Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Q1 2026 Commentary
2026-05-19·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
The fund underperformed the Russell Midcap Value Index during the first quarter.
Stock selection in information technology and industrials contributed the most to relative performance.
Stock selection in materials and health care detracted the most from relative performance.
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Market review
January and early February saw a broadening of the markets and a continuation of the “low-quality trade reversal” that started in mid-October. During this period, we saw our portfolio perform well as investors focused on higher-quality