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.
Fund Family William Blair
Category Foreign Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WILIX
Share Class Class I
Index MSCI ACWI EX US IMI NR
WILIX had a total return of 18.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.43%.
