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William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund
mutual fund
WISNX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$12.59
-0.12
-0.94%
primary theme
International Mid-Cap Growth Equity
share class
WISNX (Mutual Fund)
William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$12.59
-0.12
-0.94%
primary theme
International Mid-Cap Growth Equity
share class
WISNX (Mutual Fund)
William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$12.59
-0.12
-0.94%
primary theme
International Mid-Cap Growth Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/10/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
3.1%
1 yr return
9.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
-7.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.5%
Net Assets
$236 M
Holdings in Top 10
19.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$12.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.53%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 52.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,500
IRA
$2,500
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/10/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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WISNX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 3.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -7.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.67%
- Dividend Yield 0.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameWilliam Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameWilliam Blair
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Inception DateMay 28, 2009
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassN
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerAndrew Flynn
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks of small capitalization (“small cap”) companies. The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments (e.g., securities convertible into common stocks), issued by foreign small cap companies that the Adviser believes have above-average growth, profitability and quality characteristics. For purposes of the Fund, William Blair Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) considers a company to be a small cap company if it has a float adjusted market capitalization at the time of purchase of $5 billion or less. Securities of companies whose float adjusted market capitalizations no longer meet this definition of small cap company after purchase may continue to be held in the Fund. The Fund’s 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. Normally, the Fund’s investments will be divided among Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and the markets of the Pacific Basin. The Fund may invest the greater of 35% of its net assets or twice the emerging markets component of the MSCI All Country World Ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (net) in emerging markets, which include every country in the world except the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and most Western European countries.
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In choosing investments, the Adviser performs fundamental company analysis and focuses on stock selection. The Adviser generally seeks equity securities, including common stocks, of companies that historically have had superior growth, profitability and quality relative to local markets and relative to companies within the same industry worldwide, and that are expected to continue such performance. Such companies generally will exhibit superior business fundamentals, including leadership in their field, quality products or services, distinctive marketing and distribution, pricing flexibility and revenue from products or services consumed on a steady, recurring basis. These business characteristics should be accompanied by management that is shareholder return-oriented and that uses conservative accounting policies. Companies with above-average returns on equity, strong balance sheets and consistent, above-average earnings growth will be the primary focus. Stock selection will take into account both local and global comparisons.
The Adviser will vary the Fund’s sector and geographic diversification based upon the Adviser’s ongoing evaluation of economic, market and political trends throughout the world. In making decisions regarding country allocation, the Adviser will consider such factors as the conditions and growth potential of various economies and securities markets, currency exchange rates, technological developments in the various countries and other pertinent financial, social, national and political factors.
WISNX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WISNX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.1% | -9.3% | 25.5% | 68.64% |
| 1 Yr | 9.5% | -6.0% | 33.2% | 53.39% |
| 3 Yr | -7.9%* | -21.7% | 7.3% | 80.70% |
| 5 Yr | 2.5%* | -11.1% | 9.4% | 53.70% |
| 10 Yr | 4.3%* | -3.4% | 8.1% | 70.13% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WISNX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.7% | -16.8% | 28.8% | 19.49% |
| 2022 | -35.1% | -46.4% | -21.4% | 77.19% |
| 2021 | -5.1% | -30.6% | 16.4% | 78.70% |
| 2020 | 26.0% | 0.3% | 62.2% | 33.33% |
| 2019 | 33.7% | 9.7% | 44.0% | 7.62% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WISNX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.1% | -9.3% | 25.5% | 68.64% |
| 1 Yr | 9.5% | -6.0% | 33.2% | 53.39% |
| 3 Yr | -7.9%* | -21.7% | 7.3% | 80.70% |
| 5 Yr | 2.5%* | -11.1% | 9.4% | 53.70% |
| 10 Yr | 4.3%* | -3.4% | 8.1% | 70.13% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WISNX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.4% | -16.5% | 30.7% | 29.66% |
| 2022 | -35.1% | -46.4% | -18.5% | 84.21% |
| 2021 | 10.9% | -30.6% | 24.7% | 50.93% |
| 2020 | 28.7% | 1.6% | 68.3% | 36.11% |
| 2019 | 33.8% | 9.7% | 44.0% | 7.62% |
NAV & Total Return History
WISNX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| WISNX | Category Low | Category High | WISNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 236 M | 25.2 K | 6.45 B | 60.17% |
| Number of Holdings | 114 | 39 | 1313 | 38.98% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 39.4 M | 959 K | 1.07 B | 66.95% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 19.42% | 9.6% | 63.9% | 68.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Pro Medicus Ltd 2.48%
- Diploma PLC 2.11%
- North West Co Inc/The 2.11%
- Technology One Ltd 2.09%
- Lifco AB 1.92%
- Hemnet Group AB 1.85%
- Siegfried Holding AG 1.85%
- BayCurrent Inc 1.67%
- Beijer Ref AB 1.67%
- Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co Ltd 1.67%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WISNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.35% | 87.24% | 101.99% | 12.71% |
| Other | 1.06% | 0.00% | 9.66% | 7.63% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.74% | 61.86% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 47.46% |
| Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.11% | 94.92% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.74% | 49.15% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WISNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 27.63% | 0.00% | 40.13% | 26.27% |
| Technology | 20.85% | 6.70% | 37.76% | 29.66% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 14.05% | 1.31% | 28.28% | 16.10% |
| Financial Services | 12.48% | 1.92% | 22.28% | 25.42% |
| Healthcare | 11.85% | 1.74% | 29.97% | 51.69% |
| Communication Services | 3.89% | 1.49% | 23.23% | 72.88% |
| Utilities | 2.93% | 0.00% | 5.12% | 16.10% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.70% | 1.61% | 17.90% | 95.76% |
| Real Estate | 2.55% | 0.00% | 13.00% | 59.32% |
| Energy | 0.97% | 0.00% | 9.29% | 58.47% |
| Basic Materials | 0.11% | 0.00% | 18.70% | 95.76% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WISNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 98.53% | 63.83% | 98.83% | 3.39% |
| US | 0.82% | 0.00% | 32.14% | 78.81% |
WISNX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| WISNX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.53% | 0.01% | 41.09% | 40.68% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.75% | 69.49% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 33.33% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.05% | 0.26% | 78.26% |
Sales Fees
| WISNX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| WISNX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | 29.79% |
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.
| WISNX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 52.00% | 8.00% | 236.00% | 68.42% |
WISNX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| WISNX | Category Low | Category High | WISNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.60% | 0.00% | 5.44% | 59.32% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| WISNX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| WISNX | Category Low | Category High | WISNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.67% | -1.81% | 1.51% | 85.84% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| WISNX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $2.679 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.363 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.012 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.104 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $1.204 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.009 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $1.149 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.320 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2016 | $0.002 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2016 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.271 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $1.992 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2013 | $0.670 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2013 | $0.161 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $0.254 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2011 | $0.116 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2008 | $0.000 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2008 | $0.116 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.003 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 19, 2007 | $0.253 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2007 | $0.783 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2007 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.051 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
WISNX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Andrew Flynn
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2013
9.09
9.1%
Andy Flynn, CFA, partner, is a portfolio manager for William Blair’s International Small Cap Growth and Global Leaders strategies. Since joining William Blair in 2005, Andy has served as a U.S. industrials and consumer analyst and a non-U.S. consumer, healthcare, and IT analyst. He was also a portfolio manager for the firm’s Global Small Cap Growth strategy. Before joining the firm, Andy was a senior equity analyst and portfolio manager at Northern Trust, where he specialized in mid- and small-capitalization growth companies. Before that, he was a senior equity analyst at Scudder Kemper Investments and a research assistant at Fidelity Investments. Andy is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Chicago. He received a B.A. in economics from the University of Kansas and an M.B.A. with an emphasis in finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Simon Fennell
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 16, 2017
4.62
4.6%
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
D. Neiman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 12, 2021
0.88
0.9%
D.J. Neiman, CFA, partner, is a portfolio manager for the International Small Cap Growth and Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth strategies. Before becoming a portfolio manager, D.J. was a global research analyst covering small‐cap financial stocks. Before joining Investment Management in 2009, D.J. was an analyst in the firm’s sell‐side research group, covering the financials sector with a focus on the asset‐management and advisory investment‐banking industries. Previously, D.J. was a senior accountant with William Blair Funds and a fund analyst at Scudder Kemper Investments. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Chicago. He received a B.S. from Miami University and an M.B.A., with high distinction, from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 | 28.52 | 5.77 | 0.17 |
