William Blair Global Leaders Fund (WGFIX)
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets 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 companies of all sizes worldwide, that the Adviser believes have above-average growth, profitability and quality characteristics. Under normal market conditions, at least 40% of the fund's assets will be invested in companies located outside the United States.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0930011137 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 093001113 |
| Issuer | William Blair |
| Inception Date | Oct 14, 2007 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
WGFIX has a high expense ratio of 0.90%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in William Blair Global Leaders 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 Global Leaders Fund had a return of 7.35% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.77% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, William Blair Global Leaders Fund had an annualized return of 9.46%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.99%, indicating that William Blair Global Leaders Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.35% | 11.18% |
| 1 month | 3.71% | 5.60% |
| 6 months | 14.55% | 17.48% |
| 1 year | 14.77% | 26.33% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.19% | 13.16% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.46% | 10.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WGFIX, 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 | 0.78% | 6.19% | 1.46% | -5.87% | 7.35% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 8.02% | -2.01% | 4.88% | 2.23% | -0.20% | 4.70% | 1.07% | -3.69% | -5.45% | -3.23% | 10.14% | 5.75% | 23.02% |
| 2022 | -9.54% | -5.33% | 0.48% | -10.55% | -1.89% | -8.45% | 11.40% | -6.47% | -10.94% | 5.82% | 9.32% | -4.77% | -29.32% |
| 2021 | -2.06% | 2.34% | 0.80% | 6.52% | 1.06% | 2.00% | 3.61% | 3.49% | -6.16% | 6.26% | -5.07% | 3.66% | 16.71% |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -5.63% | -13.06% | 12.49% | 7.47% | 3.17% | 7.53% | 8.09% | -2.14% | -1.84% | 11.08% | 4.04% | 32.06% |
| 2019 | 9.15% | 3.67% | 2.08% | 4.68% | -6.27% | 6.69% | -0.00% | -2.31% | 0.81% | 3.29% | 3.90% | 3.26% | 31.97% |
| 2018 | 8.04% | -3.62% | -0.79% | 1.00% | 3.03% | -0.96% | 2.13% | 1.45% | -0.00% | -10.77% | 2.09% | -8.48% | -8.04% |
| 2017 | 4.13% | 1.65% | 1.87% | 2.87% | 2.33% | 0.53% | 3.02% | 0.59% | 3.06% | 3.04% | 2.95% | 1.09% | 30.67% |
| 2016 | -6.99% | -3.25% | 7.96% | 1.69% | 1.22% | -1.47% | 4.55% | 0.25% | 0.92% | -3.06% | -0.85% | 0.80% | 0.98% |
| 2015 | -0.51% | 5.60% | 0.40% | 1.04% | -0.24% | -1.35% | 1.05% | -7.40% | -2.41% | 8.90% | 0.24% | -1.76% | 2.72% |
| 2014 | -4.20% | 5.39% | -0.43% | -1.04% | 2.38% | 2.84% | -1.76% | 1.87% | -3.51% | 3.12% | 1.34% | -1.51% | 4.09% |
| 2013 | 2.96% | 0.92% | 0.81% | 2.62% | 0.49% | -3.13% | 4.74% | -2.51% | 5.63% | 2.43% | 2.56% | 2.08% | 21.05% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WGFIX is 27, 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.
WGFIX (William Blair Global Leaders Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for William Blair Global Leaders Fund (WGFIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
William Blair Global Leaders Fund granted a 6.19% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.02 | $1.02 | $0.29 | $1.09 | $2.20 | $0.20 | $2.02 | $0.62 | $0.08 | $0.59 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 6.19% | 6.65% | 2.17% | 5.65% | 12.57% | 1.35% | 17.62% | 4.24% | 0.72% | 5.05% | 0.31% | 0.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for William Blair Global Leaders 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 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $1.02 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.09 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.20 | $2.20 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.02 | $2.02 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.59 |
| 2014 | $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 |
| 2013 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the William Blair Global Leaders 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 Global Leaders Fund was 59.34%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1078 trading sessions.
The current William Blair Global Leaders Fund drawdown is 9.89%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.34% | Nov 7, 2007 | 262 | Nov 20, 2008 | 1078 | Mar 8, 2013 | 1340 |
| -38.76% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -32.97% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 72 | Jul 6, 2020 | 95 |
| -21.65% | Jul 26, 2018 | 105 | Dec 24, 2018 | 85 | Apr 29, 2019 | 190 |
| -20.09% | Apr 28, 2015 | 201 | Feb 11, 2016 | 240 | Jan 25, 2017 | 441 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current William Blair Global Leaders Fund volatility is 3.76%, 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.