34 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.06) |
Net realized gains | (0.16) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.22) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.35 |
Total return2 | 3.38% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 0.68% ♦,3 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,3 |
Net investment income | 1.67% 3 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | 76% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $33,527 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 3 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.12%. |
| 4 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 123
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.24 | $12.11 | $9.72 | $9.73 | $11.79 | $11.02 | |
Net investment income | 0.15 3 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.89) | 0.51 | 2.41 | 0.00 4 | 0.08 | 1.20 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.74) | 0.67 | 2.56 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.32 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.07) | (0.16) | (0.17) | (0.17) | (0.07) | (0.19) | |
Net realized gains | (0.15) | (1.38) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.22) | (1.54) | (0.17) | (0.17) | (2.22) | (0.55) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.28 | $11.24 | $12.11 | $9.72 | $9.73 | $11.79 | |
Total return5 | (6.53)% | 4.86% | 26.37% | 1.53% | 2.62% | 12.06% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.01% ♦,* | 1.89% * | 2.96% * | 3.61% * | 4.18% * | 4.09% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.65% * | 0.67% * | 0.66% * | 0.61% * | 0.54% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.49% * | 1.28% * | 1.26% * | 1.72% * | 0.97% * | 0.90% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 70% | 73% | 86% | 36% | 31% | 35% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $33,539 | $779 | $794 | $414 | $329 | $327 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.16% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.14% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
124 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.27 | $12.19 | $9.68 | $9.71 | $11.75 | $10.99 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.82) | 0.52 | 2.42 | (0.01) | 0.09 | 1.20 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.74) | 0.59 | 2.63 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 1.22 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | 0.00 | (0.13) | (0.12) | (0.12) | 0.00 | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.15) | (1.38) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.15) | (1.51) | (0.12) | (0.12) | (2.15) | (0.46) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.38 | $11.27 | $12.19 | $9.68 | $9.71 | $11.75 | |
Total return3 | (6.58)% | 4.15% | 27.23% 4 | 0.78% | 2.06% | 11.18% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 2.60% ♦,* | 2.19% * | 3.38% * | 4.19% * | 4.92% * | 4.84% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.56% ♦,* | 1.42% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.36% * | 1.29% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.93% * | 0.49% * | 0.56% * | 1.00% * | 0.21% * | 0.15% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 70% | 73% | 86% | 36% | 31% | 35% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $33 | $157 | $145 | $109 | $102 | $121 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 4 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had an impact of 1.60% on the total return. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 125
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.34 | $12.20 | $9.78 | $9.78 | $11.83 | $11.05 | |
Net investment income | 0.19 3 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.11 | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.90) | 0.54 | 2.44 | (0.01) | 0.08 | 1.22 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.71) | 0.72 | 2.61 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 1.36 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.08) | (0.20) | (0.19) | (0.20) | (0.09) | (0.22) | |
Net realized gains | (0.15) | (1.38) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.23) | (1.58) | (0.19) | (0.20) | (2.24) | (0.58) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.40 | $11.34 | $12.20 | $9.78 | $9.78 | $11.83 | |
Total return4 | (6.22)% | 5.18% | 26.80% | 1.83% | 2.81% | 12.36% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.86% ♦,* | 1.60% * | 2.68% * | 3.34% * | 3.89% * | 3.81% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.32% * | 0.25% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.87% * | 1.56% * | 1.63% * | 2.06% * | 1.25% * | 1.19% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 70% | 73% | 86% | 36% | 31% | 35% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $711 | $134 | $127 | $102 | $102 | $123 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
126 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.36 | $12.21 | $9.79 | $9.79 | $11.84 | $11.06 | |
Net investment income | 0.21 3 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.22 3 | 0.12 | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.90) | 0.54 | 2.44 | (0.01) | 0.08 | 1.21 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.69) | 0.74 | 2.63 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 1.37 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.09) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (0.10) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.15) | (1.38) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.24) | (1.59) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (2.25) | (0.59) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.43 | $11.36 | $12.21 | $9.79 | $9.79 | $11.84 | |
Total return4 | (6.06)% | 5.41% | 26.94% | 1.97% | 2.97% | 12.51% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.84% ♦,* | 1.46% * | 2.54% * | 3.18% * | 3.75% * | 3.66% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.21% * | 0.17% * | 0.10% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.07% * | 1.70% * | 1.78% * | 2.18% * | 1.40% * | 1.35% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 70% | 73% | 86% | 36% | 31% | 35% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $19,626 | $7,364 | $6,901 | $5,419 | $4,695 | $5,679 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.16% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.14% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 127
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.25 |
Net investment income | 0.08 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.32 |
Total from investment operations | 0.40 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.08) |
Net realized gains | (0.15) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.23) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.42 |
Total return2 | 3.90% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 0.91% ♦,3 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,3 |
Net investment income | 1.59% 3 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | 70% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $1,262 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 3 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.12%. |
| 4 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
128 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.38 | $12.14 | $9.66 | $9.73 | $11.80 | $11.03 | |
Net investment income | 0.14 3 | 0.16 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.07 | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.86) | 0.57 | 2.52 | (0.06) | 0.06 | 1.22 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.72) | 0.73 | 2.65 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 1.33 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.06) | (0.16) | (0.17) | (0.18) | (0.05) | (0.20) | |
Net realized gains | (0.18) | (1.33) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.24) | (1.49) | (0.17) | (0.18) | (2.20) | (0.56) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.42 | $11.38 | $12.14 | $9.66 | $9.73 | $11.80 | |
Total return4 | (6.28)% | 5.36% | 27.59% | 1.01% | 2.37% | 12.16% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.91% ♦,* | 2.19% * | 3.27% * | 3.67% * | 4.34% * | 4.26% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.65% * | 0.67% * | 0.66% * | 0.60% * | 0.54% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.41% * | 1.20% * | 1.28% * | 1.72% * | 0.96% * | 0.83% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 70% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 35% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $35,369 | $495 | $382 | $254 | $198 | $256 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.16% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 129
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.37 | $12.19 | $9.59 | $9.68 | $11.76 | $10.99 | |
Net investment income | 0.10 3 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.85) | 0.56 | 2.51 | (0.06) | 0.05 | 1.21 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.75) | 0.63 | 2.72 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 1.23 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.06) | (0.12) | (0.12) | (0.13) | 0.00 | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.18) | (1.33) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.24) | (1.45) | (0.12) | (0.13) | (2.15) | (0.46) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.38 | $11.37 | $12.19 | $9.59 | $9.68 | $11.76 | |
Total return4 | (6.64)% | 4.51% | 28.40% 5 | 0.26% | 1.77% | 11.33% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.98% ♦,* | 2.46% * | 3.67% * | 4.42% * | 5.09% * | 5.02% ^ | |
Net expenses | 1.17% ♦,* | 1.42% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.35% * | 1.29% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.01% * | 0.46% * | 0.54% * | 0.99% * | 0.21% * | 0.15% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 70% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 35% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $335 | $144 | $138 | $106 | $102 | $121 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.16% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had a 1.62% impact on the total return. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
130 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.45 | $12.20 | $9.69 | $9.76 | $11.83 | $11.05 | |
Net investment income | 0.18 3 | 0.20 3 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.10 | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.87) | 0.57 | 2.53 | (0.07) | 0.06 | 1.22 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.69) | 0.77 | 2.70 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 1.36 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.07) | (0.19) | (0.19) | (0.21) | (0.08) | (0.22) | |
Net realized gains | (0.18) | (1.33) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.25) | (1.52) | (0.19) | (0.21) | (2.23) | (0.58) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.51 | $11.45 | $12.20 | $9.69 | $9.76 | $11.83 | |
Total return4 | (5.98)% | 5.64% | 27.95% | 1.22% | 2.67% | 12.42% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.64% ♦,* | 1.91% * | 3.00% * | 3.39% * | 4.06% * | 3.99% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.30% * | 0.25% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.73% * | 1.52% * | 1.61% * | 2.05% * | 1.25% * | 1.19% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 70% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 35% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $11,261 | $134 | $127 | $101 | $102 | $123 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 131
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.47 | $12.21 | $9.70 | $9.76 | $11.84 | $11.06 | |
Net investment income | 0.21 3 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.12 | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.89) | 0.60 | 2.54 | (0.06) | 0.05 | 1.21 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.68) | 0.80 | 2.72 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 1.37 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.08) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (0.22) | (0.10) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.18) | (1.33) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.26) | (1.54) | (0.21) | (0.22) | (2.25) | (0.59) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.53 | $11.47 | $12.21 | $9.70 | $9.76 | $11.84 | |
Total return4 | (5.92)% | 5.86% | 28.09% | 1.47% | 2.75% | 12.56% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 0.77% ♦,* | 1.77% * | 2.85% * | 3.25% * | 3.92% * | 3.84% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.21% * | 0.15% * | 0.10% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.98% * | 1.67% * | 1.75% * | 2.19% * | 1.40% * | 1.35% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 70% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 35% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $24,830 | $6,857 | $6,322 | $4,884 | $4,682 | $5,681 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.17% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.14% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
132 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.34 |
Net investment income | 0.08 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.35 |
Total from investment operations | 0.43 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.07) |
Net realized gains | (0.18) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.25) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.52 |
Total return2 | 4.14% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 0.81% ♦,3 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,3 |
Net investment income | 1.52% 3 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | 70% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $18,704 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 3 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.13%. |
| 4 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 133
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.37 | $12.19 | $9.66 | $9.73 | $11.80 | $11.03 | |
Net investment income | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.82) | 0.57 | 2.58 | (0.04) | 0.05 | 1.22 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.70) | 0.72 | 2.70 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 1.33 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.11) | (0.16) | (0.17) | (0.18) | (0.05) | (0.19) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 3 | (1.38) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.37) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.11) | (1.54) | (0.17) | (0.18) | (2.20) | (0.56) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.56 | $11.37 | $12.19 | $9.66 | $9.73 | $11.80 | |
Total return4 | (6.05)% | 5.23% | 28.00% | 0.95% | 2.37% | 12.10% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.73% ♦,* | 2.13% * | 3.28% * | 3.82% * | 4.31% * | 4.18% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.65% * | 0.68% * | 0.67% * | 0.61% * | 0.54% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.42% * | 1.20% * | 1.23% * | 1.68% * | 0.95% * | 0.89% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 59% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 34% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $5,618 | $495 | $422 | $239 | $161 | $170 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.16% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
134 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.36 | $12.24 | $9.59 | $9.67 | $11.75 | $10.99 | |
Net investment income | 0.18 3 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.89) | 0.56 | 2.56 | (0.06) | 0.05 | 1.21 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.71) | 0.63 | 2.77 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 1.23 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | 0.00 | (0.13) | (0.12) | (0.12) | 0.00 | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.38) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.37) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | 0.00 | (1.51) | (0.12) | (0.12) | (2.15) | (0.47) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.65 | $11.36 | $12.24 | $9.59 | $9.67 | $11.75 | |
Total return5 | (6.21)% | 4.45% | 28.94% 6 | 0.26% | 1.77% | 11.25% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 2.89% ♦,* | 2.42% * | 3.67% * | 4.40% * | 5.04% * | 4.93% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.72% ♦,* | 1.42% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.36% * | 1.29% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.73 % * | 0.45% * | 0.53% * | 0.99% * | 0.18% * | 0.15% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate7 | 59% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 34% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $44 | $161 | $139 | $100 | $100 | $121 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had a 1.56% impact on the total return. |
| 7 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 135
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.45 | $12.25 | $9.69 | $9.75 | $11.83 | $11.05 | |
Net investment income | 0.18 3 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.10 | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.86) | 0.59 | 2.58 | (0.07) | 0.05 | 1.23 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.68) | 0.77 | 2.75 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 1.37 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.12) | (0.19) | (0.19) | (0.20) | (0.08) | (0.22) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.38) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.37) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.12) | (1.57) | (0.19) | (0.20) | (2.23) | (0.59) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.65 | $11.45 | $12.25 | $9.69 | $9.75 | $11.83 | |
Total return5 | (5.82)% | 5.62% | 28.45% | 1.24% | 2.58% | 12.44% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.50% ♦,* | 1.85% * | 3.01% * | 3.55% * | 4.02% * | 3.90% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.32% * | 0.25% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.77% * | 1.52% * | 1.61% * | 2.04% * | 1.23% * | 1.19% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 59% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 34% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $625 | $135 | $128 | $101 | $102 | $123 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
136 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.45 | $12.25 | $9.69 | $9.75 | $11.84 | $11.06 | |
Net investment income | 0.22 3 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.22 3 | 0.12 | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.87) | 0.60 | 2.59 | (0.07) | 0.04 | 1.22 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.65) | 0.79 | 2.77 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 1.38 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.13) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (0.10) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 4 | (1.38) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.15) | (0.37) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.13) | (1.59) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (2.25) | (0.60) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.67 | $11.45 | $12.25 | $9.69 | $9.75 | $11.84 | |
Total return5 | (5.59)% | 5.75% | 28.62% | 1.38% | 2.70% | 12.58% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.50% ♦,* | 1.70% * | 2.86% * | 3.41% * | 3.87% * | 3.75% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.21% * | 0.17% * | 0.10% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.08% * | 1.67% * | 1.75% * | 2.18% * | 1.38% * | 1.34% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 59% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 34% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $10,206 | $7,389 | $6,540 | $5,031 | $4,678 | $5,679 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.17% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.14% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 5 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 137
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.34 |
Net investment income | 0.08 2 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.36 |
Total from investment operations | 0.44 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.12) |
Net realized gains | (0.00) 3 |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.12) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.66 |
Total return4 | 4.34% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 1.58% ♦,5 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,5 |
Net investment income | 1.48% 5 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 59% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $1,006 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 3 | Amount is less than $0.005. |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.13%. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
138 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class A | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.36 | $12.13 | $9.66 | $9.74 | $11.79 | $11.03 | |
Net investment income | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.17 3 | 0.08 | 0.09 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.84) | 0.54 | 2.51 | (0.05) | 0.06 | 1.23 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.65) | 0.71 | 2.63 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 1.32 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.11) | (0.16) | (0.16) | (0.20) | (0.06) | (0.20) | |
Net realized gains | (0.01) | (1.32) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.13) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.12) | (1.48) | (0.16) | (0.20) | (2.19) | (0.56) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.59 | $11.36 | $12.13 | $9.66 | $9.74 | $11.79 | |
Total return4 | (5.70)% | 5.24% | 27.34% | 1.01% | 2.40% | 12.12% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 2.23% ♦,* | 2.25% * | 3.37% * | 3.64% * | 4.30% * | 4.22% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,* | 0.65% * | 0.67% * | 0.66% * | 0.59% * | 0.53% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.53% * | 1.21% * | 1.29% * | 1.67% * | 0.97% * | 1.03% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 57% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 36% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $1,392 | $498 | $407 | $345 | $290 | $261 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.16% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.14% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class C | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.39 | $12.22 | $9.62 | $9.72 | $11.76 | $10.99 | |
Net investment income | 0.14 3 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
Payment from affiliate | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.83) | 0.55 | 2.50 | (0.07) | 0.07 | 1.21 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.69) | 0.62 | 2.72 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 1.23 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.09) | (0.13) | (0.12) | (0.13) | 0.00 | (0.10) | |
Net realized gains | (0.01) | (1.32) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.13) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.10) | (1.45) | (0.12) | (0.13) | (2.13) | (0.46) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.60 | $11.39 | $12.22 | $9.62 | $9.72 | $11.76 | |
Total return4 | (6.04)% | 4.44% | 28.36% 5 | 0.16% | 1.89% | 11.28% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 3.04% ♦,* | 2.50% * | 3.75% * | 4.22% * | 5.04% * | 4.99% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.94% ♦,* | 1.43% * | 1.43% * | 1.42% * | 1.35% * | 1.29% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.33 % * | 0.46% * | 0.55% * | 0.99% * | 0.20% * | 0.15% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate6 | 57% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 36% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $109 | $132 | $126 | $99 | $100 | $121 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.11% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had a 1.66% impact on the total return. |
| 6 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R4 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.47 | $12.23 | $9.73 | $9.79 | $11.84 | $11.05 | |
Net investment income | 0.17 3 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.10 | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.80) | 0.57 | 2.52 | (0.06) | 0.06 | 1.22 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.63) | 0.75 | 2.69 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 1.36 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.13) | (0.19) | (0.19) | (0.21) | (0.08) | (0.21) | |
Net realized gains | (0.01) | (1.32) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.13) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.14) | (1.51) | (0.19) | (0.21) | (2.21) | (0.57) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.70 | $11.47 | $12.23 | $9.73 | $9.79 | $11.84 | |
Total return4 | (5.45)% | 5.51% | 27.76% | 1.34% | 2.60% | 12.46% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.89% ♦,* | 1.96% * | 3.11% * | 3.37% * | 4.01% * | 3.96% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,* | 0.36% * | 0.37% * | 0.36% * | 0.30% * | 0.25% ^ | |
Net investment income | 1.68% * | 1.52% * | 1.61% * | 2.05% * | 1.25% * | 1.19% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 57% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 36% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $2,969 | $135 | $127 | $101 | $102 | $123 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.12% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.15% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.13% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.09%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 4 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | Year ended May 31 | ||||||
| Class R6 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 1 | 2019 2 | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.49 | $12.24 | $9.74 | $9.80 | $11.85 | $11.06 | |
Net investment income | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.12 | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (0.85) | 0.58 | 2.52 | (0.06) | 0.06 | 1.22 | |
Total from investment operations | (0.62) | 0.78 | 2.71 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 1.38 | |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |||||||
Net investment income | (0.14) | (0.21) | (0.21) | (0.23) | (0.10) | (0.23) | |
Net realized gains | (0.01) | (1.32) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2.13) | (0.36) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.15) | (1.53) | (0.21) | (0.23) | (2.23) | (0.59) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.72 | $11.49 | $12.24 | $9.74 | $9.80 | $11.85 | |
Total return3 | (5.40)% | 5.73% | 28.03% | 1.48% | 2.78% | 12.60% | |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |||||||
Gross expenses | 1.88% ♦,* | 1.82% * | 2.96% * | 3.23% * | 3.87% * | 3.81% ^ | |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,* | 0.21% * | 0.22% * | 0.21% * | 0.15% * | 0.10% ^ | |
Net investment income | 2.13% * | 1.67% * | 1.76% * | 2.20% * | 1.40% * | 1.35% | |
| Supplemental data | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate4 | 57% | 68% | 85% | 36% | 31% | 36% | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $5,971 | $6,413 | $5,939 | $4,685 | $4,706 | $5,692 | |
| * | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
| Year ended February 28, 2023 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2022 | 0.13% |
| Year ended February 28, 2021 | 0.14% |
| Year ended February 29, 2020 | 0.17% |
| Year ended February 28, 20192 | 0.14% |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| ^ | Ratios do not include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios. Including annualized net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios, the expense ratios would be increased by 0.10%. |
| 1 | Year ended February 29 |
| 2 | For the nine months ended February 28, 2019. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from May 31 to February 28, effective February 28, 2019. |
| 3 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 4 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.41 |
Net investment income | 0.08 2 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.37 |
Total from investment operations | 0.45 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.13) |
Net realized gains | (0.01) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.14) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.72 |
Total return3 | 4.31% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 2.07% ♦,4 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,4 |
Net investment income | 1.48% 4 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate5 | 57% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $2,074 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| 3 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 4 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.13%. |
| 5 | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by multiplying the Fund’s ownership percentage in each respective affiliated Master Portfolio by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. These purchase and sale amounts are aggregated with any direct purchases and sales and included in the portfolio turnover calculation. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Class A | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.00 |
Net investment income | 0.12 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.52 |
Total from investment operations | 0.64 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.55 |
Total return2 | 3.19% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 3.73% ♦,3 |
Net expenses | 0.60% ♦,3 |
Net investment income | 1.29% 3 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate | 38% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $103 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 3 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.12%. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Class C | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.00 |
Net investment income | 0.05 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.52 |
Total from investment operations | 0.57 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.48 |
Total return2 | 2.84% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 4.48% ♦,3 |
Net expenses | 1.35% ♦,3 |
Net investment income | 0.54% 3 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate | 38% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $103 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 3 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.12%. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Class R4 | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.00 |
Net investment income | 0.14 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.52 |
Total from investment operations | 0.66 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.10) |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.56 |
Total return2 | 3.33% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 3.45% ♦,3 |
Net expenses | 0.29% ♦,3 |
Net investment income | 1.58% 3 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate | 38% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $129 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 3 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.12%. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Class R6 | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.00 |
Net investment income | 0.16 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.52 |
Total from investment operations | 0.68 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.11) |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.57 |
Total return2 | 3.43% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 3.32% ♦,3 |
Net expenses | 0.14% ♦,3 |
Net investment income | 1.75% 3 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate | 38% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $4,829 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 3 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.13%. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
| Year ended February 28 | |
| Administrator Class | 2023 1 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.00 |
Net investment income | 0.13 |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 0.51 |
Total from investment operations | 0.64 |
| Distributions to shareholders from | |
Net investment income | (0.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.55 |
Total return2 | 3.22% |
| Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | |
Gross expenses | 3.65% ♦,3 |
Net expenses | 0.49% ♦,3 |
Net investment income | 1.40% 3 |
| Supplemental data | |
Portfolio turnover rate | 38% |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | $103 |
| ♦ | Ratio may not align with the activity for the full reporting period due to the acquisition during the year. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| 1 | For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| 2 | Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 3 | Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios in the amount of 0.12%. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to financial statements
1. ORGANIZATION
Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust organized on March 10, 1999, is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). As an investment company, the Trust follows the accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. These financial statements report on the following funds: Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund (“Dynamic Target Today Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2015 Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2020 Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2025 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2025 Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2030 Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2035 Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2040 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2040 Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2045 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2045 Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2050 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2050 Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2055 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2055 Fund”), Allspring Dynamic Target 2060 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2060 Fund”), and Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund (“Dynamic Target 2065 Fund”) (each, a “Fund”, collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund is a diversified series of the Trust.
Each Fund is a fund-of-funds which seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in multiple diversified portfolios (collectively, the “affiliated Master Portfolios”) of Allspring Master Trust, a registered open-end management investment company. Each affiliated Master Portfolio directly acquires portfolio securities, and a Fund investing in an affiliated Master Portfolio acquires an indirect interest in those securities. Each Fund accounts for its investment in the affiliated Master Portfolios as partnership investments and records on a daily basis its share of each affiliated Master Portfolio’s income, expense and realized and unrealized gains and losses. The financial statements of each affiliated Master Portfolio are presented in separate financial statements and may be obtained free of charge by contacting Investor Services or by visiting the SEC website at sec.gov. The financial statements of the affiliated Master Portfolios are filed with the SEC under Allspring Master Trust.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following significant accounting policies, which are consistently followed in the preparation of the financial statements of the Funds, are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Securities valuation
All investments are valued each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4 p.m. Eastern Time), although the Funds may deviate from this calculation time under unusual or unexpected circumstances.
Investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued daily based on each Fund’s proportionate share of each affiliated Master Portfolio’s net assets, which are also valued daily.
Futures contracts that are listed on a foreign or domestic exchange or market are valued at the official closing price or, if none, the last sales price.
Investments which are not valued using the methods discussed above are valued at their fair value, as determined in good faith by Allspring Funds Management, LLC ("Allspring Funds Management"), which was named the valuation designee by the Board of Trustees. As the valuation designee, Allspring Funds Management is responsible for day-to-day valuation activities for the Allspring Funds. In connection with these responsibilities, Allspring Funds Management has established a Valuation Committee and has delegated to it the authority to take any actions regarding the valuation of portfolio securities that the Valuation Committee deems necessary or appropriate, including determining the fair value of portfolio securities. On a quarterly basis, the Board of Trustees receives reports of valuation actions taken by the Valuation Committee. On at least an annual basis, the Board of Trustees receives an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of Allspring Funds Management's process for determining the fair value of the portfolio of investments.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are agreements between each Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific amount of a commodity, financial instrument or currency at a specified price on a specified date. Each Fund may buy and sell futures contracts in order to gain exposure to, or protect against, changes in interest rates, security values and foreign exchange rates and is subject to interest rate risk, equity price risk and foreign currency risk. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts are the imperfect correlation between changes in market values of securities held by the Fund and the prices of futures contracts, and the possibility of an illiquid market. Futures contracts are generally entered into on a regulated futures exchange and
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cleared through a clearinghouse associated with the exchange. With futures contracts, there is minimal counterparty risk to the Fund since futures contracts are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as the counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit either cash or securities (initial margin) with the broker in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract value. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are paid to or from the broker each day equal to the daily changes in the contract value. Such payments are recorded as unrealized gains or losses and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (payable) in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Should the Fund fail to make requested variation margin payments, the broker can gain access to the initial margin to satisfy the Fund’s payment obligations. When the contracts are closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations.
Investment transactions, income and expenses
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios are recorded on a trade date basis.
Each Fund records daily its proportionate share of each affiliated Master Portfolio’s income, expenses and realized and unrealized gains or losses. Income from foreign securities in each affiliated Master Portfolio is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is not assured. Each Fund also accrues its own expenses.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and any net realized gains are recorded on the ex-dividend date and paid at least annually. Such distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations and may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Dividend sources are estimated at the time of declaration. The tax character of distributions is determined as of each Fund's fiscal year end. Therefore, a portion of each Fund's distributions made prior to the Fund’s fiscal year end may be categorized as a tax return of capital at year end.
Federal and other taxes
Each Fund is treated as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by distributing substantially all of its investment company taxable income and any net realized capital gains (after reduction for capital loss carryforwards) sufficient to relieve it from all, or substantially all, federal income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes was required.
Each Fund’s income and federal excise tax returns and all financial records supporting those returns for the prior three fiscal years are subject to examination by the federal and Delaware revenue authorities. Management has analyzed each Fund's tax positions taken on federal, state, and foreign tax returns, as applicable, for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.
As of February 28, 2023, the aggregate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the unrealized gains (losses) were as follows:
| Tax cost | Gross unrealized gains | Gross unrealized losses | Net unrealized gains (losses) | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $ 45,685,488 | $17,252,091 | $ 0 | $17,252,091 |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 21,299,488 | 5,628,423 | 0 | 5,628,423 |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 118,120,691 | 18,102,155 | 0 | 18,102,155 |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 88,467,175 | 0 | (46,781) | (46,781) |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 209,627,584 | 14,903,395 | 0 | 14,903,395 |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 106,769,040 | 4,592,166 | 0 | 4,592,166 |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 224,270,720 | 16,623,235 | 0 | 16,623,235 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 52,882,716 | 1,829,326 | 0 | 1,829,326 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 82,505,004 | 7,173,531 | 0 | 7,173,531 |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 17,223,972 | 0 | (21,739) | (21,739) |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 11,025,151 | 1,190,579 | 0 | 1,190,579 |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | 4,757,010 | 360,406 | 0 | 360,406 |
150 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
Reclassifications are made to each Fund’s capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under federal income tax regulations. U.S. generally accepted accounting principles require that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share. At February 28, 2023, as a result of permanent book-to-tax differences, the following reclassification adjustments were made on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:
| Paid-in capital | Total distributable earnings (loss) | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $ (432) | $ 432 |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | (129) | 129 |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | (741) | 741 |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 1,736 | (1,736) |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 5,069 | (5,069) |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 2,274 | (2,274) |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 2,887 | (2,887) |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 726 | (726) |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 1,371 | (1,371) |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 1,923 | (1,923) |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 768 | (768) |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | (26) | 26 |
As of February 28, 2023, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards which consisted of short-term capital losses and long-term capital losses. Additionally, as of February 28, 2023, the Funds had current year deferred post-October capital losses which will be recognized on the first day of the following fiscal year:
| Capital loss carryforward | Post-October capital losses deferred | ||
| Short-term | Long-term | ||
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $(1,726,024) | $(185,334) | $ (934,963) |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | (249,908) | 0 | (364,600) |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | (1,500,201) | 0 | (1,790,064) |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | (101,914) | 0 | (1,032,320) |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | (772,708) | 0 | (2,832,944) |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 0 | 0 | (1,388,963) |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 0 | 0 | (3,127,652) |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 0 | 0 | (642,798) |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 0 | 0 | (920,976) |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | (937) | 0 | (204,819) |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | (218,797) | 0 | (180,369) |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | (67,042) | (95,083) | (71,122) |
Class allocations
The separate classes of shares offered by each Fund differ principally in applicable sales charges, distribution, shareholder servicing, and administration fees. Class specific expenses are charged directly to that share class. Investment income, common fund-level expenses, and realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the relative proportion of net assets of each class.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 151
Notes to financial statements
3. FAIR VALUATION MEASUREMENTS
Fair value measurements of investments are determined within a framework that has established a fair value hierarchy based upon the various data inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s investments. The three-level hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). Each Fund’s investments are classified within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs are summarized into three broad levels as follows:
| ■ | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities |
| ■ | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
| ■ | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments in securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing each Fund’s assets and liabilities as of February 28, 2023:
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 63,175,929 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 29,321 | $0 | $0 | 29,321 |
| Total assets | $ 29,321 | $0 | $0 | $63,205,250 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 267,671 | $0 | $0 | $ 267,671 |
| Total liabilities | $267,671 | $0 | $0 | $ 267,671 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $63,175,929. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 27,029,269 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 13,151 | $0 | $0 | 13,151 |
| Total assets | $ 13,151 | $0 | $0 | $27,042,420 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 114,509 | $0 | $0 | $ 114,509 |
| Total liabilities | $114,509 | $0 | $0 | $ 114,509 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $27,029,269. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
152 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 136,718,408 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 63,139 | $0 | $0 | 63,139 |
| Total assets | $ 63,139 | $0 | $0 | $136,781,547 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 558,701 | $0 | $0 | $ 558,701 |
| Total liabilities | $558,701 | $0 | $0 | $ 558,701 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $136,718,408. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 88,746,648 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 43,982 | $0 | $0 | 43,982 |
| Total assets | $ 43,982 | $0 | $0 | $88,790,630 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 370,236 | $0 | $0 | $ 370,236 |
| Total liabilities | $370,236 | $0 | $0 | $ 370,236 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $88,746,648. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 225,355,045 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 118,381 | $0 | $0 | 118,381 |
| Total assets | $118,381 | $0 | $0 | $225,473,426 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 942,447 | $0 | $0 | $ 942,447 |
| Total liabilities | $942,447 | $0 | $0 | $ 942,447 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $225,355,045. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 153
Notes to financial statements
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 111,769,754 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 53,755 | $0 | $0 | 53,755 |
| Total assets | $ 53,755 | $0 | $0 | $111,823,509 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 462,303 | $0 | $0 | $ 462,303 |
| Total liabilities | $462,303 | $0 | $0 | $ 462,303 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $111,769,754. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 241,759,986 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 131,613 | $0 | $0 | 131,613 |
| Total assets | $131,613 | $0 | $0 | $241,891,599 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 997,644 | $0 | $0 | $ 997,644 |
| Total liabilities | $997,644 | $0 | $0 | $ 997,644 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $241,759,986. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 54,910,789 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 29,321 | $0 | $0 | 29,321 |
| Total assets | $ 29,321 | $0 | $0 | $54,940,110 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 228,068 | $0 | $0 | $ 228,068 |
| Total liabilities | $228,068 | $0 | $0 | $ 228,068 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $54,910,789. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
154 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 90,011,483 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 43,982 | $0 | $0 | 43,982 |
| Total assets | $ 43,982 | $0 | $0 | $90,055,465 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 376,930 | $0 | $0 | $ 376,930 |
| Total liabilities | $376,930 | $0 | $0 | $ 376,930 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $90,011,483. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 17,262,255 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 8,768 | $0 | $0 | 8,768 |
| Total assets | $ 8,768 | $0 | $0 | $17,271,023 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 68,790 | $0 | $0 | $ 68,790 |
| Total liabilities | $68,790 | $0 | $0 | $ 68,790 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $17,262,255. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 12,260,508 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 6,332 | $0 | $0 | 6,332 |
| Total assets | $ 6,332 | $0 | $0 | $12,266,840 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 51,110 | $0 | $0 | $ 51,110 |
| Total liabilities | $51,110 | $0 | $0 | $ 51,110 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $12,260,508. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 155
Notes to financial statements
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Total |
| Assets | ||||
| Investments measured at net asset value* | $ 5,136,979 | |||
| Futures contracts | $ 2,435 | $0 | $0 | 2,435 |
| Total assets | $ 2,435 | $0 | $0 | $5,139,414 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Futures contracts | $ 21,998 | $0 | $0 | $ 21,998 |
| Total liabilities | $21,998 | $0 | $0 | $ 21,998 |
| * | Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in the table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are valued at $5,136,979. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
Futures contracts are reported at their cumulative unrealized gains (losses) at measurement date as reported in the tables following each Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, the current day’s variation margin is reported on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. All other assets and liabilities are reported at their market value at measurement date.
The investment objective of each affiliated Master Portfolio is as follows:
| Affiliated Master Portfolio | Investment objective |
| Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | Seeks to replicate the total return of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate ex-Corporate Index, before fees and expenses |
| Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | Seeks to replicate the total return of the JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index, before fees and expenses |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | Seeks long-term capital appreciation |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | Seeks long-term capital appreciation |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | Seeks long-term capital appreciation |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | Seeks long-term capital appreciation |
| Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | Seeks to replicate the total return of the Bloomberg U.S. High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index, before fees and expenses |
| Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | Seeks to replicate the total return of the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index, before fees and expenses |
| Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | Seeks to replicate the total return of a blended index that is weighted 50% to the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation-Linked 1-10 Year Bond Index and 50% to the Bloomberg U.S. Government Intermediate Bond Index, before fees and expenses |
| Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | Seeks to replicate the total return of the Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index, before fees and expenses |
4. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Management fee
Allspring Funds Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P., is the manager of each Fund and provides advisory and fund-level administrative services under an investment management agreement. Under the investment management agreement, Allspring Funds Management is responsible for, among other services, implementing the investment objectives and strategies of each Fund, supervising the subadviser and providing fund-level administrative services in connection with each Fund’s operations. As compensation for its services under the investment management agreement,
156 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
Allspring Funds Management is entitled to receive a management fee at the following annual rate based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:
| Average daily net assets | Management fee |
| First $5 billion | 0.100% |
| Next $5 billion | 0.080 |
| Over $10 billion | 0.070 |
For the year ended February 28, 2023, the management fee was equivalent to an annual rate of 0.10% of each Fund’s average daily net assets.
Allspring Funds Management has retained the services of a subadviser to provide daily portfolio management to each Fund. The fee for subadvisory services is borne by Allspring Funds Management. Allspring Global Investments, LLC, an affiliate of Allspring Funds Management and a wholly owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, is the subadviser to each Fund and is entitled to receive a fee from Allspring Funds Management at an annual rate starting at 0.05% and declining to 0.03% as the average daily net assets of each Fund increase.
Allspring Funds Management also serves as the adviser to each affiliated Master Portfolio and is entitled to receive a fee from each affiliated Master Portfolio for those services.
Administration fees
Under a class-level administration agreement, Allspring Funds Management provides class-level administrative services to each Fund, which includes paying fees and expenses for services provided by the transfer agent, sub-transfer agents, omnibus account servicers and record-keepers. As compensation for its services under the class-level administration agreement, Allspring Funds Management receives an annual fee which is calculated based on the average daily net assets of each class as follows:
| Class-level administration fee | |
| Class A | 0.21% |
| Class C | 0.21 |
| Class R4 | 0.08 |
| Class R6 | 0.03 |
| Administrator Class | 0.13 |
Waivers and/or expense reimbursements
Allspring Funds Management has contractually committed to waive and/or reimburse management and administration fees to the extent necessary to maintain certain net operating expense ratios for each Fund. When each class of each Fund has exceeded its expense cap, Allspring Funds Management will waive fees and/or reimburse expenses from fund-level expenses on a proportionate basis and then from class specific expenses. When only certain classes exceed their expense caps, waivers and/or reimbursements are applied against class specific expenses before fund-level expenses. Allspring Funds Management has contractually committed through June 30, 2024 to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap expenses. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the caps may be increased or the commitment to maintain the caps may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. As of February 28, 2023, the contractual expense caps are as follows:
| Expense ratio caps | |
| Class A | 0.60% |
| Class C | 1.35 |
| Class R4 | 0.29 |
| Class R6 | 0.14 |
| Administrator Class | 0.49 |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 157
Notes to financial statements
Distribution fee
The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan for Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. A distribution fee is charged to Class C shares and paid to Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC ("Allspring Funds Distributor"), the principal underwriter of each Fund, an affiliate of Allspring Funds Management, at an annual rate up to 0.75% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares.
In addition, Allspring Funds Distributor is entitled to receive the front-end sales charge from the purchase of Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge on the redemption of certain Class A shares. Allspring Funds Distributor is also entitled to receive the contingent deferred sales charges from redemptions of Class C shares. For the year ended February 28, 2023, Allspring Funds Distributor received front-end sales charges from the following Funds:
| Front-end sales charges | |
| Class A | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $ 63 |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 69 |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 25 |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 574 |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 154 |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 257 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 25 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 122 |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 43 |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 313 |
Allspring Funds Distributor did not receive any contingent deferred sales charges from Class A or Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2023.
Shareholder servicing fees
The Trust has entered into contracts with one or more shareholder servicing agents, whereby Class A, Class C and Administrator Class are charged a fee at an annual rate up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each respective class. Class R4 is charged a fee at an annual rate up to 0.10% of its average daily net assets. A portion of these total shareholder servicing fees were paid to affiliates of the Fund.
5. INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Each Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in various affiliated Master Portfolios. Purchases and sales related to these investments have been calculated by aggregating the results of multiplying each Fund's ownership percentage in the respective affiliated Master Portfolio at the end of the period by the corresponding affiliated Master Portfolio’s purchases and sales. Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, for the year ended February 28, 2023 were as follows:
158 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
| Purchases at cost | Sales proceeds | ||||
| U.S. government | Non-U.S. government | U.S. government | Non-U.S. government | ||
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $28,397,761 | $ 4,789,093 | $41,651,684 | $ 8,821,185 | |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 11,666,387 | 3,361,955 | 17,114,725 | 5,815,569 | |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 46,670,917 | 18,362,488 | 68,443,052 | 24,980,686 | |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 26,553,276 | 17,066,422 | 37,888,465 | 24,635,431 | |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 48,258,482 | 50,532,546 | 66,374,657 | 65,900,173 | |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 19,012,244 | 28,140,080 | 25,556,955 | 38,033,393 | |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 30,238,514 | 65,644,701 | 40,427,654 | 80,900,994 | |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 4,973,000 | 16,810,490 | 6,648,698 | 22,014,318 | |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 4,407,761 | 29,677,410 | 5,892,996 | 36,292,189 | |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 791,279 | 6,164,577 | 1,057,907 | 9,368,275 | |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 575,605 | 4,458,617 | 769,560 | 7,081,596 | |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | 348,248 | 479,411 | 465,593 | 661,081 | |
6. DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS
During the year ended February 28, 2023, the following Funds entered into futures contracts to gain market exposure to certain asset classes consistent with an active asset allocation strategy. The volume of each Fund's futures contracts during the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Average notional balance | ||
| Long futures | Short futures | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $ 6,070,651 | $ 5,767,090 |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 2,711,419 | 2,897,810 |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 12,948,042 | 12,921,880 |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 8,227,454 | 9,249,546 |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 21,054,702 | 22,378,800 |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 10,964,134 | 17,804,188 |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 21,218,907 | 26,759,033 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 4,978,089 | 6,021,298 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 7,725,844 | 8,393,231 |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 1,658,268 | 2,566,100 |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 1,128,868 | 4,421,545 |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | 782,361 | 769,773 |
A summary of the location of derivative instruments on the financial statements by primary risk exposure is outlined in the following tables.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 159
Notes to financial statements
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target Today Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 2,126* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 29,321* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 111,959* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 153,586* | |
| $29,321 | $267,671 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $ (92,091) | $ (2,126) |
| Equity risk | 244,054 | (37,532) |
| Foreign currency risk | (127,972) | (150,718) |
| $ 23,991 | $(190,376) |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2015 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 938* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 13,151* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 45,406* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 68,165* | |
| $13,151 | $114,509 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
160 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $ (37,802) | $ (938) |
| Equity risk | 136,116 | 10,888 |
| Foreign currency risk | (65,319) | (65,298) |
| $ 32,995 | $(55,348) |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2020 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 4,564* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 63,139* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 225,392* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 328,745* | |
| $63,139 | $558,701 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $(198,629) | $ (4,564) |
| Equity risk | 879,566 | (94,972) |
| Foreign currency risk | (266,201) | (324,923) |
| $ 414,736 | $(424,459) |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 161
Notes to financial statements
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2025 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 3,063* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 43,982* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 145,420* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 221,753* | |
| $43,982 | $370,236 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $(137,856) | $ (3,063) |
| Equity risk | 600,517 | 26,922 |
| Foreign currency risk | (196,427) | (216,020) |
| $ 266,234 | $(192,161) |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2030 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 7,627* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 118,381* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 386,047* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 548,773* | |
| $118,381 | $942,447 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
162 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $ (336,141) | $ (7,627) |
| Equity risk | 3,091,516 | (136,341) |
| Foreign currency risk | (427,395) | (543,040) |
| $2,327,980 | $(687,008) |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2035 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 3,751* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 53,755* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 191,931* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 266,621* | |
| $53,755 | $462,303 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $ (163,790) | $ (3,751) |
| Equity risk | 1,461,997 | (4,972) |
| Foreign currency risk | (222,731) | (260,888) |
| $1,075,476 | $(269,611) |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 163
Notes to financial statements
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2040 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 8,003* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 131,613* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 415,850* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 573,791* | |
| $131,613 | $997,644 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $ (355,416) | $ (8,003) |
| Equity risk | 3,949,630 | (177,135) |
| Foreign currency risk | (429,048) | (569,012) |
| $3,165,166 | $(754,150) |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2045 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 1,813* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 29,321* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 95,965* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 130,290* | |
| $29,321 | $228,068 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
164 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $ (76,778) | $ (1,813) |
| Equity risk | 794,278 | 41,763 |
| Foreign currency risk | (110,089) | (126,468) |
| $ 607,411 | $ (86,518) |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2050 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 3,001* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 43,982* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 159,942* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 213,987* | |
| $43,982 | $376,930 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $ (128,469) | $ (3,001) |
| Equity risk | 1,468,640 | (23,572) |
| Foreign currency risk | (168,745) | (210,165) |
| $1,171,426 | $(236,738) |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 165
Notes to financial statements
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2055 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 563* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 8,768* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 29,400* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 38,827* | |
| $8,768 | $68,790 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $(22,450) | $ (563) |
| Equity risk | 83,794 | 85,184 |
| Foreign currency risk | (45,171) | (35,005) |
| $ 16,173 | $ 49,616 |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2060 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 375* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 6,332* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 21,397* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 29,338* | |
| $6,332 | $51,110 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
166 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $(11,658) | $ (375) |
| Equity risk | 36,989 | 71,159 |
| Foreign currency risk | (33,813) | (26,471) |
| $ (8,482) | $ 44,313 |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2023 by primary risk type was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2065 Fund:
| Asset derivatives | Liability derivatives | ||||
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | Statements of Assets and Liabilities location | Fair value | |
| Interest rate risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | $ 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | $ 188* | |
| Equity risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 2,435* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 8,002* | |
| Foreign currency risk | Unrealized gains on futures contracts | 0* | Unrealized losses on futures contracts | 13,808* | |
| $2,435 | $21,998 | ||||
| * | Amount represents cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of February 28, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives | Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| Interest rate risk | $ (6,380) | $ (188) |
| Equity risk | 82,377 | (5,567) |
| Foreign currency risk | 0 | (13,808) |
| $75,997 | $(19,563) |
7. ACQUISITIONS
After the close of business on August 26, 2022, each Fund ("Acquiring Fund") acquired the net assets of a target fund ("Target Fund"). The purpose of each transaction was to combine two funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 167
Notes to financial statements
| Acquiring Fund | Target Fund |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | Allspring Target Today Fund |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | Allspring Target 2010 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | Allspring Target 2015 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | Allspring Target 2020 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | Allspring Target 2025 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | Allspring Target 2030 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | Allspring Target 2035 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | Allspring Target 2040 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | Allspring Target 2045 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | Allspring Target 2050 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | Allspring Target 2055 Fund |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | Allspring Target 2060 Fund |
Shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class R, Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares of each Target Fund received Class A, Class C, Class A, Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares, respectively, of the Acquiring Fund in each reorganization. Each acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of all of the shares of each Target Fund for shares of each Acquiring Fund. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by each Acquiring Fund were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from each Target Fund was carried forward to align with ongoing reporting of each Acquiring Fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes. The fair value of each portfolio, identified cost of each portfolio, unrealized gains (losses) acquired, value of net assets acquired, Acquiring Fund net assets before and after the acquisition, exchange ratio and number of shares issued were as follows:
| Target Fund | Fair value of portfolio | Identified cost of portfolio | Unrealized gains (losses) | Target Fund value of net assets acquired | Acquiring Fund value of net assets before acquistion | Acquiring Fund aggregate net assets after acquisition |
| Allspring Target Today Fund | $ 33,694,082 | $ 30,768,951 | $ 2,925,131 | $ 33,773,406 | $7,824,714 | $41,598,120 |
| Allspring Target 2010 Fund | 33,770,331 | 18,297,524 | 15,472,807 | 33,862,822 | 7,824,714 | 41,687,536 |
| Allspring Target 2015 Fund | 28,210,881 | 21,112,305 | 7,098,576 | 28,240,999 | 7,156,005 | 35,397,004 |
| Allspring Target 2020 Fund | 144,271,320 | 123,512,285 | 20,759,035 | 144,285,159 | 9,914,335 | 154,199,494 |
| Allspring Target 2025 Fund | 85,038,602 | 79,869,851 | 5,168,751 | 84,854,256 | 19,021,918 | 103,876,174 |
| Allspring Target 2030 Fund | 223,512,331 | 208,848,542 | 14,663,789 | 223,532,739 | 22,870,527 | 246,403,266 |
| Allspring Target 2035 Fund | 99,182,371 | 95,273,481 | 3,908,890 | 99,182,688 | 20,704,800 | 119,887,488 |
| Allspring Target 2040 Fund | 238,292,144 | 225,132,727 | 13,159,417 | 238,339,551 | 14,326,482 | 252,666,033 |
| Allspring Target 2045 Fund | 47,446,058 | 45,888,573 | 1,557,485 | 47,253,508 | 13,889,937 | 61,143,445 |
| Allspring Target 2050 Fund | 84,622,030 | 78,307,628 | 6,314,402 | 84,700,855 | 12,052,075 | 96,752,930 |
| Allspring Target 2055 Fund | 12,713,592 | 13,064,744 | (351,152) | 12,757,738 | 9,785,155 | 22,542,893 |
| Allspring Target 2060 Fund | 9,789,037 | 10,744,484 | (955,447) | 9,874,591 | 7,629,817 | 17,504,408 |
168 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
| Target Fund | Class | Exchange ratio | Number of shares issued by Acquiring Fund |
| Allspring Target Today Fund | Class A | 0.80 | 2,725,307 1 |
| Class C | 0.83 | 17,217 | |
| Class R4 | 0.82 | 63,589 | |
| Class R6 | 0.82 | 110,427 | |
| Administrator Class | 0.82 | 538,927 | |
| 1 Amount includes 2,264 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.80. | |||
| Allspring Target 2010 Fund | Class A | 0.93 | 2,689,132 1 |
| Class C | 0.95 | 2,438 | |
| Class R4 | 0.95 | 75,074 | |
| Class R6 | 0.94 | 255,505 | |
| Administrator Class | 0.94 | 442,234 | |
| 1 Amount includes 2,272 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.94. | |||
| Allspring Target 2015 Fund | Class A | 0.61 | 2,427,530 1 |
| Class R4 | 0.61 | 1,510 | |
| Class R6 | 0.61 | 135,654 | |
| Administrator Class | 0.63 | 323,878 | |
| 1 Amount includes 1,948 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.63. | |||
| Allspring Target 2020 Fund | Class A | 1.04 | 10,283,358 1 |
| Class C | 1.02 | 117,463 | |
| Class R4 | 1.07 | 883,722 | |
| Class R6 | 1.06 | 904,968 | |
| Administrator Class | 1.06 | 2,440,526 | |
| 1 Amount includes 9,444 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 1.03. | |||
| Allspring Target 2025 Fund | Class A | 0.45 | 6,281,718 1 |
| Class R4 | 0.45 | 70,044 | |
| Class R6 | 0.44 | 1,323,169 | |
| Administrator Class | 0.45 | 515,462 | |
| 1 Amount includes 5,720 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.44. | |||
| Allspring Target 2030 Fund | Class A | 1.02 | 12,565,972 1 |
| Class C | 0.97 | 73,129 | |
| Class R4 | 1.04 | 1,770,935 | |
| Class R6 | 1.04 | 2,573,850 | |
| Administrator Class | 1.04 | 4,507,069 | |
| 1 Amount includes 3,960 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 1.03. | |||
| Allspring Target 2035 Fund | Class A | 0.63 | 7,901,606 1 |
| Class R4 | 0.63 | 146,363 | |
| Class R6 | 0.62 | 1,136,407 | |
| Administrator Class | 0.63 | 425,139 | |
| 1 Amount includes 51,217 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.63. | |||
| Allspring Target 2040 Fund | Class A | 1.25 | 15,071,298 1 |
| Class C | 1.08 | 74,765 | |
| Class R4 | 1.30 | 2,236,744 | |
| Class R6 | 1.29 | 2,646,873 | |
| Administrator Class | 1.29 | 3,479,040 | |
| 1 Amount includes 7,871 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 1.26. | |||
Target Date Retirement Funds | 169
Notes to financial statements
| Target Fund | Class | Exchange ratio | Number of shares issued by Acquiring Fund |
| Allspring Target 2045 Fund | Class A | 0.68 | 3,201,742 1 |
| Class R4 | 0.68 | 75,045 | |
| Class R6 | 0.67 | 1,248,234 | |
| Administrator Class | 0.68 | 124,675 | |
| 1 Amount includes 2,512 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.70. | |||
| Allspring Target 2050 Fund | Class A | 0.58 | 3,418,379 1 |
| Class C | 0.58 | 47,585 | |
| Class R4 | 0.59 | 1,044,217 | |
| Class R6 | 0.58 | 1,896,508 | |
| Administrator Class | 0.58 | 1,818,108 | |
| 1 Amount includes 2,992 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.59. | |||
| Allspring Target 2055 Fund | Class A | 1.03 | 502,902 1 |
| Class R4 | 1.03 | 62,927 | |
| Class R6 | 1.02 | 579,734 | |
| Administrator Class | 1.03 | 92,289 | |
| 1 Amount includes 3,170 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 1.01. | |||
| Allspring Target 2060 Fund | Class A | 1.08 | 91,064 1 |
| Class C | 1.09 | 13,730 | |
| Class R4 | 1.10 | 242,449 | |
| Class R6 | 1.09 | 399,462 | |
| Administrator Class | 1.07 | 203,693 | |
| 1 Amount includes 2,713 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 1.07. | |||
Assuming each acquisition had been completed March 1, 2022, the beginning of the annual reporting period for each Acquiring Fund, the pro forma results of operations for the year ended February 28, 2023 would have been as follows (unaudited):
| Acquiring Fund | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $1,737,951 | $(22,067,780) | $(20,329,829) |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 762,082 | (9,096,681) | (8,334,599) |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 3,771,804 | (25,984,713) | (22,212,910) |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 2,405,824 | (8,349,021) | (5,943,197) |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 5,718,089 | (12,585,969) | (6,867,880) |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 2,496,016 | (2,565,852) | (69,836) |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 5,694,621 | (683,742) | 5,010,879 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 1,233,321 | (85,783) | 1,147,538 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 2,400,853 | 20,389 | 2,421,242 |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 442,815 | 484,907 | 927,722 |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 465,412 | 542,423 | 1,007,835 |
Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since each acquisition was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of each Target Fund that have been included in each Acquiring Fund’s Statement of Operations since August 29, 2022.
8. BANK BORROWINGS
The Trust (excluding the money market funds), Allspring Master Trust and Allspring Variable Trust are parties to a $350,000,000 revolving credit agreement whereby each Fund is permitted to use bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes, such as to fund shareholder redemption requests. Interest under the credit agreement is charged to each
170 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements
Fund based on a borrowing rate equal to the higher of the Federal Funds rate or the overnight bank funding rate in effect on that day plus a spread. In addition, an annual commitment fee equal based on the unused balance is allocated to each participating fund.
For the year ended February 28, 2023, there were no borrowings by each Fund under the agreement.
9. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022 were as follows:
| Ordinary income | Long-term capital gain | ||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $ 626,288 | $329,009 | $ 14,006 | $313,417 | |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 304,882 | 313,026 | 11,911 | 316,467 | |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 1,180,607 | 388,951 | 13,388 | 443,007 | |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 858,071 | 647,424 | 4,052 | 781,745 | |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 2,273,048 | 660,462 | 1,424,265 | 788,970 | |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 893,991 | 653,549 | 944,536 | 801,624 | |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 2,798,652 | 551,158 | 2,520,101 | 694,592 | |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 469,948 | 458,670 | 736,217 | 581,093 | |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 988,089 | 409,147 | 1,169,318 | 513,540 | |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 198,548 | 429,569 | 6,721 | 546,766 | |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 151,740 | 373,355 | 6,446 | 481,800 | |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund1 | 27,287 | N/A | 0 | N/A | |
1 The Fund commenced operations on September 13, 2022.
As of February 28, 2023, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| Undistributed ordinary income | Unrealized gains (losses) | Capital loss carry forward | Post-October capital losses deferred | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $189,160 | $17,252,091 | $(1,911,358) | $ (934,963) |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 82,847 | 5,628,423 | (249,908) | (364,600) |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 342,108 | 18,102,155 | (1,500,201) | (1,790,064) |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 220,350 | (46,781) | (101,914) | (1,032,320) |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 32,550 | 14,903,395 | (772,708) | (2,832,944) |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 285,522 | 4,592,166 | 0 | (1,388,963) |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 604,413 | 16,623,235 | 0 | (3,127,652) |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 135,927 | 1,829,326 | 0 | (642,798) |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 213,469 | 7,173,531 | 0 | (920,976) |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 43,674 | (21,739) | (937) | (204,819) |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 37,038 | 1,190,579 | (218,797) | (180,369) |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | 13,752 | 360,406 | (162,125) | (71,122) |
10. MARKET RISKS
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that it had made the assessment that coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) is a pandemic. The impacts of COVID-19 are affecting the entire global economy, individual companies and investment products, the funds, and the market in general. There is significant uncertainty around the extent and duration of
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Notes to financial statements
business disruptions related to COVID-19 and the impacts may last for an extended period of time. COVID-19 has led to significant uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
Under each Fund's organizational documents, the officers and Trustees have been granted certain indemnification rights against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to each Fund. Each Fund has entered into a separate agreement with each Trustee that converts indemnification rights currently existing under each Fund’s organizational documents into contractual rights that cannot be changed in the future without the consent of the Trustee. Additionally, in the normal course of business, each Fund may enter into contracts with service providers that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against each Fund and, therefore, cannot be estimated.
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Report of independent registered public accounting firm
To the Shareholders of the Funds and Board of Trustees
Allspring Funds Trust:
Allspring Funds Trust:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2025 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2040 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2045 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2050 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2055 Fund, Allspring Dynamic Target 2060 Fund and Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund (collectively the Funds), twelve of the funds constituting Allspring Funds Trust, including the portfolios of investments, as of February 28, 2023, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two year period then ended, except for Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund which is for the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of operations, to February 28, 2023, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods from June 1, 2017 to February 28, 2023. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of February 28, 2023, the results of their operations for the year or period then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years or period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods from June 1, 2017 to February 28, 2023, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of February 28, 2023, by correspondence with the transfer agent and brokers. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have not been able to determine the specific year that we began serving as the auditor of one or more Allspring Funds investment companies; however, we are aware that we have served as the auditor of one or more Allspring Funds investment companies since at least 1955.
Boston, Massachusetts
April 26, 2023
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TAX INFORMATION
For corporate shareholders, pursuant to Section 854 of the Internal Revenue Code, the percentage of ordinary income dividends qualifying for the corporate dividends-received deduction was as follows for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023:
| Dividends-received deduction | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | 15% |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 17 |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 22 |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 27 |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 34 |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 37 |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 27 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 39 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 33 |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 40 |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 39 |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | 45 |
Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the following amounts were designated as a 20% rate gain distribution for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023:
| 20% rate gain distribution | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $ 14,006 |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 11,911 |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 13,388 |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 4,052 |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 1,424,265 |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 944,536 |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 2,520,101 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 736,217 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 1,169,318 |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 6,721 |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 6,446 |
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Other information (unaudited)
Pursuant to Section 854 of the Internal Revenue Code, the following amounts of income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023 have been designated as qualified dividend income (QDI):
| QDI | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $ 175,361 |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 100,028 |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 477,064 |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 432,015 |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 1,456,063 |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 642,317 |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 1,462,690 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 376,717 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 648,906 |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 178,921 |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 135,645 |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | 23,359 |
For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, the following amounts have been designated as interest-related dividends for nonresident alien shareholders pursuant to Section 871 of the Internal Revenue Code:
| Interest-related dividends | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | $ 367,255 |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 164,057 |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 595,026 |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 368,761 |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 816,246 |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 258,103 |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 439,360 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 82,329 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 93,565 |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 20,353 |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 14,871 |
| Dynamic Target 2065 Fund | 4,445 |
For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, the following amounts have been designated as short-term capital gain dividends for nonresident alien shareholders pursuant to Section 871 of the Internal Revenue Code:
| Short-term capital gain dividends | |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | $ 27,006 |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 1,230,228 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 42,933 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 370,443 |
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Other information (unaudited)
For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, the percentage of ordinary income distributed which was derived from interest on U.S. government securities was as follows:
| % of U.S. government income | |
| Dynamic Target Today Fund | 15% |
| Dynamic Target 2015 Fund | 13 |
| Dynamic Target 2020 Fund | 13 |
| Dynamic Target 2025 Fund | 11 |
| Dynamic Target 2030 Fund | 7 |
| Dynamic Target 2035 Fund | 7 |
| Dynamic Target 2040 Fund | 4 |
| Dynamic Target 2045 Fund | 4 |
| Dynamic Target 2050 Fund | 2 |
| Dynamic Target 2055 Fund | 2 |
| Dynamic Target 2060 Fund | 2 |
PROXY VOTING INFORMATION
A description of the policies and procedures used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-222-8222, visiting our website at allspringglobal.com, or visiting the SEC website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the proxies related to portfolio securities were voted during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the website at allspringglobal.com or by visiting the SEC website at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-PORT by visiting the SEC website at sec.gov.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
Each of the Trustees and Officers listed in the table below acts in identical capacities for each fund in the Allspring family of funds, which consists of 127 mutual funds comprising the Allspring Funds Trust, Allspring Variable Trust, Allspring Master Trust and four closed-end funds (collectively the “Fund Complex”). This table should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information1. The mailing address of each Trustee and Officer is 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28203. Each Trustee and Officer serves an indefinite term, however, each Trustee serves such term until reaching the mandatory retirement age established by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees
| Name and year of birth | Position held and length of service* | Principal occupations during past five years or longer | Current other public company or investment company directorships |
| William R. Ebsworth (Born 1957) | Trustee, since 2015 | Retired. From 1984 to 2013, equities analyst, portfolio manager, research director and chief investment officer at Fidelity Management and Research Company in Boston, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, and retired in 2013 as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Strategic Advisers, Inc. where he led a team of investment professionals managing client assets. Prior thereto, Board member of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Co., Hong Kong Options Clearing Corp., the Thailand International Fund, Ltd., Fidelity Investments Life Insurance Company, and Empire Fidelity Investments Life Insurance Company. Audit Committee Chair and Investment Committee Chair of the Vincent Memorial Hospital Foundation (non-profit organization). Mr. Ebsworth is a CFA® charterholder. | N/A |
| Jane A. Freeman (Born 1953) | Trustee, since 2015; Chair Liaison, since 2018 | Retired. From 2012 to 2014 and 1999 to 2008, Chief Financial Officer of Scientific Learning Corporation. From 2008 to 2012, Ms. Freeman provided consulting services related to strategic business projects. Prior to 1999, Portfolio Manager at Rockefeller & Co. and Scudder, Stevens & Clark. Board member of the Harding Loevner Funds from 1996 to 2014, serving as both Lead Independent Director and chair of the Audit Committee. Board member of the Russell Exchange Traded Funds Trust from 2011 to 2012 and the chair of the Audit Committee. Ms. Freeman is also an inactive Chartered Financial Analyst. | N/A |
| Isaiah Harris, Jr. (Born 1952) | Trustee, since 2009; Audit Committee Chair, since 2019 | Retired. Member of the Advisory Board of CEF of East Central Florida. Chairman of the Board of CIGNA Corporation from 2009 to 2021, and Director from 2005 to 2008. From 2003 to 2011, Director of Deluxe Corporation. Prior thereto, President and CEO of BellSouth Advertising and Publishing Corp. from 2005 to 2007, President and CEO of BellSouth Enterprises from 2004 to 2005 and President of BellSouth Consumer Services from 2000 to 2003. Emeritus member of the Iowa State University Foundation Board of Governors. Emeritus Member of the Advisory Board of Iowa State University School of Business. Advisory Board Member, Palm Harbor Academy (private school). Advisory Board Member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Mr. Harris is a certified public accountant (inactive status). | N/A |
| David F. Larcker (Born 1950) | Trustee, since 2009 | Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution since 2022. James Irvin Miller Professor of Accounting at the Graduate School of Business (Emeritus), Stanford University, Director of the Corporate Governance Research Initiative and Senior Faculty of The Rock Center for Corporate Governance since 2006. From 2005 to 2008, Professor of Accounting at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. Prior thereto, Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania from 1985 to 2005. | N/A |
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Other information (unaudited)
| Name and year of birth | Position held and length of service* | Principal occupations during past five years or longer | Current other public company or investment company directorships |
| Olivia S. Mitchell (Born 1953) | Trustee, since 2006; Nominating and Governance Committee Chair, since 2018 | International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professor since 1993, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Director of Wharton’s Pension Research Council and Boettner Center on Pensions & Retirement Research, and Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Previously taught at Cornell University from 1978 to 1993. | N/A |
| Timothy J. Penny (Born 1951) | Trustee, since 1996; Chair, since 2018 | President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, a non-profit organization, since 2007. Vice Chair of the Economic Club of Minnesota, since 2007. Co-Chair of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, since 1995. Member of the Board of Trustees of NorthStar Education Finance, Inc., a non-profit organization, from 2007-2022. Senior Fellow of the University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute from 1995 to 2017. | N/A |
| James G. Polisson (Born 1959) | Trustee, since 2018 | Retired. Chief Marketing Officer, Source (ETF) UK Services, Ltd, from 2015 to 2017. From 2012 to 2015, Principal of The Polisson Group, LLC, a management consulting, corporate advisory and principal investing company. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Russell Investments, Global Exchange Traded Funds from 2010 to 2012. Managing Director of Barclays Global Investors from 1998 to 2010 and Global Chief Marketing Officer for iShares and Barclays Global Investors from 2000 to 2010. Trustee of the San Francisco Mechanics’ Institute, a non-profit organization, from 2013 to 2015. Board member of the Russell Exchange Traded Fund Trust from 2011 to 2012. Director of Barclays Global Investors Holdings Deutschland GmbH from 2006 to 2009. Mr. Polisson is an attorney and has a retired status with the Massachusetts and District of Columbia Bar Associations. | N/A |
| Pamela Wheelock (Born 1959) | Trustee, since January 2020; previously Trustee from January 2018 to July 2019 | Retired. Executive and Senior Financial leadership positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Interim President and CEO, McKnight Foundation, 2020. Interim Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Human Services, 2019. Chief Operating Officer, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, 2017-2019. Vice President for University Services, University of Minnesota, 2012-2016. Interim President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, 2011-2012. Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Minnesota Wild, 2002-2008. Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Finance, 1999-2002. Chair of the Board of Directors of Destination Medical Center Corporation. Board member of the Minnesota Wild Foundation. | N/A |
* Length of service dates reflect the Trustee’s commencement of service with the Trust’s predecessor entities, where applicable.
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Officers2
| Name and year of birth | Position held and length of service | Principal occupations during past five years or longer |
| Andrew Owen (Born 1960) | President, since 2017 | President and Chief Executive Officer of Allspring Funds Management, LLC since 2017 and Head of Global Fund Governance of Allspring Global Investments since 2022. Prior thereto, co-president of Galliard Capital Management, LLC, an affiliate of Allspring Funds Management, LLC, from 2019 to 2022 and Head of Affiliated Managers, Allspring Global Investments, from 2014 to 2019 and Executive Vice President responsible for marketing, investments and product development for Allspring Funds Management, LLC, from 2009 to 2014. |
| Jeremy DePalma (Born 1974) | Treasurer, since 2012 (for certain funds in the Fund Complex); since 2021 (for the remaining funds in the Fund Complex) | Senior Vice President of Allspring Funds Management, LLC since 2009. Senior Vice President of Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC from 2008 to 2010 and head of the Fund Reporting and Control Team within Fund Administration from 2005 to 2010. |
| Christopher Baker (Born 1976) | Chief Compliance Officer, since 2022 | Global Chief Compliance Officer for Allspring Global Investments since 2022. Prior thereto, Chief Compliance Officer for State Street Global Advisors from 2018 to 2021. Senior Compliance Officer for the State Street divisions of Alternative Investment Solutions, Sector Solutions, and Global Marketing from 2015 to 2018. From 2010 to 2015 Vice President, Global Head of Investment and Marketing Compliance for State Street Global Advisors. |
| Matthew Prasse (Born 1983) | Chief Legal Officer, since 2022; Secretary, since 2021 | Senior Counsel of the Allspring Legal Department since 2021. Senior Counsel of the Wells Fargo Legal Department from 2018 to 2021. Previously, Counsel for Barings LLC from 2015 to 2018. Prior to joining Barings, Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP from 2008 to 2015. |
1 The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-222-8222 or by visiting the website at allspringglobal.com.
2 For those Officers with tenures at Allspring Global Investments and/or Allspring Funds Management, LLC that began prior to 2021, such tenures include years of service during which these businesses/entities were known as Wells Fargo Asset Management and Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, respectively.
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Appendix (unaudited)
On February 28, 2023, the Dynamic Target Blended Indexes were composed of the following indexes:
| Dynamic Target Today Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2015 Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2020 Blended Index | |
| Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate ex-Corporate Index | 29.57% | 27.35% | 23.65% |
| Bloomberg U.S. Government Intermediate Bond Index | 2.52% | 2.33% | 2.02% |
| Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 1-10 Year Index | 15.39% | 14.23% | 12.31% |
| JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index | 5.00% | 4.63% | 4.00% |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Index (Net) | 5.00% | 4.63% | 4.00% |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced International Index (Net) | 3.33% | 3.71% | 4.33% |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Large Cap Index | 2.52% | 2.33% | 2.02% |
| Allspring Factor Enhanced Small Cap Index | 2.96% | 3.29% | 3.85% |
| Allspring U.S. High Yield Bond Index | 9.88% | 10.99% | 12.84% |
| Allspring U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index | 19.07% | 21.22% | 24.79% |
| Allspring U.S. REIT Index | 4.76% | 5.29% | 6.19% |
Average annual total returns (%) as of February 28, 2023
| 1 year | 5 year | 10 year | |
| Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate ex-Corporate Index1* | (9.47) | 0.28 | – |
| Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index2 | (5.45) | 2.85 | 4.09 |
| Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Index3 | (10.43) | 1.12 | 2.04 |
| Bloomberg U.S. Government Intermediate Bond Index4 | (6.27) | 0.68 | 0.67 |
| Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 1-10 Year Index5 | (6.98) | 2.77 | 1.30 |
| Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index6 | (13.43) | 6.02 | 5.87 |
| JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index7 | (8.64) | (0.73) | 1.85 |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) (USD)8 | (15.28) | (1.87) | 1.52 |
| MSCI World ex USA Index (Net) (USD)9 | (3.75) | 2.99 | 4.77 |
| Russell 1000® Index10 | (8.21) | 9.68 | 12.09 |
| Russell 2000® Index11 | (6.02) | 6.01 | 9.06 |
| * | The inception date of the index is December 2015. |
| 1 | The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate ex-Corporate Index is a broad-based benchmark that includes Treasuries, government-related securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities (agency and non-agency). You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 2 | The Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index is an unmanaged index comprised of fixed rate, non-investment grade debt securities that are dollar denominated and non-convertible. The index limits the maximum exposure to any one issuer to 2%. You cannot invest directly into an index. |
| 3 | The Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Index is a broad based benchmark that measures the investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable, corporate bond market. Bloomberg U.S. Credit - Financial Institutions Index. You cannot invest directly into an index. |
| 4 | The Bloomberg U.S. Government Intermediate Bond Index is an unmanaged index composed of U.S. government securities with maturities in the 1- to 10-year range, including securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 5 | Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 1-10 Year Index measures the performance of the U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) market with maturities more than 1 year and less than 10 years. Federal Reserve holdings of U.S. TIPS are not index eligible and are excluded from the face amount outstanding of each bond in the index. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Appendix (unaudited)
| Dynamic Target 2025 Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2030 Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2035 Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2040 Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2045 Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2050 Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2055 Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2060 Blended Index | Dynamic Target 2065 Blended Index |
| 20.09% | 16.08% | 12.82% | 10.06% | 7.10% | 4.14% | 2.96% | 2.96% | 2.96% |
| 1.70% | 1.35% | 1.08% | 0.85% | 0.60% | 0.35% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| 10.45% | 8.37% | 6.67% | 5.24% | 3.70% | 2.16% | 1.54% | 1.54% | 1.54% |
| 2.53% | 0.92% | 0.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2.53% | 0.92% | 0.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 3.76% | 2.03% | 0.47% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 1.70% | 1.35% | 1.08% | 0.85% | 0.60% | 0.35% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| 4.71% | 5.84% | 6.70% | 7.38% | 7.97% | 8.52% | 8.74% | 8.74% | 8.74% |
| 15.70% | 19.44% | 22.48% | 24.69% | 26.62% | 28.50% | 29.26% | 29.26% | 29.26% |
| 29.45% | 34.95% | 38.69% | 40.74% | 42.73% | 44.78% | 45.60% | 45.60% | 45.60% |
| 7.38% | 8.75% | 9.67% | 10.19% | 10.68% | 11.20% | 11.40% | 11.40% | 11.40% |
| 6 | The Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index tracks the performance of publicly traded REITs and REIT-like securities and is designed to serve as a proxy for direct real estate investment, in part by excluding companies whose performance may be driven by factors other than the value of real estate. The index is a subset of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Real Estate Securities Index (RESI). You cannot invest directly into an index. |
| 7 | The JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (“EMBI”) Global Diversified Index is a composite index representing an unleveraged investment in emerging market bonds that is broadly based across the spectrum of emerging market bonds and includes reinvestment of income (to represent real assets). You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 8 | The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets (EM) Index (Net) (USD) is a free-float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 9 | The MSCI World ex USA Index (Net) (USD) is a free-float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 10 | The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 92% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| 11 | The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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P.O. Box 219967
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Allspring Global InvestmentsTM is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).
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ALL-03032023-eiminvoh 04-23
AR3369 02-23
AR3369 02-23
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS
(a) As of the end of the period covered by the report, Allspring Funds Trust has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its President and Treasurer. A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
(c) During the period covered by this report, there were no amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in Item 2(a) above.
(d) During the period covered by this report, there were no implicit or explicit waivers to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in Item 2(a) above.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
The Board of Trustees of Allspring Funds Trust has determined that Isaiah Harris is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. Mr. Harris is independent for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
(a), (b), (c), (d) The following table presents aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered to the Registrant by the Registrant’s principal accountant. These fees were billed to the registrant and were approved by the Registrant’s audit committee.
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| year ended | year ended | |||||||
| February 28, 2023 | February 28, 2022 | |||||||
Audit fees | $ | 295,890 | $ | 457,680 | ||||
Audit-related fees | — | — | ||||||
Tax fees (1) | 69,570 | 95,910 | ||||||
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(e) The Chair of the Audit Committees is authorized to pre-approve: (1) audit services for the mutual funds of Allspring Funds Trust; (2) non-audit tax or compliance consulting or training services provided to the Funds by the independent auditors (“Auditors”) if the fees for any particular engagement are not anticipated to exceed $50,000; and (3) non-audit tax or compliance consulting or training services provided by the Auditors to a Fund’s investment adviser and its controlling entities (where pre-approval is required because the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund) if the fee to the Auditors for any particular engagement is not anticipated to exceed $50,000. For any such pre-approval sought from the Chair, Management shall prepare a brief description of the proposed services.
If the Chair approves of such service, he or she shall sign the statement prepared by Management. Such written statement shall be presented to the full Committees at their next regularly scheduled meetings.
(f) Not applicable
(g) Not applicable
(h) Not applicable
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS
A Portfolio of Investments for each series of Allspring Funds Trust is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees that have been implemented since the registrant’s last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of this Item.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) The President and Treasurer have concluded that the Allspring Funds Trust disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the registrant is made known to them by the appropriate persons based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report.
(b) There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the most recent fiscal half-year of the period covered by this report that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. DISCLOSURES OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS
(a)(1) Code of Ethics.
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Allspring Funds Trust | ||
| By: | /s/ Andrew Owen | |
| Andrew Owen | ||
| President | ||
| Date: April 26, 2023 | ||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
| Allspring Funds Trust | ||
| By: | /s/ Andrew Owen | |
| Andrew Owen | ||
| President | ||
| Date: April 26, 2023 | ||
| By: | /s/Jeremy DePalma | |
| Jeremy DePalma | ||
| Treasurer | ||
| Date: April 26, 2023 | ||