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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:
- a supranational organisation whose members are either countries, central banks or national monetary authorities
• a government, government agency, central bank or other national monetary authority of any country or jurisdiction
• a public authority or state investment body
• an Authorised Market Institution, Regulated Exchange or regulated clearing house
• a Regulated Financial Institution or the management company of a regulated pension fund;
• a Collective Investment Fund or a regulated pension fund;
• a corporate body whose shares are listed or admitted to trading on any exchange of an IOCSO member country
• trustee of a trust which has, or had during the previous 12 months, assets of at least $10 million;
• a Single Family Office licensed under the Single Family Office Regulations
• a person classified as a ‘large undertaking’ who meetstwoof the following criteria (i) a balance sheet total of at least $20 million; (ii) a net annual turnover of at least $40 million or (iii) own funds or called up capital of at least $2 million
(ii) Service-based Professional Clients
A person is a ‘serviced-based’ professional client if
- the services provided to the client is in relation to the provision of credit including arranging and/or advising on credit
• the services provided to the client relates to corporate structuring and financing such as advice relating to an acquisition, disposal, structuring, restructuring, financing or refinancing of a corporation or other legal entity i.e. takeovers, mergers and capital raising
(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:
- the individual (and primary account holder, if relevant) has net assets of at least $1 million; and
• the individual is, or has been, an employee of an authorised firm or a regulated financial institution in the past two years; or
• the individual can provide evidence which demonstrates that they have sufficient knowledge and experience of relevant markets, products and associated risks
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:
- has own funds or called up capital of at least $1 million; and
• can evidence that they have sufficient knowledge and experience of relevant markets, products and associated risks
Market counterparties
A Market Counterparty is any person who is either:
- authorised firm;
• regulated financial institution; or
• professional client
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Overview
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.
Important Information: Investors must read the Prospectus for any fund in which they wish to invest. Please contact us at the BlackRock Advisors UK Limited-Dubai Branch for the relevant Prospectus.
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.
Performance
Performance
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Returns
This chart shows the product's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 6 years.
During this period performance was achieved under circumstances that no longer apply
*On , the Fund changed its name and/or investment objective and policy.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) EUR | 17.3 | -3.3 | -11.9 | 2.8 | 21.1 | 129.6 | ||||
| Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) EUR | 13.0 | -6.1 | -9.9 | 5.7 | 13.7 | 137.5 |
Missing calendar year returns data
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 (%) EUR
as of 31-Dec-2025 |
129.56 | 41.94 | 19.48 | - | 20.62 |
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Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) EUR
as of 31-Dec-2025 |
137.48 | 41.85 | 19.27 | - | 20.98 |
Missing average annual returns data
| YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Total Return (%) EUR
as of 31-Dec-2025 |
129.56 | 6.95 | 20.01 | 72.84 | 129.56 | 185.97 | 143.51 | - | 252.60 |
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Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) EUR
as of 31-Dec-2025 |
137.48 | 2.40 | 14.64 | 71.82 | 137.48 | 185.41 | 141.40 | - | 259.81 |
Missing cumulative returns data
| From 31-Dec-2020 To 31-Dec-2021 |
From 31-Dec-2021 To 31-Dec-2022 |
From 31-Dec-2022 To 31-Dec-2023 |
From 31-Dec-2023 To 31-Dec-2024 |
From 31-Dec-2024 To 31-Dec-2025 |
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Total Return (%) EUR
as of 31-Dec-2025 |
-3.31 | -11.93 | 2.84 | 21.14 | 129.56 |
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Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) EUR
as of 31-Dec-2025 |
-6.09 | -9.94 | 5.66 | 13.74 | 137.48 |
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
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
Key Facts
Key Facts
Net Assets of Fund
as of 12-Jan-2026
USD 11,939,588,524
Fund Launch Date
30-Dec-1994
Fund Base Currency
USD
Constraint Benchmark 1
FTSE Gold Mines (cap) in EUR Performance Index
Ongoing Charges Figures
2.08%
ISIN
LU1960224068
Minimum Initial Investment
USD 25,000.00
Use of Income
Accumulating
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
Sector Equity Precious Metals
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
BHL2VC2
Share Class launch date
10-Apr-2019
Share Class Currency
EUR
Asset Class
Equity
Initial Charge
5.00%
Management Fee
1.75%
Performance Fee
-
Minimum Subsequent Investment
USD 1,000.00
Domicile
Luxembourg
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
BGWFAI2
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
Number of Holdings
as of 31-Dec-2025
49
3y Beta
as of 31-Dec-2025
0.874
P/B Ratio
as of 31-Dec-2025
3.89
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 31-Dec-2025
27.53%
P/E Ratio
as of 31-Dec-2025
36.56
Risk Indicator
Risk Indicator
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Low Risk
High Risk
Typically low rewards
Typically high rewards
Ratings
Ratings
Morningstar Medalist Rating
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Bronze medal. (Effective 10-May-2023)
Analyst-Driven %
as of 10-May-2023
100.00
Data Coverage %
as of 10-May-2023
100.00
Holdings
Holdings
as of 31-Dec-2025
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| BARRICK MINING CORP | 9.60 |
| NEWMONT CORPORATION | 7.94 |
| KINROSS GOLD CORP | 5.75 |
| AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD (ONTARIO) | 5.18 |
| ENDEAVOUR MINING PLC | 4.88 |
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD | 4.74 |
| ELDORADO GOLD CORPORATION | 4.66 |
| WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP | 4.50 |
| ALAMOS GOLD INC | 4.24 |
| ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC | 4.16 |
Holdings subject to change
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
Sorry, geographic exposures are not available at this time.
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.
Pricing & Exchange
Pricing & Exchange
| Investor Class | Currency | NAV | NAV Amount Change | NAV % Change | NAV As Of | 52wk High | 52wk Low | ISIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class AI2 | EUR | 38.36 | 1.15 | 3.09 | 12-Jan-2026 | 38.36 | 16.31 | LU1960224068 |
| Class A2 | EUR | 93.20 | 2.79 | 3.09 | 12-Jan-2026 | 93.20 | 39.62 | LU0171305526 |
| Class D2 | USD | 126.36 | 4.23 | 3.46 | 12-Jan-2026 | 126.36 | 46.61 | LU0252968424 |
| Class AI2 Hedged | EUR | 36.30 | 1.22 | 3.48 | 12-Jan-2026 | 36.30 | 13.88 | LU1960220744 |
| Class A10 | USD | 32.05 | 1.07 | 3.45 | 12-Jan-2026 | 32.05 | 13.02 | LU2533724436 |
| Class D2 Hedged | GBP | 63.16 | 2.11 | 3.46 | 12-Jan-2026 | 63.16 | 23.47 | LU0827889212 |
| Class A4 | EUR | 93.18 | 2.79 | 3.09 | 12-Jan-2026 | 93.18 | 39.62 | LU0408222320 |
| Class D2 Hedged | EUR | 15.91 | 0.54 | 3.51 | 12-Jan-2026 | 15.91 | 6.03 | LU0326423067 |
| Class A2 | USD | 108.82 | 3.63 | 3.45 | 12-Jan-2026 | 108.82 | 40.45 | LU0055631609 |
| Class A4 | USD | 108.81 | 3.63 | 3.45 | 12-Jan-2026 | 108.81 | 40.44 | LU0724618789 |
| Class D2 | EUR | 108.21 | 3.24 | 3.09 | 12-Jan-2026 | 108.21 | 45.66 | LU0252963623 |
| Class D4 | EUR | 100.07 | 3.00 | 3.09 | 12-Jan-2026 | 100.07 | 42.23 | LU0827889139 |
| Class A2 Hedged | EUR | 13.86 | 0.46 | 3.43 | 12-Jan-2026 | 13.86 | 5.30 | LU0326422689 |
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers
Evy Hambro
Tom Holl
Literature
Literature
Important Information
The fund invests a large portion of assets which are denominated in other currencies; hence changes in the relevant exchange rate will affect the value of the investment. The fund invests in a limited number of market sectors. Compared to investments which spread investment risk through investing in a variety of sectors, share price movements may have a greater effect on the overall value of this fund. The fund may invest in smaller company shares which can be more unpredictable and less liquid than those of larger company shares. Compared to more established economies, the value of investments in developing Emerging Markets may be subject to greater volatility due to differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability. The fund can invest in mining shares which typically experience above average volatility when compared to other investments. Trends which occur within the general equity market may not be mirrored within mining securities. Optional - The Fund does not hold physical gold or other commodities.
For funds with an investment objective that include the integration of ESG criteria, there may be corporate actions or other situations that may cause the fund or index to passively hold securities that may not comply with ESG criteria. Please refer to the fund’s prospectus for more information. The screening applied by the fund's index provider may include revenue thresholds set by the index provider. The information displayed on this website may not include all of the screens that apply to the relevant index or the relevant fund. These screens are described in more detail in the fund’s prospectus, other fund documents, and the relevant index methodology document.
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