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William Blair Small Cap Growth N (WBSNX)On Oct 6: 15.55  Down 0.65 (4.01%)  
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William Blair Small Cap Growth N
222 W Adams St Chicago IL 60606
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Small Growth
Fund Family:William Blair
Net Assets:360.88M
Year-to-Date Return:-16.22%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:27-Dec-99
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Small Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Karl W. Brewer
Lead Manager since 27-Dec-99
Brewer is a principal of William Blair & Company, L.L.C. He is an analyst and portfolio manager. Previously, he spent six years at Lehman Brothers, Inc. in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Los Angeles Corporate Finance Departments.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$5,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$3,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$5,000
Min Subsequent Investment:$1,000
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$250
WBSNX can be purchased from 69 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of net assets in stocks of small cap companies. It invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of small domestic growth companies that are expected to experience solid growth in earnings. The fund may invest in initial public offerings ("IPOs”) and private placements. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities, which may include American Depository Receipts or substantially similar investments; however, the fund may invest only up to 5% of its net assets directly in foreign securities.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend N/A
Last Cap Gain (19-Dec-07): 1.53
Annual Holdings Turnover 97.00%
Average for Category: 114.64%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseWBSNXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.49% 1.60%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.38%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.66%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $471$686
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $813$1,085
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,779$2,158
* Per $10,000 invested


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