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BlackRock Global Impact Fund

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.

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 and failed/delayed delivery of securities or payments to the Fund. 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. Frontier markets are generally more sensitive to economic and political conditions than developed and emerging markets. Other factors include greater 'Liquidity Risk', restrictions on investment or transfer of assets and failed/delayed delivery of securities or payments to the Fund. There may be larger fluctuations to the value of your investment and increased risk of losing your capital.

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

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Performance

Performance

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This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 1 years.

  2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Return (%) -18.8
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) -8.1
  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
-6.88 - - - -11.29
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) 1.67 - - - -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
1.83 -1.31 -2.65 -7.65 -6.88 - - - -21.47
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) 3.43 -1.23 -1.63 -0.69 1.67 - - - -
  From
31-Dec-2017
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31-Dec-2018
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31-Dec-2018
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31-Dec-2019
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31-Dec-2019
To
31-Dec-2020
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31-Dec-2020
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31-Dec-2021
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31-Dec-2021
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31-Dec-2022
Total Return (%)

as of 31-Dec-2022

- - - - -18.76
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 31-Dec-2022

- - - - -8.08

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 GBP 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

Key Facts

Key Facts

Net Assets of Fund as of 30-Mar-2023 USD 191,718,463
Share Class launch date 24-Feb-2021
Fund Launch Date 31-Mar-2020
Share Class Currency GBP
Fund Base Currency USD
Asset Class Equity
Comparator Benchmark 1 MSCI All Country World Net TR Index - in GBP
Initial Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges Figures 0.65%
Annual Management Fee 0.00%
Performance Fee 0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment GBP 10,000,000.00
Minimum Subsequent Investment GBP 10,000.00
Distribution Frequency -
Use of Income Distributing
Domicile Ireland
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited
Morningstar Category -
Dealing Settlement Trade Date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
ISIN IE00BL5B5098
SEDOL BL5B509

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of 28-Feb-2023 62
12m Trailing Yield as of 28-Feb-2023 0.00
Standard Deviation (3y) as of - -
3y Beta as of - -
P/E Ratio as of 28-Feb-2023 23.56
P/B Ratio as of 28-Feb-2023 3.05

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics

To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% 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. For newly launched funds, Sustainability Characteristics are typically available 6 months after launch. MSCI Ratings are currently unavailable for this fund.

Business Involvement

Business Involvement

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.

MSCI - Controversial Weapons as of 28-Feb-2023 0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators as of 28-Feb-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons as of 28-Feb-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal as of 28-Feb-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms as of 28-Feb-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands as of 28-Feb-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco as of 28-Feb-2023 0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage as of 28-Feb-2023 96.57%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of 28-Feb-2023 3.69%
BlackRock business involvement exposures as shown above for Thermal Coal and Oil Sands are calculated and reported for companies that generate more than 5% of revenue from thermal coal or oil sands as defined by MSCI ESG Research. For the exposure to companies that generate any revenue from thermal coal or oil sands (at a 0% revenue threshold), as defined by MSCI ESG Research, it is as follows: Thermal Coal 0.00% and for Oil Sands 0.00%.

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.

ESG Integration

ESG Integration

ESG integration is the practice of incorporating material environmental, social and governance (ESG) information or insights alongside traditional measures into the investment decision process to improve long term financial outcomes of portfolios. Unless otherwise stated in Fund documentation or included within the Fund’s investment objective, inclusion of this statement does not imply that the Fund has an ESG-aligned investment objective, but rather describes how ESG information is considered as part of the overall investment process.


In addition to the investment process described in the Fund documentation, the Fund manager also considers ESG criteria during the idea generation, company research, portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring phases of the investment process. ESG information may be sourced from BlackRock’s internal ESG research, third-party data providers, and engagement with company management. The Fund manager incorporates exposures to material environmental, social and governance risks, and uses BlackRock’s internal business involvement and controversy flags, among other tools, to filter the investable universe. The Fund manager utilizes regular meetings with company management and site visits to address any outstanding ESG concerns. All the above is recorded as independent ESG commentary in a dedicated section of internal stock reports as well as in analysts’ company meeting notes. ESG discussion is a necessary, essential, and mandatory part of the team’s regular security presentations, Risk and Quantitative Analysis group reviews, portfolio attribution reviews, daily team meetings, and reviews with the Chief Investment Officers.

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Ratings

Holdings

Holdings

as of 28-Feb-2023
Name Weight (%)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION 4.14
ROYALTY PHARMA PLC 4.08
BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA (PERSERO) TBK PT 4.07
EDP RENOVAVEIS SA 3.68
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE 3.24
Name Weight (%)
ORSTED A/S 3.22
NORTH WEST COMPANY INC 2.81
DANAHER CORPORATION 2.79
HALMA PLC 2.67
DAYAMITRA TELEKOMUNIKASI TBK PT 2.63
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 28-Feb-2023

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 28-Feb-2023

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 28-Feb-2023

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 28-Feb-2023

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
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 Distribution Frequency NAV NAV Amount Change NAV % Change NAV As Of 52wk High 52wk Low ISIN TIS
Class Z GBP - 77.19 0.60 0.78 30-Mar-2023 88.65 75.16 IE00BL5B5098 -
Class I EUR - 125.31 0.74 0.60 30-Mar-2023 152.56 122.83 IE00BLJP7D43 -
Class X Acc AUD - 79.01 0.80 1.03 30-Mar-2023 85.13 73.11 IE0003ASDU71 -
Class X Hedged NZD - 90.70 1.19 1.33 30-Mar-2023 102.06 84.43 IE000X2ZUN17 -
Class I EUR Annual 93.02 0.55 0.60 30-Mar-2023 100.41 91.18 IE0000YFNFR3 -
Class D USD - 123.64 1.65 1.36 30-Mar-2023 151.04 114.54 IE00BL5H0Z73 -
Class X USD - 127.21 1.71 1.36 30-Mar-2023 153.95 117.34 IE00BL5H1109 -
Class D GBP - 124.29 0.96 0.78 30-Mar-2023 143.19 121.31 IE00BL5H1323 -
Class X GBP - 80.85 0.63 0.78 30-Mar-2023 93.48 79.07 IE00BN4GXJ42 -
Class X NZD - 95.76 0.80 0.84 30-Mar-2023 105.34 91.39 IE000Y8I4H54 -
Class D EUR - 124.44 0.74 0.59 30-Mar-2023 151.66 121.98 IE00BL5H1091 -
Class I EUR - 115.85 1.47 1.29 30-Mar-2023 147.54 109.53 IE00BLJP7H80 -
Class A EUR - 121.72 0.72 0.59 30-Mar-2023 149.45 119.33 IE00BL5H0Y66 -
Class Z EUR - 125.57 0.74 0.60 30-Mar-2023 152.59 123.08 IE00BLGM4M63 -
Class Z GBP - 125.00 0.97 0.78 30-Mar-2023 143.58 121.73 IE00BLGM4N70 -
Class I JPY - 9,042.44 136.85 1.54 30-Mar-2023 10,348.76 8,602.53 IE00BLCHKM78 -
Class Z USD - 124.86 1.67 1.36 30-Mar-2023 152.08 115.51 IE00BL5H1216 -
Class A EUR Annual 84.35 0.50 0.59 30-Mar-2023 103.57 82.70 IE00BMYPBC33 -
Class A USD - 121.32 1.62 1.35 30-Mar-2023 149.30 112.78 IE00BL5H0X59 -
Class I GBP - 124.92 0.97 0.78 30-Mar-2023 143.62 121.74 IE00BLJP7J05 -

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Eric Rice
Eric Rice
Sheetal Prasad
Sheetal Prasad

Literature

Literature