Equity

BGF European 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. The value of equities and equity-related securities can be affected by daily stock market movements. Other influential factors include political, economic news, company earnings and significant corporate events. 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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Reinvestments

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  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 10.17 -5.43 8.33 -13.25 34.73 19.88 29.57 -23.16 19.57
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 8.22 2.58 10.24 -10.57 26.05 -3.32 25.13 -9.49 15.83

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

  1Y 3Y 5Y 10y Incept.
15.00 8.10 13.28 7.34 7.38
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 10.35 10.10 8.40 6.52 6.52
  YTD 1m 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10y Incept.
8.00 5.98 12.28 10.57 15.00 26.33 86.55 103.09 103.90
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 3.55 1.94 7.39 8.49 10.35 33.47 49.67 88.07 88.15
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31-Dec-2020
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Total Return (%)

as of Dec 31, 2023

34.73 19.88 29.57 -23.16 19.57
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of Dec 31, 2023

26.05 -3.32 25.13 -9.49 15.83
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 CAD, hedged share class benchmark performance is displayed in EUR.

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 28, 2024 EUR 1,450,560,911
Share Class Inception Date Feb 26, 2014
Fund Inception Date Nov 30, 1993
Share Class Currency CAD
Base Currency EUR
Asset Class Equity
Constraint Benchmark 1 MSCI Europe Index
SFDR Classification Article 8
Initial Charge 5.00%
Ongoing Charge 1.81%
ISIN LU1023060079
Annual Management Fee 1.50%
Performance Fee 0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment CAD 5000
Minimum Subsequent Investment CAD 1000
Use of Income Accumulating
Domicile Luxembourg
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Morningstar Category Other Equity
Dealing Settlement Trade Date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker BGEUA2C
SEDOL BJMZFB1

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of Feb 29, 2024 33
Standard Deviation (3y) as of Feb 29, 2024 19.31%
3y Beta as of Feb 29, 2024 1.204
P/E Ratio as of Feb 29, 2024 24.60
P/B Ratio as of Feb 29, 2024 3.72

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 Mar 21, 2024 AA
MSCI ESG % Coverage as of Mar 21, 2024 99.84
MSCI ESG Quality Score (0-10) as of Mar 21, 2024 7.86
MSCI ESG Quality Score - Peer Percentile as of Mar 21, 2024 44.90
Fund Lipper Global Classification as of Mar 21, 2024 Equity Europe
Funds in Peer Group as of Mar 21, 2024 1,020
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2E/$M SALES) as of Mar 21, 2024 73.38
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity % Coverage as of Mar 21, 2024 98.98
All data is from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings as of Mar 21, 2024, based on holdings as of Nov 30, 2023. 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 Feb 29, 2024 0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators as of Feb 29, 2024 0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons as of Feb 29, 2024 0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal as of Feb 29, 2024 0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms as of Feb 29, 2024 0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands as of Feb 29, 2024 0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco as of Feb 29, 2024 0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage as of Feb 29, 2024 99.82%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of Feb 29, 2024 0.21%
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 1.63%.

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 financially material environmental, social and governance (ESG) data or information into the investment decision process with the objective of enhancing risk-adjusted returns of our clients’ 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 or strategy, but rather describes how ESG data or information is considered as part of the overall investment process.

The Fund manager includes ESG considerations in combination with other information in the research phase of the investment process. This may include relevant third-party insights, as well as internal engagement commentary and input from BlackRock Investment Stewardship on governance issues. The Fund manager conducts regular portfolio reviews with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group and with the Chief Investment Officers. These reviews include discussion, where appropriate, 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

4 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BGF European Fund, Class A2 Hedged, as of Jul 31, 2018 rated against 228 Other Equity Funds.

Morningstar Medalist Rating

Morningstar Medalist Rating - Silver
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Silver medal. Fewer than 10% of US open-end funds hold medalist ratings. (Effective Jul 6, 2015)

Risk Indicator

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Holdings

Holdings

as of Feb 29, 2024
Name Weight (%)
NOVO NORDISK A/S 9.37
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE 6.52
ASML HOLDING NV 5.00
LINDE PLC 4.69
RELX PLC 4.58
Name Weight (%)
MTU AERO ENGINES AG 4.45
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE 4.25
FERRARI NV 3.92
PARTNERS GROUP HOLDING AG 3.37
COMPAGNIE DE SAINT GOBAIN SA 3.24
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of Feb 29, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Feb 29, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Feb 29, 2024

% 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 NAV NAV Amount Change NAV % Change NAV As Of 52wk High 52wk Low ISIN
A2 Hgd CAD 21.10 0.14 0.67 Mar 28, 2024 21.10 16.50 LU1023060079
I2 Hgd USD 24.95 -0.01 -0.04 Mar 27, 2024 25.02 19.51 LU1438596576
I2 USD 245.95 1.33 0.54 Mar 28, 2024 246.81 211.81 LU2728923934
A4 EUR 181.93 1.23 0.68 Mar 28, 2024 181.93 142.97 LU0408221439
A4 GBP 156.21 0.67 0.43 Mar 28, 2024 156.21 125.22 LU0204061864
A2 EUR 195.88 1.33 0.68 Mar 28, 2024 195.88 153.93 LU0011846440
D2 EUR 224.57 1.52 0.68 Mar 28, 2024 224.57 175.91 LU0252966055
A2 Hgd SGD 23.54 0.16 0.68 Mar 28, 2024 23.54 18.48 LU0963555726
I2 EUR 227.74 1.54 0.68 Mar 28, 2024 227.74 178.21 LU0368230461
A2 USD 211.54 1.13 0.54 Mar 28, 2024 212.32 162.78 LU0171280430
C2 EUR 142.63 0.95 0.67 Mar 28, 2024 142.63 112.68 LU0147391493
A2 Hgd USD 32.49 0.22 0.68 Mar 28, 2024 32.49 25.35 LU0526926950
A2 Hgd HKD 30.72 0.21 0.69 Mar 28, 2024 30.72 24.05 LU0788108743
A2 Hgd NZD 22.49 0.00 0.00 Mar 27, 2024 22.55 17.67 LU1023060319
A2 Hgd CNH 197.29 1.32 0.67 Mar 28, 2024 197.29 155.74 LU1210724834
A2 Hgd AUD 21.34 0.15 0.71 Mar 28, 2024 21.34 16.74 LU1023059733
A2 Hgd GBP 19.90 0.14 0.71 Mar 28, 2024 19.90 15.55 LU1023060665
D4 EUR 187.19 1.27 0.68 Mar 28, 2024 187.19 146.64 LU1852330817
D2 USD 242.52 1.30 0.54 Mar 28, 2024 243.39 186.03 LU0411709727
X2 JPY 41,181.00 221.00 0.54 Mar 28, 2024 41,391.00 29,311.00 LU1165522308
D4 GBP 159.98 0.70 0.44 Mar 28, 2024 159.98 127.83 LU0827879098
Class S2 EUR 18.20 0.12 0.66 Mar 28, 2024 18.20 14.25 LU1722863302
E2 EUR 172.97 1.17 0.68 Mar 28, 2024 172.97 136.22 LU0090830901
C2 USD 154.04 0.82 0.54 Mar 28, 2024 154.65 119.16 LU0338175176
X2 EUR 252.12 1.71 0.68 Mar 28, 2024 252.12 196.66 LU0147392624
D2 Hgd USD 30.98 -0.01 -0.03 Mar 27, 2024 31.07 24.26 LU0827890574

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Stefan Gries
Stefan Gries

Literature

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