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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.
Overview
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
Performance
Performance
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Distributions
| Record Date | Ex-Date | Payable Date |
|---|
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Returns
Missing average annual returns data
Missing cumulative returns data
Performance of the Fund is calculated on NAV to NAV basis on the assumption that all dividends and distributions are reinvested, taking into account all charges which would have been payable upon such reinvestment.
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 GBP 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 01-Jun-2023
USD 1,903,418,275
Share Class Inception Date
14-Nov-2011
Fund Inception
29-Oct-1993
Share Class Currency
GBP
Fund Base Currency
USD
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Benchmark
BBG Bar USHY 2% Constrained
Initial Charge
5.00%
Performance Fee
0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment
GBP 5000
Minimum Subsequent Investment
GBP 1000
Use of Income
Distributing
Domicile
Luxembourg
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Morningstar Category
Other Bond
Dealing Settlement
Trade date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker
BGUA4RF
ISIN
LU0706698544
SEDOL
B78K1J6
MAS ESG Fund
No
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
Number of Holdings
as of 28-Apr-2023
1,172
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 30-Apr-2023
8.78%
3y Beta
as of 30-Apr-2023
0.997
Modified Duration
as of 28-Apr-2023
3.99
5Y Annualised Volatility
as of 30-Apr-2023
9.27
Since Share Inception – Annualised Volatility
as of 30-Apr-2023
7.25
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.
All data is from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings as of 19-May-2023, based on holdings as of 31-Dec-2022. 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.
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 0.06%.
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 Fund manager includes ESG considerations in the investment research, portfolio construction, and investment monitoring phases of the investment process. The Fund manager maintains internal ESG scorecards for new primary issuers under consideration for investment and existing issuers of publicly traded securities. These scorecards analyze and track internal and external research views across a range of environmental, social, and governance factors sourced from primary and third party ESG information and research. Portfolio management teams consider the sector and issuer ESG views and scores when selecting individual investments during portfolio construction. ESG factors are debated and considered in investment decisions. The Fund manager also considers ESG criteria during post-investment monitoring and conducts regular portfolio risk reviews with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group. These reviews include discussion of the portfolio’s exposure to material ESG risks.
Holdings
Holdings
as of 28-Apr-2023
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| PICARD MIDCO INC 144A 6.5 03/31/2029 | 0.99 |
| MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS HOLDING 144A 7.875 08/15/2026 | 0.94 |
| CLARIOS GLOBAL LP 144A 8.5 05/15/2027 | 0.90 |
| ZAYO GROUP HOLDINGS INC 144A 4 03/01/2027 | 0.77 |
| VERSCEND ESCROW CORP 144A 9.75 08/15/2026 | 0.73 |
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| CARNIVAL HOLDINGS (BERMUDA) LTD 144A 10.375 05/01/2028 | 0.70 |
| ALLIANT HOLDINGS INTERMEDIATE LLC 144A 6.75 10/15/2027 | 0.67 |
| ENTEGRIS ESCROW CORP 144A 4.75 04/15/2029 | 0.59 |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES INC 144A 11.75 07/15/2025 | 0.58 |
| ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC 144A 3.875 09/01/2028 | 0.57 |
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
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.
Due to rounding, the total may not be equal to 100%
Due to rounding, the total may not be equal to 100%
Pricing & Exchange
Pricing & Exchange
| Share Class | Currency | Distribution Frequency | NAV | NAV Amount Change | NAV % Change | NAV As Of | 52wk High | 52wk Low | ISIN | TIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Hedged | GBP | Annually | 9.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 9.86 | 8.64 | LU0706698544 | - |
| A3 Hedged | EUR | Monthly | 7.58 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 8.27 | 7.42 | LU0578943853 | - |
| A3 Hedged | GBP | Monthly | 8.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 8.82 | 7.94 | LU0580330818 | - |
| A2 Hedged | SGD | N/A | 15.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 15.37 | 14.09 | LU0578945809 | - |
| A3 Hedged | AUD | Monthly | 9.59 | -0.01 | -0.10 | 01-Jun-2023 | 10.34 | 9.31 | LU0578942376 | - |
| D2 Hedged | CHF | N/A | 10.87 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 11.30 | 10.31 | LU1090156289 | - |
| D4 Hedged | GBP | Annually | 9.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 9.88 | 8.60 | LU0681219902 | - |
| D2 Hedged | AUD | N/A | 18.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 18.74 | 17.18 | LU0827886895 | - |
| A3 Hedged | SGD | Monthly | 8.46 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 9.04 | 8.17 | LU0578937376 | - |
| A8 Hedged | AUD | Monthly | 7.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 8.09 | 7.26 | LU0871640396 | - |
| D2 | USD | N/A | 38.87 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 01-Jun-2023 | 39.32 | 35.84 | LU0552552704 | - |
| A6 Hedged | SGD | Monthly | 7.54 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 8.17 | 7.34 | LU1314333441 | - |
| A3 | USD | Monthly | 5.17 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 5.47 | 4.96 | LU0172419151 | - |
| A2 Hedged | CHF | N/A | 10.25 | -0.01 | -0.10 | 01-Jun-2023 | 10.74 | 9.78 | LU1090155554 | - |
| A6 Hedged | HKD | Monthly | 30.58 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 33.26 | 29.86 | LU0764619531 | - |
| D2 Hedged | EUR | N/A | 219.21 | -0.05 | -0.02 | 01-Jun-2023 | 226.15 | 206.40 | LU0532707519 | - |
| A8 Hedged | CNH | Monthly | 85.04 | -0.03 | -0.04 | 01-Jun-2023 | 93.84 | 83.87 | LU1919856218 | - |
| D3 | USD | Monthly | 8.86 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 9.37 | 8.50 | LU0592702061 | - |
| A3 Hedged | NZD | Monthly | 9.54 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 10.17 | 9.19 | LU0803752046 | - |
| A2 Hedged | AUD | N/A | 17.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 17.57 | 16.08 | LU0578947334 | - |
| A6 | USD | Monthly | 4.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 4.47 | 4.03 | LU0738912566 | - |
| A3 Hedged | CAD | Monthly | 8.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 9.27 | 8.38 | LU0803751741 | - |
| A8 Hedged | ZAR | Monthly | 75.47 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 01-Jun-2023 | 81.16 | 72.90 | LU1023056127 | - |
| D2 Hedged | SGD | N/A | 16.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 16.42 | 15.01 | LU0827887273 | - |
| A2 | USD | N/A | 35.83 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 36.33 | 33.20 | LU0046676465 | - |
| A1 | USD | Monthly | 5.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 5.42 | 4.92 | LU0046675905 | - |
| A2 Hedged | EUR | N/A | 202.05 | -0.05 | -0.02 | 01-Jun-2023 | 209.93 | 191.15 | LU0330917963 | - |
| D3 Hedged | SGD | Monthly | 8.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 01-Jun-2023 | 9.06 | 8.19 | LU0827886978 | - |
Ratings
Ratings
Morningstar Analyst Rating
Effective 09-Oct-2019
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers
David Delbos
Mitchell Garfin
