William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund Class N (WBSNX)
| Fund Assets | 1.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.24% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 94.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.24% |
| Dividend Growth | -28.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 26.63 |
| YTD Return | -2.13% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.30% |
| 5-Year Return | 21.75% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.77 |
| 52-Week High | 30.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 92 |
| Inception Date | Dec 27, 1999 |
About WBSNX
William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund Class N is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap U.S. companies. The fund targets businesses that exhibit strong growth potential and quality characteristics, aiming to capitalize on companies expected to sustain above-average growth over time. At least 80% of its assets are typically allocated to stocks of small-cap firms, offering investors exposure to the dynamic segment of the market often overlooked due to limited coverage or short-term uncertainties. The fund adopts a diversified approach, holding positions across a range of sectors including industrials, healthcare, consumer cyclical, and real estate, among others. With an actively managed strategy, the fund seeks to identify underappreciated growth opportunities and exploit market inefficiencies, differentiating itself through deep research and long-term perspective. William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund Class N provides an avenue for investors to access the potential return and innovation of the small-cap growth marketplace within the broader U.S. equity landscape.
Performance
WBSNX had a total return of 13.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.68%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
19.93% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 4.01% |
| Twist Bioscience Corporation | TWST | 2.09% |
| Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated | DBD | 2.00% |
| The Brink's Company | BCO | 1.99% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 1.77% |
| Alignment Healthcare, Inc. | ALHC | 1.69% |
| Balchem Corporation | BCPC | 1.66% |
| Old National Bancorp | ONB | 1.65% |
| Novanta Inc. | NOVT | 1.55% |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | GMED | 1.51% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $2.5351 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $3.55983 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.49993 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.01206 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $6.69889 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $3.83162 | Dec 18, 2020 |