William Blair International Growth Fund (BIGIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.30B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 48.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.67% |
| Dividend Growth | 102.76% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 30.97 |
| YTD Return | 12.93% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.31% |
| 5-Year Return | 23.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.60 |
| 52-Week High | 31.89 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 183 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 1999 |
About BIGIX
William Blair International Growth Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equity securities of companies located outside the United States. The fund seeks to identify firms exhibiting superior growth potential, strong profitability, and high quality standards, spanning all market capitalizations. Typically, at least 80% of its assets are allocated to a diversified portfolio of international stocks, with geographical exposure spread across at least six different countries to enhance diversification and reduce country-specific risk. The fund maintains structural exposure to both emerging markets and developed economies, and often overweights sectors such as financial services and industrials. It employs a disciplined investment approach that blends deep fundamental research with systematic analysis to uncover attractive growth opportunities. With a relatively high minimum initial investment, the fund is tailored for institutional and sophisticated investors aiming for exposure to international large-cap growth equities. Managed since 1999, William Blair International Growth Fund Class I plays a significant role for investors seeking to diversify beyond U.S. markets, offering a broad, research-driven gateway to global growth trends.
Performance
BIGIX had a total return of 7.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.82%.
Top 10 Holdings
17.03% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 3.42% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.28% |
| 3i Group plc | III | 1.80% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 1.59% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 1.48% |
| Lonza Group AG | LONN | 1.32% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 1.30% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 1.30% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 1.28% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 1.26% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $2.04666 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.0094 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $2.01914 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $4.41292 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.44106 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.39061 | Dec 13, 2019 |