Equity

BGF Japan Small & MidCap Opportunities Fund

  • NAV as of 17-Jun-2021 EUR 68.87
    52 WK: 54.43 - 71.29
  • 1 Day NAV Change as of 17-Jun-2021 0.38 (0.55%)

Overview

Investment Approach

The Japan Small & MidCap Opportunities Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of small and mid capitalisation companies domiciled in, or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in, Japan. Small and mid capitalisation companies are considered companies which, at the time of purchase, form the bottom 30% by market capitalisation of Japanese stock markets.
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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.
Total Return (%)

as of 31-May-2021

7.18 0.12 7.13 9.51 4.42
Total Return – Max. IC applied (%)

as of 31-May-2021

1.82 -1.58 6.04 8.95 4.14
  YTD 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
Total Return (%)

as of 31-May-2021

2.43 5.55 7.18 0.35 41.12 147.99 130.23
Total Return – Max. IC applied (%)

as of 31-May-2021

-2.69 0.27 1.82 -4.66 34.07 135.59 118.72
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.

Key Facts

Key Facts

Size of Fund (Millions) as of 17-Jun-2021 JPY 25,258.848
Base Currency Japanese Yen
Fund Inception 13-May-1987
Share Class Currency Euro
Share Class Inception Date 18-Feb-2002
Additional Currencies British Pound, Japanese Yen, U.S. Dollar
Asset Class Equity
Morningstar Category Japan Small/Mid-Cap Equity
Distribution Frequency N/A
ISIN LU0171289068
Bloomberg Ticker MIGSJJI
Management Fee (incl. Distribution Fee, if any) 1.50%
Initial Charge 5.00%

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

P/E Ratio as of 28-May-2021 19.77
Average Market Cap (Millions) as of 28-May-2021 JPY 297,797.74
Modified Duration as of 28-May-2021 0.00
3y Volatility as of 31-May-2021 18.31
5yr Volatility as of 31-May-2021 15.12
Since Share Inception – Volatility as of 31-May-2021 17.69
Since Share Inception - Beta as of 31-May-2021 1.08

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics can help investors integrate non-financial, sustainability considerations into their investment process. These metrics enable investors to evaluate funds based on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. This analysis can provide insight into the effective management and long-term financial prospects of a fund.


The metrics below have been provided for transparency and informational purposes only. The existence of an ESG rating is not indicative of how or whether ESG factors will be integrated into a fund. The metrics are based on MSCI ESG Fund Ratings 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 Sustainability Characteristics, using links below.

MSCI ESG Fund Rating (AAA-CCC) as of 07-Jun-2021 BB
MSCI ESG Quality Score (0-10) as of 07-Jun-2021 3.94
MSCI ESG Quality Score - Peer Percentile as of 07-Jun-2021 75.53
MSCI ESG % Coverage as of 07-Jun-2021 84.27
Fund Lipper Global Classification as of 07-Jun-2021 Equity Japan Sm&Mid Cap
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2E/$M SALES) as of 07-Jun-2021 117.00
Funds in Peer Group as of 07-Jun-2021 94
All data is from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings as of 07-Jun-2021, based on holdings as of 31-Dec-2020. 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% of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities covered 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. For newly launched funds, sustainability characteristics are typically available 6 months after launch.

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-May-2021 0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators as of 28-May-2021 0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons as of 28-May-2021 0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal as of 28-May-2021 0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms as of 28-May-2021 0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands as of 28-May-2021 0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco as of 28-May-2021 0.00%
Business Involvement Coverage as of 28-May-2021 100.00%
Percentage of Fund not covered as of 28-May-2021 0.00%
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 0.54%.

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 combination with other information in the research and decision phases 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’s ongoing monitoring of the portfolio involves regular portfolio reviews with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group and with the Chief Investment Officers. 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-May-2021
Name Weight (%)
YAMAHA MOTOR CO. LTD. 2.61
TOKYO TATEMONO CO. LTD. 2.43
DAIWA HOUSE REIT INVESTMENT CORP 2.37
EBARA CORPORATION 2.37
TSUMURA & CO. 2.15
Name Weight (%)
FUKUOKA FINANCIAL GROUP INC 2.09
FULLCAST HOLDINGS CO LTD 2.07
TAZMO CO. LTD 2.04
CONCORDIA FINANCIAL GROUP LTD 1.93
KANEKA CORPORATION 1.91

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 28-May-2021

% of Weight

Type Fund
Sorry, markets/regions are not available at this time.
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.
Sorry, asset classes are not available at this time.
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%

Ratings

Pricing & Exchange

Pricing & Exchange

Share Class Currency Distribution Frequency NAV NAV $ Change NAV % Change NAV As Of ISIN
A2 EUR N/A 68.87 0.38 0.55 17-Jun-2021 LU0171289068
D2 JPY N/A 10,047.00 -53.00 -0.52 17-Jun-2021 LU0496417709
D2 EUR N/A 76.24 0.43 0.57 17-Jun-2021 LU0252965594
A4 GBP Annually 58.87 0.14 0.24 17-Jun-2021 LU0204063480
A2 USD N/A 82.18 -0.84 -1.01 17-Jun-2021 LU0006061252
D4 GBP Annually 60.67 0.14 0.23 17-Jun-2021 LU0827883017
D2 Hedged EUR N/A 60.58 -0.32 -0.53 17-Jun-2021 LU0827883280
A2 Hedged EUR N/A 56.76 -0.30 -0.53 17-Jun-2021 LU0255399742
A2 JPY N/A 9,077.00 -47.00 -0.52 17-Jun-2021 LU0249411835
D2 USD N/A 90.96 -0.94 -1.02 17-Jun-2021 LU0827883108
A2 Hedged USD N/A 17.89 -0.09 -0.50 17-Jun-2021 LU0931342652

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Hiroki Takayama
Hiroki Takayama
Keitaro Kanai
Keitaro Kanai

Documents

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