Equity

BlackRock Charities UK Equity 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 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. Investment risk is concentrated in specific sectors, countries, currencies or companies or because the Fund has only a small number of investments. This means the Fund is more sensitive to any localised economic, market, political or regulatory events. Concentrated investment exposure by the Fund could magnify the other risks to which the Fund is exposed. The Fund uses derivatives as part of its investment strategy. Compared to a fund which only invests in traditional instruments such as stocks and bonds, derivatives are potentially subject to a higher level of risk. The insolvency of any institutions providing services such as safekeeping of assets or acting as counterparty to derivatives or other instruments, may expose the Fund to financial loss.
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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 10 years.

  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 2.0 6.9 15.7 14.4 -9.5 23.5 -4.3 14.3 -0.1 9.2
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 1.2 1.0 16.8 13.1 -9.5 19.2 -9.8 18.3 0.3 7.9

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
13.28 7.30 5.90 7.29 -
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 15.75 7.87 5.74 6.12 -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
8.22 2.10 -1.06 1.86 13.28 23.52 33.22 102.02 -
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 10.75 2.49 -0.49 1.90 15.75 25.52 32.21 81.11 -
  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

-10.67 25.03 -7.04 17.34 10.63
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 30/Sept/2024

-16.59 27.89 -4.00 13.84 13.40
Previously, the performance history as at 31 October 2022 was quoted on the basis of closing prices. The full performance history is now shown based on dealing prices.
The figures shown relate to past performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.

The Fund was previously structured as Common Investment Fund (‘CIF’). On 06 12 2019, the CIF closed and the assets were transferred to a Charity Authorised Investment Fund (‘CAIF’). The CAIF is being run with the same investment objective and policy. Please note that the historical performance shown before 06 12 2019 is indicative and is provided when the fund was run as a CIF.

Unit Class and Benchmark performance displayed in GBP, hedged Unit 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 06/Dec/2024
GBP 185,590,767
Fund Launch Date
24/Nov/1987
Fund Base Currency
GBP
Constraint Benchmark 1
FTSE All-Share Index
Initial Charge
0.00%
Management Fee
0.50%
Performance Fee
0.00%
Domicile
United Kingdom
Management Company
BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
BLCUEAG
Ongoing Charges Figure ex. Discount
0.52%
Share Class launch date
03/Dec/1986
Share Class Currency
GBP
Asset Class
Equity
Investment Association Category
UK All Companies
Ongoing Charges Figures
0.52%
ISIN
GB00BFBFWN53
Use of Income
Accumulating
Regulatory Structure
PRIIPs KID Required
Morningstar Category
UK Large-Cap Equity
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
BFBFWN5
The Ongoing Charge may be discounted depending on the size of the fund.

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 29/Nov/2024
42
3y Beta
as of 30/Nov/2024
0.995
P/B Ratio
as of 29/Nov/2024
1.79
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 30/Nov/2024
11.18%
P/E Ratio
as of 29/Nov/2024
15.50

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

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

5 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BlackRock Charities UK Equity Fund, Class A, as of 31/Jan/2023 rated against 625 UK Large-Cap Equity Funds.

Morningstar Medalist Rating

Morningstar Medalist Rating - BRONZE
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Bronze medal. (Effective 31/Dec/2023)
Analyst-Driven % as of 31/Dec/2023
10.00
Data Coverage % as of 31/Dec/2023
55.00

Holdings

Holdings

as of 29/Nov/2024
Name Weight (%)
BLACKROCK GROWTH AND RECOVERY FUND 9.22
ASTRAZENECA PLC 6.71
RELX PLC 5.93
SHELL PLC 5.76
3I GROUP PLC 4.64
Name Weight (%)
RIO TINTO PLC 4.43
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 4.06
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP PLC 3.54
COMPASS GROUP PLC 3.25
STANDARD CHARTERED PLC 3.23
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

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 Distribution Frequency Bid Price Offer Price ISIN
Class A GBP - 27.81 27.88 GB00BFBFWN53
Class A GBP Quarterly 7.66 7.68 GB00BFBFWM47

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Adam Avigdori

Managing Director, and portfolio manager is Deputy Head of BlackRock's UK Equity Team within BlackRock's Fundamental Equities. He has been a portfolio manager since 2005, originally running private unit trusts. Mr. Avigdori was appointed co-manager of the Blackrock UK Income strategies in 2009 and the UK Charities strategies in 2015.
Mr. Avigdori additionally represents EMEA on the Fundamental Equities Sustainable Steering Committee and is a member of the EMEA Talent Committee.
Mr Avigdori's service with the firm dates back to 2001, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. Mr Avigdori earned a BSc (Hons) in Management Sciences from UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology) in 2001.

David Goldman

CFA, Director and portfolio manager, is a member of BlackRock's UK Equity Team within BlackRock's Fundamental Equities. Mr Goldman is responsible for the UK Income and Charity portfolios.
Mr. Goldman's service with the firm dates back to 2004, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, Mr. Goldman held a variety of positions on both the UK equity team and in the fixed income division. Mr. Goldman began his investment career with MLIM in 2004 as a member of the investment training program.
Mr. Goldman earned a BSc degree, with first class honours, in economics from Bristol University in 2004.

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