Equity

BlackRock Continental European Fund

Overview

Important Information: Capital at Risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.

The value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount is not guaranteed.


The fund invests a large portion of assets which are denominated in other currencies; hence changes in the relevant exchange rate will affect the value of the investment. Investors should understand that capital growth is not a priority for the Fund and that income levels will vary and are not guaranteed.

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

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Performance

Performance

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This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 8 years.

  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 15.0 20.0 -9.1 32.1 31.7 27.5 -17.9 22.7
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 18.6 16.6 -10.2 19.4 7.9 16.6 -7.7 14.8
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) 19.7 17.5 -9.5 20.4 8.6 17.4 -7.0 15.7

Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
7.11 0.64 11.21 - 12.30
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 7.38 4.22 6.76 - 8.41
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) 8.23 5.04 7.56 - -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
-0.14 -0.75 -6.74 -7.15 7.11 1.92 70.12 - 183.25
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 2.99 -1.29 -4.72 -4.83 7.38 13.20 38.70 - 106.54
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) 3.79 -1.26 -4.64 -4.70 8.23 15.90 43.97 - -
  From
30-Sept-2019
To
30-Sept-2020
From
30-Sept-2020
To
30-Sept-2021
From
30-Sept-2021
To
30-Sept-2022
From
30-Sept-2022
To
30-Sept-2023
From
30-Sept-2023
To
30-Sept-2024
Total Return (%)

as of 30/Sept/2024

25.16 32.42 -22.69 24.11 18.59
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 30/Sept/2024

-0.30 21.23 -13.47 19.56 14.39
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%)

as of 30/Sept/2024

0.37 22.05 -12.78 20.51 15.28

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

Key Facts

Key Facts

Net Assets of Fund
as of 11/Dec/2024
GBP 1,098,371,417
Fund Launch Date
16/Dec/1983
Fund Base Currency
GBP
Constraint Benchmark 1
FTSE World Europe ex UK Index
Investment Association Category
Europe Excluding UK
Ongoing Charges Figures
0.02%
ISIN
GB00BYSXC022
Use of Income
Accumulating
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
Europe ex-UK Equity
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
BYSXC02
Share Class launch date
08/Dec/2015
Share Class Currency
GBP
Asset Class
Equity
Comparator Benchmark 2
FTSE World Europe ex UK
Initial Charge
0.00%
Management Fee
0.00%
Performance Fee
0.00%
Domicile
United Kingdom
Management Company
BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
BRCEUXA

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 29/Nov/2024
27
3y Beta
as of 30/Nov/2024
1.362
P/B Ratio
as of 29/Nov/2024
9.75
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 30/Nov/2024
20.20%
P/E Ratio
as of 29/Nov/2024
37.31

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.

Risk Indicator

Risk Indicator

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

4 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BlackRock Continental European Fund, Class X, as of 30/Nov/2024 rated against 560 Europe ex-UK Equity Funds.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 29/Nov/2024
Name Weight (%)
NOVO NORDISK A/S 8.34
ASML HOLDING NV 7.08
RELX PLC 5.30
MASTERCARD INC 5.18
FERRARI NV 5.03
Name Weight (%)
SAFRAN SA 5.00
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE 4.80
PARTNERS GROUP HOLDING AG 4.69
HERMES INTERNATIONAL SCA 4.61
LINDE PLC 3.93
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 29/Nov/2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 29/Nov/2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 29/Nov/2024

% of Market Value

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.

Pricing & Exchange

Pricing & Exchange

Investor Class Currency Bid Price Offer Price ISIN
Class X GBP 2.89 2.89 GB00BYSXC022
Class D GBP 49.29 49.39 GB00B4VY9893
Class D GBP 38.29 38.37 GB00B6YTYJ18
Class A GBP 36.88 36.96 GB0005804504
Class A GBP 44.84 44.93 GB0005804728

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Stefan Gries
Managing Director

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, is Head of the European Equity team within BlackRock’s Fundamental Equity Group.

Giles Rothbarth
Giles Rothbarth

Literature

Literature