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IMPORTANT:
•The Fund may invest in debt securities that are subject to actual or perceived ratings downgrade. An increase in interest rates may adversely affect the value of the bonds held by the Fund. The Fund invests in asset/ mortgage backed securities that may be subject to greater credit, liquidity, and interest rate risks and are often exposed to extension and prepayment risks.
•The Fund is subject to currency risk, delayed delivery transactions risk, geographical concentration risk in the US, non-investment grade and unrated bond risks, sovereign debt risk, turnover risk, securities lending counterparty risk and contingent convertible bonds risk.
•The Fund may use derivatives for hedging and extensively for investment purposes. Risks associated with derivatives include counterparty/credit, liquidity, valuation, volatility and market risks. The Fund’s volatility may increase or decrease from its derivative usage, and may suffer losses.
•The value of the Fund can be volatile and can go down substantially within a short period of time. It is possible that a certain amount of your investment could be lost.
•Investors should not make investment decisions based on this document alone. Investors should refer to the Prospectus and Key Facts Statement for details including risk factors.
•The Fund may invest in debt securities that are subject to actual or perceived ratings downgrade. An increase in interest rates may adversely affect the value of the bonds held by the Fund. The Fund invests in asset/ mortgage backed securities that may be subject to greater credit, liquidity, and interest rate risks and are often exposed to extension and prepayment risks.
•The Fund is subject to currency risk, delayed delivery transactions risk, geographical concentration risk in the US, non-investment grade and unrated bond risks, sovereign debt risk, turnover risk, securities lending counterparty risk and contingent convertible bonds risk.
•The Fund may use derivatives for hedging and extensively for investment purposes. Risks associated with derivatives include counterparty/credit, liquidity, valuation, volatility and market risks. The Fund’s volatility may increase or decrease from its derivative usage, and may suffer losses.
•The value of the Fund can be volatile and can go down substantially within a short period of time. It is possible that a certain amount of your investment could be lost.
•Investors should not make investment decisions based on this document alone. Investors should refer to the Prospectus and Key Facts Statement for details including risk factors.
Overview
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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Returns
During this period performance was achieved under circumstances that no longer apply
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 6.08 | -0.56 | 2.19 | 3.47 | -1.10 | 8.87 | 7.83 | -1.94 | -14.59 | 5.00 |
| Benchmark (%) | 5.97 | 0.55 | 2.65 | 3.54 | 0.01 | 8.72 | 7.51 | -1.54 | -13.01 | 5.53 |
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Investors may not get back the full amount invested.
If the share class of the fund has been launched for less than 5 years, please refer to the fund factsheet for the performance information calculated from the launch date to the end of launch year.
Performance is calculated based on the calendar year end, NAV-to-NAV with dividend reinvested.
These figures show by how much the Share Class of the Fund increased or decreased in value during the calendar year being shown. Performance is calculated in the relevant Share Class currency, including ongoing charges and taxes and excluding subscription and redemption fees, if applicable.
Where no past performance is shown there was insufficient data available in that calendar year to provide performance.
Please refer to the Key Facts section on the right for the inception date of the Fund and the Share Class.
If the share class of the fund has been launched for less than 5 years, please refer to the fund factsheet for the performance information calculated from the launch date to the end of launch year.
Performance is calculated based on the calendar year end, NAV-to-NAV with dividend reinvested.
These figures show by how much the Share Class of the Fund increased or decreased in value during the calendar year being shown. Performance is calculated in the relevant Share Class currency, including ongoing charges and taxes and excluding subscription and redemption fees, if applicable.
Where no past performance is shown there was insufficient data available in that calendar year to provide performance.
Please refer to the Key Facts section on the right for the inception date of the Fund and the Share Class.
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 (%) | 10.09 | -3.13 | -0.68 | 0.93 | 4.06 |
| Benchmark (%) | 10.55 | -2.20 | -0.23 | 1.49 | 5.29 |
| YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 1.54 | -2.94 | 0.06 | 4.59 | 10.09 | -9.10 | -3.36 | 9.72 | 311.37 |
| Benchmark (%) | 1.86 | -2.48 | 0.25 | 5.31 | 10.55 | -6.46 | -1.15 | 15.93 | 525.52 |
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Investors may not get back the full amount invested.
Performance is calculated based on the period NAV-to-NAV with dividend reinvested. Performance figures are calculated net of fees.
These figures show by how much the Share Class of the Fund increased or decreased in value during the period being shown. Performance is calculated in the relevant share class currency, including ongoing charges and taxes and excluding subscription and redemption fees, if applicable.
Where no past performance is shown there was insufficient data available in that period to provide performance.
Please refer to the Key Facts section for the inception date of the Fund and the Share Class.
Performance is calculated based on the period NAV-to-NAV with dividend reinvested. Performance figures are calculated net of fees.
These figures show by how much the Share Class of the Fund increased or decreased in value during the period being shown. Performance is calculated in the relevant share class currency, including ongoing charges and taxes and excluding subscription and redemption fees, if applicable.
Where no past performance is shown there was insufficient data available in that period to provide performance.
Please refer to the Key Facts section for the inception date of the Fund and the Share Class.
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 19-Nov-2024
USD 517,672,880
Fund Inception
07-Apr-1989
Fund Base Currency
USD
Benchmark
Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Index
Initial Charge
5.00%
ISIN
LU0096258362
Performance Fee
0.00%
Domicile
Luxembourg
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Dealing Settlement
Trade date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
MERCPA2
SFC-authorised ESG fund
No
Share Class Inception Date
07-Apr-1989
Share Class Currency
USD
Asset Class
Fixed Income
SFDR Classification
Other
Management Fee
0.85%
Management Fee (incl Distribution Fee, if any)
0.85%
Use of Income
Accumulating
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
USD Diversified Bond
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
7556799
For Fee details, please refer to the Fund Prospectus.
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
Number of Holdings
as of 31-Oct-2024
1463
3y Beta
as of 31-Oct-2024
0.979
Modified Duration
as of 31-Oct-2024
6.68 yrs
Effective Duration
as of 31-Oct-2024
6.43
WAL to Worst
as of 31-Oct-2024
9.65
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 31-Oct-2024
7.73%
Yield to Maturity
as of 31-Oct-2024
5.50
Yield to Worst
as of 31-Oct-2024
5.48
Weighted Avg Maturity
as of 31-Oct-2024
9.65
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.
Ratings
Ratings
Morningstar Medalist Rating
Effective 20-Nov-2023
Analyst-Driven %
as of 20-Nov-2023
100.00
Data Coverage %
as of 20-Nov-2023
100.00
Holdings
Holdings
as of 31-Oct-2024
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| UNITED STATES TREASURY | 24.82 |
| UNIFORM MBS | 13.29 |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | 10.83 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 7.10 |
| GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION II | 5.76 |
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC/THE | 1.63 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 1.55 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 1.39 |
| DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC | 1.29 |
| BRAZIL FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) | 1.10 |
The Fund is actively managed and its composition will vary. Holdings shown are for illustrative purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities listed. Fund details, holdings and characteristics are as of the date noted and subject to change.
Holdings subject to change.
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
as of 31-Oct-2024
% of Weight
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.
Due to rounding, the total may not be equal to 100%
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.
Due to rounding, the total may not be equal to 100%
Due to rounding, the total may not be equal to 100%
Pricing & Exchange
Pricing & Exchange
| Share Class | Currency | NAV | NAV Amount Change | NAV % Change | NAV As Of | 52wk High | 52wk Low | ISIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 | USD | 32.93 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 18-Nov-2024 | 34.25 | 31.08 | LU0096258362 |
| A3 | USD | 14.94 | 0.07 | 0.47 | 19-Nov-2024 | 15.56 | 14.54 | LU0172417379 |
| D3 | USD | 14.86 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 18-Nov-2024 | 15.56 | 14.54 | LU0592701923 |
| D2 | USD | 34.90 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 18-Nov-2024 | 36.28 | 32.81 | LU0548367084 |
| C2 | USD | 23.37 | 0.02 | 0.09 | 18-Nov-2024 | 24.36 | 22.33 | LU0147418874 |
| A2 | CZK | 791.50 | 3.98 | 0.51 | 19-Nov-2024 | 792.82 | 691.49 | LU1791174102 |
| A1 | USD | 14.90 | 0.07 | 0.47 | 19-Nov-2024 | 15.52 | 14.49 | LU0028835386 |
| C1 | USD | 13.96 | 0.02 | 0.14 | 18-Nov-2024 | 14.61 | 13.63 | LU0147418528 |
| A2 Hedged | SGD | 10.49 | 0.01 | 0.10 | 18-Nov-2024 | 10.95 | 10.09 | LU2699150137 |
| D2 Hedged | GBP | 10.30 | 0.02 | 0.19 | 18-Nov-2024 | 10.71 | 9.73 | LU1294567448 |
Unless otherwise specified, all information as of the month end.
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers
David Rogal
