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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.
30.07 23.78 14.22 10.33 11.28
23.57 21.68 13.05 9.76 10.92
Benchmark (%)

as of 31-Dec-2025

29.04 21.65 14.33 9.30 10.88
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
30.07 0.72 7.93 23.13 30.07 89.63 94.39 167.19 439.71
23.57 -4.32 2.54 16.98 23.57 80.15 84.67 153.84 412.72
Benchmark (%)

as of 31-Dec-2025

29.04 1.07 7.15 20.47 29.04 80.01 95.35 143.41 409.70

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 (%) 2.19 35.46 -23.64 25.90 3.30 13.56 -9.73 18.65 22.87 30.07
Benchmark (%) 3.65 25.65 -18.12 16.83 0.02 8.76 -0.21 21.99 14.35 29.04
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 07-Jan-2026
JPY 54,131,274,473
Fund Inception
13-May-1987
Fund Base Currency
JPY
Benchmark
S&P JP MidSmall Cap NET Index
Initial Charge
5.00%
ISIN
LU0496417709
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
BGFSMDY
MAS ESG Fund
No
Share Class Inception Date
22-Mar-2010
Share Class Currency
JPY
Asset Class
Equity
SFDR Classification
Article 8
Management Fee
0.75%
Management Fee (incl. Distribution Fee, if any)
0.75%
Minimum Initial Investment
USD 100000
Use of Income
Accumulating
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
Japan Small/Mid-Cap Equity
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
B4Y0F64

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 31-Dec-2025
105
3y Beta
as of 31-Dec-2025
1.076
P/B Ratio
as of 31-Dec-2025
1.41
Since Share Inception – Annualised Volatility
as of 31-Dec-2025
15.98
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 31-Dec-2025
9.28%
P/E Ratio
as of 31-Dec-2025
17.73
5Y Annualised Volatility
as of 31-Dec-2025
11.02

Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

3 stars
As of 31-Dec-2025

Morningstar Medalist Rating

Morningstar Medalist Rating - BRONZE
Effective 30-Nov-2025
Analyst-Driven % as of 30-Nov-2025
10.00
Data Coverage % as of 30-Nov-2025
96.00

Holdings

Holdings

as of 31-Dec-2025
Name Weight (%)
SEINO HOLDINGS CO LTD 1.83
NIPPON SODA CO LTD 1.83
DOSHISHA CO LTD 1.79
YAMATO KOGYO CO LTD 1.71
JAPAN METROPOLITAN FUND INVESTMENT CORP 1.70
Name Weight (%)
ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA LTD 1.68
SANKYU INC 1.67
TOKYU FUDOSAN HOLDINGS CORP 1.66
MITSUBISHI LOGISTICS CORPORATION 1.62
TOKYO TATEMONO CO. LTD. 1.61

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 31-Dec-2025

% of Weight

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 31-Dec-2025

% 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
D2 JPY 17,696.00 79.00 0.45 07-Jan-2026 17,696.00 11,299.00 LU0496417709
A2 EUR 84.38 0.40 0.48 07-Jan-2026 84.38 61.65 LU0171289068
A2 USD 98.66 0.33 0.34 07-Jan-2026 98.66 67.46 LU0006061252
D4 GBP 74.73 0.41 0.55 07-Jan-2026 74.73 54.16 LU0827883017
A10 Hedged USD 14.22 0.06 0.42 07-Jan-2026 14.22 9.44 LU2728923348
A10 Hedged HKD 139.96 0.63 0.45 07-Jan-2026 139.96 93.82 LU2728923264
D2 EUR 96.66 0.46 0.48 07-Jan-2026 96.66 70.22 LU0252965594
A4 GBP 72.26 0.40 0.56 07-Jan-2026 72.26 52.34 LU0204063480
A2 JPY 15,449.00 69.00 0.45 07-Jan-2026 15,449.00 9,920.00 LU0249411835
D2 USD 113.01 0.38 0.34 07-Jan-2026 113.01 76.84 LU0827883108
A2 Hedged USD 35.02 0.16 0.46 07-Jan-2026 35.02 21.87 LU0931342652
D2 Hedged EUR 111.63 0.50 0.45 07-Jan-2026 111.63 70.74 LU0827883280
A2 Hedged EUR 101.08 0.45 0.45 07-Jan-2026 101.08 64.42 LU0255399742

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.

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