William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund Class R6 (WBSRX)
| Fund Assets | 852.24M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.94% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.53% |
| Dividend Growth | 612.07% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 34.33 |
| YTD Return | -4.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 84.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.93 |
| 52-Week High | 41.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 95 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2019 |
About WBSRX
William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-capitalization companies. The fund targets stocks of small companies with potential for sustained growth that exceeds market expectations. It emphasizes quality growth companies, often identifying opportunities where market inefficiencies exist due to short-term investor focus or limited analyst coverage. The fund invests across various sectors including industrials, healthcare, consumer cyclical, and technology, maintaining a diversified portfolio with top holdings reflecting this sector mix. It is known for its active management style, seeking to uncover companies with strong growth opportunities that may not be fully appreciated by the broader market. The fund’s strategy incorporates a disciplined approach to valuation and growth, focusing on companies with higher and more durable growth prospects. With total assets around $800 million and an expense ratio near 0.94%, it plays a significant role in providing exposure to the small-cap growth segment of the equity market and serves investors interested in long-term growth potential within smaller companies.
Performance
WBSRX had a total return of 15.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.34%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
18.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 2.30% |
| Casella Waste Systems, Inc. | CWST | 2.05% |
| Balchem Corporation | BCPC | 1.93% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. | BWXT | 1.78% |
| The Brink's Company | BCO | 1.77% |
| Varonis Systems, Inc. | VRNS | 1.74% |
| FirstService Corporation | FSV | 1.67% |
| Mercury Systems, Inc. | MRCY | 1.66% |
| Primo Brands Corporation | PRMB | 1.66% |
| Planet Fitness, Inc. | PLNT | 1.61% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.64476 | Dec 13, 2019 |