International Leaders

Why This Strategy?

Represents the purest application of William Blair’s high-quality discipline
Provides broad non-U.S. exposure with focused investment in leading companies in terms of products, services, execution, and financial returns
Applies comprehensive research systematically in an international peer context

Key Facts

OTHER VEHICLES:

CIT

Canadian Pooled Trust

Key Facts
Inception Date	2/1/2003
Benchmark	MSCI AC World ex-U.S. IMI Index

Investment Philosophy

We believe that strong corporate performance is the foundation of superior long-term investment returns
The essence of corporate success lies in building intrinsic strengths in the management of human capital, financial resources, and stakeholder relationships, and delivering quality, innovation, service, and value to customers
Companies that lead in these critical areas have produced better returns on capital, over a longer time horizon, with greater consistency and less risk

Investment Process

Integrated Fundamental, Systematic, and Strategy Research Throughout

Management

Alaina Anderson, CFA, Partner

Portfolio Manager

Tenure with William Blair:Since

2006

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Simon Fennell, Partner

Portfolio Manager

Tenure with William Blair:Since

2011

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Chandan Khanna

Portfolio Manager

Tenure with William Blair:Since

2025

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Risks: Equity securities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic, and industry conditions. Investing in foreign denominated and/or domiciled securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations, and economic and political risks. These risks may be enhanced in emerging markets. Investing in smaller capitalization companies involves special risks, including higher volatility and lower liquidity. Different investment styles may shift in and out of favor depending on market conditions. Individual securities may not perform as expected or a strategy used by the Adviser may fail to produce its intended result. Diversification does not ensure against loss. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.

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International Leaders

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