William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund Class R6 (WXCRX)

Overview

The fund focuses on investing in emerging markets, dedicating at least 80% of its net assets along with any borrowed funds for investment purposes to securities from these regions, excluding entities based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). With an adaptive approach towards the stage of company development, the fund's investments span across a spectrum, including both large, established corporations and smaller, developing entities. This strategy aims to leverage the dynamic and varying stages of growth characteristic of emerging markets, excluding companies with their main operations in the PRC, to optimize returns for investors.

Products and Services

• Investment in Emerging Markets Securities

  This service includes the composition of a diversified portfolio focused on emerging markets, gearing toward securities that promise growth and financial advancement. The objective is to capitalise on the economic evolution within these markets, providing investors with robust opportunities for gains. It excludes investments in securities of companies headquartered in the PRC, thereby delineating a unique niche within the expansive emerging markets sector.

• Exclusion of PRC-based Companies

  Adhering to a clear strategy, the fund deliberately omits companies whose principal office is located in the People’s Republic of China. This delineation allows the fund to focus on a broader yet specific segment of the emerging markets, aiming to mitigate certain risks associated with geopolitical and economic variables unique to the PRC.

• Diverse Company Stage Investment

  The fund's investment strategy is inclusive of companies at various development stages — from well-established conglomerates to burgeoning enterprises. This approach is designed to balance the investment risk, allowing investors to partake in the growth potential of smaller entities while anchoring their portfolios with the stability of large, proven companies.