Allspring Files to Add ETF Share Classes to Seven Mutual Funds

Allspring Global Investments has filed with the SEC to introduce ETF share classes across seven existing mutual funds, expanding its exchange-traded offering without converting the underlying portfolios. The proposed additions include the Allspring Disciplined Small Cap Fund, Growth Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Mid Cap Growth Fund, SMID Cap Growth Fund, Precious Metals Fund and Municipal Bond Fund. The structure would allow ETF investors and traditional mutual fund shareholders to access the same underlying portfolios through different share classes. Spanning U.S. equities, precious metals and tax-exempt municipal bonds, the filing signals a broad expansion into the multi-share-class ETF model. The preliminary prospectuses are dated January 2027, with tickers and listing exchanges yet to be announced.