William Blair Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund Class I (BESIX) Research

The primary objective of this fund is to achieve substantial capital appreciation over the long term. Under normal market conditions, the fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets, along with any investment borrowings, to the equity holdings of small-capitalization companies within developing economies. It primarily constructs a diversified portfolio consisting of various equity instruments, including common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks, issued by these smaller emerging market firms. The Adviser specifically targets companies believed to demonstrate superior growth potential, robust profitability, and high overall quality.

Market snapshot

Symbol
BESIX
Price
$27.76
Day change
+1.80%
Market cap
$436.0M
52-week range
21.54-28.07
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management

Peer companies

  • Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund Administrator Class (EVUDX)
  • Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund Class C (FACSX)
  • FAM Small Cap Fund Investor Class (FAMFX)
  • Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund Retirement Class (HNMVX)
  • Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund Administrative Class (HRMVX)
  • Madison Large Cap Fund Class Y (MINVX)
  • Madison Large Cap Fund Class A (MNVAX)
  • Columbia Select Small Cap Value Fund Class A (SSCVX)

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