Fixed Income

BGF US Dollar High Yield Bond 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. Non-investment grade fixed income securities are more sensitive to changes in interest rates and present greater ‘Credit Risk’ than higher rated fixed income securities. 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. 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.

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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Distributions

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  2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Return (%) 7.46 2.05 -3.85 14.18 7.00 -3.60 14.21 5.49 4.98 -11.84
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 7.44 2.46 -4.43 17.13 7.50 -2.08 14.32 7.05 5.26 -11.18
  1Y 3Y 5Y 10y Incept.
-6.11 0.23 1.93 3.40 3.63
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) -5.45 1.32 2.85 4.09 4.35
  YTD 1m 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10y Incept.
2.15 -1.51 2.13 1.42 -6.11 0.68 10.05 39.71 44.68
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 2.48 -1.27 1.85 2.52 -5.45 4.00 15.10 49.31 55.38
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31-Dec-2019
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Total Return (%)

as of Dec 31, 2022

-3.60 14.21 5.49 4.98 -11.84
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of Dec 31, 2022

-2.08 14.32 7.05 5.26 -11.18
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 SGD 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 Mar 17, 2023 USD 1,973,451,604
Share Class Inception Date Oct 25, 2012
Fund Inception Date Oct 29, 1993
Share Class Currency SGD
Base Currency USD
Asset Class Fixed Income
Constraint Benchmark 1 Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index
SFDR Classification Article 8
Initial Charge 5.00%
Ongoing Charge 0.76%
Annual Management Fee 0.55%
Performance Fee 0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment SGD 100000
Minimum Subsequent Investment SGD 1000
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Use of Income Distributing
Domicile Luxembourg
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Morningstar Category Other Bond
Dealing Settlement Trade Date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker BGUHD3S
ISIN LU0827886978
SEDOL B8L2K66

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of Feb 28, 2023 1203
12m Trailing Yield as of Feb 28, 2023 5.42%
Standard Deviation (3y) as of Feb 28, 2023 11.21%
Yield to Maturity as of Feb 28, 2023 8.16%
Modified Duration as of Feb 28, 2023 3.91 yrs
Yield to Worst as of Feb 28, 2023 8.13%
Effective Duration as of Feb 28, 2023 3.68 yrs
Weighted Avg Maturity as of Feb 28, 2023 5.98 yrs
WAL to Worst as of Feb 28, 2023 5.98 yrs

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 Jan 6, 2023 A
MSCI ESG % Coverage as of Jan 6, 2023 69.02
MSCI ESG Quality Score (0-10) as of Jan 6, 2023 6.49
MSCI ESG Quality Score - Peer Percentile as of Jan 6, 2023 76.86
Fund Lipper Global Classification as of Jan 6, 2023 Bond USD High Yield
Funds in Peer Group as of Jan 6, 2023 363
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2E/$M SALES) as of Jan 6, 2023 275.51
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity % Coverage as of Jan 6, 2023 65.72
All data is from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings as of Jan 6, 2023, based on holdings as of Jul 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% 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.

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

Business Involvement Coverage as of Feb 28, 2023 40.28%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of Feb 28, 2023 59.91%
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.


The Fund manager includes ESG considerations in the investment research, portfolio construction, and investment monitoring phases of the investment process. The Fund manager maintains internal ESG scorecards for new primary issuers under consideration for investment and existing issuers of publicly traded securities. These scorecards analyze and track internal and external research views across a range of environmental, social, and governance factors sourced from primary and third party ESG information and research. Portfolio management teams consider the sector and issuer ESG views and scores when selecting individual investments during portfolio construction. ESG factors are debated and considered in investment decisions. The Fund manager also considers ESG criteria during post-investment monitoring and conducts regular portfolio risk reviews with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group. These reviews include discussion of the portfolio’s exposure to material ESG risks.

Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Analyst Rating

Morningstar Analyst Rating - Silver
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Silver medal. Fewer than 10% of US open-end funds hold medalist ratings. (Effective Oct 9, 2019)

Risk Indicator

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Holdings

Holdings

as of Feb 28, 2023
Name Weight (%)
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS HOLDING 144A 7.875 08/15/2026 0.88
CLARIOS GLOBAL LP 144A 8.5 05/15/2027 0.84
PICARD MIDCO INC 144A 6.5 03/31/2029 0.81
VERSCEND ESCROW CORP 144A 9.75 08/15/2026 0.69
ZAYO GROUP HOLDINGS INC 144A 4 03/01/2027 0.68
Name Weight (%)
ALLIANT HOLDINGS INTERMEDIATE LLC 144A 6.75 10/15/2027 0.64
ENTEGRIS ESCROW CORP 144A 4.75 04/15/2029 0.57
CARNIVAL HOLDINGS (BERMUDA) LTD 144A 10.375 05/01/2028 0.56
AMERICAN AIRLINES INC 144A 11.75 07/15/2025 0.54
ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC 144A 3.875 09/01/2028 0.54
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of Feb 28, 2023

% of Market Value

Type Fund
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% of Market Value

Type Fund
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Type Fund
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
D3 Hgd SGD Monthly 8.45 0.03 0.36 Mar 17, 2023 9.50 8.19 LU0827886978 -
A2 Hgd AUD Accumulating 16.85 0.06 0.36 Mar 17, 2023 18.29 16.08 LU0578947334 -
C1 USD Monthly 5.09 0.02 0.39 Mar 17, 2023 5.68 4.93 LU0147389166 -
A3 Hgd AUD Monthly 9.56 0.03 0.31 Mar 17, 2023 10.84 9.31 LU0578942376 -
E2 EUR Accumulating 29.75 0.01 0.03 Mar 17, 2023 32.16 29.09 LU0277197595 -
D2 Hgd CHF Accumulating 10.73 0.03 0.28 Mar 17, 2023 11.77 10.31 LU1090156289 -
A8 Hgd CNH Monthly 85.09 0.27 0.32 Mar 17, 2023 98.88 83.87 LU1919856218 -
A3 Hgd GBP Monthly 8.16 0.02 0.25 Mar 17, 2023 9.25 7.94 LU0580330818 -
D3 USD Monthly 8.80 0.03 0.34 Mar 17, 2023 9.82 8.50 LU0592702061 -
A6 USD Monthly 4.14 0.01 0.24 Mar 17, 2023 4.70 4.03 LU0738912566 -
D4 Hgd GBP Annual 9.05 0.03 0.33 Mar 17, 2023 10.26 8.60 LU0681219902 -
A3 Hgd EUR Monthly 7.56 0.02 0.27 Mar 17, 2023 8.69 7.42 LU0578943853 -
D2 USD Accumulating 38.01 0.13 0.34 Mar 17, 2023 40.30 35.84 LU0552552704 -
A3 Hgd NZD Monthly 9.47 0.03 0.32 Mar 17, 2023 10.66 9.19 LU0803752046 -
A2 Hgd SGD Accumulating 14.83 0.05 0.34 Mar 17, 2023 15.96 14.09 LU0578945809 -
A2 Hgd CHF Accumulating 10.14 0.03 0.30 Mar 17, 2023 11.20 9.78 LU1090155554 -
D2 Hgd AUD Accumulating 18.06 0.06 0.33 Mar 17, 2023 19.47 17.18 LU0827886895 -
A3 Hgd SGD Monthly 8.42 0.03 0.36 Mar 17, 2023 9.47 8.17 LU0578937376 -
D2 Hgd EUR Accumulating 215.52 0.72 0.34 Mar 17, 2023 235.51 206.40 LU0532707519 -
A3 USD Monthly 5.14 0.02 0.39 Mar 17, 2023 5.72 4.96 LU0172419151 -
I3 USD Monthly 8.29 0.03 0.36 Mar 17, 2023 9.24 8.01 LU0764821012 -
A6 Hgd SGD Monthly 7.52 0.02 0.27 Mar 17, 2023 8.60 7.34 LU1314333441 -
A2 USD Accumulating 35.09 0.12 0.34 Mar 17, 2023 37.45 33.20 LU0046676465 -
A4 Hgd GBP Annual 9.06 0.03 0.33 Mar 17, 2023 10.26 8.64 LU0706698544 -
E2 USD Accumulating 31.64 0.11 0.35 Mar 17, 2023 33.93 30.00 LU0147389919 -
A1 USD Monthly 5.08 0.02 0.40 Mar 17, 2023 5.67 4.92 LU0046675905 -
A8 Hgd AUD Monthly 7.44 0.02 0.27 Mar 17, 2023 8.52 7.26 LU0871640396 -
I2 USD Accumulating 15.49 0.05 0.32 Mar 17, 2023 16.40 14.60 LU0822668108 -
I4 Hgd GBP Annual 7.85 0.02 0.26 Mar 17, 2023 8.90 7.45 LU1111085442 -
A6 Hgd HKD Monthly 30.57 0.09 0.30 Mar 17, 2023 35.02 29.86 LU0764619531 -
A3 Hgd CAD Monthly 8.66 0.03 0.35 Mar 17, 2023 9.71 8.38 LU0803751741 -
C2 USD Accumulating 26.13 0.09 0.35 Mar 17, 2023 28.22 24.86 LU0147389596 -
X2 USD Accumulating 43.08 0.15 0.35 Mar 17, 2023 45.36 40.49 LU0147390172 -
D2 Hgd SGD Accumulating 15.85 0.05 0.32 Mar 17, 2023 16.95 15.01 LU0827887273 -
I2 Hgd EUR Accumulating 11.14 0.04 0.36 Mar 17, 2023 12.16 10.66 LU1111085798 -
A2 Hgd EUR Accumulating 198.94 0.65 0.33 Mar 17, 2023 218.86 191.15 LU0330917963 -
X6 USD Monthly 9.34 0.03 0.32 Mar 17, 2023 10.43 9.01 LU1376384019 -
A8 Hgd ZAR Monthly 75.07 0.24 0.32 Mar 17, 2023 85.62 72.90 LU1023056127 -

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

James Keenan
Managing Director, CIO and Global Head of Credit for BlackRock Alternatives; Chairman and interim CEO of BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

James E. Keenan, CFA, Managing Director, is Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Credit for BlackRock Alternatives and Chairman and interim Chief Executive Officer of the BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation.

David Delbos
Co-Head of US High Yield, Global Credit

David Delbos

Mitchell S. Garfin
Co-Head of Leveraged Finance, BlackRock

Mitchell S. Garfin, CFA, Managing Director, is the Co-Head of Leveraged Finance within BlackRock's Global Credit team. He is responsible for managing US High Yield and Global strategies.

Literature

Literature