News
Mutual Funds Weekly Roundup: August 2
Brian Mathews
|
MutualFunds.com provides weekly information about any material impact on the mutual funds industry...
Welcome to MutualFunds.com
Please help us personalize your experience and select the one that best describes you.
Your personalized experience is almost ready.
Thank you!
Check your email and confirm your subscription to complete your personalized experience.
Thank you for your submission
We hope you enjoy your experience
Fixed income news, reports, video and more.
Municipal bonds news, reports, video and more.
Practice management news, reports, video and more.
Portfolio management news, reports, video and more.
Retirement news, reports, video and more.
Learn from industry thought leaders and expert market participants.
Deepen your understanding of Responsible Investing and learn how it can potentially help you build a more successful practice.
18 Most Popular Mutual Fund Categories
View All Categories
15 Most Popular Fund Company Quick Screens
View All Fund Company Quick Screens
Receive email updates about fund flows, news, upcoming CE accredited webcasts from industry thought leaders and more.
Content focused on helping financial advisors build successful client relationships and grow their business.
Content geared towards helping financial advisors build better client portfolios.
Get insights on the industry trends and investment news from leading fund managers and experts.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments, issued by companies of all sizes domiciled outside the U.S. that the advisor believes have above-average growth, profitability and quality characteristics. Its investments are normally allocated among at least six different countries and no more than 50% of the fund's equity holdings may be invested in securities of issuers in one country at any given time.
Receive email updates about best performers, news, CE accredited webcasts and more.
| Period | WBIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.7% | -44.2% | 55.4% | 14.53% |
| 1 Yr | 23.9% | -42.5% | 50533.3% | 14.41% |
| 3 Yr | N/A* | -14.3% | 30.2% | 60.49% |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | -9.3% | 22.1% | 45.03% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 0.1% | 12.5% | 20.55% |
* Annualized
| Period | WBIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | -4.0% | 45.1% | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | -32.2% | 68.4% | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0.0% | 50.9% | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | -12.2% | 5.7% | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | -16.3% | 9.5% | N/A |
| Period | WBIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.7% | -44.2% | 55.4% | 14.53% |
| 1 Yr | 23.9% | -42.5% | 50533.3% | 14.41% |
| 3 Yr | N/A* | -13.4% | 30.2% | 68.64% |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | -8.5% | 22.1% | 59.36% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.3% | 14.3% | 30.04% |
* Annualized
| Period | WBIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | -4.0% | 45.1% | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | -32.2% | 68.4% | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0.0% | 53.4% | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | -12.2% | 8.0% | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | -15.1% | 11.4% | N/A |
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.1 B | 10 | 168 B | 35.83% |
| Number of Holdings | 183 | 6 | 1033 | 11.53% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 358 M | 1.25 M | 33.2 B | 38.57% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 17.97% | 10.3% | 99.1% | 94.97% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.74% | 65.52% | 101.39% | 24.84% |
| Cash | 1.27% | -3.30% | 19.94% | 75.26% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.22% | 47.17% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.60% | 4.39% | 55.56% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.86% | 44.44% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 31.11% | 50.31% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 25.07% | 2.32% | 43.49% | 14.68% |
| Industrials | 21.67% | 0.00% | 25.08% | 2.94% |
| Healthcare | 11.87% | 3.42% | 31.20% | 79.04% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.24% | 2.23% | 50.11% | 47.38% |
| Financial Services | 8.21% | 0.00% | 24.69% | 75.68% |
| Communication Services | 6.85% | 0.00% | 25.24% | 60.80% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.69% | 1.04% | 35.92% | 81.76% |
| Real Estate | 3.13% | 0.00% | 12.59% | 9.01% |
| Basic Materials | 2.53% | 0.00% | 14.91% | 73.38% |
| Energy | 1.89% | 0.00% | 9.79% | 29.56% |
| Utilities | 0.84% | 0.00% | 15.08% | 45.28% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 96.71% | 60.25% | 101.39% | 17.61% |
| US | 2.03% | 0.00% | 19.60% | 68.76% |
| WBIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% | 0.01% | 55.61% | 59.15% |
| Management Fee | 1.01% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 95.83% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.80% | N/A |
| WBIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.21% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
| WBIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.10% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| WBIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 34.00% | 4.00% | 151.99% | 44.82% |
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% | 0.00% | 6.70% | 7.08% |
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.26% | -1.17% | 3.11% | 90.83% |
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2013
7.34
7.3%
Simon Fennell, Partner and Co-portfolio manager, joined William Blair & Company, LLC (an affiliate of William Blair Investment Management, LLC) in 2011. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Fennell was a Managing Director in the Equities division at Goldman Sachs in London and Boston, where he was responsible for institutional, equity research coverage for European and International stocks beginning in 1997. Previously, he was in the Corporate Finance Group at Lehman Brothers in London and Hong Kong, working in the M&A and Debt Capital Markets Groups.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 16, 2017
2.88
2.9%
Kenneth J. McAtamney, Partner amd Portfolio Manager, joined William Blair & Company, LLC (an affiliate of William Blair Investment Management, LLC) in 2005 and previously served as co-director of research, as well as mid-large cap Industrials and Healthcare analyst. Prior to joining the firm, he was Vice President for Goldman Sachs and Co., where he was responsible for institutional equity research coverage for both international and domestic equity, and he was a Corporate Banking Officer with NBD Bank. Mr. McAtamney holds a BA from Michigan State University and an MBA from Indiana University.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 25.19 | 7.42 | 17.59 |
News
Brian Mathews
|
MutualFunds.com provides weekly information about any material impact on the mutual funds industry...
News
Iuri Struta
|
Check out the mutual funds that moved in a significant manner over the...
News
Iuri Struta
|
Every fortnight, MutualFunds.com provides a snapshot of the performance of some key mutual...
TAXATION
For mutual fund investors, taxes are inevitable. Even if you’re a long-term buy...
MUTUAL FUND EDUCATION
Many investors assume that changes in a mutual fund’s net asset value (NAV)...
MUTUAL FUND EDUCATION
For investors looking to add mutual funds to their portfolio, they need to...
Receive email updates about best performers, news, CE accredited webcasts and more.
Disclaimer: By registering, you agree to share your data with MutualFunds.com and opt-in to receiving occasional communications about projects and events. The contents of this form are subject to the MutualFunds.com Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time.