Fixed Income

BGF Emerging Markets Bond Fund

Overview

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.

Changes to interest rates, credit risk and/or issuer defaults will have a significant impact on the performance of fixed income securities. Noninvestment grade fixed income securities can be more sensitive to changes in these risks than higher rated fixed income securities. Potential or actual credit rating downgrades may increase the level of risk. Emerging markets are generally more sensitive to economic and political conditions than developed markets. Other factors include greater 'Liquidity Risk', restrictions on investment or transfer of assets, failed/delayed delivery of securities or payments to the Fund and sustainability-related risks. Currency Risk: The Fund invests in other currencies. Changes in exchange rates will therefore affect the value of the investment. Derivatives may be highly sensitive to changes in the value of the asset on which they are based and can increase the size of losses and gains, resulting in greater fluctuations in the value of the Fund. The impact to the Fund can be greater where derivatives are used in an extensive or complex way.

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 7 years.

  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 5.9 -8.9 10.1 3.8 -3.2 -18.2 13.9
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 10.3 -4.3 15.0 5.3 -1.8 -17.8 11.1

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
17.87 -0.26 0.67 - 1.34
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 18.16 -0.99 0.47 - 2.77
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
7.82 -1.49 2.30 5.91 17.87 -0.79 3.37 - 11.95
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 6.78 -1.72 2.42 6.86 18.16 -2.93 2.35 - 26.01
  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

-1.78 6.47 -26.83 11.85 21.83
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 30-Sept-2024

1.29 4.36 -24.28 10.01 18.60

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 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 22-Nov-2024
USD 1,225,525,733
Fund Launch Date
01-Oct-2004
Fund Base Currency
USD
Constraint Benchmark 1
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index
Initial Charge
5.00%
Management Fee
1.25%
Performance Fee
0.00%
Domicile
Luxembourg
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
BGEMA6G
Share Class launch date
11-May-2016
Share Class Currency
GBP
Asset Class
Fixed Income
SFDR Classification
Other
Ongoing Charges Figures
1.44%
ISIN
LU1408527916
Use of Income
Distributing
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
Other Bond
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
BZBVQ86

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 31-Oct-2024
281
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 31-Oct-2024
11.81%
Yield to Maturity
as of 31-Oct-2024
6.82
Weighted Average YTM
as of 31-Oct-2024
6.81
Weighted Avg Maturity
as of 31-Oct-2024
9.70
12 Month Trailing Dividend Distribution Yield
as of 31-Oct-2024
5.67
3y Beta
as of 31-Oct-2024
1.017
Modified Duration
as of 31-Oct-2024
6.15
Effective Duration
as of 31-Oct-2024
6.18
WAL to Worst
as of 31-Oct-2024
9.70

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
BB
MSCI ESG Quality Score (0-10)
as of 21-Sept-2024
3.83
Fund Lipper Global Classification
as of 21-Sept-2024
Bond Emerging Markets Global HC
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2E/$M SALES)
as of 21-Sept-2024
800.65
MSCI ESG % Coverage
as of 21-Sept-2024
91.85
MSCI ESG Quality Score - Peer Percentile
as of 21-Sept-2024
18.18
Funds in Peer Group
as of 21-Sept-2024
418
MSCI Weighted Average Carbon Intensity % Coverage
as of 21-Sept-2024
15.75
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
3.68%
MSCI - Thermal Coal
as of 31-Oct-2024
0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands
as of 31-Oct-2024
0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage
as of 31-Oct-2024
13.97%
Percentage of Fund not covered
as of 31-Oct-2024
86.47%
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 0.12% and for Oil Sands 0.00%.

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.

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

3 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BGF Emerging Markets Bond Fund, Class A6 Hedged, as of 31-Oct-2024 rated against 190 Other Bond Funds.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 31-Oct-2024
Name Weight (%)
PERU (REPUBLIC OF) 3 01/15/2034 1.33
MDGH GMTN RSC LTD MTN RegS 5.875 05/01/2034 1.26
MEXICO (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) (GO 4.875 05/19/2033 1.13
TURKEY (REPUBLIC OF) 9.125 07/13/2030 1.07
TURKEY (REPUBLIC OF) 7.625 04/26/2029 1.00
Name Weight (%)
GACI FIRST INVESTMENT CO MTN RegS 4.875 02/14/2035 0.98
COLOMBIA (REPUBLIC OF) 7.5 02/02/2034 0.96
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (GOVERNMENT) RegS 6 02/22/2033 0.95
PANAMA REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) 6.4 02/14/2035 0.90
PETROLEOS MEXICANOS MTN 6.75 09/21/2047 0.89
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
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 A6 Hedged GBP 7.02 0.01 0.14 22-Nov-2024 7.18 6.55 LU1408527916
Class A2 EUR 19.58 0.26 1.35 22-Nov-2024 19.58 16.30 LU0200683885
Class A4 EUR 11.90 0.16 1.36 22-Nov-2024 11.90 10.34 LU1072326561
Class I2 EUR 19.73 0.27 1.39 22-Nov-2024 19.73 16.30 LU1048586868
Class A1 USD 8.70 0.01 0.12 22-Nov-2024 8.91 7.98 LU0200680436
Class D2 USD 22.60 0.03 0.13 22-Nov-2024 22.96 19.69 LU0297941386
Class A3 EUR 8.67 0.12 1.40 22-Nov-2024 8.67 7.55 LU0200684008
Class D2 Hedged EUR 17.34 0.02 0.12 22-Nov-2024 17.66 15.38 LU0827877399
Class A1 EUR 8.36 0.11 1.33 22-Nov-2024 8.36 7.28 LU0200683703
Class A2 Hedged EUR 16.14 0.02 0.12 22-Nov-2024 16.45 14.40 LU0413376566
Class I2 Hedged EUR 11.85 0.02 0.17 22-Nov-2024 12.06 10.50 LU1057294727
Class D3 USD 9.04 0.01 0.11 22-Nov-2024 9.23 8.29 LU0827876821
Class I2 Hedged GBP 10.91 0.01 0.09 22-Nov-2024 11.09 9.54 LU1806518533
Class A3 USD 9.02 0.01 0.11 22-Nov-2024 9.21 8.27 LU0200680782
Class I4 Hedged GBP 8.59 0.01 0.12 22-Nov-2024 9.00 7.90 LU2075910922
Class A2 Hedged GBP 12.08 0.01 0.08 22-Nov-2024 12.29 10.65 LU1057296771
Class I4 Hedged EUR 8.14 0.01 0.12 22-Nov-2024 8.55 7.58 LU2075911060
Class I4 USD 8.93 0.01 0.11 22-Nov-2024 9.35 8.17 LU1806518293
Class D2 EUR 21.72 0.29 1.35 22-Nov-2024 21.72 17.97 LU0827877043
Class D3 EUR 8.69 0.12 1.40 22-Nov-2024 8.69 7.56 LU0827877126
Class I5 Hedged EUR 7.59 0.01 0.13 22-Nov-2024 7.80 7.09 LU1323999216
Class A6 USD 7.22 0.01 0.14 22-Nov-2024 7.38 6.69 LU0764617162
Class A2 USD 20.38 0.02 0.10 22-Nov-2024 20.72 17.86 LU0200680600
Class I2 USD 20.53 0.02 0.10 22-Nov-2024 20.85 17.86 LU1180455567

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Michel Aubenas
Michel Aubenas
Amer Bisat
Managing Director, Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income

Amer Bisat, PhD., Managing Director, is Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income and a member of the Fundamental-GFI Executive Committee.

Literature

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