William Blair Emerging Markets Debt R6 (WEDRX)
| Fund Assets | 75.19M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 104.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.14% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.95 |
| YTD Return | 2.51% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.03% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 7.42 |
| 52-Week High | 8.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 261 |
| Inception Date | May 25, 2021 |
About WEDRX
William Blair Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund focused on fixed income securities from emerging market countries. The fund primarily seeks to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns relative to its benchmark by investing in a diversified portfolio of debt instruments issued by governments and corporations in developing economies. Its holdings span a broad range of currencies and maturities, giving investors exposure to the growth potentials and unique credit profiles of emerging markets. With a notable dividend yield and a cost structure positioned advantageously compared to peers, the fund serves investors seeking international diversification within their fixed income allocation. Managed by experienced professionals with a track record in global bond markets, the fund plays a vital role in connecting global capital to fast-evolving regions, while also offering risk-mitigation strategies suitable for institutional and discerning individual investors.
Performance
WEDRX had a total return of 17.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.00%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| WEDIX | Class I | 0.70% |
Top 10 Holdings
14.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Oman Government International Bonds | OMAN.6.75 01.17.48 REGS | 2.12% |
| Dominican Republic International Bonds | DOMREP.4.875 09.23.32 REGS | 1.92% |
| Brazil Government International Bonds | BRAZIL.4.75 01.14.50 | 1.52% |
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Bills | B.0 07.09.26 | 1.47% |
| Mexico Government International Bonds | MEX.3.75 04.19.71 | 1.40% |
| Egypt Government International Bonds | EGYPT.5.8 09.30.27 REGS | 1.38% |
| Petroleos Mexicanos | PEMEX.6.75 09.21.47 | 1.21% |
| REPUBLIC OF ECUADOR - Ecuador Government International Bond | ECUA.0 07.31.30 REGS | 1.09% |
| Abu Dhabi Government International Bonds | ADGB.3 09.15.51 REGS | 1.07% |
| Hungary Government Bond | HGB.4 04.28.51 51.G | 1.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04712 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04713 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04283 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04832 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04389 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04801 | Aug 29, 2025 |