William Blair Emerging Markets Debt R6 (WEDRX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
8.85
-0.03 (-0.34%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets82.25M
Expense Ratio0.65%
Min. Investment$1,000,000
Turnover120.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.57
Dividend Yield6.47%
Dividend Growth4.90%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Previous Close8.88
YTD Return4.56%
1-Year Return14.00%
5-Year Return19.89%
52-Week Low8.24
52-Week High8.99
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings256
Inception DateMay 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.

Fund Family William Blair
Category Emerging Markets Bond
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WEDRX
Share Class Class R6
Index JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR

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.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
WEDIXClass I0.70%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2026$0.05652Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.05265May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.04841Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026$0.04426Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.04524Feb 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.04712Jan 30, 2026
Full Dividend History