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.
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
Chart
Distributions
| Ex-Date | Total Distribution |
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Returns
This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 2 years.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 3.0 | 11.6 | |||
| Target Benchmark 1 (%) | 0.3 | 7.9 | |||
| Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) | -2.0 | 8.2 |
Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.
| 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 7.51 | 8.11 | - | - | 9.74 |
| Target Benchmark 1 (%) | 7.50 | 7.42 | - | - | 9.22 |
| Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) | 8.25 | 6.15 | - | - | - |
| YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 3.44 | 2.10 | 5.69 | 13.47 | 7.51 | 26.35 | - | - | 34.49 |
| Target Benchmark 1 (%) | 6.13 | 2.47 | 7.55 | 14.23 | 7.50 | 23.94 | - | - | 32.46 |
| Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) | 5.25 | 2.72 | 6.79 | 15.11 | 8.25 | 19.62 | - | - | - |
| 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 |
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Total Return (%)
as of 31/Mar/2024 |
- | - | 12.06 | 4.93 | 8.85 |
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Target Benchmark 1 (%)
as of 31/Mar/2024 |
- | - | - | 2.92 | 8.43 |
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Comparator Benchmark 2 (%)
as of 31/Mar/2024 |
- | - | - | -0.08 | 8.81 |
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
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
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.
Risk Indicator
Risk Indicator
Ratings
Holdings
Holdings
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| SHELL PLC | 7.53 |
| ASTRAZENECA PLC | 7.43 |
| RELX PLC | 5.42 |
| RIO TINTO PLC | 5.20 |
| 3I GROUP PLC | 5.08 |
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 4.28 |
| TATE & LYLE PLC | 3.14 |
| SEGRO PLC | 2.92 |
| UNILEVER PLC | 2.85 |
| RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC | 2.78 |
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
Pricing & Exchange
Pricing & Exchange
| Investor Class | Currency | Bid Price | Offer Price | ISIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class X | GBP | 1.21 | 1.22 | GB00BN08YY68 |
| Class D | GBP | 23.13 | 23.26 | GB00B67DWT67 |
| Class A | GBP | 4.50 | 4.52 | GB0005804835 |
| Class D | GBP | 4.99 | 5.02 | GB00B67DWR44 |
| Class S | GBP | 1.16 | 1.16 | GB00BK1PK369 |
| Class S | GBP | 1.66 | 1.67 | GB00BK1PJS47 |
| Class X | GBP | 1.80 | 1.81 | GB00BZ1N2P12 |
| Class A | GBP | 21.19 | 21.31 | GB0005804942 |
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers
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.
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.
