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William Blair Emerging Markets Leaders Fund R6 Class (WELIX)
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9.40
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+0.43%
22/11 - Closed. Currency in USD
- Morningstar Rating:
- Total Assets: 161.51M
William Blair Emerging Mkts Ldrs Instl
9.40
+0.04
+0.43%
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William Blair Emerging Markets Leaders Fund R6 Class Overview
On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of William Blair Emerging Markets Leaders Fund R6 Class. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of WELIX among other information.
Investment Strategy
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging markets securities. It invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments (e.g., securities convertible into common stocks), issued by emerging market companies of all sizes, that the Adviser believes have above-average growth, profitability and quality characteristics. Under normal market conditions, the fund typically holds a limited number of securities (i.e., 50-80 securities).
Contact Information
Address
150 North Riverside Plaza
Chicago,IL 60606
United States
Chicago,IL 60606
United States
Phone
+1 312 236-1600
Top Executives
| Name | Title | Since | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Smith | - | 2024 | Now |
| Biography | Together with Paul Birchenough, Ian is co-head of Newton’s emerging markets and Asia equities team. Ian joined Newton in October 2020 to manage global emerging markets portfolios. Prior to joining Newton, Ian was a global emerging market equity portfolio manager at AXA Investment Managers, where he had worked since February 2012. Prior to joining AXA Investment Managers, Ian was a research analyst covering Asian financials at Matrix Group. Before joining Matrix Group, Ian was a research analyst covering emerging market financials at Nevsky Capital. Ian has a BA in Economics and Politics from D | ||
| Paul Birchenough | - | 2024 | Now |
| Biography | Paul Birchenough is a portfolio manager for William Blair’s Emerging Markets Leaders strategy. Before joining the firm in 2024, he was a global emerging markets portfolio manager at Newton from 2020 to 2023. Previously, Paul was a global emerging markets equity portfolio manager at AXA Investment Managers, where he worked since 2011. Before joining AXA, Paul was a research analyst at Nevsky Capital. Before that, he held various roles at KPMG, including positions in corporate finance, transaction services, and audit. Paul is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA). He received a BSc Hons in mathematics from Nottingham University. | ||
| Hugo Scott-Gall | Portfolio Manager | 2022 | Now |
| Biography | Hugo Scott‐Gall, partner, is a portfolio manager for the Global Leaders and Emerging Markets Leaders strategies, and Co-Director of Research for the Global Equity team. Before joining William Blair in 2018, Hugo was a managing director and head of the thematic research team at Goldman Sachs. In that role, he managed a global team of approximately 15 people who investigated thematic changes, analyzed their effects across industries, and sought to identify long‐term structurally advantaged companies. He and his team produced Fortnightly Thoughts, a publication offering thematic insights across sectors, and GS Sustain, a long‐term‐focused publication that sought to find best‐in‐breed companies, with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis forming an integral part of the process. He also oversaw GS Dataworks, a team that used alternative data to augment fundamental research. Before his move into thematic research, Hugo was an equity research analyst covering European transportation companies. Before joining Goldman Sachs, he was an equity research analyst at Fidelity Investments. | ||
| Todd M. McClone | Partner | 2008 | Now |
| Biography | Todd McClone, CFA, partner, is a portfolio manager for William Blair’s emerging markets strategies. Before joining the firm in 2000, he was a senior research analyst specializing in international equity for Strong Capital Management. Previously, he was a corporate finance research analyst with Piper Jaffray, where he worked with the corporate banking financials team on a variety of transactions, including initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and subordinated debt offerings. He also issued fairness opinions and conducted private company valuations. Todd received a B.B.A. and B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. | ||
| Kenneth McAtamney | Partner | 2022 | 2024 |
| Biography | Ken McAtamney, partner, is the head of the global equity team and a portfolio manager for William Blair’s International Growth, Global Leaders, International Leaders, and Emerging Markets Leaders strategies. Ken is also a member of the Investment Management leadership team. He was previously co-director of research and a mid-large-cap industrials and healthcare analyst. Before joining William Blair in 2005, Ken was a vice president at Goldman Sachs and Co., where he was responsible for institutional equity research coverage for both international and U.S. equity. Before that, he was a corporate banking officer with NBD Bank. Ken received a B.A. from Michigan State University, and an M.B.A. from Indiana University. | ||
| John C. Murphy | Partner | 2016 | 2022 |
| Biography | John C. Murphy, a Partner of William Blair Investment Management, LLC, was previously the Global Consumer sector team leader, and was responsible for conducting research on large-mid cap non-U.S. Consumer stocks. Mr. Murphy was a Research Analyst within William Blair’s sell-side Research Department focusing on e-commerce and hardline retailers prior to joining the International team. Prior to joining William Blair in 2005, Mr. Murphy worked at Credit Suisse First Boston for nearly six years as an equity research analyst covering a broad range of retail companies. Before working at Credit Suisse First Boston, Mr. Murphy worked as an equity research analyst at Lehman Brothers and as an equity research associate at Salomon Brothers. Prior to sell-side research, he worked as a financial analyst for General Electric Capital, having graduated from GE’s Financial Management Program. He has the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Chicago. Education: B.A., Villanova University, magna cum laude. | ||
| Jeffrey A. Urbina | Partner | 2008 | 2018 |
| Biography | Jeffrey A. Urbina, CFA, is a Partner of William Blair. Mr. Urbina joined William Blair's Investment Management Department in 1996 as an international portfolio manager. He is the lead portfolio manager for the international small cap growth and emerging markets growth strategies, and is a portfolio manager for the emerging leaders strategy. From 1991 to 1996, he was Senior Vice President/Director of Emerging Market Research and a Portfolio Manager at Van Kampen American Capital, Inc. During his five years at Van Kampen American Capital, Inc., he also served as Director of Fixed Income Research and was a member of the Investment Policy Committee. Before joining Van Kampen American Capital, Inc., he spent ten years at Citicorp, Inc. in various capacities, including as a Vice President in the commercial real estate group in Chicago and as commercial lending officer in the bank's Denver office. He began his banking career at Harris N.A. in Chicago, where he was an International Banking officer. He holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. | ||
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