William Blair International Growth Fund
- WBIRX
- Price as of: Jul 30, 2021
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$44.08
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- International Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- William Blair
- Share Class
WBIRX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 10.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 16.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 14.9%
- Net Assets $2.35 B
- Holdings in Top 10 16.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 1.07%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 27.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000,000
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
International Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Foreign Large Growth
WBIRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 10.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 16.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio -0.23%
- Dividend Yield 0.5%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameWilliam Blair International 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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ManagerSimon Fennell
Fund Description
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.
WBIRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WBIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.3% | -44.4% | 17.1% | 20.88% |
| 1 Yr | 42.7% | 0.0% | 65.4% | 12.56% |
| 3 Yr | 16.0%* | 0.0% | 34.9% | 14.35% |
| 5 Yr | 14.9%* | 0.0% | 25.0% | 26.48% |
| 10 Yr | 8.6%* | 4.6% | 14.8% | 30.56% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WBIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30.6% | -4.9% | 85.0% | 15.19% |
| 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 |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WBIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.3% | -44.4% | 17.1% | 20.88% |
| 1 Yr | 42.7% | 0.0% | 65.4% | 10.09% |
| 3 Yr | 16.0%* | 0.0% | 34.9% | 13.88% |
| 5 Yr | 14.9%* | 0.0% | 25.0% | 25.19% |
| 10 Yr | 8.6%* | 4.5% | 14.8% | 29.32% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WBIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30.6% | -4.9% | 85.0% | 15.19% |
| 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 |
NAV & Total Return History
WBIRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.35 B | 10 | 196 B | 35.64% |
| Number of Holdings | 203 | 6 | 486 | 10.58% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 395 M | 2.36 K | 41.9 B | 41.90% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 16.86% | 9.1% | 99.3% | 98.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.69%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.33% | 89.56% | 105.09% | 21.89% |
| Cash | 0.67% | -5.09% | 10.44% | 76.24% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.10% | 31.97% |
| Other | 0.00% | -3.30% | 4.09% | 44.92% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.71% | 29.59% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.79% | 33.91% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 25.62% | 0.00% | 32.42% | 1.30% |
| Technology | 19.90% | 6.42% | 44.39% | 39.52% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 14.25% | 1.70% | 48.54% | 42.33% |
| Healthcare | 13.94% | 1.10% | 28.42% | 42.33% |
| Financial Services | 9.37% | 0.00% | 30.07% | 64.79% |
| Communication Services | 5.32% | 0.00% | 42.84% | 69.76% |
| Basic Materials | 2.98% | 0.00% | 25.36% | 77.32% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.72% | 0.00% | 35.14% | 88.12% |
| Energy | 2.56% | 0.00% | 10.40% | 20.30% |
| Real Estate | 2.23% | 0.00% | 11.59% | 9.94% |
| Utilities | 1.12% | 0.00% | 10.69% | 36.07% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 96.87% | 75.00% | 105.09% | 14.90% |
| US | 2.46% | 0.00% | 23.83% | 68.25% |
WBIRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| WBIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.07% | 0.01% | 3.19% | 42.22% |
| Management Fee | 1.01% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 95.25% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.80% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| WBIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| WBIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | 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.
| WBIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 27.00% | 1.00% | 224.00% | 33.18% |
WBIRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 30.17% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | WBIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.23% | -11.00% | 2.73% | 76.80% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| WBIRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
WBIRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Simon Fennell
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2013
8.17
8.2%
Simon Fennell, partner, is a portfolio manager for William Blair’s International Growth, International Small Cap Growth, and International Leaders strategies. He joined William Blair in 2011 as a technology, media, and telecommunications research analyst focusing on idea generation and strategy more broadly. Before joining William Blair, Simon was a managing director in the equities division at Goldman Sachs in London and Boston, responsible for institutional equity research coverage for European and international stocks. Previously, Simon was in the corporate finance group at Lehman Brothers
Kenneth McAtamney
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 16, 2017
3.71
3.7%
Ken McAtamney, partner, is the head of the global equity team and a portfolio manager for William Blair’s International Growth, Global Leaders, and International Leaders strategies. He is also a member of the Investment Management leadership team. He was previously co-director of research and a mid-large-cap industrials and healthcare analyst. Before joining William Blair in 2005, Ken was a vice president at Goldman Sachs and Co., where he was responsible for institutional equity research coverage for both international and domestic equity. Before that, he was a corporate banking officer with
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 | 26.02 | 7.51 | 19.09 |