William Blair Emerging Markets Debt R6 (WEDRX)
| Fund Assets | 82.25M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 120.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.47% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.90% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.88 |
| YTD Return | 4.56% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.24 |
| 52-Week High | 8.99 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 256 |
| 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 14.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.74%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.05652 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.05265 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04841 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.04426 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.04524 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04712 | Jan 30, 2026 |