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BGF Continental European Flexible 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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Reinvestments

 
  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
9.89 6.18 9.31 8.55 9.41
4.40 4.38 8.20 7.99 9.25
Benchmark (%) 10.36 11.06 7.58 6.88 -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
5.80 -4.35 -11.72 -4.67 9.89 19.71 56.08 127.14 2,666.86
0.51 -9.13 -16.13 -9.44 4.40 13.72 48.28 115.78 2,528.52
Benchmark (%) 6.27 -3.40 -7.89 -5.30 10.36 37.00 44.07 94.45 -
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 EUR.

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 04-Dec-2023 EUR 5,238,977,445
Share Class Inception Date 24-Nov-1986
Fund Inception 24-Nov-1986
Share Class Currency EUR
Fund Base Currency EUR
Asset Class Equity
Benchmark FTSE World Europe ex UK
SFDR Classification Article 8
Initial Charge 5.00%
ISIN LU0224105477
Management Fee (incl. Distribution Fee, if any) 1.50%
Performance Fee 0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment EUR 5000
Minimum Subsequent Investment EUR 1000
Use of Income Accumulating
Domicile Luxembourg
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Morningstar Category Europe ex-UK Equity
Dealing Settlement Trade date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker ERDZ GR
SEDOL B0FBSN6
MAS ESG Fund No

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of 31-Oct-2023 43
Standard Deviation (3y) as of 31-Oct-2023 20.50%
3y Beta as of 31-Oct-2023 1.144
P/E Ratio as of 31-Oct-2023 19.32
P/B Ratio as of 31-Oct-2023 2.50
5Y Annualised Volatility as of 31-Oct-2023 19.34
Since Share Inception – Annualised Volatility as of 31-Oct-2023 18.57

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 31-Oct-2023 0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators as of 31-Oct-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons as of 31-Oct-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal as of 31-Oct-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms as of 31-Oct-2023 0.64%
MSCI - Oil Sands as of 31-Oct-2023 0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco as of 31-Oct-2023 0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage as of 31-Oct-2023 98.92%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of 31-Oct-2023 1.13%
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 2.11%.

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.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 31-Oct-2023
Name Weight (%)
NOVO NORDISK A/S 9.77
LINDE PLC 5.25
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE 5.22
NESTLE SA 4.44
UNICREDIT SPA 3.87
Name Weight (%)
ASML HOLDING NV 3.47
HERMES INTERNATIONAL SCA 3.41
PANDORA A/S 3.09
STMICROELECTRONICS NV 2.99
COMMERZBANK AG 2.98

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 31-Oct-2023

% of Weight

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 31-Oct-2023

% of Weight

Type Fund Benchmark Net
Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
as of 31-Oct-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 NAV NAV Amount Change NAV % Change NAV As Of 52wk High 52wk Low ISIN
A2 EUR 39.66 0.01 0.03 04-Dec-2023 41.14 34.07 LU0224105477
D4 EUR 39.58 0.02 0.05 04-Dec-2023 41.32 34.07 LU1202926504
A4 GBP 32.97 -0.03 -0.09 04-Dec-2023 34.37 28.82 LU0071969892
D2 EUR 44.38 0.01 0.02 04-Dec-2023 45.92 37.86 LU0406496546
D2 Hedged GBP 41.44 0.01 0.02 04-Dec-2023 42.69 34.83 LU0827876235
D4 Hedged USD 67.77 0.03 0.04 04-Dec-2023 70.23 57.00 LU0669554353
A4 EUR 38.69 0.02 0.05 04-Dec-2023 40.22 33.31 LU0628613803
D4 GBP 33.96 -0.03 -0.09 04-Dec-2023 35.57 29.69 LU0827876318
D2 Hedged USD 64.24 0.03 0.05 04-Dec-2023 65.96 53.54 LU0827876151
D2 USD 48.12 -0.05 -0.10 04-Dec-2023 51.15 40.16 LU1984140423
A2 USD 43.00 -0.04 -0.09 04-Dec-2023 45.83 36.15 LU0769137737
A4 Hedged GBP 37.80 0.02 0.05 04-Dec-2023 39.12 32.07 LU0534241806
A2 Hedged USD 22.69 0.01 0.04 04-Dec-2023 23.36 19.05 LU1196525536
D4 Hedged GBP 38.98 0.01 0.03 04-Dec-2023 40.52 33.06 LU0827876409

Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

4 stars
As of 30-Nov-2023

Morningstar Medalist Rating

Morningstar Medalist Rating - BRONZE
Effective 28-Jun-2023

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Giles Rothbarth
Giles Rothbarth

Documents

Documents