William Blair International Leaders Fund Class I Shares (WILIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.12B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 66.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.11 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
| Dividend Growth | 28.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 22.02 |
| YTD Return | 12.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.15% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.31% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.63 |
| 52-Week High | 22.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 70 |
| Inception Date | Aug 16, 2012 |
About WILIX
The William Blair International Leaders Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on international large growth equities. Its primary objective is long-term capital appreciation, achieved by investing in a concentrated portfolio of 40 to 70 stocks of companies located outside the United States. The fund emphasizes high-quality, well-managed businesses, targeting firms with strong returns on equity, robust balance sheets, and consistent, above-average earnings growth. This high-conviction approach results in a diversified allocation across sectors such as technology, healthcare, energy, industrials, and financial services—with significant positions in leading global companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Novo Nordisk. The fund’s strategy allows for broad regional and market cap flexibility, including exposure to both developed and emerging markets. With a focus on risk-adjusted returns, the William Blair International Leaders Fund serves as a complementary holding for investors seeking dedicated international equity exposure and a disciplined methodology for selecting global industry leaders.
Performance
WILIX had a total return of 5.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.00%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 3.10% |
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 2.67% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 2.44% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 2.40% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. | BBVA | 2.39% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 2.37% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 2.35% |
| Intact Financial Corporation | IFC | 2.19% |
| Sea Limited | SE | 2.17% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 2.09% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.11174 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.08729 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.03243 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.68834 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.18217 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.10222 | Dec 13, 2019 |