WBCIX vs. TRLGX
Compare and contrast key facts about William Blair Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (WBCIX) and T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund (TRLGX).
WBCIX is managed by William Blair. It was launched on Oct 1, 2019. TRLGX is managed by T. Rowe Price. It was launched on Oct 31, 2001.
Performance
WBCIX vs. TRLGX - Performance Comparison
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WBCIX vs. TRLGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WBCIX William Blair Small-Mid Cap Core Fund | -4.33% | 1.29% | 12.04% | 13.26% | -17.11% | 26.63% | 20.60% | 10.29% |
TRLGX T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund | -14.83% | 17.51% | 37.57% | 46.22% | -35.26% | 23.24% | 39.57% | 13.00% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, WBCIX achieves a -4.33% return, which is significantly higher than TRLGX's -14.83% return.
WBCIX
- 1D
- -0.50%
- 1M
- -8.36%
- YTD
- -4.33%
- 6M
- -3.89%
- 1Y
- 5.12%
- 3Y*
- 6.02%
- 5Y*
- 2.74%
- 10Y*
- —
TRLGX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -9.19%
- YTD
- -14.83%
- 6M
- -13.42%
- 1Y
- 8.66%
- 3Y*
- 20.81%
- 5Y*
- 9.15%
- 10Y*
- 16.26%
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WBCIX vs. TRLGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
WBCIX has a 1.25% expense ratio, which is higher than TRLGX's 0.55% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
WBCIX vs. TRLGX — Risk / Return Rank
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WBCIX vs. TRLGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for William Blair Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (WBCIX) and T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund (TRLGX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| WBCIX | TRLGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.25 | 0.40 | -0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.50 | 0.74 | -0.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.10 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.20 | 0.29 | -0.09 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.72 | 0.96 | -0.24 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| WBCIX | TRLGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.25 | 0.40 | -0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.13 | 0.41 | -0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.75 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.36 | 0.54 | -0.17 |
Correlation
The correlation between WBCIX and TRLGX is 0.71, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
WBCIX vs. TRLGX - Dividend Comparison
WBCIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.12%, less than TRLGX's 16.07% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WBCIX William Blair Small-Mid Cap Core Fund | 3.12% | 2.98% | 1.35% | 0.15% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TRLGX T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund | 16.07% | 13.69% | 9.80% | 2.04% | 3.88% | 2.56% | 0.42% | 4.09% | 7.93% | 9.27% | 1.64% | 4.71% |
Drawdowns
WBCIX vs. TRLGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum WBCIX drawdown since its inception was -39.56%, smaller than the maximum TRLGX drawdown of -55.56%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WBCIX and TRLGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| WBCIX | TRLGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.56% | -55.56% | +16.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.32% | -18.18% | +4.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.65% | -40.44% | +12.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -40.44% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.72% | -18.18% | +7.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.33% | -8.71% | -0.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.71% | 5.45% | -1.74% |
Volatility
WBCIX vs. TRLGX - Volatility Comparison
William Blair Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (WBCIX) has a higher volatility of 6.19% compared to T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund (TRLGX) at 5.76%. This indicates that WBCIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TRLGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| WBCIX | TRLGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.19% | 5.76% | +0.43% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.17% | 11.86% | +0.31% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.09% | 21.86% | -0.77% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.63% | 22.34% | -1.71% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.93% | 21.69% | +2.24% |