About WXCRX
The William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class R6 is an open-end mutual fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in growth-oriented companies across emerging markets, while explicitly excluding exposure to China. This fund emphasizes large-cap growth equities and is diversified across numerous markets, with a particular focus on sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, and financial services. Notable portfolio holdings include leading companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Samsung Electronics, and MercadoLibre, reflecting its orientation toward innovative and high-quality businesses within the emerging market landscape.
The fund typically maintains a concentrated portfolio, with a significant percentage of assets in its top ten holdings, supporting a focused growth strategy. Its investment approach provides investors with access to the dynamic growth potential of emerging economies outside of China, offering diversification benefits by mitigating country-specific risks associated with the Chinese market. The William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class R6 is designed for institutional and high-net-worth clients seeking targeted emerging markets exposure with an emphasis on fundamental research and active management.
Fund Family William Blair
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WXCRX
Share Class Class R6
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WXCRX had a total return of 43.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 19.35%.
