- ISIN
- US0930012200
- CUSIP
- 093001220
- Issuer
- William Blair
- Inception Date
- Jun 5, 2005
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $500,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
WBEIX Performance Chart
William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund (WBEIX) is up 38.6% since the beginning of the year. WBEIX is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WBEIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,355.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund (WBEIX) has returned 38.55% so far this year and 65.43% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WBEIX has returned 11.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund
- 1D
- 3.36%
- 1M
- 8.00%
- YTD
- 38.55%
- 6M
- 41.11%
- 1Y
- 65.43%
- 3Y*
- 25.02%
- 5Y*
- 6.26%
- 10Y*
- 11.79%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
WBEIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 7, 2005, WBEIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +18.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -32.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WBEIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -11.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.26% | 5.38% | -11.25% | 18.92% | 9.32% | 4.29% | 38.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.09% | -3.31% | -0.08% | 1.06% | 6.38% | 6.30% | 0.36% | 1.57% | 7.71% | 5.34% | -3.58% | 2.81% | 25.18% |
| 2024 | -1.38% | 4.90% | 0.92% | -1.49% | 3.10% | 6.26% | -2.14% | 1.33% | 2.78% | -2.78% | -2.32% | 1.44% | 10.62% |
| 2023 | 5.86% | -5.36% | 3.49% | -1.91% | -0.00% | 3.53% | 2.96% | -3.75% | -3.26% | -3.93% | 9.55% | 3.76% | 10.23% |
| 2022 | -5.80% | -5.76% | -1.71% | -8.39% | -1.26% | -8.71% | 0.70% | -0.35% | -9.08% | -2.21% | 8.73% | -4.36% | -33.15% |
| 2021 | 4.98% | -0.61% | -3.49% | 4.58% | 1.02% | 3.88% | -5.29% | 3.79% | -4.69% | 1.45% | -2.40% | 0.69% | 3.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.56%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 07, 2005.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.56% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.56%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 101.40%
- Downside Capture
- 101.01%
Expense Ratio
WBEIX has a high expense ratio of 1.11%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WBEIX ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund (WBEIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| WBEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.84 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.76 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.52 | 1.37 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.68 | 2.78 | +1.90 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.74 | 12.44 | +4.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund provided a 0.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.07 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.01 | $0.06 | $0.02 | $3.36 | $0.77 | $0.60 | $1.64 | $0.15 | $0.05 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 0.29% | 0.41% | 0.10% | 0.53% | 0.16% | 21.21% | 4.12% | 4.31% | 14.57% | 0.94% | 0.45% | 1.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for William Blair Emerging Markets 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 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 | $3.36 | $3.36 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the William Blair Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets Growth Fund was 71.18%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2215 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -71.18%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 8y 9mo | 9y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -43.75%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 3y 3mo | 4y 11moFeb 2021 - Jan 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.36%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 3mo 15d | 2y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2020 |
2006 bear market2006 | -24.96%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 19dMay 2006 - Oct 2006 |
2007 correction2007 | -17.87%Aug 2007 | 23d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 29dJul 2007 - Sep 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WBEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -71.18% | -56.78% | -14.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.04% | -9.10% | -4.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.64% | -18.90% | -0.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.95% | -25.43% | -15.52% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.75% | -33.92% | -9.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.42% | -10.71% | -10.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.91% | 2.03% | +1.88% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with WBEIX
Add William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with WBEIX