William Blair Small Cap Value Fund
Fund
WBVRX
Price as of:
$35.08
+ $0.50
+ 1.45%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
17.8%
1 yr return
31.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
12.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
21.6%
Net Assets
$979 M
Holdings in Top 10
16.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$34.6
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.80%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 7.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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WBVRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 17.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 21.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.59%
- Dividend Yield 0.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameWilliam Blair Small Cap Value Fund
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Fund Family NameWilliam Blair
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Inception DateJul 19, 2021
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassR6
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerWilliam Heaphy
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalized (“small cap”) companies. For purposes of the Fund, the Adviser considers a company to be a small cap company if it has a market capitalization no larger than the largest capitalized company included in the Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index at the time of the Fund’s investment. Securities of companies whose market capitalizations no longer meet this definition after purchase may continue to be held in the Fund. To a limited extent, the Fund may also purchase stocks of companies with business characteristics and value prospects similar to small cap companies, but that may have market capitalizations above the market capitalization of the largest member of the Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index. The Fund may invest in equity securities listed on a national securities exchange or traded in the over‑the‑counter markets. The Fund invests primarily in common stocks, but it may also invest in other types of equity securities, including real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). div style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: times new roman;"The Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stocks that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index. The companies in the Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index are considered representative of small cap companies. The size of companies in the Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index may change with market conditions. In addition, changes to the composition of the Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index can change the market capitalization range of the companies included in the index. As of March 31, 2026, the Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index included securities issued by companies that ranged in size between $4 million and $38.3 billion. The Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Value Index, the Fund’s performance benchmark, measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price‑to‑book ratios and lower forecasted growth values./div div style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: times new roman;"In selecting investments for the Fund, the Adviser typically looks to invest in companies with leading market share positions, shareholder oriented managements, and strong balance sheet and cash flow ratios. Usually, the shares of the companies the Adviser buys are selling at a price to earnings ratio below the average price to earnings ratio of the stocks that comprise the Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index. In addition, the companies selected by the Adviser usually have higher returns on equity and capital than the average company in the Russell 2000sup style="font-size: 75%; vertical-align: top;"®/sup Index. The Adviser screens the Fund’s universe of potential investments to identify potentially undervalued securities based on factors such as financial strength, earnings valuation, and earnings quality. The Adviser further narrows the list of potential investments through traditional fundamental security analysis, which may include interviews with company management and a review of the assessments and opinions of outside analysts and consultants. Securities are sold when the Adviser believes the shares have become relatively overvalued or it finds more attractive alternatives. The Adviser generally will not sell a security merely due to market appreciation outside the Fund’s target capitalization range if it believes the company has valuation upside potential./div
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WBVRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WBVRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 17.8% | -6.7% | 28.3% | 18.41% |
| 1 Yr | 31.9% | -2.8% | 63.7% | 42.97% |
| 3 Yr | 12.5%* | -3.0% | 34.9% | 74.94% |
| 5 Yr | 21.6%* | -5.2% | 44.1% | 1.35% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 2.9% | 31.2% | 20.15% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WBVRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.6% | -51.1% | 63.2% | 45.01% |
| 2024 | -0.4% | -39.7% | 22.5% | 59.34% |
| 2023 | 7.3% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 70.26% |
| 2022 | -17.5% | -33.6% | 212.9% | 53.28% |
| 2021 | 147.6% | -62.0% | 147.6% | 0.27% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WBVRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 17.8% | -6.7% | 28.3% | 18.41% |
| 1 Yr | 31.9% | -2.8% | 63.7% | 42.97% |
| 3 Yr | 12.5%* | -3.0% | 34.9% | 74.94% |
| 5 Yr | 21.6%* | -5.2% | 44.1% | 1.35% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 2.9% | 31.2% | 18.97% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WBVRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.0% | -6.4% | 67.1% | 66.24% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | -7.4% | 26.1% | 91.82% |
| 2023 | 11.0% | 1.8% | 35.4% | 83.08% |
| 2022 | -11.1% | -25.2% | 250.0% | 48.29% |
| 2021 | 157.9% | -3.0% | 157.9% | 0.27% |
NAV & Total Return History
WBVRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| WBVRX | Category Low | Category High | WBVRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 979 M | 6.04 M | 64.9 B | 38.62% |
| Number of Holdings | 106 | 10 | 1553 | 52.17% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 154 M | 482 K | 3.72 B | 36.06% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 16.48% | 6.1% | 101.9% | 62.31% |
Top 10 Holdings
- FIXED INC CLEARING CORP.REPO 2.69%
- Gulfport Energy Corp 1.68%
- Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida 1.61%
- Matador Resources Co 1.56%
- Expro Group Holdings NV 1.52%
- National Bank Holdings Corp 1.52%
- Eastern Bankshares Inc 1.52%
- FB Financial Corp 1.50%
- Hancock Whitney Corp 1.44%
- Renasant Corp 1.42%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WBVRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.26% | 3.76% | 103.27% | 73.66% |
| Other | 2.69% | -0.55% | 21.38% | 6.14% |
| Cash | 0.05% | 0.00% | 30.93% | 90.03% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.95% | 35.55% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.63% | 33.51% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 141.40% | 33.76% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WBVRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 20.85% | 0.00% | 35.05% | 71.65% |
| Industrials | 19.04% | 0.65% | 48.61% | 35.17% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.18% | 0.35% | 51.62% | 21.00% |
| Technology | 11.81% | 0.00% | 27.23% | 23.10% |
| Real Estate | 7.69% | 0.00% | 44.41% | 48.82% |
| Healthcare | 5.59% | 0.00% | 25.76% | 55.91% |
| Energy | 5.13% | 0.00% | 29.42% | 77.17% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.60% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 34.38% |
| Basic Materials | 4.12% | 0.00% | 67.30% | 68.24% |
| Communication Services | 2.86% | 0.00% | 17.58% | 41.47% |
| Utilities | 2.13% | 0.00% | 13.86% | 56.17% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WBVRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 97.26% | 3.76% | 103.27% | 59.85% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 61.95% | 51.41% |
WBVRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| WBVRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% | 0.03% | 36.05% | 86.45% |
| Management Fee | 0.75% | 0.01% | 1.50% | 38.46% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.35% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| WBVRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| WBVRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| WBVRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 7.00% | 7.00% | 252.00% | 0.29% |
WBVRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| WBVRX | Category Low | Category High | WBVRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% | 0.00% | 14.14% | 34.27% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| WBVRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| WBVRX | Category Low | Category High | WBVRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.59% | -1.43% | 4.13% | 38.06% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| WBVRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.270 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.067 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.373 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.301 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.291 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.588 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.179 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.279 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.108 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.623 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $2.152 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $1.336 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 05, 2020 | $3.044 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.493 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
WBVRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Heaphy
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 1999
22.43
22.4%
William V. Heaphy, an Associate of William Blair Investment Management, LLC. He joined William Blair in 2021. Previously, Mr. Heaphy was a Principal at Investment Counselors of Maryland, LLC. Mr. Heaphy joined ICM in 1994 as a security analyst in the equity research department, and joined the Small Cap Value team in 1999. Today, he serves the Firm as a member of the Management Committee and the Chief Investment Officer of the ICM Small-to-Mid Cap Value teams. Prior to joining ICM, Bill was an associate in the Baltimore law firm of Ober, Kaler, Grimes and Shriver, and before that, a staff auditor with Price Waterhouse. Bill earned his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law and his B.S. from Lehigh University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Gary Merwitz
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2004
17.42
17.4%
Gary Merwitz is director of research and a research analyst for William Blair’s value equity strategies and a portfolio manager for the Small Cap Value strategy. He focuses on the consumer discretionary and consumer staples sectors. Before joining William Blair in 2021, Gary was director of research, a member of the of the management committee, and a member of the small- to mid-cap value equity teams at ICM. Before joining ICM in 2004, Gary was a small-cap strategist and educational services analyst at Morgan Stanley. Gary received a B.S. in accounting from the University of Maryland and an M.B.A. from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 37.45 | 8.37 | 3.58 |