Wells Fargo Municipal Bond’s team is sizable and experienced, but the approach employs myriad levers, which challenges repeatability in the hands of a recently reshuffled management group. The strategy’s cheaper share classes earn a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Neutral, while its priciest share class is rated Negative.
Allspring Municipal Bond Inst WMBIX
NAV / 1-Day Return
10.66
/
0.02
%
Total Assets
5.6 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.440%
Expense Ratio
0.440%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
13.69
years
Category
Muni National Long
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / ModerateMin. Initial Investment
1,000,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
2.46%
Effective Duration
4.87
years
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Significant leadership departures are still settling.
