About WGGNX
William Blair Global Leaders Fund Class N is a mutual fund that invests at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by companies worldwide exhibiting above-average growth, profitability, and quality characteristics. Managed by William Blair Investment Management, it focuses on a high-conviction selection of approximately 40 to 70 stocks from leaders in their industries, countries, or globally, spanning various market capitalizations, regions, and corporate lifecycle stages. The fund normally allocates investments among at least six countries, with at least 40% in non-U.S. companies and a minimum of 30% in foreign securities, including opportunities in emerging markets up to the greater of 30% of net assets or twice the emerging markets component of the MSCI All Country World Investable Market Index. It emphasizes firms with superior business fundamentals such as strong returns on equity, robust balance sheets, consistent earnings growth, shareholder-oriented management, and conservative accounting. Class N shares feature no sales charges or redemption fees and a minimum initial investment of $2,500, making it accessible to a broad range of investors seeking global equity exposure.
Fund Family William Blair
Category World Large-Stock Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WGGNX
Share Class Class N
Index MSCI ACWI IMI NR
WGGNX had a total return of 15.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 6.87%.
