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Investment research is one of our most important attributes, offering considerable value to our clients, and one that sets us apart from our peers.  A focal point within Investment Management and throughout the firm, our portfolio managers and research analysts provide a comprehensive and in-depth buy-side research discipline. Our private clients receive the same quality buy-side research that is used to manage our institutional clients—a distinct advantage.

Through our extensive research effort, we seek to acquire stock in companies that show many qualities: leadership in their field, proven management, distinctive capabilities, a large internal ownership, flexible pricing, reasonable valuation, low debt, superior cash flow, high returns on investment, predictable earnings, conservative accounting, and a substantial growth rate, which all add up to a durable franchise. Although we cannot predict future returns, by choosing companies that possess these quality characteristics, we attempt to increase our likelihood of creating a superior-performing portfolio while minimizing risk. In short, William Blair & Company strives to mirror the fundamental characteristics of the companies we invest in.

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