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BSF Global Equity Absolute Return 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.

Credit risk, changes to interest rates and/or issuer defaults will have a significant impact on the performance of fixed income securities. Potential or actual credit rating downgrades may increase the level of risk. The value of equities and equity-related securities can be affected by daily stock market movements. Other influential factors include political, economic news, company earnings and significant corporate events. Due to its investment strategy an 'Absolute Return' fund may not move in line with market trends or fully benefit from a positive market environment. Derivatives are 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.

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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Reinvestments

This product does not have any distributions data as of now.

This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 5 years.

  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 8,4 19,5 -5,9 -9,6 10,7
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) 2,6 1,1 0,2 2,0 5,5

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
11,56 -2,99 3,38 - 4,01
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) 5,65 2,82 2,34 - 2,36
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
1,85 0,57 3,43 5,36 11,56 -8,72 18,07 - 22,75
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) 0,93 0,45 1,42 2,86 5,65 8,70 12,23 - 12,95
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31-Dec-2018
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31-Dec-2019
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31-Dec-2019
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31-Dec-2020
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31-Dec-2020
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31-Dec-2021
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31-Dec-2021
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31-Dec-2022
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31-Dec-2022
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31-Dec-2023
Total Return (%)

as of 31.Dec.2023

8,37 19,49 -5,90 -9,65 10,66
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 31.Dec.2023

2,60 1,08 0,18 1,97 5,48

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 18.Mar.2024 USD 25 648 388
Share Class launch date 12.Dec.2018
Fund Launch Date 12.Dec.2018
Share Class Currency USD
Fund Base Currency USD
Asset Class Equity
Comparator Benchmark 1 3 Month SOFR Compounded in Arrears plus 26.1 basis point spread
SFDR Classification Other
Initial Charge -
Ongoing Charges Figures 0,10%
ISIN LU1908248377
Annual Management Fee -
Performance Fee -
Minimum Initial Investment USD 10 000 000,00
Minimum Subsequent Investment USD 10 000,00
Use of Income Accumulating
Domicile Luxembourg
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Morningstar Category Long/Short Equity - Global
Dealing Settlement Trade Date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker BSGAX2U
SEDOL BH3Z419

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of 29.Feb.2024 102
Standard Deviation (3y) as of 29.Feb.2024 7,89%
3y Beta as of 29.Feb.2024 5,942
P/E Ratio as of 29.Feb.2024 36,14
P/B Ratio as of 29.Feb.2024 6,16

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.Feb.2024 0,00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators as of 29.Feb.2024 0,00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons as of 29.Feb.2024 0,00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal as of 29.Feb.2024 0,00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms as of 29.Feb.2024 0,00%
MSCI - Oil Sands as of 29.Feb.2024 0,00%
MSCI - Tobacco as of 29.Feb.2024 0,00%

Business Involvement Coverage as of 29.Feb.2024 98,06%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of 29.Feb.2024 1,89%
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 0,00%.

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 financially material environmental, social and governance (ESG) data or information into the investment decision process with the objective of enhancing risk-adjusted returns of our clients’ 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 or strategy, but rather describes how ESG data or information is considered as part of the overall investment process.

The Fund manager includes ESG considerations in combination with other information in the research phase of the investment process. This may include relevant third-party insights, as well as internal engagement commentary and input from BlackRock Investment Stewardship on governance issues. The Fund manager conducts regular portfolio reviews with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group and with the Chief Investment Officers. These reviews include discussion, where appropriate, of the portfolio's exposure to material ESG risks, as well as exposure to sustainability-related business involvements, climate-related metrics, and other factors.

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

3 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BSF Global Equity Absolute Return Fund, Class X2, as of 29.Feb.2024 rated against 197 Long/Short Equity - Global Funds.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 29.Feb.2024
Name Weight (%)
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY 5,87
MASTERCARD INC 5,44
BEIERSDORF AG 4,81
NOVO NORDISK A/S 4,78
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 4,52
Name Weight (%)
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD 4,44
RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO LTD 4,32
T-MOBILE US INC 4,16
SONY GROUP CORP 3,94
AMAZON.COM INC 3,91
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 29.Feb.2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund
as of 29.Feb.2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund
Sorry, geographic exposures are not available at this time.
as of 29.Feb.2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund
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 X2 USD 124,18 0,28 0,23 18.Mar.2024 124,82 109,27 LU1908248377
Class I2 EUR 115,21 0,28 0,24 18.Mar.2024 117,39 101,14 LU1919855756
Class X2 Hedged AUD 92,41 0,21 0,23 18.Mar.2024 93,01 82,47 LU2310089425
Class A4 Hedged EUR 98,72 0,21 0,21 18.Mar.2024 99,58 89,91 LU1908247569
Class D2 USD 111,87 0,24 0,21 18.Mar.2024 112,58 99,63 LU1908247643

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Gareth Williams
CFA, Director and portfolio manager

Gareth Williams, CFA, Director and portfolio manager, is a member of the Global Equity team within the Fundamental Division of BlackRock's Active Equities Platform. Gareth is co-manager for the International Focus and Future Consumer strategies and also manages the Global Equity Absolute Return fund. He is joint-Director of Research for the Global Equity Team.

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. The unfavourable, moderate, and favourable scenarios shown are illustrations using the worst, average, and best performance of the product, which may include input from benchmark(s) / proxy, over the last ten years.
Recommended holding period : 5 years
Example Investment USD 10 000
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
7 830 USD
-21,7%
6 550 USD
-8,1%

Unfavourable

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
7 830 USD
-21,7%
8 900 USD
-2,3%

Moderate

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
9 970 USD
-0,3%
10 560 USD
1,1%

Favourable

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
13 220 USD
32,2%
13 330 USD
5,9%

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



Literature

Literature

 
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