William Blair Growth Fund (BGFIX)
| Fund Assets | 241.64M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 49.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 22.16% |
| Dividend Growth | 145.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 13.69 |
| YTD Return | 8.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 44.52% |
| 5-Year Return | 117.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.86 |
| 52-Week High | 16.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.14 |
| Holdings | 50 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 1999 |
About BGFIX
William Blair Growth Fund Class I is an institutional mutual fund dedicated to long-term capital appreciation through investment in a diversified portfolio of U.S. equity securities. Its core strategy is centered on identifying and holding shares of domestic companies exhibiting strong growth characteristics, regardless of market capitalization. The fund typically invests in common stocks, as well as other equity instruments such as convertible securities, and maintains significant exposure to the large growth segment of the equity market. Notable sector allocations include technology, consumer cyclical, and healthcare, with top holdings in industry leaders like Microsoft, Amazon.com, Alphabet, and NVIDIA. With a focus on high-quality growth companies, the fund’s portfolio is relatively concentrated, with over half of assets in its top ten positions. William Blair Growth Fund Class I is designed for institutional investors, evidenced by its substantial minimum investment requirement and competitive expense ratio, and plays a prominent role for investors seeking exposure to growth equities within diversified portfolios.
Performance
BGFIX had a total return of 44.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.41%.
Top 10 Holdings
52.89% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 11.50% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 8.60% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.90% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.84% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.68% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.47% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.07% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 3.45% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 3.28% |
| Oracle Corporation | ORCL | 3.09% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $3.03562 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.23527 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.36515 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $1.75068 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $1.67976 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.97013 | Dec 13, 2019 |