WEDIX

About WEDIX

The William Blair Emerging Markets Debt Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund specializing in fixed income investments, primarily targeting debt instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to sovereign and corporate debt from developing economies, with the majority of holdings denominated in major currencies such as U.S. dollars, and up to 20% exposure to bonds denominated in local currencies. This approach aims to capitalize on the growth dynamics and risk-return characteristics of emerging market debt, offering potential for yield premium compared to developed markets. The fund invests across a range of credit qualities, encompassing both investment grade and below investment grade securities, allowing for broad diversification across geographies, issuers, and credit profiles. Managed with a disciplined, research-driven process that blends top-down macroeconomic insights with bottom-up credit analysis, the fund is structured for institutional investors seeking exposure to the diverse debt markets of emerging economies. Its portfolio plays an important role in providing access to emerging market fixed income as part of a global asset allocation strategy, offering income generation and the opportunity for risk-adjusted returns within an institutional framework.