Allspring Income Opportunities Fund — Cyborg Score 6/10
Solid
Closed-end high-yield bond funds
Strategic Profile
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in below-investment-grade debt securities, loans, and preferred stocks. The team employs a sector specialist model whereby tenured investment professionals are supported by rigorous credit research to source opportunities across global fixed income markets. The fund makes monthly distributions to common shareholders at an annual minimum fixed rate of 8.75% based on average monthly net asset value over the prior 12 months.
Cyborg Score Rationale
In fiscal year 2025, EAD's revenue was $47.93 million, an increase of 4.79% compared to the previous year, though earnings decreased 7.46%. The fund maintains consistent dividend policy and leveraged structure to enhance yield, but faces inherent high-yield credit risk and market volatility exposure typical of the sector.
Top Insights
Fixed minimum distribution rate of 8.75% annually provides predictable income to shareholders.
Fund uses leverage through revolving credit facility, which increases volatility of net asset value and market value of common shares.
Fund was formed on February 26, 2003 and rebranded from Wells Fargo to Allspring in December 2021.
As of June 9, 2026, approximately 59.1 million common shares were outstanding.
Named Competitors
High Yield Bond Funds — Leading fixed income manager with high-yield closed-end funds
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High Yield Closed-End Funds — Asset manager with multiple high-yield income fund options
Recent Developments
(August 2026) Scheduled annual shareholder meeting to elect three independent trustees.
(February 2026) Fund declared monthly distributions to common shareholders.
(April 2026) Quarterly distribution announcement alongside peer Allspring closed-end funds.
(May 2026) Distribution declaration and fund management communications published.
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