William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund (BIEMX)
| Fund Assets | 1.20B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.94% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 84.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.07 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
| Dividend Growth | 310.06% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.79 |
| YTD Return | 28.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 46.77% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.02 |
| 52-Week High | 22.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.80 |
| Holdings | 136 |
| Inception Date | Jun 6, 2005 |
About BIEMX
The William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in emerging markets. This fund targets a diversified selection of large-growth stocks across sectors such as technology, communication services, consumer cyclical, and financial services. Its portfolio is concentrated in leading companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, and Alibaba Group, reflecting a significant focus on innovative and high-growth markets. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to emerging market equities, aiming to capitalize on the growth potential of developing economies. With an expense ratio of 0.94% and a relatively high minimum initial investment, it is structured to appeal to institutional and retirement plan investors. The fund maintains an active management approach, regularly adjusting its holdings to respond to market conditions and opportunities. Its primary role in the financial market is to provide investors with exposure to the dynamic and fast-evolving emerging markets sector, helping diversify global equity portfolios while seeking above-average growth over time.
Performance
BIEMX had a total return of 46.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.92%.
Top 10 Holdings
41.67% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 13.07% |
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 402340 | 6.60% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 4.64% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 3.87% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.95% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.68% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 2.48% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.41% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. | 009150 | 1.56% |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited | 300750 | 1.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.07176 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.0175 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.06731 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.01669 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $3.37932 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.78251 | Dec 18, 2020 |