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William Blair Growth N (WBGSX)On Dec 16: 9.70  Up 0.01 (0.10%)  
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William Blair Growth N
222 W Adams St Chicago IL 60606
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Growth
Fund Family:William Blair
Net Assets:132.54M
Year-to-Date Return:32.87%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:20-Mar-46
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Large Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
John Jostrand
Lead Manager since 01-May-01
Jostrand is principal and portfolio manager with William Blair & Company. He joined the firm in 1993 as a portfolio manager. Previously, he was with TRW for 10 years as director, equity portfolio manager and venture capital funds manager. Prior to that, he was with Boatmen's National Bank for five years as assistant trust officer, equity fund manager and research analyst. Jostrand holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
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
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FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of the common stocks of domestic growth companies with sustainable, above-average growth from one business cycle to the next and does not invest in mature industries. It may invest in initial public offerings (?IPOs?) and private placements. The fund may invest up to 15% of net assets in foreign securities, up to 5% of net assets directly in foreign securities. To a limited extent, the fund may invest in illiquid securities, investment, companies.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (25-Jul-96): 0.01
Last Cap Gain (18-Dec-08): 0.18
Annual Holdings Turnover 60.00%
Average for Category: 112.30%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseWBGSXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:% 1.33%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.43%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.62%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$670
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,047
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,062
* Per $10,000 invested


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