Fixed Income

BGF US Dollar Bond Fund

Overview

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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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  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
-10.45 -4.16 -0.04 0.73 4.08
-14.93 -5.79 -1.07 0.21 3.92
Benchmark (%) -9.72 -3.77 0.53 1.12 5.35
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
0.52 -2.68 0.84 -2.96 -10.45 -11.97 -0.22 7.52 287.86
-4.51 -7.55 -4.20 -7.81 -14.93 -16.37 -5.21 2.14 268.47
Benchmark (%) 0.41 -2.59 -0.04 -2.13 -9.72 -10.89 2.67 11.76 484.33
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 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 23-Mar-2023 USD 528,691,949
Share Class Inception Date 07-Apr-1989
Fund Inception 07-Apr-1989
Share Class Currency USD
Fund Base Currency USD
Asset Class Fixed Income
Benchmark Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Index
SFDR Classification Other
Initial Charge 5.00%
Management Fee (incl. Distribution Fee, if any) 0.85%
Performance Fee 0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment USD 5000
Minimum Subsequent Investment USD 1000
Use of Income Accumulating
Domicile Luxembourg
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Morningstar Category USD Diversified Bond
Dealing Settlement Trade date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker MERCPA2
ISIN LU0096258362
SEDOL 7556799
MAS ESG Fund No

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of 28-Feb-2023 1,366
Standard Deviation (3y) as of 28-Feb-2023 6.81%
3y Beta as of 28-Feb-2023 1.031
Yield to Maturity as of 28-Feb-2023 5.28
Modified Duration as of 28-Feb-2023 5.80
Effective Duration as of 28-Feb-2023 5.81yrs
Weighted Avg Maturity as of 28-Feb-2023 7.53
WAL to Worst as of 28-Feb-2023 7.53
5Y Annualised Volatility as of 28-Feb-2023 5.77
Since Share Inception – Annualised Volatility as of 28-Feb-2023 4.28

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 combination with other information in the research and due diligence phase of the investment process. ESG information may be sourced internally, via collaboration with the BlackRock Investment Stewardship team in engaging issuers on material environmental, social or governance topics, or from third-party providers. The Fund manager’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.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 28-Feb-2023
Name Weight (%)
UNITED STATES TREASURY 21.32
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 14.67
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6.63
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION II 5.78
MORGAN STANLEY 1.28
Name Weight (%)
BANK OF AMERICA CORP 1.17
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC 0.66
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC/THE 0.63
SABINE PASS LIQUEFACTION LLC 0.57
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 0.55

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 28-Feb-2023

% of Weight

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 28-Feb-2023

% of Weight

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 28-Feb-2023

% of Weight

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.
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
A2 USD N/A 31.99 0.20 0.63 23-Mar-2023 33.99 29.59 LU0096258362 -
D2 USD N/A 33.68 0.21 0.63 23-Mar-2023 35.64 31.09 LU0548367084 -
A1 USD Monthly 15.30 0.09 0.59 23-Mar-2023 16.62 14.31 LU0028835386 -
D2 Hedged GBP N/A 10.04 0.06 0.60 23-Mar-2023 10.77 9.34 LU1294567448 -
A3 USD Monthly 15.34 0.09 0.59 23-Mar-2023 16.63 14.34 LU0172417379 -
D3 USD Monthly 15.34 0.09 0.59 23-Mar-2023 16.62 14.34 LU0592701923 -
A2 CZK N/A 694.15 -4.17 -0.60 23-Mar-2023 799.62 683.11 LU1791174102 -

Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

3 stars
As of 28-Feb-2023

Morningstar Analyst Rating

Morningstar Analyst Rating - Bronze
Effective 23-Nov-2022

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Bob Miller
Managing Director, Head of Americas Fundamental Fixed Income

  

Aidan Doyle, CFA
Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

  

David Rogal
David Rogal
Chi Chen
Director, Portfolio Manager

  

Sam Summers
Director, Portfolio Manager

  

Documents

Documents