Equities
A trusted partner in dynamic global markets.
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3,720+
securities
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3,250+
companies
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260+
preferred stocks
for which we make a market
As of March 31, 2025
*includes warrants and all share classes
Equity Sales & Trading
Through the continuity and expertise of our people, strength of our distribution network, and quality of our equity research, we cultivate long-standing relationships with leading institutional investors and growth-oriented issuers.
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Global Institutional Equity Trading
We provide superior client service and optimized trade execution in all market conditions.
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Domestic and International Equity Sales
At William Blair we provide superior access to value-added insight. Through an extensive array of conferences, road shows, and one-on-one meetings, we leverage our highly regarded equity research and facilitate the flow of information between investors and management of quality growth companies.
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Syndicate
Our network of quality, long-term investors enables growth-oriented companies to confidently access equity capital markets.
Fixed Income Sales & Trading
Through our experienced, dedicated fixed-income sales force and proven underwriting capabilities, we provide high-quality distribution for our issuing clients and optimized execution for investors.
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Preferred Stock Sales and Trading
As market makers in more than 260 preferred securities and fixed income ETF's, our team provides liquidity and market insight for our clients. Veteran traders with over 24 years of experience review client portfolios to identify opportunities to achieve their fixed income goals. We maintain a healthy inventory of taxable and tax-advantaged preferred stocks, and we actively participate as underwriters and distributors for new issues.
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Convertible Securities Trading
William Blair offers expertise in trading and the ability to be a market maker in about 200 securities.
Private Shares Trading
Delivering exceptional access, insights, and company-specific transactional knowledge for potential buyers and sellers of private company equity.
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Our Competitive Edge
Our Private Shares Trading team offers exceptional access and company-specific transactional knowledge for buyers and sellers of private company equity. The team applies the highest standard of care to secondary trading, where discretion and transactional knowledge are paramount.
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Macro Highlights from Our 2025 Growth Stock Conference
In a special economics conference report, William Blair’s Richard de Chazal highlights commentary from the event, which featured more than 250 public and private companies.
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Corporate Access
Our non-deal roadshows, conferences, and investor field trips facilitate the exchange of ideas and build relationships between senior corporate management and key decision makers with leading institutional investors.
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Awards & Recognition
William Blair is thrilled to highlight a collection of rankings and awards recently given to our equity research analysts and equity trading teams. Compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence, Coalition Greenwich, Extel, and TipRanks, the following recognitions reflect William Blair’s long-standing commitment to delivering client services.
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William Blair Shines in 2024 Coalition Greenwich Study with 12 No. 1 Rankings
William Blair, the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, is thrilled to announce its performance in the annual Coalition Greenwich Voice of the Client – 2024 North American Equity Investors Study.
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