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BGF Japan Small & MidCap Opportunities Fund

Shares in smaller companies typically trade in less volume and experience greater price variations than larger companies. Investment risk is concentrated in specific sectors, countries, currencies or companies. This means the Fund is more sensitive to any localised economic, market, political, sustainability-related or regulatory events. The value of equities and equity-related securities can be affected by daily stock market movements, political factors, economic news, company earnings and significant corporate events. 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.

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Performance

Performance

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  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
39.01 26.70 15.05 10.69 4.19
37.22 24.05 14.08 10.75 6.46
32.06 24.55 13.87 10.13 3.91
30.36 21.95 12.91 10.18 6.31
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
4.32 4.32 10.87 22.13 39.01 103.38 101.56 176.23 124.00
4.22 4.22 10.59 21.48 37.22 90.90 93.19 177.54 1,026.61
-0.90 -0.90 5.33 16.02 32.06 93.21 91.48 162.42 112.80
-0.99 -0.99 5.06 15.41 30.36 81.35 83.53 163.67 970.28

The benchmark performance shown prior to 16 December 2025 is based on the gross total return version of the Index. From 16 December 2025, the benchmark has been represented by the net total return version of the same Index. Benchmark performance prior to this date has not been restated and is therefore not directly comparable.

  2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Total Return (%) 0.20 33.14 -25.06 24.15 1.32 11.43 -11.46 21.28 24.33 31.10
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

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

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

Key Facts

Key Facts

Net Assets of Fund
as of 11-Feb-2026
JPY 66,777,045,870
Fund Inception
13-May-1987
Fund Base Currency
JPY
Benchmark
S&P JP MidSmall Cap NET Index
Initial Charge
5.00%
ISIN
LU0255399742
Performance Fee
0.00%
Minimum Subsequent Investment
USD 1000
Domicile
Luxembourg
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Dealing Settlement
Trade date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
MLJOAEH
MAS ESG Fund
No
Share Class Inception Date
29-May-2006
Share Class Currency
EUR
Asset Class
Equity
SFDR Classification
Article 8
Management Fee
1.50%
Management Fee (incl. Distribution Fee, if any)
1.50%
Minimum Initial Investment
USD 5000
Use of Income
Accumulating
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
Other Equity
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
B43CN89

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 30-Jan-2026
94
3y Beta
as of 31-Jan-2026
1.077
P/B Ratio
as of 30-Jan-2026
1.46
Since Share Inception – Annualised Volatility
as of 31-Jan-2026
17.51
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 31-Jan-2026
9.48%
P/E Ratio
as of 30-Jan-2026
18.43
5Y Annualised Volatility
as of 31-Jan-2026
11.27

Ratings

Ratings

Holdings

Holdings

as of 30-Jan-2026
Name Weight (%)
WARABEYA NICHIYO HOLDINGS CO LTD 1.99
DKS CO LTD 1.75
MITSUI E&S CO LTD 1.74
KURABO INDUSTRIES LTD 1.73
ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA LTD 1.73
Name Weight (%)
DOSHISHA CO LTD 1.71
NIPPON SODA CO LTD 1.71
SANKYU INC 1.67
SUMITOMO METAL MINING CO LTD 1.62
FUKUOKA FINANCIAL GROUP INC 1.62

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 30-Jan-2026

% of Weight

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 30-Jan-2026

% 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 Hedged EUR 112.17 0.19 0.17 11-Feb-2026 112.17 64.42 LU0255399742
A2 JPY 17,131.00 29.00 0.17 11-Feb-2026 17,131.00 9,920.00 LU0249411835
D2 JPY 19,637.00 33.00 0.17 11-Feb-2026 19,637.00 11,299.00 LU0496417709
A2 EUR 94.14 1.15 1.24 11-Feb-2026 94.14 61.65 LU0171289068
D4 GBP 83.62 0.75 0.91 11-Feb-2026 83.62 54.16 LU0827883017
D2 USD 127.99 0.99 0.78 11-Feb-2026 127.99 76.84 LU0827883108
A4 GBP 80.80 0.73 0.91 11-Feb-2026 80.80 52.34 LU0204063480
D2 Hedged EUR 123.97 0.22 0.18 11-Feb-2026 123.97 70.74 LU0827883280
D2 EUR 107.91 1.32 1.24 11-Feb-2026 107.91 70.22 LU0252965594
A2 USD 111.65 0.85 0.77 11-Feb-2026 111.65 67.46 LU0006061252
A10 Hedged HKD 154.55 0.26 0.17 11-Feb-2026 154.55 93.82 LU2728923264
A2 Hedged USD 38.95 0.07 0.18 11-Feb-2026 38.95 21.87 LU0931342652
A10 Hedged USD 15.71 0.03 0.19 11-Feb-2026 15.71 9.44 LU2728923348

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Hiroki Takayama
Hiroki Takayama

ESG Integration

ESG Integration

BlackRock considers many investment risks in our processes. In order to seek the best risk-adjusted returns for our clients, we manage material risks and opportunities that could impact portfolios, including financially material Environmental, Social and/or Governance (ESG) data or information, where available. See our Firm Wide ESG Integration Statement for more information on this approach and fund documentation for how these material risks are considered within this product, where applicable.

Documents

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