William Blair Institutional International Growth Fund (WBIIX)
| Fund Assets | 811.39M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 79.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
| Dividend Growth | -79.87% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 14.51 |
| YTD Return | 1.05% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.19% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.37 |
| 52-Week High | 16.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.02 |
| Holdings | 173 |
| Inception Date | Jul 26, 2002 |
About WBIIX
The William Blair Institutional International Growth Fund is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in international equities. The fund targets a diversified portfolio, allocating at least 80% of its assets to foreign companies spanning various sectors, with a structural emphasis on growth-oriented firms. It employs a disciplined investment strategy that combines deep fundamental research with systematic analysis to identify companies showing consistent profitability and growth potential. The portfolio typically includes exposure to both developed and emerging markets, offering broad diversification across market capitalization, regions, and industries. Key holdings frequently represent sectors such as technology, financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, and industrials. This institutional share class is designed for large-scale investors, requiring a significant minimum initial investment. The William Blair Institutional International Growth Fund plays a significant role in providing investors with access to global growth opportunities while aiming to diversify risk outside domestic markets.
Performance
WBIIX had a total return of 19.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.65%.
Top 10 Holdings
22.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 4.61% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 2.86% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.81% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 2.80% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 1.86% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 1.74% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 1.63% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 1.33% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. | BBVA | 1.31% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 8316 | 1.29% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.20687 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.02786 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.36133 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.84227 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $3.15469 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $2.56885 | Dec 18, 2020 |