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BGF US Basic Value Fund

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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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Distributions

Ex-Date Distribution
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  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
20.64 9.11 9.31 8.81 6.94
14.61 7.26 8.20 8.25 6.65
Benchmark (%) 20.99 11.20 11.18 11.70 8.97
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
10.23 4.81 10.23 14.73 20.64 29.90 56.08 132.62 259.43
4.71 -0.43 4.71 9.00 14.61 23.40 48.28 120.99 241.46
Benchmark (%) 11.47 5.21 11.47 16.99 20.99 37.51 69.85 202.40 414.14
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 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 24-Apr-2024 USD 778,263,777
Share Class Inception Date 07-Mar-2005
Fund Inception 08-Jan-1997
Share Class Currency EUR
Fund Base Currency USD
Asset Class Equity
Benchmark Russell 1000 Value in EUR
SFDR Classification Other
Initial Charge 5.00%
ISIN LU0213336463
Management Fee (incl. Distribution Fee, if any) 1.50%
Performance Fee 0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment EUR 5000
Minimum Subsequent Investment -
Use of Income Distributing
Domicile Luxembourg
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Morningstar Category US Large-Cap Value Equity
Dealing Settlement Trade date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker MERBVAA
SEDOL B43C8G2
MAS ESG Fund No

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of 28-Mar-2024 96
Standard Deviation (3y) as of 31-Mar-2024 11.68%
3y Beta as of 31-Mar-2024 0.803
P/E Ratio as of 28-Mar-2024 13.45
P/B Ratio as of 28-Mar-2024 1.75
5Y Annualised Volatility as of 31-Mar-2024 17.53
Since Share Inception – Annualised Volatility as of 31-Mar-2024 15.46

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 28-Mar-2024 0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators as of 28-Mar-2024 0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons as of 28-Mar-2024 1.14%
MSCI - Thermal Coal as of 28-Mar-2024 0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms as of 28-Mar-2024 0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands as of 28-Mar-2024 1.09%
MSCI - Tobacco as of 28-Mar-2024 1.32%

Business Involvement Coverage as of 28-Mar-2024 97.07%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of 28-Mar-2024 2.98%
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 6.72%.

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 integrates ESG criteria into screening, company research and portfolio construction tools. The criteria may include data from multiple third-party ESG vendors, BlackRock internal scoring, internal engagement commentary and input from BlackRock Investment Stewardship on governance issues. ESG criteria are considered in combination with other information. 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.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 28-Mar-2024
Name Weight (%)
WELLS FARGO 3.49
CITIGROUP INC 3.37
GENERAL MOTORS 2.49
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC CLAS 2.36
BP ADR EACH REPRESENTING SIX PLC 2.33
Name Weight (%)
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC 2.32
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES INC 2.32
KRAFT HEINZ 2.18
SHELL PLC 2.15
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERV 2.12

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 28-Mar-2024

% of Weight

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 28-Mar-2024

% 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 NAV NAV Amount Change NAV % Change NAV As Of 52wk High 52wk Low ISIN
A4 EUR 115.87 0.33 0.29 24-Apr-2024 117.50 97.31 LU0213336463
D4 USD 125.62 0.24 0.19 24-Apr-2024 128.59 105.02 LU0827886465
A2 GBP 101.30 0.21 0.21 24-Apr-2024 102.13 85.73 LU0171296279
D2 EUR 134.69 0.38 0.28 24-Apr-2024 136.51 111.87 LU0827886119
A4 GBP 99.45 0.20 0.20 24-Apr-2024 100.27 84.50 LU0204064967
A2 USD 126.02 0.24 0.19 24-Apr-2024 129.06 105.73 LU0072461881
A4 USD 123.90 0.24 0.19 24-Apr-2024 126.89 103.95 LU0162691827
A2 EUR 117.85 0.33 0.28 24-Apr-2024 119.51 98.60 LU0171293920
D2 Hedged EUR 79.96 0.15 0.19 24-Apr-2024 81.97 67.50 LU0329591993
D2 GBP 115.78 0.24 0.21 24-Apr-2024 116.66 97.32 LU0827886200
D2 USD 144.02 0.28 0.19 24-Apr-2024 147.42 120.40 LU0275209954
D4 GBP 100.79 0.21 0.21 24-Apr-2024 101.56 85.67 LU0827886549
A2 Hedged CNH 200.24 0.41 0.21 24-Apr-2024 205.33 170.21 LU1333800354
A2 Hedged SGD 22.92 0.05 0.22 24-Apr-2024 23.51 19.40 LU0602533316
Class A10 USD 11.00 0.02 0.18 24-Apr-2024 11.27 9.54 LU2533723545
A2 Hedged EUR 73.38 0.14 0.19 24-Apr-2024 75.26 62.17 LU0200685153

Ratings

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Tony DeSpirito
Managing Director

  

David Zhao
David Zhao

Documents

Documents