William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
21.6%
1 yr return
29.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
23.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
24.0%
Net Assets
$876 M
Holdings in Top 10
52.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.60%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 35.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Large Growth
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
LCGJX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 21.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 23.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 24.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.07%
- Dividend Yield 0.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameWilliam Blair Large Cap Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameWilliam Blair
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Inception DateMay 02, 2019
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassRetirement
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerJames Golan
Fund Description
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks of large capitalized ("large cap") companies. It invests primarily in a portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments (e.g., securities convertible into common stocks), of large cap domestic growth companies that are expected to exhibit quality growth characteristics. The fund is non-diversified.
LCGJX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | LCGJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.6% | -88.4% | 126.6% | 9.90% |
| 1 Yr | 29.5% | -9.0% | 62.9% | 22.39% |
| 3 Yr | 23.6%* | 1.8% | 49.2% | 15.17% |
| 5 Yr | 24.0%* | 9.3% | 38.9% | 14.48% |
| 10 Yr | 20.6%* | 10.4% | 27.6% | 10.58% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | LCGJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31.5% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 30.41% |
| 2019 | N/A | -28.8% | 76.0% | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | -57.9% | 10.6% | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | -68.7% | 64.3% | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | -47.1% | 53.3% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | LCGJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.6% | -88.5% | 126.6% | 9.68% |
| 1 Yr | 29.5% | -9.0% | 62.9% | 22.92% |
| 3 Yr | 23.6%* | 0.5% | 49.2% | 14.01% |
| 5 Yr | 24.0%* | 8.9% | 38.9% | 12.97% |
| 10 Yr | 20.6%* | 10.3% | 27.6% | 9.98% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | LCGJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31.5% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 30.41% |
| 2019 | N/A | -28.8% | 76.0% | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | -57.9% | 16.5% | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | -24.8% | 64.3% | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | -43.3% | 53.3% | N/A |
NAV & Total Return History
LCGJX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| LCGJX | Category Low | Category High | LCGJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 876 M | 217 K | 278 B | 58.99% |
| Number of Holdings | 33 | 2 | 3241 | 84.77% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 493 M | -22.9 M | 102 B | 50.75% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 52.36% | 10.8% | 100.0% | 13.57% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 11.45%
- Amazon.com Inc 8.35%
- Alphabet Inc Class A 7.13%
- Mastercard Inc Class A 4.81%
- PayPal Holdings Inc 4.32%
- Adobe Inc 3.48%
- Advanced Micro Devices Inc 3.35%
- Texas Instruments Inc 3.30%
- Accenture PLC Class A 3.28%
- Intuit Inc 3.18%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LCGJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.81% | 37.39% | 136.55% | 75.86% |
| Cash | 2.19% | -36.55% | 62.65% | 17.83% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.01% | 3.02% | 32.99% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.10% | 18.96% | 42.04% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.36% | 28.88% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.36% | 12.40% | 29.84% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LCGJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 38.01% | 0.00% | 63.80% | 28.88% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.39% | 0.00% | 51.75% | 39.09% |
| Communication Services | 13.17% | 0.00% | 66.36% | 61.45% |
| Financial Services | 11.63% | 0.00% | 44.03% | 36.08% |
| Healthcare | 9.59% | 0.00% | 41.80% | 73.66% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.27% | 0.00% | 23.31% | 19.75% |
| Industrials | 4.53% | 0.00% | 39.00% | 71.26% |
| Basic Materials | 1.41% | 0.00% | 22.40% | 45.54% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.82% | 48.08% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.64% | 76.13% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.60% | 58.23% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LCGJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.44% | 11.84% | 135.33% | 39.09% |
| Non US | 1.37% | 0.00% | 85.93% | 70.92% |
LCGJX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| LCGJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% | 0.01% | 13.41% | 73.67% |
| Management Fee | 0.60% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 41.56% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.02% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| LCGJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 8.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| LCGJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| LCGJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 35.00% | 1.00% | 414.00% | 42.33% |
LCGJX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| LCGJX | Category Low | Category High | LCGJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% | 0.00% | 5.65% | 27.33% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| LCGJX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| LCGJX | Category Low | Category High | LCGJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.07% | -56.00% | 2.90% | 32.33% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| LCGJX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
LCGJX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
James Golan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2005
16.43
16.4%
Jim Golan, CFA, partner, is a portfolio manager on William Blair’s Large Cap Growth strategy and a research analyst covering U.S. large-cap technology stocks. From 2000 until 2005, when he assumed his current role, Jim was a research analyst focusing on financial, technology, industrial, and resource stocks. Before joining William Blair in 2000, he worked at Citigroup Global Asset Management, where he was a global research team leader for the telecommunications sector and a key member of the team that devised valuation metrics for standardizing the analysis of domestic and international companies. Jim began his career at Kemper Financial as a research analyst covering telecommunications, technology, energy, industrial, food, and beverage companies. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Chicago. Jim received a B.A. in economics from DePauw University and an M.B.A. in finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
David Ricci
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 30, 2011
9.76
9.8%
David Ricci, CFA, partner, is a portfolio manager on William Blair’s Large Cap Growth strategy, which he joined in 2011. From 2005 to 2018, he was also a portfolio manager on the Mid Cap Growth strategy. Previously, he was the group head for the consumer sector, focusing on specialty retail and e-commerce companies, in William Blair’s sell-side research group. Before joining William Blair in 1994, David gained extensive experience at Procter & Gamble, Melville, and Bain & Company. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Chicago. David received a Sc.B., magna cum laude, from Brown University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 53.78 | 7.54 | 1.75 |