Fixed Income

BGF Asian Tiger 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.

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

To the extent the Fund undertakes securities lending to reduce costs, the Fund will receive 62.5% of the associated revenue generated and the remaining 37.5% will be received by BlackRock as the securities lending agent. As securities lending revenue sharing does not increase the costs of running the Fund, this has been excluded from the ongoing charges.

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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 10 years.

  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 8.2 2.3 4.7 6.7 -3.1 11.3 6.6 -7.5 -16.0 5.8
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 8.3 2.8 5.8 5.8 -0.8 11.3 6.3 -2.4 -11.0 7.0

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
14.63 -1.88 -1.11 1.44 5.04
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 12.85 0.34 1.07 2.93 -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
7.16 -0.99 2.17 6.31 14.63 -5.53 -5.42 15.42 310.71
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 6.08 -0.99 1.83 5.83 12.85 1.02 5.45 33.54 -
  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

4.45 -0.72 -21.10 2.01 14.97
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 30-Sept-2024

5.63 0.69 -15.03 4.61 13.25

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 USD, 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

Net Assets of Fund
as of 18-Nov-2024
USD 2’180’280’691.49
Fund Launch Date
02-Feb-1996
Base Currency
USD
Constraint Benchmark 1
J.P. Morgan Asia Credit Index
Initial Charge
5.00%
Management Fee
1.00%
Performance Fee
0.00%
Domicile
Luxembourg
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
MERATAI
Share Class launch date
02-Feb-1996
Share Class Currency
USD
Asset Class
Fixed Income
SFDR Classification
Other
Ongoing Charges Figures
1.19%
ISIN
LU0063728728
Use of Income
Distributing
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
Asia Bond
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
5015764

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 31-Oct-2024
394
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 31-Oct-2024
7.43%
Yield to Maturity
as of 31-Oct-2024
6.14%
Weighted Avg YTM
as of 31-Oct-2024
6.39%
Weighted Avg Maturity
as of 31-Oct-2024
4.56 yrs
12 Month Trailing Dividend Distribution Yield
as of 31-Oct-2024
4.85
3y Beta
as of 31-Oct-2024
1.09
Modified Duration
as of 31-Oct-2024
4.74
Effective Duration
as of 31-Oct-2024
4.52 yrs
WAL to Worst
as of 31-Oct-2024
4.56 yrs

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 21-Sept-2024
BBB
MSCI ESG Quality Score (0-10)
as of 21-Sept-2024
5.32
Fund Lipper Global Classification
as of 21-Sept-2024
Bond Asia Pacific HC
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2E/$M SALES)
as of 21-Sept-2024
479.87
MSCI ESG % Coverage
as of 21-Sept-2024
80.01
MSCI ESG Quality Score - Peer Percentile
as of 21-Sept-2024
49.23
Funds in Peer Group
as of 21-Sept-2024
130
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity % Coverage
as of 21-Sept-2024
77.49
All data is from MSCI ESG Fund Ratings as of 21-Sept-2024, based on holdings as of 30-Apr-2024. 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 31-Oct-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons
as of 31-Oct-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms
as of 31-Oct-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco
as of 31-Oct-2024
0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators
as of 31-Oct-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal
as of 31-Oct-2024
0.25%
MSCI - Oil Sands
as of 31-Oct-2024
0.34%

Business Involvement Coverage
as of 31-Oct-2024
63.62%
Percentage of Fund not covered
as of 31-Oct-2024
36.86%
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 2.03% and for Oil Sands 1.31%.

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

BlackRock considers many investment risks in our processes. In order to seek the best risk-adjusted returns for our clients, we manage material risks and opportunities that could impact portfolios, including financially material Environmental, Social and/or Governance (ESG) data or information, where available. See our Firm Wide ESG Integration Statement for more information on this approach and fund documentation for how these material risks are considered within this product, where applicable.

 

Risk Indicator

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

3 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BGF Asian Tiger Bond Fund, Class A1, as of 31-Oct-2024 rated against 527 Asia Bond Funds.

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Neeraj Seth
Neeraj Seth
Stephen Gough
Stephen Gough
Venn Saltirov
Venn Saltirov
Yii Hui Wong
Yii Hui Wong

Holdings

Holdings

as of 31-Oct-2024
Name Weight (%)
ISHARES USD ASIA HY BOND ETF 2.02
HDFC BANK LTD 7.69 01/27/2033 1.32
INDONESIA (REPUBLIC OF) RegS 6.625 02/17/2037 1.27
STUDIO CITY CO LTD RegS 7 02/15/2027 1.12
CNAC HK FINBRIDGE CO LTD RegS 3 09/22/2030 1.10
Name Weight (%)
RAKUTEN GROUP INC RegS 4.25 12/31/2079 1.02
NETWORK I2I LTD RegS 5.65 12/31/2079 0.93
MONG DUONG FINANCE HOLDINGS BV RegS 5.125 05/07/2029 0.86
MINEJESA CAPITAL BV RegS 5.625 08/10/2037 0.82
MINOR INTERNATIONAL PCL RegS 2.7 12/31/2079 0.80
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 31-Oct-2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 31-Oct-2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 31-Oct-2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 31-Oct-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 A1 USD 10.05 -0.01 -0.10 18-Nov-2024 10.26 9.46 LU0063728728
Class A3 Hedged AUD 8.09 -0.02 -0.25 18-Nov-2024 8.26 7.72 LU0841155764
Class A2 USD 41.05 -0.06 -0.15 18-Nov-2024 41.67 36.83 LU0063729296
Class A2 Hedged EUR 9.25 -0.02 -0.22 18-Nov-2024 9.42 8.45 LU1250980452
Class A8 Hedged NZD 8.53 -0.01 -0.12 18-Nov-2024 8.73 8.11 LU1200839709
Class A6 Hedged EUR 6.43 -0.01 -0.16 18-Nov-2024 6.59 6.22 LU1200839535
Class A3 Hedged NZD 8.80 -0.01 -0.11 18-Nov-2024 8.98 8.32 LU0803752632
Class A6 Hedged CNH 99.75 -0.18 -0.18 18-Nov-2024 102.60 97.78 LU2644453024
Class C2 USD 30.11 -0.05 -0.17 18-Nov-2024 30.62 27.35 LU0147399470
Class I2 Hedged EUR 9.86 -0.02 -0.20 18-Nov-2024 10.03 8.95 LU1250973911
Class A6 Hedged SGD 6.54 -0.01 -0.15 18-Nov-2024 6.71 6.34 LU1149717156
Class A8 Hedged CAD 7.80 -0.01 -0.13 18-Nov-2024 7.98 7.42 LU1200839881
Class D4 Hedged GBP 7.38 -0.01 -0.14 18-Nov-2024 7.76 6.98 LU1250979793
Class X3 USD 8.42 -0.01 -0.12 18-Nov-2024 8.59 7.93 LU0984171172
Class A2 Hedged SGD 12.72 -0.02 -0.16 18-Nov-2024 12.95 11.63 LU0540000063
Class C1 USD 10.19 -0.02 -0.20 18-Nov-2024 10.40 9.60 LU0147399041
Class A2 Hedged HKD 85.18 -0.13 -0.15 18-Nov-2024 86.58 77.30 LU2290525943
Class A8 Hedged CNH 70.07 -0.12 -0.17 18-Nov-2024 71.71 66.88 LU1257007309
Class I4 Hedged GBP 7.38 -0.01 -0.14 18-Nov-2024 7.78 6.98 LU1250978043
Class A6 Hedged GBP 5.03 -0.01 -0.20 18-Nov-2024 5.15 4.81 LU1200839618
Class A3 USD 10.07 -0.02 -0.20 18-Nov-2024 10.28 9.50 LU0172393414
Class D2 Hedged EUR 11.02 -0.02 -0.18 18-Nov-2024 11.20 10.01 LU0969580132
Class D2 Hedged SGD 12.58 -0.02 -0.16 18-Nov-2024 12.80 11.45 LU0969580215
Class D2 USD 14.00 -0.02 -0.14 18-Nov-2024 14.21 12.50 LU0776122383
Class A3 Hedged SGD 7.52 -0.01 -0.13 18-Nov-2024 7.69 7.22 LU0830182670
Class A8 Hedged AUD 8.07 -0.01 -0.12 18-Nov-2024 8.24 7.65 LU0871639620
Class E2 USD 36.73 -0.06 -0.16 18-Nov-2024 37.32 33.12 LU0147399801
Class D3 Hedged SGD 7.39 -0.01 -0.14 18-Nov-2024 7.56 7.10 LU2250419038
Class E2 EUR 34.75 -0.18 -0.52 18-Nov-2024 34.93 30.27 LU0277197249
Class A10 USD 10.49 -0.02 -0.19 18-Nov-2024 10.74 10.04 LU2708802660
Class I2 USD 12.50 -0.01 -0.08 18-Nov-2024 12.68 11.14 LU1111085012
Class A3 Hedged HKD 8.38 -0.02 -0.24 18-Nov-2024 8.57 8.00 LU0496654236
Class I2 Hedged CHF 9.09 -0.01 -0.11 18-Nov-2024 9.27 8.46 LU2127175250
Class SR2 Hedged EUR 8.48 -0.01 -0.12 18-Nov-2024 8.62 7.70 LU2319960527
Class SR3 USD 7.76 -0.01 -0.13 18-Nov-2024 7.92 7.31 LU2319960956
Class I2 Hedged SGD 9.92 -0.01 -0.10 18-Nov-2024 10.09 9.01 LU1728037687
Class I3 USD 8.74 -0.01 -0.11 18-Nov-2024 8.92 8.24 LU1456638573
Class I5 EUR Hedged EUR 6.61 -0.01 -0.15 18-Nov-2024 6.76 6.34 LU1196525700
Class A6 Hedged HKD 60.43 -0.09 -0.15 18-Nov-2024 61.89 58.11 LU0784395997
Class E2 Hedged EUR 9.46 -0.02 -0.21 18-Nov-2024 9.63 8.68 LU1062842700
Class SR2 USD 9.12 -0.01 -0.11 18-Nov-2024 9.25 8.13 LU2319960873
Class SR4 Hedged GBP 7.60 -0.01 -0.13 18-Nov-2024 8.00 7.19 LU2319960790
Class A3 Hedged EUR 6.54 -0.01 -0.15 18-Nov-2024 6.69 6.27 LU0841166456
Class D6 USD 8.96 -0.01 -0.11 18-Nov-2024 9.15 8.47 LU0827875427
Class D3 USD 10.08 -0.02 -0.20 18-Nov-2024 10.29 9.51 LU0827875344
Class D3 Hedged HKD 8.40 -0.01 -0.12 18-Nov-2024 8.58 8.01 LU0827875690
Class A6 USD 8.36 -0.01 -0.12 18-Nov-2024 8.55 7.94 LU0764618053
Class A8 Hedged ZAR 77.21 -0.11 -0.14 18-Nov-2024 78.98 73.32 LU1023054775

PRIIPs Performance Scenarios

PRIIPs Performance Scenarios

The EU Packaged Retail and Insurance-Based Products Regulation (PRIIPs) prescribes the calculation methodology, and publication of the outcomes, of four hypothetical performance scenarios regarding how the product may perform under certain conditions and for such to be published on a monthly basis. The figures shown include all the costs of the product itself, but may not include all the costs that you pay to your advisor or distributor. The figures do not take into account your personal tax situation, which may also affect how much you get back. What you will get from this product depends on future market performance. Market developments in the future are uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted. The unfavourable, moderate, and favourable scenarios shown are illustrations using the worst, average, and best performance of the product, which may include input from benchmark(s) / proxy, over the last ten years.
Recommended holding period : 3 years
Example Investment USD 10’000
Scenario
If you exit after 1 year
If you exit after 3 years

Minimum

There is no minimum guaranteed return. You could lose some or all of your investment.

Stress

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
7’390 USD
-26.1%
7’070 USD
-10.9%

Unfavourable

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
7’390 USD
-26.1%
7’400 USD
-9.6%

Moderate

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
9’820 USD
-1.8%
10’280 USD
0.9%

Favourable

What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
10’920 USD
9.2%
11’280 USD
4.1%

The stress scenario shows what you might get back in extreme market circumstances.



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