Allspring Income Opportunities Fund

EAD

Market cap $403M

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (EAD) offers a high 9% yield through a diversified portfolio of below investment grade debt, appealing to income-focused investors. EAD's performance is sensitive to interest rates, with potential upside from anticipated rate cuts, but faces risks from aggressive leverage and credit quality. Dividend coverage has been inconsistent, with payouts not always fully supported by earnings, raising concerns for investors seeking stable income.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH), and the Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD) have each announced a distribution.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund offers a high 9% yield, outperforming major bond indices, but faces inflation and currency devaluation risks. Despite strong recent share price performance, the fund's underlying portfolio returns and distribution coverage are weak, raising sustainability concerns. The fund has only limited exposure to short-term rates, which is very nice given the Federal Reserve's plan to lower rates.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

With the Fed likely to lower rates, bonds could perform well in 2025, making the Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (EAD) a compelling option. EAD aims for high current income and potential capital appreciation, investing 80% in below investment grade bonds and other securities. As of March 2025, EAD managed $416M in assets, utilized 31.24% leverage, and had an expense ratio of 3.74%, including interest expenses.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH), and the Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD) have each announced a distribution.