# William Blair Emerg Mkts Sm Cp Gr I (BESIX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/BESIX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, William Blair Emerg Mkts Sm Cp Gr I (BESIX), nexqual.com/BESIX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 24.74 (-0.72% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 24.92 · day 24.74–24.74 · 52w 21.54–28.07 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +12.7% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +20.2% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +12.7% | +20.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +12.7% | +3.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| Max drawdown | -14.5% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -30.4% (Nov 2021→Jul 2022) |

## Peers
WESNX (William Blair Emerging Markets ) USD 24.21 +0.00% · WESJX (William Blair Emerging Markets ) USD 24.83 +0.00% · GEMEX (GMO Emerging Markets Fund Class) USD 38.59 +0.39% · GEMNX (GMO Emerging Markets Fund Class) USD 38.7 -0.00% · CNPSX (Consumer Goods Ultra Sector Pro) USD 72.55 -0.00%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/BESIX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt