Notes to portfolio of investments
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 Fund may deviate from this calculation time under unusual or unexpected circumstances.
Equity securities 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.
The values of securities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at rates provided by an independent
foreign currency pricing source at a time each business day specified by the Valuation Committee at Allspring Funds Management, LLC (“Allspring Funds Management”).
Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange and therefore
may not fully reflect trading or events that occur after the close of the principal exchange in which the foreign securities are traded, but before
the close of the New York Stock Exchange. If such trading or events are expected to materially affect the value of such securities, then fair value
pricing procedures implemented by Allspring Funds Management are applied. These procedures take into account multiple factors including movements in U.S.
securities markets after foreign exchanges close. Foreign securities that are fair valued under these procedures are categorized as Level 2 and the
application of these procedures may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. Depending on market activity, such fair valuations may be
frequent. Such fair value pricing may result in net asset values that are higher or lower than net asset values based on the last reported sales price
or latest quoted bid price. On July 31, 2023, such fair value pricing was not used in pricing certain foreign securities.
Debt securities are valued at the evaluated bid price provided by an independent pricing service (e.g. taking into account
various factors, including yields, maturities, or credit ratings) or, if a reliable price is not available, the quoted bid price from an independent
broker-dealer.
Options that are listed on a foreign or domestic exchange or market are valued at the closing mid-price. Non-listed options
are valued at the evaluated price provided by an independent pricing service or, if a reliable price is not available, the quoted bid price from an independent
broker-dealer.
Investments in registered open-end investment companies (other than those listed on a foreign or domestic exchange or market)
are valued at net asset value.
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, 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.
Foreign currency translation
The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of other assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at rates provided by an independent foreign currency pricing source at a time each business day
specified by the Valuation Committee. Purchases and sales of securities, and income and expenses are converted at the rate of exchange on the respective
dates of such transactions. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses
realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign
withholding taxes recorded and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually paid or received. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses
arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities resulting from changes in exchange rates. The changes
in net assets arising from changes in exchange rates of securities and the changes in net assets resulting from changes in market prices of securities
are not separately presented. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments.
Loans
The Fund may invest in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders by corporate or other borrowers.
The loans pay interest at rates which are periodically reset by reference to a base lending rate plus a spread. Investments in loans may be in the form
of participations in loans or assignments of all or a portion of loans from third parties. When the Fund purchases participations, it generally has no rights
to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement with the borrower. As a result, the Fund assumes the credit risk of both the borrower and
the lender that is selling the participation. When the Fund purchases assignments from lenders, it acquires direct rights against the borrower on the loan
and may enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement. Loans may include fully funded term loans or unfunded loan
commitments, which are contractual obligations for future funding.
As of July 31, 2023, the Fund had unfunded loan commitments of $208,647.
Options
The Fund may write covered call options or secured put options on individual securities and/or indexes. When the Fund writes
an option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the written
option. Premiums received from