- ISIN
- US9692517199
- CUSIP
- 969251719
- Issuer
- William Blair
- Inception Date
- Aug 15, 2012
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $500,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WILIX Performance Chart
William Blair International Leaders Fund (WILIX) is up 17.0% since the beginning of the year. WILIX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WILIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,206.
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Returns By Period
William Blair International Leaders Fund (WILIX) has returned 16.99% so far this year and 28.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WILIX has returned 9.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
William Blair International Leaders Fund
- 1D
- 0.47%
- 1M
- 6.69%
- YTD
- 16.99%
- 6M
- 20.27%
- 1Y
- 28.51%
- 3Y*
- 13.74%
- 5Y*
- 3.81%
- 10Y*
- 9.27%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
WILIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2013, WILIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, WILIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.75% | 5.22% | -11.13% | 8.85% | 7.01% | 0.62% | 16.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.02% | 0.55% | -3.25% | 4.84% | 5.49% | 3.59% | -2.05% | 2.54% | 1.95% | 3.69% | -2.85% | 3.02% | 23.21% |
| 2024 | -0.20% | 5.11% | 1.80% | -5.30% | 4.59% | 0.19% | 0.58% | 2.82% | -0.98% | -4.23% | -0.74% | -3.55% | -0.50% |
| 2023 | 7.98% | -3.09% | 3.68% | 0.58% | -1.21% | 3.52% | 0.67% | -5.27% | -5.72% | -3.95% | 10.49% | 6.20% | 13.10% |
| 2022 | -10.86% | -4.41% | 0.05% | -9.42% | -1.70% | -9.23% | 10.05% | -7.02% | -10.81% | 7.75% | 10.76% | -4.80% | -28.55% |
| 2021 | -0.70% | 0.75% | -1.40% | 5.42% | 2.78% | -0.53% | 2.93% | 4.09% | -6.08% | 5.13% | -4.25% | 2.30% | 10.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
William Blair International Leaders Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.82%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2013.
- This fund participated in 101.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 82.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.82%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 82.99%
- Downside Capture
- 101.80%
Expense Ratio
WILIX has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WILIX ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for William Blair International Leaders Fund (WILIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| WILIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.49 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.66 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.41 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.07 | 2.93 | -0.85 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.72 | 13.52 | -5.80 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
William Blair International Leaders Fund provided a 6.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.76 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.76 | $1.76 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.03 | $0.69 | $0.18 | $0.10 | $0.57 | $0.36 | $0.13 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 6.82% | 7.98% | 0.58% | 0.45% | 0.19% | 2.82% | 0.80% | 0.56% | 4.14% | 2.17% | 1.01% | 0.74% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for William Blair International 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1.76 | $1.76 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.69 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the William Blair International 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 International Leaders Fund was 41.01%, occurring on Sep 26, 2022. Recovery took 835 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -41.01%Sep 2022 | 1y 18d | 3y 4mo | 4y 4moSep 2021 - Jan 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.94%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 3mo 15d | 4mo 24dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.54%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 10mo 10d | 1y 9moJan 2018 - Oct 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.02%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 6mo 9d | 1y 2moMay 2015 - Aug 2016 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.67%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 8dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WILIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.01% | -56.78% | +15.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.67% | -9.10% | -4.57% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.21% | -18.90% | +0.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.01% | -25.43% | -15.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.01% | -33.92% | -7.09% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.78% | -10.72% | +0.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.66% | 1.97% | +1.69% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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