What is a Multi-Asset fund?

Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.

What is a Multi-Asset fund?

Multi-Asset funds are a mixed basket of different types of investments. Imagine you have a basket that holds a variety of fruits: apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes. Each fruit represents a different type of investment, such as stocks and bonds.

When you invest in a multi-asset fund, your money is spread across these different types of investments. This helps to manage risk because if one type of investment doesn't do well, the others might perform better. It's a way to diversify your investments without having to pick and manage each one individually.

A fund is a type of investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of securities, such as stocks, bonds, or other assets.

Risk. Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk.

Who manages it and makes the decisions?

Multi-asset funds are managed by professional fund managers. These are experts who have a deep understanding of the financial markets and investment strategies. The fund managers make the decisions about where to invest the money within the fund. They continuously monitor the market and adjust the fund's investments aiming to achieve the best possible returns while managing risk.

Risk. There is no guarantee that a positive investment outcome will be achieved.

What does it invest in?

As the name suggests, a multi-asset fund invests in multiple types of assets. This can include:

• Stocks: Shares of companies that can provide growth if the companies perform well.

• Bonds: Loans to companies or governments that pay interest over time.

• Real Estate: Properties that can generate rental income or appreciate in value.
• Cash or Cash Equivalents: Highly liquid assets, meaning the ability to quickly access your money without penalty e.g. fees or loss of interest. These liquid assets may provide stability and easy access to funds.
• Other: This could be commodities such as gold, or other investments to further increase the diversification.

Why choose a Multi-Asset fund?

By blending various assets, these funds may help smooth out market ups and downs, making them a good choice for medium- to long-term goals like retirement savings or funding a child’s education. 

People may choose a multi-asset fund as an investment vehicle for several reasons, they may be ideal for:

• Beginners who lack the knowledge or time to manage a portfolio.

• Investors looking for capital growth or income without taking on too much risk.

• Those seeking a "one-stop-shop" solution to investing.

What are its benefits?

There are several benefits to investing in a multi-asset fund:

• Diversification: By spreading investments across different asset types, the fund reduces the risk of losing money if one asset performs poorly.

• Professional Management: Experienced fund managers handle the investment decisions, which can be reassuring for those who are new to investing.

• Convenience: Investors don't need to manage multiple investments themselves; the fund does it all in one package.

• Potential for Stable Returns: The mix of assets can help balance growth and stability, aiming for more consistent returns over time.

Risk. Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk.

Risk. Risk management cannot fully eliminate the risk of investment loss.

Risk. There is no guarantee that a positive investment outcome will be achieved.

In summary, a multi-asset fund is a versatile and professionally managed investment option that spreads your money across different types of assets. It offers diversification, professional management, and the potential for stable returns, making it an attractive choice for new investors looking to grow their wealth while managing risk.

Who is BlackRock?

BlackRock is one of the world’s largest asset managers^1, trusted by institutions all over the world to manage their investments. This includes many pension funds, official institutions like governments, and private investors (big and small).

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Together with our clients, we work to make investing easier and more affordable.

What does this mean for me?

BlackRock’s size, global nature and local teams mean that across the globe we have assembled teams from and set them to work with one mission – delivering on outcomes for our clients’ investment goals. Utilising complex financial data and technology, meaning our fund managers can dedicate their time to making smart investment choices – freeing you up to focus on the things that matter to you.

What does this mean for my investments?

Each quarter, our team of investment experts combine global insights with local knowledge to determine how to re-balance the portfolios of each of the funds. This can stay within the risk level you have chosen and may mean greater returns than index-only options.

¹ Source: Statista, Top-global-fund-groups-worldwide-by-assets, Jan 7 2025.

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Changes in the rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of investments to diminish or increase. Fluctuation may be particularly marked in the case of a higher volatility fund and the value of an investment may fall suddenly and substantially. Levels and basis of taxation may change from time to time and depend on personal individual circumstances.

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