Fixed Income

BlackRock Corporate Bond 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.


Some or all of the Manager’s annual charge for the Fund is taken from capital rather than from income. This increases the income, but reduces the potential for capital growth. Two main risks related to fixed income investing are interest rate risk and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in the market value of bonds. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of the bond will not be able to repay the principal and make interest payments. The Fund invests in high yielding bonds. Companies which issue higher yield bonds typically have an increased risk of defaulting on repayments. In the event of default, the value of your investment may reduce. Economic conditions and interest rate levels may also impact significantly the values of high yield bonds.

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

The Fund’s investments may have low liquidity, which often causes the value of these investments to be less predictable. In extreme cases the Fund may not be able to realise the investment at the latest market price or at a price considered fair.
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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 (%) 9.3 1.0 9.1 5.6 -1.6 8.4 7.1 -2.5 -16.5 10.3
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 12.7 0.6 11.7 4.9 -2.0 10.8 8.7 -3.0 -19.5 9.7

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
10.90 -2.27 -0.45 2.30 4.42
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 10.78 -3.18 -1.06 2.44 -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
1.74 0.28 2.76 2.04 10.90 -6.66 -2.21 25.53 253.20
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 2.24 0.32 2.34 2.08 10.78 -9.23 -5.20 27.20 -
  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

3.77 0.96 -23.74 10.37 10.90
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 30/Sept/2024

4.23 0.20 -24.51 8.55 10.78

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 03/Oct/2024
GBP 1,065,497,776
Fund Launch Date
24/Jul/1995
Fund Base Currency
GBP
Constraint Benchmark 1
ICE BofAML Sterling Corporate & Collateralized Index
Initial Charge
3.25%
Management Fee
1.00
Performance Fee
0.00%
Domicile
United Kingdom
Management Company
BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
MRCHYBA
Ongoing Charges Figure ex. Discount
1.06%
Share Class launch date
24/Jul/1995
Share Class Currency
GBP
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Investment Association Category
£ Corporate Bond
Ongoing Charges Figures
1.06%
ISIN
GB0005769541
Use of Income
Accumulating
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
GBP Corporate Bond
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
0576954
The Ongoing Charge may be discounted depending on the size of the fund.

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 30/Aug/2024
96
3y Beta
as of 30/Sept/2024
1.074
Modified Duration
as of 30/Aug/2024
7.57
Effective Duration
as of 30/Aug/2024
7.36
WAL to Worst
as of 30/Aug/2024
6.27
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 30/Sept/2024
11.54%
Yield to Maturity
as of 30/Aug/2024
4.68
Weighted Average YTM
as of 30/Aug/2024
4.60%
Weighted Avg Maturity
as of 30/Aug/2024
6.27

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.

Risk Indicator

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

3 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BlackRock Corporate Bond Fund, Class A, as of 30/Sept/2024 rated against 428 GBP Corporate Bond Funds.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 30/Aug/2024
Name Weight (%)
UK CONV GILT 4.5 09/07/2034 3.51
TIME WARNER CABLE LLC 5.75 06/02/2031 2.87
METROPOLITAN LIFE GLOBAL FUNDING I RegS 5 01/10/2030 2.80
TESCO PROPERTY RegS 2.69
UBS GROUP AG MTN RegS 7.75 03/01/2029 2.53
Name Weight (%)
AT&T INC RegS 5.5 03/15/2027 2.39
ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE SA MTN RegS 5.875 12/31/2079 2.13
BANCO SANTANDER SA MTN RegS 4.75 08/30/2028 2.02
COOPERATIEVE CENTRALE RAIFFEISEN-B MTN RegS 4.625 05/23/2029 1.95
EON INTERNATIONAL FINANCE BV MTN RegS 6.25 06/03/2030 1.94
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 30/Aug/2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 30/Aug/2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 30/Aug/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 A GBP 3.42 3.43 GB0005769541
Class S GBP 0.99 1.00 GB00BK1PK476
Class A GBP 0.96 0.97 GB0003749982
Class D GBP 1.03 1.04 GB00B4T5JV79
Class X GBP 1.38 1.38 GB00BQJZV592
Class S GBP 1.37 1.37 GB00BK1PJT53
Class D GBP 3.65 3.67 GB00B4QC3311

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Ben Edwards

Ben Edwards, CFA, Managing Director, is a Portfolio Manager in the Sterling Bond Portfolio team within BlackRock's Global Fixed Income Group. Mr. Edwards is the lead fund manager of the BlackRock Corporate Bond Fund and co-manager of the BlackRock Sterling Strategic Bond Fund.

Literature

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