Emerging Markets Leaders Fund
As of
3/31/2018
Standardized Returns
| Emerging Markets Leaders Fund |
-1.24% |
0.63% |
27.70% |
6.84% |
4.74% |
2.71% |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Index (net) |
-1.86% |
1.42% |
24.93% |
8.81% |
4.99% |
3.02% |
|
Morningstar Diversified Emerging Mkts Category
|
-0.73%
|
2.01%
|
22.90%
|
8.23%
|
4.45%
|
3.03%
|
| Morningstar Quartile Ranking in Category | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Fund's Ranking / # of Funds in Peer Group | -- | -- | 181 / 815 | 485 / 666 | 241 / 474 | 108 / 194 |
| Morningstar Rating | -- | -- | -- |  |  | |
Expense Ratio (Gross): 1.54%
Expense Ratio (Net): 1.40%
Calendar Year Total Returns
| Emerging Markets Leaders Fund |
41.89% |
1.82% |
-14.37% |
2.62% |
-0.60% |
20.64% |
-19.34% |
23.70% |
78.38% |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Index (net) |
37.28% |
11.19% |
-14.92% |
-2.19% |
-2.60% |
18.22% |
-17.65% |
15.64% |
75.92% |
The Fund’s Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to limit fund operating expenses until 4/30/18.
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Performance cited represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the data quoted. Returns shown assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Investment returns and principal will fluctuate with market and economic conditions and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. For the most current month-end performance information, please call +1 800 742 7272, or visit our Web site at www.williamblairfunds.com. Class N shares are available to the general public without a sales load. Class I shares are available only to investors who meet certain eligibility requirements.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Index (net) is a free float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The Index is unmanaged, does not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested in directly.
The Morningstar Diversified Emerging Markets Category represents the average annual composite performance of all mutual funds listed in the Diversified Emerging Markets Category by Morningstar.
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