UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSRS
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: August 31, 2023
ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
Target Date Retirement Funds
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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 |
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
The views expressed and any forward-looking statements are as of August 31, 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 semi-annual report for the Allspring Dynamic Target Date Funds for the six-month period that ended August 31, 2023. Globally, stocks and bonds experienced high levels of volatility during the period. While navigating persistently high inflation and the impact of ongoing aggressive central bank rate hikes, with gradually declining inflation, anticipation rose over an end to the central bank monetary tightening cycle. For the six-month period, domestic U.S. and global stocks gained while bonds had mixed results. After suffering deep and broad losses through 2022, bonds now benefit from a base of higher yields that can help generate higher income. But ongoing rate hikes remained a headwind during the six-month period.
For the period, U.S. stocks, based on the S&P 500 Index,1 returned 14.50%. International stocks, as measured by the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (Net),2 gained 4.28% while the MSCI EM Index (Net) (USD)3 returned 3.62%. Among bond indexes, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index4 returned 0.95%, the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Index (unhedged)5 gained 0.76%, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index6 advanced 1.04%, and the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Index7 returned 4.58%.
Despite high inflation and central bank rate hikes, markets rallied.
Financial markets began the six-month period facing the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March, the second-largest banking failure in U.S. history. A U.S. bank run spread to Europe, where Switzerland’s Credit Suisse was taken over by its rival, UBS. The banking industry turmoil created an additional challenge for central banks in balancing inflationary concerns against potential economic weakening. Meanwhile, data pointed to economic strength in the U.S., Europe, and China. And China’s economy continued to recover after the removal of its COVID-19 lockdown. Inflation rates in the U.S., the U.K., and Europe all remained higher than central bank targets, leading to additional rate hikes in March.
Economic data released in April pointed to global resilience, as Purchasing Managers Indexes8 in the U.S., U.K., and eurozone beat expectations and China reported first-quarter annualized economic growth of 4.5%. Despite banking industry stress, developed market stocks had monthly gains. The U.S. labor market remained strong, with a 3.5% jobless rate and monthly payroll gains above 200,000. However, uncertainty and inflationary concerns weighed on investors in the U.S. and abroad.
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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.
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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.
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The MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index (Net) (USD) is a free-float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging markets. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is an index of the prevailing direction of economic trends in the manufacturing and service sectors. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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Letter to shareholders (unaudited)
May was marked by a divergence between expanding activity in services and an overall contraction in manufacturing activity in the U.S., U.K., and eurozone. Core inflation remained elevated in the U.S. and Europe, despite the ongoing efforts of the Federal Reserve (Fed) and European Central Bank (ECB), which included rate hikes of 0.25% by both in May. Stubborn inflation and the resilient U.S. labor market led to expectations of further interest rate hikes, overall monthly declines across bond indexes, and mixed results for stocks in May. Investor worries over a U.S. debt ceiling impasse were modest, and market confidence was buoyed by a deal in late May to avert a potential U.S. debt default.
June featured the Fed’s first pause on interest rate hikes since March 2022, when it began its aggressive campaign to rein in inflation. However, the Core U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI)1, while continuing to decline, remained stubbornly high in June, at 4.8%, well above the Fed’s 2.0% target rate. With the U.S. unemployment rate still at 3.6%, near a historical low, and U.S. payrolls growing in June for the 30th consecutive month, expectations of more Fed rate hikes were reinforced. However, U.S. and global stocks had strong returns in June.
July was a strong month for stocks. However, bonds had more muted but positive monthly returns overall. Riskier sectors and regions tended to do well, as investors grew more optimistic regarding economic prospects. With strong second-quarter gross domestic product growth—initially estimated at 2.4%—and U.S. annual inflation easing steadily to 3.2% in July, hopes for a soft economic landing grew. The Fed, the ECB, and the Bank of England all raised their respective key interest rates by 0.25% in July. In the Fed’s case, speculation grew that it could be very close to the end of its tightening cycle. Meanwhile, China’s economy showed numerous signs of stagnation, bringing fresh concerns regarding global fallout.
Stocks retreated in August while monthly bond returns were flat overall. Increased global market volatility reflected unease over the Chinese property market being stressed along with weak Chinese economic data. However, speculation grew over a possible end to the Fed’s campaign of interest rate increases or at least a pause in September. U.S. economic data generally remained solid, with resilient job market data and inflation ticking up slightly in August, as the annual CPI2 rose 3.7%. However, the three-month trend for Core CPI stood at an annualized 2.4%.
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
“ With strong second-quarter gross domestic product growth—initially estimated at 2.4%—and U.S. annual inflation easing steadily to 3.2% in July, hopes for a soft economic landing grew. ”
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.
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The Core U.S. 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 excluding energy and food prices. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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The 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.
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Letter to shareholders (unaudited)
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Beginning in July 2024, the Fund will be required by the Securities and Exchange Commission to send shareholders a paper copy of a new tailored shareholder report in place of the full shareholder report that you are now receiving. The tailored shareholder report will contain concise information about the Fund, including certain expense and performance information and fund statistics. If you wish to receive this new tailored shareholder report electronically, please follow the instructions on the back cover of this report. |
Other information that is currently included in the shareholder report, such as the Fund’s financial statements, will be available online and upon request, free of charge, in paper or electronic format. |
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Allspring Dynamic Target Date Funds
| Each Fund seeks total return over time, consistent with its strategic target allocation. |
| Allspring Funds Management, LLC |
| Allspring Global Investments, LLC |
| Kandarp R. Acharya, CFA, 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.
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Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 Today Fund (continued)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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| 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 August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 2015 Fund (continued)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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| 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 August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2015 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 2020 Fund
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 2020 Fund (continued)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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Volatility metrics as of August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2020 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 2025 Fund
Performance highlights
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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.
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| Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 2025 Fund (continued)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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| 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 August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2025 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
14 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 15
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund (continued)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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| 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 August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2030 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
16 |��Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 17
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund (continued)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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| 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 August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2035 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 2040 Fund
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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| 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 August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2040 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
20 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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| 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 August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2045 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
22 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Performance highlights (unaudited)
Allspring Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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Volatility metrics as of August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2050 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 2055 Fund
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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Volatility metrics as of August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2055 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| Based on the inception date of the oldest Fund class. |
| The inception date of the index is May 31, 2016. |
| 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. |
| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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| 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 August 31, 20231 |
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| These metrics show the degree and timing of the Fund’s fluctuations compared to S&P Target Date 2060 Index over 36 months. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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
Performance highlights
Average annual total returns (%) as of August 31, 2023 |
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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.
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| 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 0.59% for Class A, 1.34% for Class C, 0.29% for Class R4, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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)
Performance highlights (continued)
holdings (%) as of August 31, 20231 |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | |
| 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 August 31, 2023 |
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30 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Fund expenses (unaudited)
Fund expenses
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 March 1, 2023 to August 31, 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.
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Fund expenses (unaudited)
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Fund expenses (unaudited)
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Fund expenses (unaudited)
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Fund expenses (unaudited)
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Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
| Expenses paid is equal to the annualized net expense ratio of each class multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184 divided by 366 (to reflect the one-half-year period). |
36 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Fund expenses (unaudited)
| Beginning
account value
3-1-2023 | Ending
account value
8-31-2023 | | Annualized net
expense ratio |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
| Expenses paid is equal to the annualized net expense ratio of each class multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184 divided by 366 (to reflect the one-half-year period). |
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Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Portfolio of investments
Dynamic Target Today Fund
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 98.18% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 98.18% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $44,345,481) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $44,345,481) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex- Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
38 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Dynamic Target Today Fund
Futures contracts
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 39
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 97.69% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 97.69% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $17,866,230) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $17,866,230) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex- Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
40 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 41
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 98.11% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 98.11% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $109,697,612) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $109,697,612) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
42 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 43
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 97.95% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 97.95% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $75,453,701) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $75,453,701) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex- Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
44 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 45
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 98.18% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 98.18% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $198,665,498) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $198,665,498) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
46 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 47
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 98.13% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 98.13% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $97,494,663) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $97,494,663) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Strategic Retirement Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring U.S. REIT Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
48 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 49
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 98.23% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 98.23% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $220,592,664) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $220,592,664) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
50 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 51
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 97.93% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 97.93% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $48,410,584) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $48,410,584) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex- Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
52 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts (continued)
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| | | | | | |
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10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 98.60% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 98.60% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $79,311,504) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $79,311,504) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex- Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts (continued)
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| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 97.28% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 97.28% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $16,569,966) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $16,569,966) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex- Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts (continued)
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| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 97.41% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 97.41% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $12,529,004) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $12,529,004) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex- Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts (continued)
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| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | |
Investment companies: 95.64% | | | | | | |
Affiliated master portfolios: 95.64% | | | | | | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | |
Total investment companies (Cost $4,994,590) | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities (Cost $4,994,590) | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities, net | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Transactions with the affiliated Master Portfolios were as follows:
| % of
ownership,
beginning
of period | % of
ownership,
end of
period | Net realized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Net
change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Dividends
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Interest
allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | Affiliated
Income
Allocated
from
affiliated
Master
Portfolios | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex- Corporate Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Factor Enhanced U.S. Small Cap Equity Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
Allspring Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Futures contracts (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of assets and liabilities—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Financial statements
Statements of assets and liabilities
| | | |
| | | |
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at value (cost $44,345,481, $17,866,230 and $109,697,612, respectively) | | | |
Cash at broker segregated for futures contracts | | | |
Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | | | |
| | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | | | |
Administration fees payable | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | |
| | | |
Shareholder report expenses payable | | | |
Shareholder servicing fee payable | | | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of assets and liabilities—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
Computation of net asset value and offering price per share | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class A1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class A | | | |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A2 | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class C1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class C | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class R41 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class R4 | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class R61 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class R6 | | | |
Net assets–Administrator Class | | | |
Shares outstanding–Administrator Class1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Administrator Class | | | |
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—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
| | | |
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at value (cost $75,453,701, $198,665,498 and $97,494,663, respectively) | | | |
Cash at broker segregated for futures contracts | | | |
Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | | | |
| | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | | | |
Administration fees payable | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | |
| | | |
Shareholder servicing fee payable | | | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | |
| | | |
Computation of net asset value and offering price per share | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class A1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class A | | | |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A2 | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class C1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class C | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class R41 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class R4 | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class R61 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class R6 | | | |
Net assets–Administrator Class | | | |
Shares outstanding–Administrator Class1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Administrator Class | | | |
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—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
| | | |
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at value (cost $220,592,664, $48,410,584 and $79,311,504, respectively) | | | |
Cash at broker segregated for futures contracts | | | |
Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | | | |
| | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | | | |
Administration fees payable | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | |
| | | |
Shareholder report expenses payable | | | |
Shareholder servicing fee payable | | | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of assets and liabilities—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
Computation of net asset value and offering price per share | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class A1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class A | | | |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A2 | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class C1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class C | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class R41 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class R4 | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class R61 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class R6 | | | |
Net assets–Administrator Class | | | |
Shares outstanding–Administrator Class1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Administrator Class | | | |
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.
66 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of assets and liabilities—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
| | | |
Investments in affiliated Master Portfolios, at value (cost $16,569,966, $12,529,004 and $4,994,590, respectively) | | | |
| | | |
Cash at broker segregated for futures contracts | | | |
Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | | | |
| | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | | | |
Administration fees payable | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | |
| | | |
Custody and accounting fees payable | | | |
Shareholder servicing fee payable | | | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of assets and liabilities—August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
Computation of net asset value and offering price per share | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class A1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class A | | | |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A2 | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class C1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class C | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class R41 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class R4 | | | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding–Class R61 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Class R6 | | | |
Net assets–Administrator Class | | | |
Shares outstanding–Administrator Class1 | | | |
Net asset value per share–Administrator Class | | | |
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.
68 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of operations—six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Statements of operations
| | | |
| | | |
Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios (net of foreign withholding taxes of $33, $12, and $55, respectively) | | | |
Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios (net of foreign withholding taxes of $26,075, $12,052, and $73,023, respectively) | | | |
Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
| | | |
Expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Waivers allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Shareholder servicing fees | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Custody and accounting fees | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Shareholder report expenses | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of operations—six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on | | | |
Investments allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | |
| | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on | | | |
Investments allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | |
| | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of operations—six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
| | | |
Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios (net of foreign withholding taxes of $29, $63, and $24, respectively) | | | |
Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios (net of foreign withholding taxes of $56,185, $180,567, and $100,694, respectively) | | | |
Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
| | | |
Expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Waivers allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Shareholder servicing fees | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Custody and accounting fees | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Shareholder report expenses | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of operations—six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on | | | |
Investments allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | |
| | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on | | | |
Investments allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | |
| | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of operations—six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
| | | |
Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios (net of foreign withholding taxes of $42, $6, and $6, respectively) | | | |
Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios (net of foreign withholding taxes of $251,183, $58,970, and $107,463, respectively) | | | |
Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
| | | |
Expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Waivers allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Shareholder servicing fees | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Custody and accounting fees | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Shareholder report expenses | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of operations—six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on | | | |
Investments allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | |
| | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on | | | |
Investments allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | |
| | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
74 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of operations—six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
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Interest allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Dividends allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios (net of foreign withholding taxes of $20,776, $15,787, and $6,498, respectively) | | | |
Affiliated income allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
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Expenses allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Waivers allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
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Shareholder servicing fees | | | |
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Custody and accounting fees | | | |
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Shareholder report expenses | | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | |
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Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 75
Statements of operations—six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited)
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Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on | | | |
Investments allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | |
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Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on | | | |
Investments allocated from affiliated Master Portfolios | | | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | |
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Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
76 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
Statements of changes in net assets
| Dynamic Target Today Fund |
|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net realized losses on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
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Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
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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 Today Fund |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
78 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
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|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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| | | | |
Net realized losses on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
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Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
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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
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| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
80 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
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|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
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Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
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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
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| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
82 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
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Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
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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
| |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
84 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
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|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
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Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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| | | | |
Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
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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
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| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | |
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| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
86 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
| | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
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Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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| | | | |
Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
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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
| |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
88 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gains on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
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| | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
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| | | | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | |
Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
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| | | | |
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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 | 89
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
90 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gains on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | |
Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
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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 | 91
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
92 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gains on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
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| | | | |
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 | 93
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
| | | | |
Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
94 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
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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 | 95
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
96 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
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 | 97
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
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Net asset value of shares issued in acquisition | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
98 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Statements of changes in net assets
| |
|
Six months ended
August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | YEAR ENDED February 28, 20231 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | |
Capital share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Payment for shares redeemed | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
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.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 99
Financial highlights
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
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Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
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Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
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Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had a 1.55% impact on the total return. |
| 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
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target Today Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2015 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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% |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2020 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
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Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
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Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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% |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2025 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had a 1.34% impact on the total return. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2030 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which a 1.66% impact on the total return. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2035 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had a 1.64% impact on the total return. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2040 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Fund received a payment from an affiliate which had a 1.60% impact on the total return. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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
Dynamic Target 2045 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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 | 139
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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.
140 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 141
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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.
142 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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 | 143
Dynamic Target 2050 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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.
144 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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 | 145
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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. |
| 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.
146 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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 | 147
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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.
148 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2055 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Amount is less than $0.005. |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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 | 149
Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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.
150 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 151
Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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.
152 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | | | | | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Year ended February 28, 2022 | |
Year ended February 28, 2021 | |
Year ended February 29, 2020 | |
Year ended February 28, 20192 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| Ratios do not reflect 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%. |
| |
| 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. |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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 | 153
Dynamic Target 2060 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolios which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
| 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.
154 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolio which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 155
Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolio which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Total return calculations do not include any sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
156 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolio which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 157
Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolio which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
158 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Dynamic Target 2065 Fund
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| Six months ended
August 31, 2023
(unaudited) | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | |
Total from investment operations | | |
Distributions to shareholders from | | |
| | |
Net asset value, end of period | | |
| | |
Ratios to average net assets (annualized) | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) | | |
| Ratios include net expenses allocated from the affiliated Master Portfolio which were as follows: |
Six months ended August 31, 2023 (unaudited) | |
Year ended February 28, 20231 | |
| 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 Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition. |
| For the period from August 26, 2022 (commencement of class operations) to February 28, 2023 |
| Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 159
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
Notes to financial statements
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 (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. These financial statements report on the 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 the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific amount of a commodity, financial instrument or currency at a specified price and on a specified date. The 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 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 received 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
160 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
the Statement 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 Statement of Operations.
Investment transactions, income and expenses
Investments in the affiliated Master Portfolios are recorded on a trade date basis.
Each Fund records on a daily basis 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 August 31, 2023, the aggregate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the unrealized gains (losses) were as follows:
| | | | Net
unrealized
gains
(losses) |
Dynamic Target Today Fund | | | | |
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| | | | |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 161
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
As of February 28, 2023, the Funds may have had capital loss carryforwards which consist of short-term 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 |
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Dynamic Target Today Fund | | | |
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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.
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 August 31, 2023:
Dynamic Target Today Fund | | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
| | | | |
Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
| | | | |
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|
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| | | | |
| 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 $63,793,219. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
162 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
| | | | |
Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| 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 $25,499,962. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
| | | | |
Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| 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 $134,409,408. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
| | | | |
Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| 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 $83,789,755. 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 | 163
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
| | | | |
Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| 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 $225,179,323. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
| | | | |
Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
| | | | |
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|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| 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 $108,174,937. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
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Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
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|
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| 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 $250,475,344. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
164 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
| | | | |
Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
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|
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| 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 $53,898,282. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
| | | | |
Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
| | | | |
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|
| | | | |
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| 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 $92,612,345. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
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Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
| | | | |
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|
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| 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 $17,688,450. 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 | 165
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
| | | | |
Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
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|
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| 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 $14,255,860. Each affiliated Master Portfolio does not have a redemption period notice, can be redeemed daily and does not have any unfunded commitments. |
| | Other significant
observable inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3) | |
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Investments measured at net asset value* | | | | |
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|
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| 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 $5,655,558. 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 the 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.
For the six months ended August 31, 2023, the Funds did not have any transfers into/out of Level 3.
The investment objective of each affiliated Master Portfolio is as follows:
Affiliated Master Portfolio | |
Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio | Seeks to replicate the total return of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate ex-Corporate Index, before fee and expenses |
Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio | Seeks to replicate the total return of the JPMorgan 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 |
166 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
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, Allspring Funds Management is entitled to receive a management fee at the following annual rate based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:
For the six months ended August 31, 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 |
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Prior to June 30, 2023, the class-level administration fee for Class A and Class C was 0.21% of its respective average daily net assets.
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 August 31, 2023, the contractual expense caps are as follows:
Prior to June 30, 2023, each Fund’s expenses were capped at 0.60% for Class A shares and 1.35% for Class C shares.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 167
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
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, 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 six months ended August 31, 2023, Allspring Funds Distributor received front-end sales charges from the following Funds:
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Dynamic Target Today Fund | |
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Allspring Funds Distributor did not receive any contingent deferred sales charges from Class A or Class C shares for the six months ended
August 31, 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 each Fund.
5.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Each Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective 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 six months ended August 31, 2023 were as follows:
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Dynamic Target Today Fund | | | | |
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168 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
6.
DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS
During the six months ended August 31, 2023, the following Fund 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 six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
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Dynamic Target Today Fund | | |
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A summary of the location of derivative instruments on the financial statements by primary risk exposure is outlined in the following tables.
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target Today Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
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Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
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Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
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The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2015 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 169
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
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Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
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Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
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The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2020 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2025 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
170 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2030 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2035 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2040 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 171
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2045 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2050 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
172 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2055 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Dynamic Target 2060 Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
The fair value of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2023 by primary risk type on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities was as follows for the Fund:
| Amount represents the cumulative unrealized gains (losses) as reported in the table following the Portfolio of Investments. For futures contracts, only the current day’s variation margin as of August 31, 2023 is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 173
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2023 was as follows:
| | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives |
| | | | |
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.
| |
Dynamic Target Today Fund | Allspring Target Today Fund |
Dynamic Target Today Fund | Allspring Target 2010 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2015 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2020 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2025 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2030 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2035 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2040 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2045 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2050 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2055 Fund |
| Allspring Target 2060 Fund |
Shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class R4, Class R6 and Administrator Class shares of each Target Fund received Class A, Class C, 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:
| | Identified
cost of
portfolio | | Target Fund
value of net
assets
acquired | Acquiring Fund
value of net
asset before
acquisition | Acquiring Fund
aggregate net
assets after
acquisition |
Allspring Target Today Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2010 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2015 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2020 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2025 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2030 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2035 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2040 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2045 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2050 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2055 Fund | | | | | | |
Allspring Target 2060 Fund | | | | | | |
174 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
| | | Number of
shares issued
by Acquiring Fund |
Allspring Target Today Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 2,264 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.80. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2010 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 2,272 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.94. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2015 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 1,948 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.63. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2020 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 9,444 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 1.03. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2025 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 5,720 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.44. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2030 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 3,960 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 1.03. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2035 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 51,217 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.63. |
Target Date Retirement Funds | 175
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
| | | Number of
shares issued
by Acquiring Fund |
Allspring Target 2040 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 7,871 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 1.26. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2045 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 2,512 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.70. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2050 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 2,992 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 0.59. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2055 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Amount includes 3,170 shares issued for Class R at an exchange ratio of 1.01. |
| | | |
Allspring Target 2060 Fund | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 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:
| | Net realized and
unrealized gains (losses)
on investments | Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets resulting
from operations |
Dynamic Target Today Fund | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
176 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
| | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
| | | |
| | | |
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 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 based on the unused balance is allocated to each participating fund.
For the six months ended August 31, 2023, there were no borrowings by each Fund under the agreement.
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.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 177
Other information (unaudited)
Other information
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 1-866-259-3305, 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.
178 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Other information (unaudited)
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 126 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
| | Principal occupations during past five years or longer | Current other
public company or
investment
company
directorships |
William R. Ebsworth
(Born 1957) | | 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. | |
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. | |
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). | |
David F. Larcker
(Born 1950) | | 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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 179
Other information (unaudited)
| Position held and length of service* | Principal occupations during past five years or longer | Current other public company or investment company directorships |
James G. Polisson
(Born 1959) | | 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. | |
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. | |
| Length of service dates reflect the Trustee’s commencement of service with the Trust’s predecessor entities, where applicable. |
180 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Other information (unaudited)
Officers1
| Position held and
length of service | Principal occupations during past five years or longer |
| | 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 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 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.
Target Date Retirement Funds | 181
Other information (unaudited)
Board consideration of investment management and sub-advisory agreements:
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
Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) must determine annually whether to approve the continuation of the Trust’s investment management and sub-advisory agreements. In this regard, at a Board meeting held on May 15-17, 2023 (the “Meeting”), the Board, all the members of which have no direct or indirect interest in the investment management and sub-advisory agreements and are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), reviewed and approved for each of the funds of the Trust identified above (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”): (i) an investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Allspring Funds Management, LLC (“Allspring Funds Management”); and (ii) an investment sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with Allspring Global Investments, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), an affiliate of Allspring Funds Management. The Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the “Advisory Agreements.” The Board noted that each of the Funds commenced operations in 2015, except for the Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund, which commenced operations in 2022.
At the Meeting, the Board considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser and the approval of the Advisory Agreements. Prior to the Meeting, including at a Board meeting held in April 2023, and at the Meeting, the Trustees conferred extensively among themselves and with representatives of Allspring Funds Management about these matters. The Board has adopted a team-based approach, with each team consisting of a sub-set of Trustees, to assist the full Board in the discharge of its duties in reviewing investment performance and other matters throughout the year. The Independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Advisory Agreements by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately.
The Board noted that it initially approved the Advisory Agreements for each of the Funds other than the Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund, which commenced operations in 2022, at a Board meeting held in May 2021, each for a two-year term, in advance of the sale of Wells Fargo Asset Management to Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC,1 a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. (the “Transaction”). The Trustees also noted that, while they did not specifically consider the continuation of the Advisory Agreements in 2022 as a result of the two-year term that was approved in 2021, the Trustees received and considered certain information at a Board meeting held in April 2022 that was applicable to the Advisory Agreements, including an overview and financial review of the Allspring Global Investments business, information regarding certain ancillary agreements that were approved by the Board at the April 2022 Board meeting, and comparative data regarding Fund fees and expenses.
In providing information to the Board, Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser were guided by a detailed set of requests for information submitted to them by independent legal counsel on behalf of the Independent Trustees at the start of the Board’s annual contract renewal process earlier in 2023. In considering and approving the Advisory Agreements, the Trustees considered the information they believed relevant, including but not limited to the information discussed below. The Board considered not only the specific information presented in connection with the Meeting, but also the knowledge gained over time through interactions with Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser about various topics. In this regard, the Board reviewed reports of Allspring Funds Management at each of its quarterly meetings, which included, among other things, portfolio reviews and investment performance reports. In addition, the Board and the teams mentioned above confer with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year. The Board did not identify any particular information or consideration that was all-important or controlling, and each individual Trustee may have attributed different weights to various factors.
After its deliberations, the Board unanimously determined that the compensation payable to Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser under each of the Advisory Agreements was reasonable, and approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreements for a one-year term. The Board considered the approval of the Advisory Agreements for the Funds as part of its consideration of agreements for funds across the complex, but its approvals were made on a fund-by-fund basis. The following summarizes a number of important, but not necessarily all, factors considered by the Board in support of its approvals.
Nature, extent, and quality of services
The Board received and considered various information regarding the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the Funds by Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser under the Advisory Agreements. This information included a description of the investment advisory services and Fund-level administrative services covered by the Management Agreement, as well as, among other things, a summary of the background and
1
The trade name for the asset management firm that includes Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser is “Allspring Global Investments.”
182 | Target Date Retirement Funds
Other information (unaudited)
experience of senior management of Allspring Global Investments, of which Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser are a part, and a summary of investments made in the Allspring Global Investments business. The Board also considered information about retention arrangements with respect to key personnel of Allspring Global Investments that were put in place in connection with the Transaction. The Board took into account information about the services that continue to be provided by Wells Fargo & Co. and/or its affiliates (“Wells Fargo”) since the Transaction under a transition services agreement and the anticipated timeline for exiting the transition services agreement. In addition, the Board received and considered information about the full range of services provided to the Funds by Allspring Funds Management and its affiliates.
The Board considered the qualifications, background, tenure, and responsibilities of each of the portfolio managers primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Funds. The Board evaluated the ability of Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory, and supervisory personnel.
The Board further considered the compliance programs and compliance records of Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser. The Board received and considered information about Allspring Global Investments’ risk management functions, which included information about Allspring Funds Management’s and the Sub-Adviser’s business continuity plans, their approaches to data privacy and cybersecurity, and Allspring Funds Management’s role as administrator of the Funds’ liquidity risk management program, and the Funds’ derivatives risk management program. The Board also received and considered information about Allspring Funds Management’s intermediary and vendor oversight program.
Fund investment performance and expenses
The Board considered the investment performance results for each of the Funds over various time periods ended December 31, 2022. The Board considered these results in comparison to the investment performance of funds in a universe that was determined by Broadridge Inc. (“Broadridge”) to be similar to each respective Fund (each, a “Universe”), and in comparison to each Fund’s benchmark index and to other comparative data. Broadridge is an independent provider of investment company data. The Board received a description of the methodology used by Broadridge to select the mutual funds in each performance Universe.
The Board noted that the investment performance of each Fund (Class R6) relative to its respective Universe was as follows: (i) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund was higher than the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the average investment performance of the Universe; (ii) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund was higher than or in range of the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the average investment performance of the Universe; (iii) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund was higher than or in range of the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the average investment performance of the Universe; (iv) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2025 Fund was higher than the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the average investment performance of the Universe; (v) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund was higher than or in range of the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review; (vi) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund was higher than the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review; (vii) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2040 Fund was higher than the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review; (viii) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2045 Fund was higher than the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review; (ix) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2050 Fund was higher than the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review; (x) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2055 Fund was higher than the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review; and (xi) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2060 Fund was higher than the average investment performance of its Universe for all periods under review. The Board noted that the Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund had recently commenced operations and had no performance history to review.
The Board noted that the investment performance of each Fund (Class R6) relative to its respective benchmark index was as follows: (i) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund was higher than its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index, for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the investment performance of the benchmark index; (ii) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund was lower than its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2015 Index, for all periods under review except the five-year period, which was higher than the investment performance of the benchmark index; (iii) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund was higher than or in range of its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2020 Index, for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the investment performance of the benchmark index; (iv) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2025 Fund was higher than or in range of its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2025 Index, for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the investment performance of the benchmark index; (v) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund was higher than its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2030 Index, for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the investment performance of the benchmark index; (vi) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2035 Fund was higher than its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2035 Index, for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the investment performance of the benchmark index; (vii) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2040 Fund was higher than or in range of its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2040 Index, for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the investment performance of the benchmark index; (viii) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2045 Fund was higher than or in range of its
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benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2045 Index, for all periods under review except the one-year period, which was lower than the investment performance of the benchmark index; (ix) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2050 Fund was higher than or in range of its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2050 Index, for all periods under review; (x) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2055 Fund was higher than or in range of its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2055 Index, for all periods under review; and (xi) the investment performance of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2060 Fund higher than or in range of its benchmark index, the S&P Target Date 2060+ Index, for all periods under review. The Board noted that the Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund had recently commenced operations and had no performance history to review.
The Board received information concerning, and discussed factors contributing to, the underperformance of the Allspring Dynamic Target Today Fund, the Allspring Dynamic Target 2015 Fund, and the Allspring Dynamic Target 2020 Fund for the periods identified above. The Board took note of the explanations for the underperformance relative to the Universe and benchmark index for the periods identified above, including with respect to investment decisions and market factors that affected the Funds’ investment performance.
The Board also received and considered information regarding each Fund’s net operating expense ratios and their various components, including actual management fees, custodian and other non-management fees, and Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder service fees. The Board considered these ratios for each Fund in comparison to the median ratios of funds in class-specific expense groups that were determined by Broadridge to be similar to each Fund (the “Groups”). The Board received a description of the methodology used by Broadridge to select the mutual funds in the expense Groups and an explanation of how funds comprising expense groups and their expense ratios may vary from year-to-year.
Based on the Broadridge reports, the Board noted that the net operating expense ratios of each of the Funds were lower than the median net operating expense ratio of each Fund’s respective expense Group for each share class. The Board noted Allspring Funds Management had agreed to reduce the net operating expense caps for Class A shares.
The Board took into account each Fund’s investment performance and expense information provided to it among the factors considered in deciding to re-approve the Advisory Agreements.
Investment management and sub-advisory fee rates
The Board reviewed and considered the contractual fee rates payable by each Fund to Allspring Funds Management under the Management Agreement, as well as the contractual fee rates payable by each Fund to Allspring Funds Management for class-level administrative services under a Class-Level Administration Agreement, which include, among other things, class-level transfer agency and sub-transfer agency costs (collectively, the “Management Rates”). The Board also reviewed and considered the contractual investment sub-advisory fee rates that are payable by Allspring Funds Management to the Sub-Adviser for investment sub-advisory services. It was noted that advisory fee waivers, if any, are at the fund level and not class level.
Among other information reviewed by the Board was a comparison of each Fund’s Management Rates with the average contractual investment management fee rates of funds in the expense Groups at a common asset level as well as transfer agency costs of the funds in the expense Groups. The Board noted that the Management Rates of each Fund were lower than, equal to, or in range of the sum of these average rates for the Fund’s expense Groups for all share classes except for the Administrative Class shares of the Allspring Dynamic Target 2030 Fund, which were higher than the sum of the average rates.
The Board also received and considered information about the portion of the total management fee that was retained by Allspring Funds Management after payment of the fee to the Sub-Adviser for sub-advisory services. In assessing the reasonableness of this amount, the Board received and evaluated information about the nature and extent of responsibilities retained and risks assumed by Allspring Funds Management and not delegated to or assumed by the Sub-Adviser, and about Allspring Funds Management’s on-going oversight services. Given the affiliation between Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser, the Board ascribed limited relevance to the allocation of fees between them.
Based on its consideration of the factors and information it deemed relevant, including those described here, the Board determined that the compensation payable to Allspring Funds Management under the Management Agreement and to the Sub-Adviser under the Sub-Advisory Agreement was reasonable.
Profitability
The Board received and considered information concerning the profitability of Allspring Funds Management, as well as the profitability of Allspring Global Investments, from providing services to the fund complex as a whole. The Board noted that the Sub-Adviser’s profitability information with respect to providing services to the Funds and other funds in the complex was subsumed in the Allspring Global Investments profitability analysis.
Allspring Funds Management reported on the methodologies and estimates used in calculating profitability, including a description of the methodology used to allocate certain expenses and differences in how Allspring Global Investments calculates its pre-tax profit metric versus the methodology used
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when Allspring Funds Management was part of Wells Fargo. It was noted that the impact of such differences had only minor impact on the financial results presented. Among other things, the Board noted that the levels of profitability reported on a fund-by-fund basis varied widely, depending on factors such as the size, type, and age of fund.
Based on its review, the Board did not deem the profits reported by Allspring Funds Management or Allspring Global Investments from services provided to the Funds to be at a level that would prevent it from approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreements.
Economies of scale
The Board received and considered information about the potential for Allspring Funds Management to experience economies of scale in the provision of management services to the Funds, the difficulties of calculating economies of scale at an individual fund level, and the extent to which potential scale benefits are shared with Fund shareholders. The Board noted the existence of breakpoints in each Fund’s management fee structure, which operate generally to reduce the Fund’s expense ratios as the Fund grows in size, and the size of each Fund in relation to such breakpoints. The Board considered that in addition to management fee breakpoints, Allspring Funds Management shares potential economies of scale from its management business in a variety of ways, including through fee waiver and expense reimbursement arrangements, competitive management fee rates set at the outset without regard to breakpoints, and investments in the business intended to enhance services available to shareholders.
The Board concluded that Allspring Funds Management’s arrangements with respect to the Funds, including contractual breakpoints, constituted a reasonable approach to sharing potential economies of scale with the Funds and their shareholders.
Other benefits to Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser
The Board received and considered information regarding potential “fall-out” or ancillary benefits received by Allspring Funds Management and its affiliates, including the Sub-Adviser, as a result of their relationships with the Funds. Ancillary benefits could include, among others, benefits directly attributable to other relationships with the Funds and benefits potentially derived from an increase in Allspring Funds Management’s and the Sub-Adviser’s business as a result of their relationships with the Funds. The Board noted that Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC, an affiliate of Allspring Funds Management, receives distribution-related fees in respect of shares sold or held through it.
The Board also reviewed information about soft dollar credits earned and utilized by the Sub-Adviser and fees earned in the past by Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser from managing a private investment vehicle for the fund complex’s securities lending collateral.
Based on its consideration of the factors and information it deemed relevant, including those described here, the Board did not find that any ancillary benefits received by Allspring Funds Management and its affiliates, including the Sub-Adviser, were unreasonable.
Conclusion
At the Meeting, after considering the above-described factors and based on its deliberations and its evaluation of the information described above, the Board unanimously determined that the compensation payable to Allspring Funds Management and the Sub-Adviser under each of the Advisory Agreements was reasonable, and approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreements for a one-year term.
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Liquidity risk management program
In accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) on behalf of each of its series (other than the series that operate as money market funds), including the Fund, which is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk. “Liquidity risk” is defined under the Liquidity Rule as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) previously approved the designation of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (“Allspring Funds Management”), the Fund’s investment manager, to administer the Program, and Allspring Funds Management has established a Liquidity Risk Management Council (the “Council”) composed of personnel from multiple departments within Allspring Funds Management and its affiliates to assist Allspring Funds Management in the administration of the Program.
The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); (4) to the extent the Fund does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that generally will be invested in highly liquid investments (an “HLIM”); (5) if the Fund has established an HLIM, the periodic review (no less frequently than annually) of the HLIM and the adoption of policies and procedures for responding to a shortfall of the Fund’s “highly liquid investments” below its HLIM; and (6) periodic reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board held on May 16-17, 2023, the Board received and reviewed a written report (the “Report”) from Allspring Funds Management that, among other things, addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness for the period from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 (the “Reporting Period”). Other than extended foreign market holidays, no significant liquidity events impacting the Funds were noted in the Report. In addition, other than corporate-related changes to the Program, there were no material changes to the Program during the Reporting Period.
Allspring Funds Management determined in the Report that the Program has been implemented and operates effectively to manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, and Allspring Funds Management continues to believe that the Program has been and continues to be adequately and effectively implemented to monitor and, as applicable, respond to the Fund’s liquidity developments.
There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which an investment in the Fund may be subject.
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On August 31, 2023, the Dynamic Target Blended Indexes were composed of the following indexes:
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Today Fund
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2015 Fund
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Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index | | | | | |
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Index | | | | | |
Bloomberg U.S. Government Intermediate Bond Index | | | | | |
Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 1-10 Year Index | | | | | |
Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index | | | | | |
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) (USD) | | | | | |
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Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 1-10 Year Index5 | | | |
Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index6 | | | |
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index7 | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) (USD)8 | | | |
MSCI World ex USA Index (Net) (USD)9 | | | |
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| The inception date of the index is December 2015. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The 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 into an index. |
| 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 in an index. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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More information about Allspring Funds is available free upon request. To obtain literature, please write, visit the Funds’ website, or call:
Allspring Funds
P.O. Box 219967
Kansas City, MO 64121-9967
Website: allspringglobal.com
Individual investors: 1-800-222-8222
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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Allspring Funds. If this report is used for promotional purposes, distribution of the report must be accompanied or preceded by a current prospectus. Before investing, please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the investment. For a current prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, containing this information, call 1-800-222-8222 or visit the Funds’ website at allspringglobal.com. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
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).
This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind - including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan.
© 2023 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS
A Portfolio of Investments for the 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 MANAGEMEENT 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 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
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.
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Allspring Funds Trust |
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| By: | | /s/ Andrew Owen |
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Date: October 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.
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Allspring Funds Trust |
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| By: | | /s/ Andrew Owen |
| | Andrew Owen |
| | President |
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Date: October 26, 2023 |
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| By: | | /s/ Jeremy DePalma |
| | Jeremy DePalma |
| | Treasurer |
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Date: October 26, 2023 |
