Performance

Class J Shares (USD) Factsheet

Emerging Markets Growth Fund

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As of 31.08.2023

Investment Returns

  Month YTD 1 Yr. 3 Yrs. 5 Yrs. 10 Yrs. Life of Fund
12/3/2013
Emerging Markets Growth Fund -3.88% 4.23% -3.40% -6.21% 2.22% -- 3.03%
MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (net) -5.50% 6.07% 2.79% 0.03% 1.63% -- 2.54%

Calendar Year Total Returns

  2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013†
Emerging Markets Growth Fund -33.41% 3.30% 38.45% 28.41% -22.09% 49.61% 1.93% -15.06% 3.11% 0.82%
MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (net) -19.83% -0.28% 18.39% 17.64% -15.05% 36.83% 9.90% -13.86% -1.79% 0.07%
† Since Fund’s inception on 12/3/13 through 12/31/13.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Index (net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The series approximates the minimum possible dividend reinvestment.

Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. Returns for periods of one year or more are annualized. All charges and fees, except any entry, exit and switching charge, have been taken into account in calculating the Fund’s performance. Returns for other share classes will differ from those shown above. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, on any given day or when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Levels and bases for taxation may change. For the most current month-end performance information, please visit our web site at sicav.williamblair.com.

Investments in initial public offerings (IPOs) during favorable market conditions have significantly contributed to the Emerging Markets Growth Fund's performance since its inception. As the Fund grows in size or as market conditions for IPOs become less favorable, the impact of IPOs is likely to diminish.