Please see the shareholder letter for more information.
Please see the shareholder letter for more information.
Overview
Important Information: Capital at Risk. All financial investments involve an element of risk. Therefore, the value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount cannot be 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 in this Fund should understand that capital growth is not a priority and values may fluctuate and the level of income may vary from time to time and is not guaranteed. The Fund utilises 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 and volatility. The strategies utilised by the Fund involve the use of derivatives to facilitate certain investment management techniques including the establishment of both ‘long’ and ‘synthetic short’ positions and creation of market leverage for the purposes of increasing the economic exposure of a Fund beyond the value of its net assets. The use of derivatives in this manner may have the effect of increasing the overall risk profile of the Fund.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

Performance
Performance
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Distributions
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Returns
The figures shown relate to past performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current or future results and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product or strategy.
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in SGD, hedged Share Class Benchmark performance is displayed in USD.
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
Sustainability Characteristics
Sustainability Characteristics
Sustainability Characteristics can help investors integrate non-financial, sustainability considerations into their investment process. These metrics enable investors to evaluate funds based on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. This analysis can provide insight into the effective management and long-term financial prospects of a fund.
The metrics below have been provided for transparency and informational purposes only. The existence of an ESG rating is not indicative of how or whether ESG factors will be integrated into a fund. The metrics are based on MSCI ESG Fund Ratings 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 Sustainability Characteristics, using links below.
To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities covered 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. For newly launched funds, sustainability characteristics are typically available 6 months after launch.
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.
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 material environmental, social and governance (ESG) information or insights alongside traditional measures into the investment decision process to improve long term financial outcomes of 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, but rather describes how ESG information is considered as part of the overall investment process.
The Fund manager includes ESG considerations in combination with other information in the research and decision phases 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’s ongoing monitoring of the portfolio involves regular portfolio reviews with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group and with the Chief Investment Officers. These reviews include discussion 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
Risk Indicator
Ratings
Ratings
Holdings
Holdings
Name | Weight (%) |
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MICROSOFT CORP | 3.74 |
SANOFI SA | 3.69 |
TELUS CORP | 3.52 |
VISA INC CLASS A | 3.44 |
TEXAS INSTRUMENT INC | 3.38 |
Name | Weight (%) |
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COMCAST CORP CLASS A | 3.29 |
PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC | 3.11 |
OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP | 3.10 |
AMADEUS IT GROUP SA | 2.97 |
RELX PLC | 2.92 |
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
% of Market Value
% of Market Value
% of Market Value
Pricing & Exchange
Investor Class | Currency | Distribution Frequency | NAV | NAV Amount Change | NAV % Change | 52wk High | 52wk Low | Bid Price | ISIN | Offer Price | TIS |
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Class A5G Hedged | SGD | Quarterly | 13.48 | 0.06 | 0.45 | 13.61 | 8.96 | - | LU0661504455 | - | - |
Class A2 | USD | None | 19.93 | 0.09 | 0.45 | 20.12 | 12.88 | - | LU0545039389 | - | - |
Class D5G | GBP | Quarterly | 10.99 | 0.04 | 0.37 | 11.58 | 8.77 | - | LU0827881748 | - | - |
Class D2 Hedged | EUR | None | 17.18 | 0.08 | 0.47 | 17.34 | 11.19 | - | LU0827881409 | - | - |
Class D5G Hedged | GBP | Quarterly | 8.80 | 0.04 | 0.46 | 8.87 | 5.83 | - | LU0827881318 | - | - |
Class A8 Hedged | ZAR | Monthly Stable with IRD | 118.19 | 0.61 | 0.52 | 119.70 | 79.30 | - | LU1023055079 | - | - |
Class A6 | USD | Monthly Stable | 14.76 | 0.07 | 0.48 | 15.00 | 9.90 | - | LU0738911758 | - | - |
Class D2 | USD | None | 21.52 | 0.10 | 0.47 | 21.70 | 13.80 | - | LU0545039975 | - | - |
Class D5G Hedged | EUR | Quarterly | 12.84 | 0.05 | 0.39 | 12.96 | 8.56 | - | LU0827881664 | - | - |
Class A2 Hedged | EUR | None | 16.06 | 0.08 | 0.50 | 16.30 | 10.58 | - | LU0625451603 | - | - |
Class D2 Hedged | SGD | None | 18.93 | 0.08 | 0.42 | 19.09 | 12.23 | - | LU0827881581 | - | - |
Class D2 Hedged | PLN | None | 21.39 | 0.10 | 0.47 | 21.59 | 13.86 | - | LU0827881151 | - | - |
Class A2 | EUR | None | 16.34 | 0.08 | 0.49 | 16.70 | 11.92 | - | LU0880975056 | - | - |
Class D5G | USD | Quarterly | 15.51 | 0.07 | 0.45 | 15.64 | 10.17 | - | LU0827881235 | - | - |
Class A5G | USD | Quarterly | 14.49 | 0.07 | 0.49 | 14.69 | 9.62 | - | LU0553294199 | - | - |
Class A6 Hedged | CNH | Monthly Stable | 115.18 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 116.85 | 75.84 | - | LU1075907227 | - | - |
Class A2 Hedged | PLN | None | 20.09 | 0.09 | 0.45 | 20.30 | 13.11 | - | LU0654592483 | - | - |
Class D2 Hedged | CHF | None | 15.21 | 0.07 | 0.46 | 15.43 | 9.94 | - | LU0862987244 | - | - |
Class A4G | EUR | Annual | 12.09 | 0.06 | 0.50 | 12.73 | 9.08 | - | LU0739721834 | - | - |
Class D4G | EUR | Annual | 13.89 | 0.07 | 0.51 | 14.52 | 10.37 | - | LU0938162426 | - | - |
Class A5G Hedged | EUR | Quarterly | 12.06 | 0.06 | 0.50 | 12.18 | 8.09 | - | LU0625451512 | - | - |
Class A2 Hedged | SGD | None | 17.71 | 0.09 | 0.51 | 17.95 | 11.57 | - | LU0661495795 | - | - |
Class A6 Hedged | HKD | Monthly Stable | 112.12 | 0.56 | 0.50 | 114.01 | 75.17 | - | LU1003077747 | - | - |
Class A8 Hedged | CNH | Monthly Stable with IRD | 117.07 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 118.83 | 77.36 | - | LU1220226846 | - | - |
Class A6 Hedged | SGD | Monthly Stable | 11.46 | 0.06 | 0.53 | 11.65 | 7.73 | - | LU0949170772 | - | - |
Class A5G | GBP | Quarterly | 10.30 | 0.01 | 0.10 | 10.86 | 8.27 | - | LU0557294096 | - | - |
Class A2 Hedged | CHF | None | 12.13 | 0.06 | 0.50 | 12.31 | 7.98 | - | LU1115429885 | - | - |
Class A8 Hedged | AUD | Monthly Stable with IRD | 11.48 | 0.06 | 0.53 | 11.65 | 7.70 | - | LU0949170699 | - | - |
Class A4G Hedged | EUR | Annual | 11.04 | 0.06 | 0.55 | 11.20 | 7.49 | - | LU1529944511 | - | - |
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers

