Equity

BGF Global Dynamic Equity 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.

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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This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 9 years.

  2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Return (%) 18.8 9.7 9.7 5.5 -7.5 29.4 14.7 25.1 -14.2
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 21.2 10.5 12.4 8.7 -3.5 30.3 5.6 31.0 -11.1
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) 16.4 7.2 9.0 6.4 -6.5 26.8 4.5 27.7 -14.1

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
-5.47 11.82 9.13 - 9.29
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) -0.72 13.49 10.49 - -
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) -3.51 10.85 7.67 - -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
3.75 0.22 -1.29 -2.46 -5.47 39.83 54.77 - 141.30
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 5.95 0.25 0.69 1.82 -0.72 46.18 64.68 - -
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) 5.10 -0.11 -0.13 0.01 -3.51 36.19 44.73 - -
  From
31-Mar-2018
To
31-Mar-2019
From
31-Mar-2019
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31-Mar-2020
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31-Mar-2020
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31-Mar-2021
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31-Mar-2021
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31-Mar-2022
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31-Mar-2022
To
31-Mar-2023
Total Return (%)

as of 31-Mar-23

11.15 -8.60 55.96 9.86 -7.57
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 31-Mar-23

13.83 -8.27 44.09 16.72 -3.85
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%)

as of 31-Mar-23

10.21 - 42.50 13.66 -6.67

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 EUR 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 02-Jun-23 USD 406,184,020
Inception Date 29-May-13
Fund Launch Date 28-Feb-06
Share Class Currency EUR
Base Currency USD
Asset Class Equity
Constraint Benchmark 1 60% SNP500EUR / 40% FTWXUS_EUR Index
Comparator Benchmark 2 FTSE World Price EUR index
SFDR Classification Other
Initial Charge 5.00%
Ongoing Charges Figures 1.09%
Annual Management Fee 0.75%
Performance Fee 0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment EUR 100,000.00
Minimum Subsequent Investment EUR 1,000.00
Distribution Frequency Annual
Use of Income Distributing
Domicile Luxembourg
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Morningstar Category Global Large-Cap Blend Equity
Dealing Settlement Trade Date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker BGDYD4E
ISIN LU0938162772
SEDOL BB2BQ43

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of 28-Apr-23 211
12m Trailing Yield as of 31-May-23 0.47
3y Beta as of 30-Apr-23 0.986
P/E Ratio as of 28-Apr-23 18.83
Average Market Cap (Millions) as of 28-Apr-23 USD 417,589.73
Effective Duration Fixed Income as of 28-Apr-23 0.00
Effective Duration Fixed Income and Cash as of 28-Apr-23 0.00

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 19-May-23 A
MSCI ESG % Coverage as of 19-May-23 95.21
MSCI ESG Quality Score (0-10) as of 19-May-23 6.95
MSCI ESG Quality Score - Peer Percentile as of 19-May-23 39.83
Fund Lipper Global Classification as of 19-May-23 Equity Global
Funds in Peer Group as of 19-May-23 5,373
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2E/$M SALES) as of 19-May-23 160.25
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity % Coverage as of 19-May-23 88.76
All data is from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings as of 19-May-23, based on holdings as of 31-Dec-22. 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 28-Apr-23 0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators as of 28-Apr-23 0.68%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons as of 28-Apr-23 0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal as of 28-Apr-23 0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms as of 28-Apr-23 0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands as of 28-Apr-23 0.68%
MSCI - Tobacco as of 28-Apr-23 0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage as of 28-Apr-23 96.55%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of 28-Apr-23 3.45%
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 0.68% and for Oil Sands 3.29%.

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 Global Allocation Investment Team believes that a company’s ability to manage material environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues may be essential to the company’s ability to sustain growth and generate value for shareholders over the long term, and thus ESG performance indicators are considered as part of our investment process. For long-term investors like Global Allocation, incorporating ESG information into its research and investment decisions has been, and remains, very important to our fundamental investment process and our goal of seeking to maximize risk-adjusted returns.


The team analyzes ESG data when conducting research and due diligence on new investments, and when monitoring existing investments within the portfolio. The team’s ongoing monitoring of the portfolio involves regular portfolio risk reviews with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group. 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.

Risk Indicator

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

4 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BGF Global Dynamic Equity Fund, Class D4, as of 31-May-23 rated against 4288 Global Large-Cap Blend Equity Funds.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 28-Apr-23
Name Weight (%)
MICROSOFT CORP 4.67
APPLE INC 3.44
ALPHABET INC CLASS C 2.55
AMAZON COM INC 2.13
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 1.77
Name Weight (%)
NESTLE SA 1.49
BAE SYSTEMS PLC 1.47
ENBRIDGE INC 1.37
MARSH & MCLENNAN INC 1.36
SEMPRA 1.32
as of 28-Apr-23
Name Weight (%)
2020 CASH MANDATORY EXCHANGEABLE T 144A 0.23
APTIV PLC 0.13
Name Weight (%)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION 0.09
STEM INC 144A 0.5 12/01/2028 0.00
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 28-Apr-23

% of Net Assets

Type Fund Benchmark Net
Allocations subject to change.
as of 28-Apr-23

% of Net Assets

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 28-Apr-23

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 28-Apr-23

% of Market Value

Type Fund
as of 28-Apr-23

% of Net Assets

Type Fund Benchmark Net
Sorry, market cap data is not available at this time.

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.

 

% of Net Assets represents the Fund’s exposure based on the economic value of securities and is adjusted for futures, options, and swaps (except with respect to fixed income securities), and convertible bonds. On a market value basis the Fund is comprised of 89% equities, 2% fixed income, 9% cash equivalents. The Funds will not use borrowing to purchase additional investments but may be expected, via derivative positions, to obtain market exposure in excess of net asset value.

Pricing & Exchange

Pricing & Exchange

Investor Class Currency Distribution Frequency NAV NAV Amount Change NAV % Change NAV As Of 52wk High 52wk Low ISIN TIS
Class D4 EUR Annual 23.98 0.37 1.57 02-Jun-23 25.43 21.71 LU0938162772 -
Class D2 Hedged EUR None 17.90 0.31 1.76 02-Jun-23 18.51 15.20 LU0326425609 -
Class I2 EUR - 10.35 0.17 1.67 02-Jun-23 10.90 9.30 LU2337443100 -
Class D2 USD None 31.41 0.53 1.72 02-Jun-23 31.45 26.10 LU0368268198 -
Class E2 EUR None 23.95 0.37 1.57 02-Jun-23 25.53 21.83 LU0238689896 -
Class X2 USD None 37.27 0.62 1.69 02-Jun-23 37.31 30.75 LU0331284876 -
Class E2 Hedged EUR None 15.47 0.27 1.78 02-Jun-23 16.19 13.24 LU0238690985 -
Class C2 EUR None 21.07 0.34 1.64 02-Jun-23 22.59 19.34 LU0331285097 -
Class E2 USD None 25.73 0.42 1.66 02-Jun-23 25.98 21.56 LU0238689201 -
Class C2 USD None 22.63 0.37 1.66 02-Jun-23 22.98 19.05 LU0238688146 -
Class A4 EUR Annual 26.04 0.41 1.60 02-Jun-23 27.64 23.62 LU0408221603 -
Class C2 Hedged EUR None 13.61 0.24 1.80 02-Jun-23 14.35 11.70 LU0326425435 -
Class A2 USD None 28.06 0.47 1.70 02-Jun-23 28.21 23.43 LU0238689110 -
Class A2 Hedged CNH None 177.08 3.03 1.74 02-Jun-23 182.24 150.65 LU1254117549 -
Class A2 EUR None 26.11 0.41 1.60 02-Jun-23 27.72 23.69 LU0238689623 -
Class D2 EUR None 29.23 0.46 1.60 02-Jun-23 30.85 26.33 LU0827880856 -
Class A2 Hedged EUR None 16.53 0.29 1.79 02-Jun-23 17.21 14.10 LU0238690555 -

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

David Clayton
Managing Director

David Clayton, CFA, JD, Managing Director and portfolio manager, is a member of the Global Allocation team and Head of Fundamental Security Selection.

Russ Koesterich
Managing Director

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and portfolio manager, is a member of the Global Allocation team and the lead portfolio manager of the GA Selects Model Portfolios.

Rick Rieder
Managing Director, CIO of Global Fixed Income

  

PRIIPs Performance Scenarios

PRIIPs Performance Scenarios

The EU Packaged Retail and Insurance-Based Products Regulation (PRIIPs) prescribes the calculation methodology, and publication of the outcomes, of four hypothetical performance scenarios regarding how the product may perform under certain conditions and for such to be published on a monthly basis. The figures shown include all the costs of the product itself, but may not include all the costs that you pay to your advisor or distributor. The figures do not take into account your personal tax situation, which may also affect how much you get back. What you will get from this product depends on future market performance. Market developments in the future are uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted.
Recommended holding period : 5 years
Example Investment EUR 10,000.00
Scenario
If you exit after 1 year
If you exit after 5 years

Minimum

There is no minimum guaranteed return. You could lose some or all of your investment.

Stress

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
5,370 EUR
-46.3%
3,140 EUR
-20.7%

Unfavourable

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
8,150 EUR
-18.5%
8,460 EUR
-3.3%

Moderate

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
10,390 EUR
3.9%
14,920 EUR
8.3%

Favourable

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
14,820 EUR
48.2%
18,920 EUR
13.6%

The stress scenario shows what you might get back in extreme market circumstances.



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