Fixed Income

BGF US Dollar High Yield Bond Fund

Overview

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

Ex-Date Total Distribution
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This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 10 years.

  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 1.7 -5.0 13.2 7.0 -3.3 14.2 5.9 4.2 -11.9 12.4
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 2.5 -4.4 17.1 7.5 -2.1 14.3 7.0 5.3 -11.2 13.4

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
11.59 2.82 3.65 3.89 5.67
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 12.71 3.71 4.70 5.06 -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
7.88 1.03 1.60 5.93 11.59 8.70 19.65 46.41 232.10
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 8.66 1.15 2.23 6.92 12.71 11.53 25.83 63.77 -
  From
30-Sept-2019
To
30-Sept-2020
From
30-Sept-2020
To
30-Sept-2021
From
30-Sept-2021
To
30-Sept-2022
From
30-Sept-2022
To
30-Sept-2023
From
30-Sept-2023
To
30-Sept-2024
Total Return (%)

as of 30-Sept-2024

2.39 9.84 -14.95 9.83 14.44
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 30-Sept-2024

3.20 11.27 -14.15 10.28 15.73

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 USD, 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 13-Dec-2024
USD 2,429,500,148
Fund Launch Date
29-Oct-1993
Fund Base Currency
USD
Constraint Benchmark 1
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index
Initial Charge
5.00%
Management Fee
1.25%
Performance Fee
0.00%
Domicile
Luxembourg
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
MERCAOI
Share Class launch date
03-Mar-2003
Share Class Currency
USD
Asset Class
Fixed Income
SFDR Classification
Article 8
Ongoing Charges Figures
1.46%
ISIN
LU0046675905
Use of Income
Distributing
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
USD High Yield Bond
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
4551333

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 29-Nov-2024
1185
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 30-Nov-2024
8.34%
Yield to Maturity
as of 29-Nov-2024
7.06
Weighted Average YTM
as of 29-Nov-2024
6.79
Weighted Avg Maturity
as of 29-Nov-2024
3.88
12 Month Trailing Dividend Distribution Yield
as of 30-Nov-2024
5.47
3y Beta
as of 30-Nov-2024
0.966
Modified Duration
as of 29-Nov-2024
3.90
Effective Duration
as of 29-Nov-2024
2.95
WAL to Worst
as of 29-Nov-2024
3.88

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 29-Nov-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons
as of 29-Nov-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms
as of 29-Nov-2024
0.02%
MSCI - Tobacco
as of 29-Nov-2024
0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators
as of 29-Nov-2024
0.02%
MSCI - Thermal Coal
as of 29-Nov-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands
as of 29-Nov-2024
0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage
as of 29-Nov-2024
36.59%
Percentage of Fund not covered
as of 29-Nov-2024
63.69%
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 0.02%.

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

BlackRock considers many investment risks in our processes. In order to seek the best risk-adjusted returns for our clients, we manage material risks and opportunities that could impact portfolios, including financially material Environmental, Social and/or Governance (ESG) data or information, where available. See our Firm Wide ESG Integration Statement for more information on this approach and fund documentation for how these material risks are considered within this product, where applicable.

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

3 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BGF US Dollar High Yield Bond Fund, Class A1, as of 30-Nov-2024 rated against 662 USD High Yield Bond Funds.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 29-Nov-2024
Name Weight (%)
ISHARES $ HIGH YIELD CRP BND ETF $ 2.36
HUB INTERNATIONAL LTD 144A 7.375 01/31/2032 1.19
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS HOLDING 144A 7.875 04/15/2027 0.96
HUB INTERNATIONAL LTD 144A 7.25 06/15/2030 0.94
ATHENAHEALTH GROUP INC 144A 6.5 02/15/2030 0.86
Name Weight (%)
UKG INC 144A 6.875 02/01/2031 0.83
CLOUD SOFTWARE GROUP INC 144A 6.5 03/31/2029 0.82
EMRLD BORROWER LP 144A 6.625 12/15/2030 0.78
CLOUD SOFTWARE GROUP INC 144A 9 09/30/2029 0.73
ALLIED UNIVERSAL HOLDCO LLC 144A 7.875 02/15/2031 0.69
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 29-Nov-2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 29-Nov-2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 29-Nov-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
Class A1 USD 5.52 -0.01 -0.18 13-Dec-2024 5.56 5.26 LU0046675905
Class I2 Hedged EUR 13.12 -0.02 -0.15 13-Dec-2024 13.15 11.89 LU1111085798
Class A10 USD 10.15 -0.01 -0.10 13-Dec-2024 10.28 9.90 LU2725778034
Class I4 Hedged GBP 8.38 -0.01 -0.12 13-Dec-2024 8.73 7.98 LU1111085442
Class A4 Hedged GBP 9.69 -0.01 -0.10 13-Dec-2024 10.04 9.23 LU0706698544
Class I2 USD 18.86 -0.02 -0.11 13-Dec-2024 18.89 16.81 LU0822668108
Class A3 USD 5.59 -0.01 -0.18 13-Dec-2024 5.63 5.31 LU0172419151
Class D2 Hedged EUR 253.07 -0.34 -0.13 13-Dec-2024 253.65 229.83 LU0532707519
Class D2 USD 46.13 -0.06 -0.13 13-Dec-2024 46.22 41.19 LU0552552704
Class D4 Hedged GBP 9.66 -0.01 -0.10 13-Dec-2024 10.06 9.20 LU0681219902
Class A3 Hedged GBP 8.80 -0.01 -0.11 13-Dec-2024 8.86 8.40 LU0580330818
Class I3 USD 9.02 -0.02 -0.22 13-Dec-2024 9.09 8.58 LU0764821012
Class A2 USD 42.07 -0.06 -0.14 13-Dec-2024 42.16 37.83 LU0046676465
Class A6 USD 4.42 0.00 0.00 13-Dec-2024 4.46 4.25 LU0738912566
Class I2 Hedged GBP 11.75 -0.01 -0.09 13-Dec-2024 11.77 10.51 LU2242188931
Class D3 USD 9.58 -0.01 -0.10 13-Dec-2024 9.65 9.11 LU0592702061
Class A3 Hedged EUR 7.96 -0.01 -0.13 13-Dec-2024 8.05 7.70 LU0578943853
Class A2 Hedged EUR 230.77 -0.32 -0.14 13-Dec-2024 231.31 211.04 LU0330917963

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

David Delbos
David Delbos
Mitchell Garfin
Mitchell Garfin

Literature

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