William Blair Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

Class Inst (WSMIX)

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Performance

The fund has returned 17.21 percent over the past year.

Trailing Returns Updated 04.30.2013
Year to date 13.6%
1 Year 17.2%
3 Years (Annualized) N/A
5 Years (Annualized) N/A
10 Years (Annualized) N/A

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Summary

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 equity securities of small capitalized and medium capitalized companies. It invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments, of small cap and mid cap domestic companies that the advisor believes offer a long-term investment value. The fund may invest in equity securities through initial public offerings and private placements.

Fees

Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
William Blair Small-Mid Cap Value Fund has an expense ratio of 1.15 percent.

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Risk

Risk is N/A compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.

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