Equity

BlackRock Emerging Markets 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.


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. Compared to more established economies, the value of investments in Emerging Markets may be subject to greater volatility due to differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability.

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

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Performance

Performance

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Distributions

Ex-Date Total Distribution
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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 (%) -18.5 3.8
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) -10.0 3.6

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
7.25 - - - -7.19
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 10.30 - - - -2.82
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
2.39 0.21 7.41 9.23 7.25 - - - -19.27
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 4.69 1.34 9.67 11.83 10.30 - - - -7.88
  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

- - - -5.86 3.88
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 31/Mar/2024

- - - -4.91 5.86

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/Jun/2024
GBP 462,086,823
Fund Launch Date
04/Aug/1993
Fund Base Currency
GBP
Constraint Benchmark 1
MSCI Emerging Markets Index
Investment Association Category
Global Emerging Markets
Ongoing Charges Figures
0.88%
Annual Management Fee
0.67%
Minimum Initial Investment
GBP 50,000,000.00
Use of Income
Distributing
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
-
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
BN08Z87
Share Class launch date
17/Jun/2021
Share Class Currency
GBP
Asset Class
Equity
SFDR Classification
Other
Initial Charge
5.00%
ISIN
GB00BN08Z878
Performance Fee
0.00%
Minimum Subsequent Investment
GBP 100.00
Domicile
United Kingdom
Management Company
BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date - 3 Business days
Bloomberg Ticker
BEMARFS
Ongoing Charges Figure ex. Discount
0.88%
The Ongoing Charge may be discounted depending on the size of the fund.

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 30/Apr/2024
91
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of -
-
P/E Ratio
as of 30/Apr/2024
15.79
12 Month Trailing Dividend Distribution Yield
as of 31/May/2024
1.85
3y Beta
as of -
-
P/B Ratio
as of 30/Apr/2024
2.08

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

Holdings

Holdings

as of 30/Apr/2024
Name Weight (%)
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD 9.14
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD 6.04
TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD 5.66
SK HYNIX INC 2.56
AXIS BANK LTD 2.36
Name Weight (%)
KASPIKZ AO 2.04
HAPVIDA PARTICIPACOES E INVESTIMENTOS SA 1.98
CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORP 1.90
INDUSIND BANK LTD 1.89
BANK CENTRAL ASIA TBK PT 1.71
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
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 Bid Price Offer Price ISIN
Class S GBP 0.76 0.76 GB00BN08Z878
Class D GBP 4.98 5.00 GB00B88T6625
Class S GBP 1.12 1.12 GB00BFK3LR72
Class X ACC GBP 1.22 1.23 GB00BFBFW915
Class A GBP 5.60 5.62 GB0005860944
Class A GBP 4.97 4.99 GB0005860837
Class D GBP 6.17 6.20 GB00B4R9F681

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Gordon Fraser
Managing Director

Gordon Fraser, CFA, Managing Director, is a portfolio manager on the Global Emerging Markets Equities Team within the Fundamental Active Equity division.

Emily Fletcher
Emily Fletcher
Kevin Jia
Kevin Jia

Literature

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