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BlackRock Asian Multi-Asset Income Fund
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

    i. The Asian Multi-Asset Income Fund seeks to provide income and long-term capital growth from its investments. The Fund invests at least 70% of its total assets, directly and indirectly through permitted investments, in fixed income transferable securities and equity securities of issuers and companies domiciled in, or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in, Asia, excluding Japan.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

    i. The Asian Multi-Asset Income Fund seeks to provide income and long-term capital growth from its investments. The Fund invests at least 70% of its total assets, directly and indirectly through permitted investments, in fixed income transferable securities and equity securities of issuers and companies domiciled in, or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in, Asia, excluding Japan. The Fund invests in the full spectrum of permitted investments including equities, equity-related securities, fixed income transferable securities (including non-investment grade), units of undertakings for collective investment, cash, deposits and money market instruments. The Fund has a flexible approach to asset allocation with a bias towards income-generating securities (including fixed income transferable securities and dividend-paying equities).

    ii. The Fund's investments in equities could incur significant losses due to higher fluctuation of equity values. The Fund may invest in debt securities that are subject to actual or perceived ratings downgrade. An increase in interest rates may adversely affect the value of the bonds held by the Fund. The Fund may invest in non-investment grade and unrated bonds that may be subject to higher default, volatility and liquidity risks. The Fund invests in bonds issued or guaranteed by governments or authorities, which may involve political, economic, default or other risks.

    iii. The Fund is subject to currency risk, geographical concentration risk in Asia, emerging market risk, securities lending counterparty risk, risks relating to Total Return Swap, risks relating to Contracts for Differences, currency conversion risk including Renminbi denominated Classes, foreign investments restrictions risk and contingent convertible bonds risk.

    iv. Class 6 Shares pay dividends gross of expenses and/or from capital at the Directors’ discretion. Negative interest rate differentials may decrease the dividends paid. Paying dividends gross of expenses may result in more income being available for distribution; however these shares may effectively pay dividends from capital – may amount to a partial return or withdrawal of an investor’s original investment or capital gains. All declared dividends result in an immediate reduction in the NAV price of the share class on the ex-dividend date.

    v. The Fund may use derivatives for hedging and for investment purposes. However, usage for investment purposes will not be extensive. The Fund may suffer losses from its derivatives usage.

    vi. The value of the Fund can be volatile and can go down substantially within a short period of time. It is possible that a certain amount of your investment could be lost.

    vii. Investors should not make investment decisions based on this document alone. Investors should refer to the Prospectus and Key Facts Statement for details including risk factors.

Why invest in the BlackRock Asian Multi-Asset Income Fund?

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Stay local, think strategic

Tap into a wider range of Asian assets – from equities to USD and local bonds, real estate investment trusts and infrastructure – for more investment opportunities.
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Unlock income from every angle

Access high income potential from a dynamic blend of opportunities across asset classes, enhanced with covered calls.
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Weather volatility with agility

Add resilience in times of uncertainty with a Fund that dynamically invests across assets to adapt to shifting markets.

The big question that clients are asking me today is, “How do multi-asset strategies weather market volatility?”

Hi, I'm Justin Christofel, portfolio manager and Co-Head of the Multi-Asset Income team here at BlackRock. 

2025 has started out in a much more volatile and uncertain fashion and now we're seeing investors look more toward diversifying multi-asset strategies to help them navigate these uncertain times.

A multi-asset approach has the dual benefit of being able to invest across a broad global opportunity set, while also being able to dynamically adjust its asset allocation as the opportunity set and risk landscape evolves.

So putting this in today's context, U.S. assets have struggled amidst this market turmoil. With growth likely to be weaker and inflation higher than the consensus expected at the start of the year, we think investors need to reconsider their asset allocation.

This includes emphasizing quality dividend payers, shifting more exposure into non-U.S. equities, staying cautious on long-term interest rates, and leaning into select credit exposures where yields are relatively more attractive.

Ultimately, this market environment can leave investors feeling paralyzed. However, we think a diversified opportunity set and willingness to adapt provide multi-asset investors the right toolkit to navigate today's market

Moreover, having a portfolio that derives a greater portion of the total return from income may insulate investors from the harshest price swings that may be a feature of the investment landscape this year.

How do multi-asset strategies weather market volatility?

Portfolio Manager Justin Christofel shares how dynamic, income-focused multi-asset strategies may offer the flexibility needed for today’s market turbulence and uncertainty.

Why Asia?

Asia is emerging as a bright spot in a complex global landscape. Amid market turbulence, Asian assets have shown resilience – supported by a favorable macroeconomic backdrop, policy divergence from developed markets, attractive valuations, and strong earnings potential across asset classes.

4.5%
GDP growth forecast for Asia ex-Japan in 2025

Compared to just 1.5% in the U.S. and 1.3% in developed markets, Asia’s growth trajectory offers a compelling long-term story.1

14.3
P/E ratio for Asia ex-Japan equities

This compares to 22.6 in the U.S., highlighting Asia’s relative value and upside potential.2

13%
Earnings growth forecast for Asia ex-Japan stocks

A strong signal of corporate health and forward momentum.3

9.5%
Yield for Asian High Yield bonds

Higher than the 7.1% yield offered by U.S. High Yield bonds, making Asia a compelling destination for income-seeking investors.4

4.2
Years
Average duration for Asian Investment Grade credit

For a similar level of yield, this compares favorably to 6.6 years for U.S. corporate IG debt, offering reduced interest rate sensitivity.5

Seize the flexibility of multi-asset investing for a new approach to income

Multi-Asset income strategies can adapt to fast-moving markets by dynamically flexing across asset classes to capture emerging opportunities and navigate changing conditions with confidence.

By including an options overlay, funds such as the BlackRock Asian Multi-Asset Income Fund seek to deliver higher-income potential while weathering difficult markets.