Advisors Asset Management, Inc. filed Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting its holdings in Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund. As of 01/31/2026, it beneficially owned 2,019,570 shares of common stock, representing 4.689% of the class.
The firm reports sole voting power over 2,008,964 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,019,570 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. It notes these shares are held in unit investment trusts it sponsors and disclaims beneficial ownership, stating the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control of the fund.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
ALLSPRING GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITY FUND
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
94987C103
(CUSIP Number)
01/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
94987C103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Advisors Asset Management, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
2,008,964.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,019,570.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,019,570.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.689 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
BD, IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
ALLSPRING GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITY FUND
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, NC 28203
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Advisors Asset Management, Inc.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
18925 Base Camp Road, Monument, Colorado 80132
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware, U.S.A.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
94987C103
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
2,019,570
(b)
Percent of class:
4.689%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2,008,964
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2,019,570
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Advisors Asset Management, Inc. is sponsor of several unit investment trusts which hold shares of common stock of the issuer. No unit investment trust sponsored by Advisors Asset Management, Inc. holds 5% or more of the issuer's common stock. Advisors Asset Management, Inc. disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of the issuer identified in this filing.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Item 6
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
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.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What does the latest Schedule 13G/A reveal about Advisors Asset Management's stake in EOD?
The filing shows Advisors Asset Management beneficially owns 2,019,570 shares of Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (EOD) common stock, equal to 4.689% of the class as of January 31, 2026, with sole voting and dispositive power over essentially all reported shares.
Why did Advisors Asset Management file an amended Schedule 13G/A for EOD?
Advisors Asset Management filed Amendment No. 2 to update its beneficial ownership in EOD’s common stock as of January 31, 2026. Schedule 13G/A amendments report changes in ownership positions, and here the firm now reports holding 2,019,570 shares, or 4.689% of the outstanding class.
How much voting power does Advisors Asset Management report over EOD shares?
Advisors Asset Management reports sole voting power over 2,008,964 EOD common shares and no shared voting power. It also has sole dispositive power over 2,019,570 shares, indicating it can decide how these shares are voted and whether they are sold, without shared authority.
Does Advisors Asset Management hold EOD shares to influence control of the fund?
The firm certifies the EOD securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of the issuer. It further states the holdings are not part of any control-related transaction, except for activity tied to proxy nomination rules cited.
How are EOD shares held by Advisors Asset Management’s clients structured?
The filing explains Advisors Asset Management sponsors several unit investment trusts that hold EOD common stock. No single trust holds 5% or more of the issuer’s shares. The firm disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, indicating they are held on behalf of trust investors.
Is Advisors Asset Management’s ownership in EOD above or below 5%?
Advisors Asset Management reports beneficial ownership of 4.689% of EOD’s common stock, which is below the 5% threshold. The filing also includes a specific item noting that the ownership is 5 percent or less of the class, confirming the stake is under that level.