Equity

BlackRock High Conviction Australian Equity Fund

Overview

This product is likely to be appropriate for a consumer as a satellite / small allocation, seeking capital growth with a high to very high risk/return profile. This product is unlikely to be appropriate for a consumer with a short investment timeframe. This product is for advised consumers only.

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Performance

Performance

Growth of Hypothetical $10,000

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Distributions

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  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 2y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
-1.40 -1.46 -3.15 -4.33 -8.52 -25.69 2.88 -9.85 - 30.06
Benchmark (%) 5.38 -2.53 -1.32 1.28 1.46 1.93 22.55 30.18 - 63.91
  1y 2y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
-8.52 -13.80 0.95 -2.05 - 3.61
Benchmark (%) 1.46 0.96 7.01 5.42 - 6.90
Incept.: The date on which the first fund/share class unit creation was processed.

The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.
Please note that the inception date and inception to date returns have been updated to reflect the initial subscription of D class units on 4 January 2016. This had previously been reported as 5 January 2016.

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 AUD hedged Share Class Benchmark performance is displayed in AUD.

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

Size of Class (Millions) as of 08-Jun-2023 AUD 26.69
Base Currency AUD
Share Class Currency AUD
Share Class Launch Date 04-Jan-2016
Asset Class Equity
Domicile Australia
Distribution Frequency Quarterly
APIR BLK0012AU

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics

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. 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 31-May-2023 0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators as of 31-May-2023 10.62%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons as of 31-May-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal as of 31-May-2023 10.62%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms as of 31-May-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands as of 31-May-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco as of 31-May-2023 0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage as of 31-May-2023 99.74%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of 31-May-2023 0.26%
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 13.24% 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 considers ESG criteria in the research and decision phases of the investment process. Sustainability considerations, sourced from relevant third parties, internal engagement commentary and input from BlackRock Investment Stewardship on governance issues, are included as primary investment filters. This information broadly informs the investment decision: ESG criteria are considered in combination with other information. The Fund manager conducts regular portfolio risk reviews between the investment team and BlackRock’s Risk and Quantitative Analysis group as well as portfolio reviews with 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.

Pricing & Exchange

Pricing & Exchange

Currency APIR Buy Price Sell Price
AUD BLK0012AU 0.852763 0.848509

Ratings

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Michael McCorry
Michael McCorry
Chris Maginnis
Chris Maginnis

Literature

Literature