William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund (LCGFX)
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0930015435 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 093001543 |
| Issuer | William Blair |
| Inception Date | Dec 27, 1999 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
LCGFX features an expense ratio of 0.65%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund had a return of 29.22% year-to-date (YTD) and 39.16% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund had an annualized return of 10.55%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 29.22% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | 3.28% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 13.96% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 39.16% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 14.57% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.55% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LCGFX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.14% | 7.68% | 2.42% | -4.63% | 3.63% | 6.15% | -1.18% | 0.24% | 2.31% | -0.27% | 29.22% | ||
| 2023 | 8.44% | -3.68% | 6.99% | 3.01% | 3.91% | 4.67% | 2.41% | -0.13% | -4.72% | -0.61% | 11.28% | 4.10% | 40.48% |
| 2022 | -10.47% | -3.97% | 2.09% | -13.75% | -1.46% | -8.50% | 12.87% | -6.25% | -10.21% | 4.77% | 6.80% | -7.58% | -32.93% |
| 2021 | -3.15% | 4.32% | 1.12% | 6.85% | -0.17% | 4.91% | 3.70% | 2.73% | -5.13% | 9.07% | 0.26% | -2.68% | 22.97% |
| 2020 | 2.66% | -6.32% | -9.18% | 14.43% | 6.49% | 3.13% | 6.92% | 8.05% | -3.90% | -4.05% | 11.62% | 0.96% | 31.77% |
| 2019 | 7.82% | 4.10% | 3.17% | 4.50% | -3.20% | 6.07% | 2.61% | -0.43% | -1.00% | 1.76% | 3.15% | -2.79% | 28.24% |
| 2018 | 7.87% | -1.00% | -1.14% | 1.69% | 3.73% | 0.90% | 1.85% | 4.32% | 0.66% | -7.33% | 2.96% | -20.89% | -9.28% |
| 2017 | 2.52% | 3.56% | 1.32% | 3.48% | 2.85% | -1.63% | 1.66% | 2.12% | 1.84% | 5.26% | 4.55% | -0.36% | 30.56% |
| 2016 | -6.14% | -1.51% | 6.65% | -0.38% | 2.89% | -1.31% | 5.40% | -1.44% | 0.27% | -2.55% | 0.93% | -0.72% | 1.44% |
| 2015 | -0.55% | 7.42% | -1.04% | 0.09% | 1.05% | -0.95% | 3.92% | -6.12% | -2.05% | 6.29% | 0.60% | -9.80% | -2.40% |
| 2014 | -2.81% | 6.18% | -1.97% | -0.57% | 2.89% | 3.55% | -1.90% | 5.43% | -2.53% | 4.21% | 3.01% | -9.52% | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 4.31% | 0.69% | 2.85% | 0.00% | 2.99% | -1.61% | 6.35% | -1.75% | 3.87% | 3.83% | 4.18% | -3.73% | 23.71% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LCGFX is 60, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund (LCGFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 0.00% | 0.21% | 0.28% | 0.13% | 0.00% | 0.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund was 39.85%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 349 trading sessions.
The current William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 0.16%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.85% | Nov 22, 2021 | 226 | Oct 14, 2022 | 349 | Mar 7, 2024 | 575 |
| -31.07% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -29.83% | Oct 2, 2018 | 58 | Dec 24, 2018 | 267 | Jan 16, 2020 | 325 |
| -23.37% | Jul 21, 2015 | 141 | Feb 9, 2016 | 311 | May 4, 2017 | 452 |
| -20.66% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 89 | Feb 9, 2012 | 150 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current William Blair Large Cap Growth Fund volatility is 5.34%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.