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BSF BlackRock Emerging Companies Absolute Return 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 or regulatory events. The value of equities and equity-related securities can be affected by daily stock market movements. Other influential factors include political, economic news, company earnings and significant corporate events. Due to its investment strategy an 'Absolute Return' fund may not move in line with market trends or fully benefit from a positive market environment. Derivatives may be highly sensitive to changes in the value of the asset on which they are based and can increase the size of losses and gains, resulting in greater fluctuations in the value of the Fund. The impact to the Fund can be greater where derivatives are used in an extensive or complex way.

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Performance

Performance

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  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
13.57 -0.69 3.66 - 4.20
7.89 -2.38 2.60 - 3.21
Benchmark (%) 5.43 3.46 2.17 - 2.07
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
9.65 -0.42 -0.10 2.30 13.57 -2.06 19.70 - 24.85
4.17 -5.40 -5.09 -2.81 7.89 -6.96 13.72 - 18.61
Benchmark (%) 4.03 0.42 1.31 2.66 5.43 10.75 11.35 - 11.69

  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 9.43 9.36 -21.63 12.02
Benchmark (%) 0.29 0.09 1.52 4.83
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 GBP, hedged share class benchmark performance is displayed in GBP.

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 14-Oct-2024
GBP 279,982,019
Fund Inception
17-Oct-2018
Fund Base Currency
GBP
Benchmark
3 Month SONIA Compounded in Arrears + 11.9 basis points spread
Initial Charge
5.00%
ISIN
LU1990957067
Performance Fee
20.00%
Domicile
Luxembourg
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Dealing Settlement
Trade date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
BRUKA2G
MAS ESG Fund
No
Share Class Inception Date
08-May-2019
Share Class Currency
GBP
Asset Class
Equity
SFDR Classification
Other
Management Fee
1.50%
Management Fee (incl. Distribution Fee, if any)
1.50%
Use of Income
Accumulating
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
Long/Short Equity - UK
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
BGV1JS4

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 30-Sept-2024
209
3y Beta
as of 30-Sept-2024
7.615
P/B Ratio
as of 30-Sept-2024
2.85
Since Share Inception – Annualised Volatility
as of 30-Sept-2024
9.71
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 30-Sept-2024
9.65%
P/E Ratio
as of 30-Sept-2024
23.92
5Y Annualised Volatility
as of 30-Sept-2024
9.92

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 30-Sept-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons
as of 30-Sept-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms
as of 30-Sept-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco
as of 30-Sept-2024
0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators
as of 30-Sept-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal
as of 30-Sept-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands
as of 30-Sept-2024
0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage
as of 30-Sept-2024
74.36%
Percentage of Fund not covered
as of 30-Sept-2024
26.68%
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 0.00%.

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.

Ratings

Holdings

Holdings

as of 30-Sept-2024
Name Weight (%)
EXPERIAN PLC 2.74
GREAT PORTLAND ESTATES PLC 2.56
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 2.45
BREEDON GROUP PLC 2.35
SMURFIT WESTROCK PLC 2.26
Name Weight (%)
CRH PLC 2.16
COMPASS GROUP PLC 2.06
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP PLC 2.06
META PLATFORMS INC 2.05
AMAZON.COM INC 1.97

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 30-Sept-2024

% of Weight

Type Fund
as of 30-Sept-2024

% of Weight

Type Fund
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 GBP 126.35 0.32 0.25 14-Oct-2024 127.62 108.60 LU1990957067
A2 Hedged CHF 113.51 0.20 0.18 14-Oct-2024 115.79 101.01 LU1991003358
D2 Hedged USD 139.43 0.36 0.26 14-Oct-2024 140.57 118.86 LU1861219613
D2 Hedged EUR 125.17 0.31 0.25 14-Oct-2024 126.70 108.45 LU1861218995
D2 GBP 133.66 0.34 0.26 14-Oct-2024 134.85 114.34 LU1861218136
D2 Hedged CHF 118.63 0.29 0.25 14-Oct-2024 120.78 104.98 LU1861219373
Class D2 AUD Hedged AUD 95.42 0.23 0.24 14-Oct-2024 96.47 82.56 LU2402058403
A2 Hedged USD 129.83 0.33 0.25 14-Oct-2024 131.05 111.21 LU1990978147
A2 Hedged EUR 122.07 0.30 0.25 14-Oct-2024 123.72 106.27 LU1861218565

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Dan Whitestone
Dan Whitestone
Matthew Betts
Matthew Betts

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