William Blair International Growth Fund Class N (WBIGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.33B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 48.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.97 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 109.87% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 29.52 |
| YTD Return | 12.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.53% |
| 5-Year Return | 33.79% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.72 |
| 52-Week High | 30.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.00 |
| Holdings | 189 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 1992 |
About WBIGX
The William Blair International Growth Fund Class N is an actively managed mutual fund dedicated to investing in growth-oriented equities outside the United States. Its primary objective is capital appreciation, achieved by assembling a diversified portfolio primarily of companies situated across both developed and emerging markets. The fund typically holds between 180 and 240 stocks spanning various regions, sectors, and stages of corporate development, with a structural bias toward emerging markets and small-cap firms. Designed for investors seeking international exposure, it maintains less than 20% of its assets in U.S. securities. The fund’s investment approach combines deep fundamental research and systematic screening to identify companies characterized by consistent profitability and sustainable growth. It is positioned within the foreign large growth category and features a portfolio turnover rate near 50%, signaling active management. With total net assets exceeding $1.3 billion, the William Blair International Growth Fund Class N plays a significant role for investors aiming to diversify beyond domestic markets and capture global growth opportunities.
Performance
WBIGX had a total return of 9.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.28%.
Top 10 Holdings
16.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.24% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.07% |
| 3i Group Plc Common Stock Gbp.738636 | n/a | 1.96% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 1.77% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 1.67% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 1.51% |
| Lonza Group AG | LONN | 1.45% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 1.45% |
| London Stock Exchange Group plc | LSEG | 1.41% |
| Hermès International Société en commandite par actions | RMS | 1.27% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.96847 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.93796 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.97301 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $4.41292 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.31652 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.31869 | Dec 13, 2019 |