When you actively invest in an equity, you buy a share in a company and become a shareholder. Equities are typically considered a long-term investment and may be suitable for investors who are able to ride out market highs and lows in pursuit of potential growth.
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.
Key Takeaways
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Equities investing
An active equity investment fund employs experienced managers to choose investments with the goal of outperforming the overall market and providing returns that differ from standard indexes. (Active: Managed by investment professionals who make investment decisions on behalf of investors)
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Why choose an actively managed equity fund
Unlike a single stock, which depends on the performance of one company, actively managed equity funds spread investments across multiple holdings to help manage risk. Professional managers can adapt portfolios as market conditions change, seeking opportunities and potentially reducing exposure to emerging risks while aiming for long-term growth.
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Choosing a portfolio
An actively managed investment fund that works well for one person may not be the best fit for another. As with any investment decision, it's important to first understand what you're trying to achieve and then identify suitable fund or funds to get there. (Portfolio: A collection of investments held by an investor or a fund)
Risk: There is no guarantee that a positive investment outcome will be achieved.
Risk: Risk management cannot fully eliminate the risk of investment loss.
Why BlackRock for equities?
Leverage the full breadth of our investment platform
With nearly 30 years of collective experience, our global connectivity and cross-asset class collaboration powers our differentiated, panoramic investment view.
Rely on our expertise to power your portfolios
We harness the power of human intellect, technology, and the global scale of BlackRock with the aim to capture opportunities and manage risks as they arise.
Risk: Risk management cannot fully eliminate the risk of investment loss.
Seeking performance
Our goal is to deliver investment solutions designed to help you meet your financial goals.
Risk: There is no guarantee that a positive investment outcome will be achieved. Risk management cannot fully eliminate the risk of investment loss.
What equity fund is best for me?
BlackRock offers a comprehensive equities platform – to help deliver better outcomes for our clients. We have grouped our funds by geographical focus to help you decide which one is best for you. Risk: There is no guarantee that a positive investment outcome will be achieved.
UK equity funds
Invest in shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. We have a team of over 20 investment professionals dedicated to UK equities, allowing us to pool expertise.
US equity funds
Are focused on shares listed in New York and Canada. The US presents a large number of opportunities from growth areas such as Silicon Valley to American staples.
European equity funds
Europe is home to a vast array of companies from international household names to less well-known emerging companies. BlackRock is well positioned to uncover the opportunities present in Europe.
Global equity funds
Global equity funds are able to invest in companies from across the world, offering investors broad exposure to world-renowned companies. BlackRock has experienced teams dedicated to global equity investing whether in seeking to deliver long term capital growth or income.
Emerging markets funds
Emerging markets funds invest in the vibrant economies of the developing world.
Asian equity funds
BlackRock’s Asian equity funds allows investors access to a range of markets including single country, pan-Asian or sub regional funds.
FAQs
Equity investors purchase shares of a company with the expectation that they’ll rise in value in the form of capital gains, and/or generate dividends. (Money paid by some companies to investors who own their shares). If an equity investment rises in value, the investor would receive the monetary difference (less costs) if they sold their shares, or if the company's assets are liquidated and all its obligations are met. Risk: The value of equities and equity-related securities can be affected by daily stock market movements, political factors, economic news, company earnings and significant corporate events.
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