William Blair International Growth Fund Class R6 (WBIRX)
| Fund Assets | 1.33B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 48.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.71% |
| Dividend Growth | 101.46% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 30.67 |
| YTD Return | 12.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.86% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.62 |
| 52-Week High | 31.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 195 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2019 |
About WBIRX
William Blair International Growth Fund Class R6 is an open-end mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in international equities. The fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to a diversified portfolio of common stocks of companies located outside the United States, emphasizing large-cap growth opportunities within developed and emerging markets. Its portfolio construction is heavily weighted toward sectors such as industrials, technology, and financial services, with notable holdings including global leaders like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, and SAP SE. Managed by Simon Fennell, the fund employs a growth-oriented investment style, aiming to identify firms with sustainable competitive advantages and strong earnings potential. With a net asset value of approximately $1.4 billion and an expense ratio around 0.94% to 1.00%, the Class R6 shares are tailored for institutional investors, featuring a minimum investment of $1 million. The fund’s geographic diversification and sector focus position it as a vehicle for investors seeking exposure to high-growth regions and industries outside the United States.
Performance
WBIRX had a total return of 9.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.48%.
Top 10 Holdings
16.86% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.44% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.31% |
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 1.84% |
| 3i Group Plc Common Stock Gbp.738636 | n/a | 1.79% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 1.62% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 1.50% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 1.38% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 1.36% |
| Lonza Group AG | LONN | 1.32% |
| London Stock Exchange Group plc | LSEG | 1.29% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $2.0618 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.02345 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $2.03738 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $4.41292 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.46968 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.40633 | Dec 13, 2019 |