William Blair Emerging Mkts Growth N

Frequently Asked Questions About WBENX

What does WBENX invest in?

This fund typically allocates at least 80% of its total net assets (including any borrowed funds for investment) to securities within emerging markets. Its primary strategy involves constructing a diversified portfolio of equity instruments, encompassing common stocks and other equity-related investments like convertible securities. These holdings are issued by emerging market companies of various sizes, specifically those that the adviser identifies as exhibiting superior growth prospects, profitability, and overall quality attributes.

What is the expense ratio of WBENX?

William Blair Emerging Mkts Growth N (WBENX) charges an expense ratio of 1.24%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is WBENX?

William Blair Emerging Mkts Growth N (WBENX) manages $1.20B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is WBENX actively managed or an index fund?

WBENX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was WBENX launched?

William Blair Emerging Mkts Growth N (WBENX) launched in June 2005 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has WBENX performed?

WBENX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.