The William Blair Global Leaders Fund and the William Blair Emerging Markets Leaders Fund have both earned ‘Superior’ ratings from research house, SQM, an oustanding result for the two funds.
The William Blair Global Leaders Fund, earned a 4.25 star ‘superior’ rating while the William Blair Emerging Markets Leaders Funds earned a 4 star rating.
In its Funds research, SQM highlighted the strength of both the funds in bringing Willam Blair’s history as a long established funds management firm in the US with a strong pedigree in active management.
“Its in-depth fundamental analysis procedure, supplemented by objective scoring input from William Blair’s proprietary quantitative models allows for the identification of opportunities and potential risks,” said SQM.
Strong team cohesiveness was also identified as a strength of both funds. William Blair’s analysts and portfolio managers collaborate extensively on the composition of the Eligibility List and Research Agenda to ensure efficient processing of ideas and timely portfolio implementation,” said SQM.
Management fees of both funds were below the peer average.
Alex François, William Blair’s Head of Australia and New Zealand Institutional Distribution, said, “William Blair’s funds are offering quality investment opportunities to Australian investors in broader global markets and currencies and across geopolitical themes that are sometimes difficult to access. We are delighted to have earned these ratings from SQM which confirm that both of these Funds are superior.”
