William Blair Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Class N (WSMNX)
| Fund Assets | 1.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.24% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 57.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.77 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.20% |
| Dividend Growth | -77.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 24.36 |
| YTD Return | -0.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.48% |
| 5-Year Return | 14.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.87 |
| 52-Week High | 26.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 81 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2003 |
About WSMNX
The William Blair Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Class N is an actively managed mutual fund focused on small- and mid-cap U.S. companies poised for above-average, sustainable growth. Its investment approach emphasizes identifying businesses that demonstrate durable growth prospects and robust business models, often overlooked by short-term market participants. The fund diversifies across sectors such as technology, healthcare, industrials, and consumer defensive, with a portfolio that typically has a significant concentration in its top holdings. With a long-term orientation, the fund aims to capitalize on market inefficiencies specific to smaller and midsize firms, seeking to achieve competitive returns with managed risk levels. It appeals to investors looking to benefit from the growth potential of emerging and expanding U.S. companies, leveraging William Blair’s research-driven, quality growth investment philosophy. The fund is structured as a no-load share class and requires a minimum initial investment, offering exposure to a dynamic segment of the equity market while maintaining a focus on sustained earnings and business durability.
Performance
WSMNX had a total return of 12.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.12%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.47% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Onto Innovation Inc. | ONTO | 2.78% |
| Everpure, Inc. | PSTG | 2.47% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 2.37% |
| Primo Brands Corporation | PRMB | 2.15% |
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 2.10% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. | BWXT | 1.98% |
| Talen Energy Corporation | TLN | 1.97% |
| Teradyne, Inc. | TER | 1.97% |
| Nextpower Inc. | NXT | 1.85% |
| Insmed Incorporated | INSM | 1.84% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.77044 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $3.49015 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $2.23334 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.86499 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $3.23056 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.58343 | Dec 18, 2020 |