WCM Focused International Growth Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
11.1%
1 yr return
10.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
13.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
5.0%
Net Assets
$21.2 B
Holdings in Top 10
44.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.30%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 25.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$1,000
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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WCMRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 11.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.62%
- Dividend Yield 5.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameWCM Focused International Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameINVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST
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Inception DateMay 31, 2011
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerPaul Black
Fund Description
WCMRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WCMRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.1% | -17.5% | 33.3% | 27.83% |
| 1 Yr | 10.3% | -16.1% | 48.3% | 69.28% |
| 3 Yr | 13.9%* | -0.8% | 27.7% | 37.10% |
| 5 Yr | 5.0%* | -8.8% | 15.6% | 37.65% |
| 10 Yr | 11.3%* | 3.1% | 12.9% | 4.13% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WCMRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.2% | -72.4% | 43.6% | 43.48% |
| 2024 | -4.6% | -28.0% | 29.8% | 86.09% |
| 2023 | 15.5% | -0.4% | 28.6% | 34.20% |
| 2022 | -29.1% | -49.5% | -15.2% | 70.18% |
| 2021 | 11.5% | -22.2% | 19.3% | 9.04% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WCMRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.1% | -17.5% | 33.3% | 27.83% |
| 1 Yr | 10.3% | -16.1% | 48.3% | 69.28% |
| 3 Yr | 13.9%* | -0.8% | 27.7% | 37.10% |
| 5 Yr | 5.0%* | -8.8% | 15.6% | 37.65% |
| 10 Yr | 11.3%* | 3.1% | 12.9% | 4.13% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WCMRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.6% | -1.0% | 47.2% | 53.33% |
| 2024 | 6.7% | -7.0% | 33.0% | 33.62% |
| 2023 | 16.3% | 1.8% | 28.6% | 42.90% |
| 2022 | -29.1% | -44.4% | -11.0% | 80.12% |
| 2021 | 16.7% | -20.6% | 20.5% | 4.22% |
NAV & Total Return History
WCMRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| WCMRX | Category Low | Category High | WCMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 21.2 B | 4.24 M | 137 B | 13.62% |
| Number of Holdings | 43 | 6 | 1720 | 82.03% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 8.66 B | 1.38 M | 30.7 B | 8.41% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 44.09% | 13.0% | 99.3% | 15.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Siemens Energy A.G. 8.24%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 6.74%
- Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 4.78%
- BAE Systems PLC 4.59%
- Philip Morris International, Inc. 3.68%
- ASML Holding N.V. 3.66%
- Sea Ltd. - ADR 3.53%
- Seagate Technology Holdings PLC 3.22%
- UMB MONEY MARKET II SPECIAL / 2.87%
- Safran S.A. 2.77%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WCMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 84.91% | 84.91% | 103.40% | 99.71% |
| Cash | 4.21% | 0.00% | 8.28% | 14.49% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.51% | 53.62% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.78% | 14.24% | 53.33% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.45% | 37.50% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.17% | 38.55% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WCMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27.45% | 1.51% | 38.21% | 3.49% |
| Healthcare | 25.54% | 1.36% | 29.58% | 4.36% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 19.09% | 0.00% | 41.53% | 11.92% |
| Industrials | 13.84% | 0.68% | 31.28% | 59.88% |
| Financial Services | 5.39% | 0.00% | 38.62% | 90.12% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.07% | 0.00% | 25.77% | 84.88% |
| Basic Materials | 3.61% | 0.00% | 23.15% | 86.05% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.05% | 70.35% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.64% | 67.44% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.97% | 83.14% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 41.13% | 92.15% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WCMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 59.29% | 0.00% | 99.98% | 93.91% |
| US | 25.62% | 0.00% | 99.27% | 14.20% |
WCMRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| WCMRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.30% | 0.01% | 15.90% | 32.65% |
| Management Fee | 0.85% | 0.00% | 1.21% | 79.71% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 31.33% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.40% | 55.10% |
Sales Fees
| WCMRX 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% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| WCMRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | 80.39% |
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.
| WCMRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 25.00% | 7.00% | 149.00% | 38.44% |
WCMRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| WCMRX | Category Low | Category High | WCMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% | 0.00% | 11.77% | 86.63% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| WCMRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| WCMRX | Category Low | Category High | WCMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.62% | -1.69% | 3.16% | 90.62% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| WCMRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2025 | $0.149 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2025 | $0.098 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 08, 2025 | $1.116 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2025 | $1.362 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2024 | $0.137 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 06, 2024 | $2.585 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2024 | $2.722 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2023 | $0.149 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2022 | $0.021 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2021 | $1.274 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 09, 2020 | $0.348 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2019 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2018 | $0.017 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 06, 2018 | $0.515 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2018 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2017 | $0.002 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2017 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2016 | $0.191 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 09, 2016 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2015 | $0.107 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 10, 2015 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2014 | $0.008 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 10, 2014 | $0.028 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 10, 2014 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.080 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2012 | $0.029 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2012 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
WCMRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Paul Black
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 31, 2011
11.01
11.0%
Paul joined WCM in 1989; his primary responsibility is portfolio management for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since the start of his investment career in 1983, Paul’s experience includes positions as Portfolio Manager with Wells Fargo Private Banking Group, and at Bank of America. Paul earned his B.S. in Finance from California State University, San Diego.
Peter Hunkel
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 31, 2011
11.01
11.0%
Pete has been working with WCM since 2001; his primary responsibilities are portfolio management and equity research for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since he began his investment career in 1998, Pete’s experience includes positions as Portfolio Analyst, Templeton Private Client Group, and as Managing Director at Centurion Alliance. He earned his B.A. (with honors) in Communications from San Jose State University (California), and his J.D. at the Monterey College of Law (California).
Michael Trigg
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 31, 2011
11.01
11.0%
Mike joined WCM in 2006; his primary responsibilities are portfolio management and equity research for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since he began his investment career in 2000, Mike’s experience includes positions as Equity Analyst at Morningstar, Inc. (Chicago) where he produced the Model Growth Portfolio (a live portfolio and newsletter), and as Analyst at the Motley Fool, the online investment service. He earned his B.S. (with honors) in Finance from Saint Louis University (Missouri).
Sanjay Ayer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 30, 2020
1.92
1.9%
Sanjay joined WCM in 2007; his primary responsibilities are portfolio management and equity research for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since he began his investment career in 2002, Sanjay’s experience includes positions as Equity Analyst at Morningstar, Inc. (Chicago), and at J. & W. Seligman & Co. (New York). Sanjay graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University (Maryland) with a B.A. in Economics, and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. He is also a CFA® charterholder.
Jon Tringale
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 31, 2022
0.17
0.2%
Mr. Tringale is a Portfolio Manager at WCM, where his primary responsibilities are portfolio management and equity research. Before joining WCM in 2015, he was an analyst as a vice president at Gerson Lehrman Group and on the trading floor at Wedbush Securities.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 26.94 | 7.99 | 20.01 |