Fixed Income

iShares Corporate Bond Index Fund (UK)

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. 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 fixed interest securities issued by companies. There is a risk of default where the issuing company may not pay income or repay capital to the Fund when due.

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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Distributions

This product does not have any distributions data as of now.

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 (%) 11.5 -0.1 10.0 4.3 -1.7 9.3 7.7 -3.1 -17.6 8.5
Target Benchmark 1 (%) 12.2 0.6 10.6 4.3 -1.6 9.2 7.9 -3.1 -17.8 8.8

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
4.33 -4.09 -0.71 2.02 2.35
Target Benchmark 1 (%) 4.53 -4.09 -0.67 2.22 2.60
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
-1.70 -1.51 -0.24 5.47 4.33 -11.77 -3.49 22.13 31.29
Target Benchmark 1 (%) -1.72 -1.49 -0.23 5.51 4.53 -11.77 -3.28 24.55 35.07
  From
31-Mar-2019
To
31-Mar-2020
From
31-Mar-2020
To
31-Mar-2021
From
31-Mar-2021
To
31-Mar-2022
From
31-Mar-2022
To
31-Mar-2023
From
31-Mar-2023
To
31-Mar-2024
Total Return (%)

as of 31/Mar/2024

0.86 7.70 -5.31 -10.33 6.14
Target Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 31/Mar/2024

1.43 7.24 -5.37 -10.30 6.14

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 23/May/2024
GBP 4,695,876,531
Fund Launch Date
30/Jun/2010
Fund Base Currency
GBP
Target Benchmark 1
iBoxx Sterling Non Gilt Index
Ongoing Charges Figures
0.21%
Annual Management Fee
0.20%
Minimum Initial Investment
GBP 1,000,000.00
Use of Income
Distributing
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
GBP Corporate Bond
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
B847N47
Share Class launch date
20/Aug/2012
Share Class Currency
GBP
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Initial Charge
0.00%
ISIN
GB00B847N473
Performance Fee
0.00%
Minimum Subsequent Investment
GBP 100.00
Domicile
United Kingdom
Management Company
BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
BCOBTLI

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 30/Apr/2024
1266
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 30/Apr/2024
9.11%
Yield to Maturity
as of 30/Apr/2024
5.55
Weighted Average YTM
as of 30/Apr/2024
5.49%
Weighted Avg Maturity
as of 30/Apr/2024
7.99
12 Month Trailing Dividend Distribution Yield
as of 30/Apr/2024
3.30
3y Beta
as of 30/Apr/2024
0.993
Modified Duration
as of 30/Apr/2024
5.48
Effective Duration
as of 30/Apr/2024
5.54
WAL to Worst
as of 30/Apr/2024
7.99

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics provide investors with specific non-traditional metrics. Alongside other metrics and information, these enable investors to evaluate funds on certain environmental, social and governance characteristics. Sustainability Characteristics do not provide an indication of current or future performance nor do they represent the potential risk and reward profile of a fund. They are provided for transparency and for information purposes only. Sustainability Characteristics should not be considered solely or in isolation, but instead are one type of information that investors may wish to consider when assessing a fund.

The metrics are not indicative of how or whether ESG factors will be integrated into a fund. Unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, the metrics 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 methodologies behind Sustainability Characteristics using the links below.

MSCI ESG Fund Rating (AAA-CCC)
as of 19/May/2024
AA
MSCI ESG Quality Score (0-10)
as of 19/May/2024
7.53
Fund Lipper Global Classification
as of 19/May/2024
Bond GBP Corporates
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2E/$M SALES)
as of 19/May/2024
66.79
MSCI ESG % Coverage
as of 19/May/2024
90.76
MSCI ESG Quality Score - Peer Percentile
as of 19/May/2024
83.75
Funds in Peer Group
as of 19/May/2024
437
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity % Coverage
as of 19/May/2024
91.58
All data is from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings as of 19/May/2024, based on holdings as of 31/Dec/2023. As such, the fund’s sustainable characteristics may differ from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings from time to time.

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.

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/Apr/2024
0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons
as of 30/Apr/2024
0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms
as of 30/Apr/2024
0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco
as of 30/Apr/2024
0.63%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators
as of 30/Apr/2024
0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal
as of 30/Apr/2024
0.23%
MSCI - Oil Sands
as of 30/Apr/2024
0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage
as of 30/Apr/2024
87.77%
Percentage of Fund not covered
as of 30/Apr/2024
12.23%
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 0.23% and for Oil Sands 1.02%.

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.

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

3 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for iShares Corporate Bond Index Fund (UK), Class L, as of 30/Apr/2024 rated against 432 GBP Corporate Bond Funds.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 30/Apr/2024
Name Weight (%)
KFW MTN RegS 1.125 07/04/2025 0.61
KFW BANKENGRUPPE MTN 6 12/07/2028 0.53
EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK 6 12/07/2028 0.44
EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK 5.625 06/07/2032 0.41
KFW MTN RegS 3.75 07/30/2027 0.40
Name Weight (%)
KFW MTN RegS 4.125 02/18/2026 0.37
EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK MTN RegS 1 09/21/2026 0.35
KFW MTN RegS 1.375 12/15/2025 0.33
KFW BANKENGRUPPE MTN 5.75 06/07/2032 0.31
TESCO PROPERTY RegS 0.31
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 30/Apr/2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 30/Apr/2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 30/Apr/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 NAV NAV Amount Change NAV % Change NAV As Of 52wk High 52wk Low ISIN
Class L GBP 1.15 0.00 -0.30 24/May/2024 1.18 1.07 GB00B847N473
Class X GBP 1.42 0.00 -0.30 24/May/2024 1.44 1.29 GB00B5WN6148
Class H GBP 1.24 0.00 -0.30 24/May/2024 1.26 1.13 GB00BJL5BV43
Class S GBP 0.87 0.00 -0.30 24/May/2024 0.88 0.79 GB00BN08ZN29
Class D GBP 1.13 0.00 -0.30 24/May/2024 1.16 1.06 GB00B7J60R40
Class L GBP 1.55 0.00 -0.30 24/May/2024 1.57 1.40 GB00B5MMQ552
Class H GBP 0.97 0.00 -0.30 24/May/2024 1.00 0.91 GB00BKF2KH76
Class D GBP 1.54 0.00 -0.30 24/May/2024 1.56 1.40 GB00B84DSW83
Class X GBP 1.03 0.00 -0.30 24/May/2024 1.06 0.97 GB00B8DYSW23

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Divya Manek
Divya Manek
PortSols CREDIT LON GFI - Group
PortSols CREDIT LON GFI - Group

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