William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund Class N

Frequently Asked Questions About WBSNX

What does WBSNX invest in?

This fund's primary objective is to generate substantial long-term capital growth. It typically commits a minimum of 80% of its total assets to equities issued by companies with small market capitalizations. The portfolio largely comprises a diverse selection of equity instruments, including ordinary shares and other equity-linked securities, from U.S.-based small-cap growth enterprises expected to demonstrate robust growth characteristics. For investment purposes, the advisor classifies a company as small-cap if its market capitalization, at the time of purchase, is no greater than that of the largest constituent in the Russell 2000® Index.

What is the expense ratio of WBSNX?

William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund Class N (WBSNX) charges an expense ratio of 1.24%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is WBSNX?

William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund Class N (WBSNX) manages $1.21B 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 WBSNX actively managed or an index fund?

WBSNX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (WBSNX's is 1.24%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was WBSNX launched?

William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund Class N (WBSNX) launched in December 1999 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has WBSNX performed?

WBSNX'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.