This section includes investor type descriptions for professional clients and market counterparties.
Professional client
A Professional Client is either: (i) a ‘deemed’ professional client; (ii) serviced-based professional client; or (iii) an assessed professional Client
(i) Deemed Professional Client
A person is a “deemed” professional client if the person is:
(ii) Service-based Professional Clients
A person is a ‘serviced-based’ professional client if
(iii) Assessed-based Professional Clients
Assessed-based professional clients can be either (i) individuals; or (ii) undertakings
Individuals
An individual (and associated joint account holders) would be classified as an ‘assessed-based professional client’ if:
Where there is a joint account in place, the secondary account holder must obtain confirmation in writing that investment decisions relating to the joint account are made for or on behalf of the secondary account holder
Undertakings
Undertakings, which are generally not individuals, would be classified as ‘assessed-based’ professional clients if it:
Market counterparties
A Market Counterparty is any person who is either:
Important Information: 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.
The value of equities and equity-related securities can be affected by daily stock market movements, political factors, economic news, company earnings and significant corporate events. Emerging markets are generally more sensitive to economic and political conditions than developed markets. Other factors include greater 'Liquidity Risk', restrictions on investment or transfer of assets, failed/delayed delivery of securities or payments to the Fund and sustainability-related risks. The Fund seeks to exclude companies engaging in certain activities inconsistent with ESG criteria. Investors should therefore make a personal ethical assessment of the Fund’s ESG screening prior to investing in the Fund. Such ESG screening may adversely affect the value of the Fund’s investments compared to a fund without such screening. Derivatives may be highly sensitive to changes in the value of the asset on which they are based and can increase the size of losses and gains, resulting in greater fluctuations in the value of the Fund. The impact to the Fund can be greater where derivatives are used in an extensive or complex way.All currency hedged share classes of this fund use derivatives to hedge currency risk. The use of derivatives for a share class could pose a potential risk of contagion (also known as spill-over) to other share classes in the fund. The fund’s management company will ensure appropriate procedures are in place to minimise contagion risk to other share class. Using the drop down box directly below the name of the fund, you can view a list of all share classes in the fund – currency hedged share classes are indicated by the word “Hedged” in the name of the share class. In addition, a full list of all currency hedged share classes is available on request from the fund’s management company
To the extent the Fund undertakes securities lending to reduce costs, the Fund will receive 62.5% of the associated revenue generated and the remaining 37.5% will be received by BlackRock as the securities lending agent. As securities lending revenue sharing does not increase the costs of running the Fund, this has been excluded from the ongoing charges.
This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 10 years.
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Total Return (%) | 18.1 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 4.7 | -8.2 | 28.4 | 13.9 | 24.2 | -14.8 | 13.0 |
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) | 21.2 | 10.5 | 12.4 | 8.7 | -3.5 | 30.3 | 5.6 | 31.0 | -11.1 | 19.3 |
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) | 16.4 | 7.2 | 9.0 | 6.4 | -6.5 | 26.8 | 4.5 | 27.7 | -14.1 | 17.3 |
Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.
1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
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Total Return (%) | 27.53 | 7.10 | 11.22 | 9.64 | 7.71 |
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) | 30.39 | 11.44 | 13.38 | 12.24 | - |
YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
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Total Return (%) | 24.26 | 6.80 | 8.44 | 11.33 | 27.53 | 22.86 | 70.15 | 151.00 | 302.73 |
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) | 25.78 | 6.63 | 8.75 | 13.60 | 30.39 | 38.38 | 87.39 | 217.33 | - |
From 30-Sep-2019 To 30-Sep-2020 |
From 30-Sep-2020 To 30-Sep-2021 |
From 30-Sep-2021 To 30-Sep-2022 |
From 30-Sep-2022 To 30-Sep-2023 |
From 30-Sep-2023 To 30-Sep-2024 |
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Total Return (%)
as of 30-Sep-2024 |
7.35 | 31.84 | -8.37 | 7.38 | 19.53 |
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)
as of 30-Sep-2024 |
1.86 | 30.82 | -4.09 | 13.64 | 25.44 |
The figures shown relate to past performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Markets could develop very differently in the future. It can help you to assess how the fund has been managed in the past
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in EUR, hedged share class benchmark performance is displayed in USD.
Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested where applicable. The return of your investment may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations if your investment is made in a currency other than that used in the past performance calculation. Source: Blackrock
To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% (or 50% for bond funds and money market funds) of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities with ESG coverage by MSCI ESG Research (certain cash positions and other asset types deemed not relevant for ESG analysis by MSCI are removed prior to calculating a fund’s gross weight; the absolute values of short positions are included but treated as uncovered), the fund’s holdings date must be less than one year old, and the fund must have at least ten securities. MSCI Ratings are currently unavailable for this fund.
Business Involvement metrics can help investors gain a more comprehensive view of specific activities in which a fund may be exposed through its investments.
Business Involvement metrics are not indicative of a fund’s investment objective, and, unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, do not change a fund’s investment objective or constrain the fund’s investable universe, and there is no indication that an ESG or Impact focused investment strategy or exclusionary screens will be adopted by a fund. For more information regarding a fund's investment strategy, please see the fund's prospectus.
Review the MSCI methodology behind the Business Involvement metrics, using links below.
Business Involvement metrics are calculated by BlackRock using data from MSCI ESG Research which provides a profile of each company’s specific business involvement. BlackRock leverages this data to provide a summed up view across holdings and translates it to a fund's market value exposure to the listed Business Involvement areas above.
Business Involvement metrics are designed only to identify companies where MSCI has conducted research and identified as having involvement in the covered activity. As a result, it is possible there is additional involvement in these covered activities where MSCI does not have coverage. This information should not be used to produce comprehensive lists of companies without involvement. Business Involvement metrics are only displayed if at least 1% of the fund’s gross weight includes securities covered by MSCI ESG Research.
Name | Weight (%) |
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NVIDIA CORP | 5.50 |
MICROSOFT CORP | 5.31 |
MASTERCARD INC CLASS A | 3.51 |
APPLE INC | 2.83 |
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC | 2.47 |
Name | Weight (%) |
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ALPHABET INC CLASS C | 2.38 |
AMAZON COM INC | 2.08 |
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES PLC | 2.01 |
MARSH & MCLENNAN INC | 1.99 |
PROGRESSIVE CORP | 1.98 |
Name | Weight (%) |
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REI AGRO LTD RegS 5.5 11/13/2014 | 0.00 |
% of Net Assets
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settle dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change.
% of Net Assets represents the Fund’s exposure based on the economic value of securities and is adjusted for futures, options, and swaps (except with respect to fixed income securities), and convertible bonds. On a market value basis the Fund is comprised of 89% equities, 2% fixed income, 9% cash equivalents. The Funds will not use borrowing to purchase additional investments but may be expected, via derivative positions, to obtain market exposure in excess of net asset value.
Investor Class | Currency | NAV | NAV Amount Change | NAV % Change | NAV As Of | 52wk High | 52wk Low | ISIN |
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Class A2 | EUR | 34.33 | -0.04 | -0.12 | 13-Dec-2024 | 34.53 | 27.06 | LU0238689623 |
Class A4 | EUR | 34.23 | -0.05 | -0.15 | 13-Dec-2024 | 34.43 | 26.98 | LU0408221603 |
Class D4 | EUR | 31.55 | -0.04 | -0.13 | 13-Dec-2024 | 31.72 | 24.79 | LU0938162772 |
Class D2 Hedged | EUR | 22.57 | -0.09 | -0.40 | 13-Dec-2024 | 22.89 | 18.54 | LU0326425609 |
Class A2 | USD | 36.01 | -0.14 | -0.39 | 13-Dec-2024 | 36.51 | 29.30 | LU0238689110 |
Class A2 Hedged | EUR | 20.60 | -0.08 | -0.39 | 13-Dec-2024 | 20.89 | 17.05 | LU0238690555 |
Class D2 | EUR | 38.87 | -0.05 | -0.13 | 13-Dec-2024 | 39.09 | 30.42 | LU0827880856 |
Class D2 | USD | 40.78 | -0.15 | -0.37 | 13-Dec-2024 | 41.33 | 32.92 | LU0368268198 |
Randy Berkowitz, CFA, Managing Director, is a member of the Global Allocation Team . He is a Senior Investor and Head of quantitative strategies and research which serves to drive the Team’s asset allocation process, security sizing and risk management, in addition to covering sub industries within the Healthcare sector.
Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and portfolio manager, is a member of the Global Allocation team and the lead portfolio manager of the GA Selects Model Portfolios.
Kate Moore, Managing Director, is a member of the Global Allocation investment team and Head of Thematic Strategy. Her investment mandate includes identifying opportunities to exploit structural change, policy evolution, and dislocations across global industries. She is a member of the Human Capital Committee.
Sarah Thompson, CFA, Managing Director, is a member of the Global Allocation Team, . She is a senior investor, primarily responsible for coverage of the chemicals, metals & mining, midstream and utilities sectors. global fundamental credit, private placements, distressed investments.