William Blair Emerging Markets Fund Class N (WBENX)
| Fund Assets | 1.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.24% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 81.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.12% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.50 |
| YTD Return | 11.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 39.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.35% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.57 |
| 52-Week High | 17.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 123 |
| Inception Date | Jun 6, 2005 |
About WBENX
William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund Class N is a mutual fund that primarily invests in equity securities of companies located in emerging markets. The fund focuses on those companies it identifies as having above-average growth, profitability, and quality characteristics across various market capitalizations. It aims to provide investors with exposure to diverse sectors within emerging economies, capturing growth opportunities in these rapidly evolving markets. With assets totaling approximately $901 million and an expense ratio of 1.24%, the fund maintains a diversified portfolio across numerous holdings to manage risk while seeking capital appreciation. Established in 2005, it serves as a vehicle for investors looking to participate in emerging markets growth through an actively managed strategy that emphasizes quality and growth attributes in the underlying securities.
Performance
WBENX had a total return of 39.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.32%.
Top 10 Holdings
40.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 12.11% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 6.41% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 4.95% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 3.93% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 3.91% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.52% |
| Naspers Limited | NPN | 2.07% |
| Bharti Airtel Limited | BHARTIARTL | 1.51% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 1.49% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 1.49% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.02157 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.03297 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.01669 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $3.36216 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.75843 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.56119 | Dec 13, 2019 |