Allspring SMID Core ETF (ASCE) Performance
ASCE total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +20.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +23.0% total return
- Since first price
- +30.8% since 2025
ASCE trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ASCE total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.5% | −2.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −4.5% | −4.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.1% | +4.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +20.4% | +20.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +23.0% | +22.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJul 8, 2025 | +30.8% | +30.5% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: ASCE vs SPY
From Jul 8, 2025: ASCE grew to $13,075, SPY to $12,417.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ASCE returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
ASCE annual returns table
| Year | ASCE | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +20.4% | −9.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
ASCE risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +27.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.37 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.37 |
| Best month | +11.9% |
| Worst month | −5.6% |
| Best 12 months | +37.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +24.4% |
| Positive months | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
ASCE rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 4 | +23.2% | +28.1% | +37.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ASCE performance overview
Allspring SMID Core ETF (ASCE) returned +23.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jul 8, 2025 it has returned +30.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: ASCE chart, ASCE holdings, ASCE dividends, ASCE valuation. See the ASCE overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ASCE performance FAQ
What is the ASCE return over the past year?
ASCE returned +23.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 22.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in ASCE be worth?
$10,000 invested in ASCE at its first recorded close on July 8, 2025 would be worth about $13,075 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is ASCE?
Over the past history ASCE had an annualized volatility of 15.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.37 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).