- CUSIP
- 969251420
- Issuer
- William Blair
- Inception Date
- Jul 29, 2022
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Emerging Markets ex-China)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WXCIX Performance Chart
William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class I (WXCIX) is up 57.4% since the beginning of the year. WXCIX is currently trading at $25 per share.
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Returns By Period
William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class I (WXCIX) has returned 57.37% so far this year and 93.57% over the past 12 months.
William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class I
- 1D
- 3.54%
- 1M
- 10.29%
- YTD
- 57.37%
- 6M
- 64.47%
- 1Y
- 93.57%
- 3Y*
- 35.40%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
WXCIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 17, 2023, WXCIX's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +22.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, WXCIX closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -7.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.62% | 10.06% | -11.81% | 22.64% | 14.81% | 4.09% | 57.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | -2.12% | -5.96% | -0.33% | 3.63% | 6.69% | 7.09% | 0.56% | 1.18% | 5.34% | 9.62% | -3.50% | 4.10% | 28.21% |
| 2024 | -0.52% | 3.71% | 1.67% | -1.88% | 2.92% | 7.46% | -1.51% | 2.22% | 0.22% | -1.27% | -1.21% | 1.30% | 13.49% |
| 2023 | 1.08% | 3.99% | 1.31% | -2.22% | -2.65% | -3.40% | 11.36% | 5.95% | 15.55% |
Benchmark Metrics
William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 21.48%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 17, 2023.
- This fund captured 118.22% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 27.40% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.69 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.29 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.29 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 21.48%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.29
- Upside Capture
- 118.22%
- Downside Capture
- 27.40%
Expense Ratio
WXCIX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WXCIX ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% 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 ex China Growth Fund Class I (WXCIX) 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.
| WXCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.81 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.75 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.65 | 1.35 | +0.29 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.41 | 2.66 | +3.75 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 22.26 | 11.86 | +10.39 |
Dividends
Dividend History
William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class I provided a 3.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 3.50% | 5.52% | 0.00% | 0.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class I. 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 | $0.88 | $0.88 |
| 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 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
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 Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class I. 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 ex China Growth Fund Class I was 19.66%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 42 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -19.66%Apr 2025 | 9mo | 2mo 2d | 11mo 2dJul 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.78%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 16d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 correction2023 | -10.19%Oct 2023 | 3mo 11d | 1mo 4d | 4mo 15dJul 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.30%Jun 2026 | 8d | 6d | 14dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -8.22%Nov 2025 | 17d | 1mo 12d | 1mo 29dNov 2025 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WXCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.66% | -56.78% | +37.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.78% | -9.10% | -5.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.66% | -18.90% | -0.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -2.49% | +2.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.15% | -10.72% | +7.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.24% | 2.03% | +2.21% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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