About WBELX
William Blair Emerging Markets Leaders Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments in emerging markets. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by companies located in emerging market countries, excluding developed markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and most Western European nations. The fund targets businesses demonstrating above-average returns on equity, aiming to identify leaders within their respective sectors and regions. Its holdings span multiple industries, providing broad exposure to the growth potential of developing economies. With an inception date of March 26, 2008, the fund manages a substantial asset base, catering to institutional and high-net-worth investors, as indicated by its relatively high minimum investment requirement. William Blair Emerging Markets Leaders Fund Class I serves as a tool for investors seeking exposure to global diversification and the potential for enhanced returns associated with emerging market equities.
Fund Family William Blair
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WBELX
Share Class Class I
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD
WBELX had a total return of 24.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 3.76%.
