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BGF World Energy 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.

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.

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Performance

Performance

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  2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Return (%) 11.60 -4.37 -22.30 30.92 -13.05 -17.67 12.98 -34.98 51.96 47.34
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 13.03 0.38 -14.74 31.65 -7.46 -12.08 14.37 -35.56 49.87 51.56

Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.

  1Y 3Y 5Y 10y Incept.
-15.79 25.10 2.42 0.36 2.06
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) -11.73 25.91 4.00 3.68 5.22
  YTD 1m 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10y Incept.
-9.54 -5.65 -9.73 -16.48 -15.79 95.76 12.72 3.66 57.17
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) -10.16 -6.32 -8.97 -16.81 -11.73 99.62 21.65 43.52 208.65
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31-Mar-2018
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31-Mar-2019
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31-Mar-2020
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31-Mar-2021
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Total Return (%)

as of Mar 31, 2023

5.97 -43.12 38.61 63.32 4.21
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of Mar 31, 2023

10.59 -45.19 45.60 58.10 7.64
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

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

Key Facts

Key Facts

Net Assets of Fund as of Jun 9, 2023 USD 2,848,899,634
Share Class Inception Date Apr 6, 2001
Fund Inception Date Mar 15, 2001
Share Class Currency EUR
Base Currency USD
Asset Class Equity
Constraint Benchmark 1 MSCI World Energy 30% Buffer 10/40 EUR NET Index
SFDR Classification Other
Initial Charge 3.00%
Ongoing Charge 2.56%
Annual Management Fee 2.25%
Performance Fee 0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment EUR 5000
Minimum Subsequent Investment -
Use of Income Accumulating
Domicile Luxembourg
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Morningstar Category Sector Equity Energy
Dealing Settlement Trade Date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker MERENYE
ISIN LU0171304552
SEDOL B43HL24

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of May 31, 2023 28
Standard Deviation (3y) as of May 31, 2023 32.56%
3y Beta as of May 31, 2023 1.047
P/E Ratio as of May 31, 2023 7.97
P/B Ratio as of May 31, 2023 1.74

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics provide investors with specific non-traditional metrics. Alongside other metrics and information, these enable investors to evaluate funds on certain environmental, social and governance characteristics. Sustainability Characteristics do not provide an indication of current or future performance nor do they represent the potential risk and reward profile of a fund. They are provided for transparency and for information purposes only. Sustainability Characteristics should not be considered solely or in isolation, but instead are one type of information that investors may wish to consider when assessing a fund.


The metrics are not indicative of how or whether ESG factors will be integrated into a fund. Unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, the metrics 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 methodologies behind Sustainability Characteristics using the links below.

MSCI ESG Fund Rating (AAA-CCC) as of May 19, 2023 A
MSCI ESG % Coverage as of May 19, 2023 99.93
MSCI ESG Quality Score (0-10) as of May 19, 2023 6.86
MSCI ESG Quality Score - Peer Percentile as of May 19, 2023 74.65
Fund Lipper Global Classification as of May 19, 2023 Equity Sector Energy
Funds in Peer Group as of May 19, 2023 142
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2E/$M SALES) as of May 19, 2023 516.03
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity % Coverage as of May 19, 2023 98.97
All data is from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings as of May 19, 2023, based on holdings as of Dec 31, 2022. As such, the fund’s sustainable characteristics may differ from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings from time to time.

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.

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 May 31, 2023 0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators as of May 31, 2023 0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons as of May 31, 2023 0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal as of May 31, 2023 0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms as of May 31, 2023 0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands as of May 31, 2023 7.76%
MSCI - Tobacco as of May 31, 2023 0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage as of May 31, 2023 100.10%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of May 31, 2023 0.17%
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 51.70%.

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.


The Fund manager considers ESG criteria in combination with other information during the idea generation, company research, portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring phases of the investment process. ESG information may be sourced from third-party vendors, as well as internal engagement commentary and site visits and input from BlackRock Investment Stewardship. The Fund manager conducts regular portfolio reviews with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group and with the Chief Investment Officers. These reviews include discussion of the portfolio’s exposure to material ESG risks, as well as exposure to sustainability-related business involvements, climate-related metrics, and other factors.

Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

3 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BGF World Energy Fund, Class E2, as of Mar 31, 2012 rated against 161 Sector Equity Energy Funds.

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Holdings

Holdings

as of May 31, 2023
Name Weight (%)
SHELL PLC 9.28
TOTALENERGIES SE 8.80
EXXON MOBIL CORP 8.70
BP PLC 6.17
CHEVRON CORP 5.92
Name Weight (%)
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD 4.90
EOG RESOURCES INC 4.86
CONOCOPHILLIPS 4.84
WILLIAMS COMPANIES INC 4.63
HESS CORPORATION 4.27
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of May 31, 2023

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of May 31, 2023

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
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as of May 31, 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
E2 EUR Accumulating 18.36 -0.10 -0.54 Jun 9, 2023 22.10 16.55 LU0171304552 -
X2 EUR Accumulating 29.38 -0.16 -0.54 Jun 9, 2023 34.85 25.89 LU0214281593 -
Class S2 EUR - 12.67 -0.07 -0.55 Jun 9, 2023 15.12 11.27 LU2459103631 -
D4 GBP Annual 16.18 -0.16 -0.98 Jun 9, 2023 19.82 14.52 LU0630472362 -
A2 EUR Accumulating 20.51 -0.11 -0.53 Jun 9, 2023 24.62 18.40 LU0171301533 -
A2 Hgd SGD Accumulating 6.02 -0.03 -0.50 Jun 9, 2023 6.98 5.05 LU0368265418 -
A2 Hgd CHF Accumulating 5.95 -0.03 -0.50 Jun 9, 2023 7.07 5.12 LU0589470672 -
Class S2 USD Accumulating 13.65 -0.07 -0.51 Jun 9, 2023 15.48 11.25 LU1706558852 -
D2 EUR Accumulating 23.35 -0.12 -0.51 Jun 9, 2023 27.90 20.81 LU0252963896 -
I2 Hgd EUR Accumulating 6.39 -0.03 -0.47 Jun 9, 2023 7.54 5.44 LU0368235932 -
D2 USD Accumulating 25.15 -0.13 -0.51 Jun 9, 2023 28.58 20.76 LU0252969075 -
A2 Hgd EUR Accumulating 5.54 -0.03 -0.54 Jun 9, 2023 6.61 4.76 LU0326422176 -
C2 USD Accumulating 16.74 -0.09 -0.53 Jun 9, 2023 19.41 14.07 LU0147400070 -
A4 GBP Annual 15.96 -0.15 -0.93 Jun 9, 2023 19.63 14.31 LU0204068364 -
E2 USD Accumulating 19.78 -0.10 -0.50 Jun 9, 2023 22.75 16.51 LU0122377152 -
C2 EUR Accumulating 15.55 -0.08 -0.51 Jun 9, 2023 18.80 14.10 LU0331289248 -
Class X10 USD Monthly 9.45 -0.05 -0.53 Jun 9, 2023 11.39 8.24 LU2471418553 -
A2 USD Accumulating 22.09 -0.11 -0.50 Jun 9, 2023 25.29 18.35 LU0122376428 -
X2 USD Accumulating 31.65 -0.15 -0.47 Jun 9, 2023 35.51 25.82 LU0147400401 -
D2 Hgd EUR Accumulating 6.20 -0.04 -0.64 Jun 9, 2023 7.35 5.29 LU0326422333 -
Class A10 USD Monthly 9.68 -0.05 -0.51 Jun 9, 2023 11.26 9.16 LU2533724600 -
C2 Hgd EUR Accumulating 4.56 -0.03 -0.65 Jun 9, 2023 5.51 3.96 LU0326422259 -
E2 Hgd EUR Accumulating 5.12 -0.03 -0.58 Jun 9, 2023 6.14 4.42 LU0326422507 -
I2 USD Accumulating 25.26 -0.13 -0.51 Jun 9, 2023 28.63 20.80 LU0368250907 -
A2 Hgd HKD Accumulating 10.15 -0.05 -0.49 Jun 9, 2023 11.78 8.53 LU0788109394 -
D2 Hgd CHF Accumulating 6.43 -0.04 -0.62 Jun 9, 2023 7.59 5.50 LU0827888834 -
D4 USD Annual 20.28 -0.10 -0.49 Jun 9, 2023 23.50 17.07 LU0827888750 -
D4 EUR Annual 18.83 -0.10 -0.53 Jun 9, 2023 22.50 17.11 LU0827888677 -
Class AI2 EUR - 13.41 -0.07 -0.52 Jun 9, 2023 16.09 12.03 LU1960223417 -
A4 EUR Annual 18.70 -0.10 -0.53 Jun 9, 2023 22.44 16.99 LU0408222247 -
A2 Hgd AUD Accumulating 8.06 -0.04 -0.49 Jun 9, 2023 9.52 6.86 LU1023058172 -

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Alastair Bishop
Alastair Bishop
Mark Hume
Mark Hume

Literature

Literature