SCHEDULE: Advisors Asset Management Reports 5.74% Stake in ALLSPRING Fund

Advisors Asset Management, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a 5.744% beneficial ownership stake in ALLSPRING Global Dividend Opportunity Fund as of December 31, 2025.

Summary

• Advisors Asset Management, Inc. (AAM) reported beneficial ownership of 2,473,792 shares of Common Stock in ALLSPRING Global Dividend Opportunity Fund.
• This ownership represents 5.744% of the class of securities.
• AAM holds sole voting power over 2,459,574 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,473,792 shares.
• AAM is a sponsor of several unit investment trusts which hold shares of the issuer's common stock.
• No single unit investment trust sponsored by AAM holds 5% or more of the issuer's common stock.
• Advisors Asset Management, Inc. disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares identified in this filing, indicating they hold them on behalf of clients in the ordinary course of business.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership by an institutional investor, indicating a passive stake held in the ordinary course of business. It contains no operational or financial updates about the issuer, thus maintaining a neutral sentiment.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

• "By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under §§ 240.14a-11."

Industry Context

This Schedule 13G filing indicates a passive ownership stake by an investment adviser/broker-dealer, Advisors Asset Management, Inc., in ALLSPRING Global Dividend Opportunity Fund. Such filings are routine disclosures for institutional investors holding more than 5% of a company's stock, signifying that the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not with the intent to influence or change control of the issuer. The disclaimer of beneficial ownership further clarifies that the shares are held on behalf of clients (unit investment trusts) rather than for the firm's proprietary investment or control purposes.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding significant institutional ownership, confirming a passive stake by Advisors Asset Management, Inc. on behalf of its clients.
• Regulatory Authorities: Fulfills SEC disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership exceeding 5%.

Key Dates

Keywords

Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, ALLSPRING Global Dividend Opportunity Fund, Advisors Asset Management, Common Stock, Investment Fund, Asset Management