WCM Focused International Growth Instl (WCMIX) is an institutional class mutual fund managed by WCM Investment Management, LLC, an independent, employee-owned asset management firm specializing in global growth equity investing with a focus on companies exhibiting strong competitive advantages and distinctive corporate cultures. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investments in non-U.S. domiciled companies, particularly foreign large-growth firms with durable growth fundamentals; it maintains a concentrated portfolio emphasizing high-conviction holdings selected via original equity research. WCM Investment Management, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, provides equity investment advisory services to diverse clients including individual investors, corporations, public and private funds, Taft-Hartley plans, endowments, and foundations; as of June 2024, the firm manages over USD 90 billion in assets across its strategies. The firm's offerings encompass multiple institutional and investor class mutual funds, such as the related WCMRX investor class share of the same fund, alongside broader growth equity portfolios and research-driven active strategies; it operates globally with a client-centric approach, targeting long-term sustainable excess returns while mitigating downside risk through fundamental analysis. In 2023, WCM expanded its capabilities by acquiring Martin Capital to enhance expertise in U.S. dividend-growth investing, marking a strategic addition to its core global growth focus; the firm maintains a flat organizational structure promoting meritocracy and innovation, with employee incentives aligned to client interests via significant ownership of voting shares.