William Blair Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R6 (WSMRX)
| Fund Assets | 1.13B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.94% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 57.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.77 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
| Dividend Growth | -77.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.78 |
| YTD Return | 7.40% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.65% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.17 |
| 52-Week High | 29.72 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 83 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2019 |
About WSMRX
William Blair Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in small- and mid-capitalization companies exhibiting growth characteristics. Its portfolio is diversified across multiple sectors, with notable allocations in industries such as industrials, healthcare, consumer defensive, financial services, and technology. With a focus on companies demonstrating above-average earnings growth potential, the fund aims to capture opportunities in dynamic and emerging segments of the U.S. equity market. The fund typically holds around 70–80 securities, with the top holdings representing a significant but not concentrated portion of total assets. Managed with an expense ratio that is competitive for its category, the fund is structured for retirement-minded investors and institutions, requiring a higher minimum initial investment. Its performance is benchmarked against the Russell 3000 Total Return Index, underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth within the small- to mid-cap spectrum.
Performance
WSMRX had a total return of 24.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.59%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.96% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 2.62% |
| Primo Brands Corporation | PRMB | 2.56% |
| Ciena Corporation | CIEN | 2.46% |
| Talen Energy Corporation | TLN | 2.10% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 2.09% |
| Lattice Semiconductor Corporation | LSCC | 2.08% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 2.04% |
| Twist Bioscience Corporation | TWST | 2.04% |
| Onto Innovation Inc. | ONTO | 1.99% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. | BWXT | 1.97% |
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 |