Equity

BlackRock European Dynamic Fund

  • Bid price as of 31/May/2024 GBP 2.53
  • Offer price as of 31/May/2024 GBP 2.54
  • Morningstar Rating

Overview

Investment Approach

The Fund aims to provide a return on your investment (generated through an increase in the value of the assets held by the Fund) over the long term (5 or more consecutive years beginning at the point of investment). The Fund invests at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities (e.g. shares) of companies incorporated or listed in Europe, but excluding the United Kingdom. Depending on market conditions, the Fund will invest in equity securities of companies that are, in the investment adviser’s opinion, undervalued (i.e. their share price does not reflect their underlying worth) or have good growth potential.

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

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Performance

Performance

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Distributions

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For more information: 0800 445 522 • www.blackrock.com • investor.services@blackrock.com

This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 8 years.

  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) -2.5 22.8 -14.1 36.1 29.5 25.1 -23.6 20.1
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 18.6 16.6 -10.2 19.4 7.9 16.6 -7.7 14.8

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 (%) 19.88 5.30 12.82 - 11.31
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 8.47 6.58 8.27 - -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
Total Return (%) 10.57 -2.32 7.90 24.41 19.88 16.74 82.81 - 150.85
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 4.59 -1.93 4.29 15.94 8.47 21.08 48.75 - -
  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

-4.95 65.80 4.11 -1.03 21.06
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 31/Mar/2024

-8.73 33.98 5.75 7.90 12.88

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 31/May/2024
GBP 4,707,649,320
Fund Launch Date
01/Mar/2002
Fund Base Currency
GBP
Constraint Benchmark 1
FTSE World Europe ex UK Index
Initial Charge
5.00%
ISIN
GB00BWG05W49
Performance Fee
0.00%
Minimum Subsequent Investment
GBP 50.00
Domicile
United Kingdom
Management Company
BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
BEDFAIH
Ongoing Charges Figure ex. Discount
1.66%
Share Class launch date
29/Sept/2015
Share Class Currency
GBP
Asset Class
Equity
Investment Association Category
Europe Excluding UK
Ongoing Charges Figures
1.66%
Annual Management Fee
1.50%
Minimum Initial Investment
GBP 500.00
Use of Income
Distributing
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
Other Equity
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
BWG05W4
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
39
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 30/Apr/2024
19.95%
P/E Ratio
as of 30/Apr/2024
22.11
12 Month Trailing Dividend Distribution Yield
as of 30/Apr/2024
0.26
3y Beta
as of 30/Apr/2024
1.224
P/B Ratio
as of 30/Apr/2024
3.64

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

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

4 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BlackRock European Dynamic Fund, Class FA Hedged, as of 31/Jul/2018 rated against 228 Other Equity Funds.

Holdings

Holdings

as of 30/Apr/2024
Name Weight (%)
NOVO NORDISK A/S 9.97
ASML HOLDING NV 7.34
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE 5.62
LINDE PLC 5.20
COMPAGNIE DE SAINT GOBAIN SA 3.83
Name Weight (%)
HERMES INTERNATIONAL SCA 3.53
PANDORA A/S 3.48
COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE RICHEMONT SA 3.10
STMICROELECTRONICS NV 3.10
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE 3.05
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
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 FA Hedged GBP 2.53 2.54 GB00BWG05W49
Class A GBP 10.44 10.46 GB0000495209
Class FD Hedged GBP 2.56 2.57 GB00BWG05X55
Class D GBP 11.51 11.53 GB00B5W2QB11
Class FD Hedged GBP 2.40 2.40 GB00BWG05Z79
Class FX Hedged GBP 2.85 2.85 GB00BWG06P47
Class FD GBP 2.99 3.00 GB00BCZRNM23
Class FA GBP 2.98 2.99 GB00BCZRNL16
Class FX GBP 2.94 2.95 GB00BW9Z0V08
Class A GBP 9.83 9.85 GB0000494905
Class D GBP 10.03 10.05 GB00B8440Z89
Class FD GBP 3.23 3.23 GB00BCZRNN30
Class FA GBP 2.92 2.93 GB00BCZRNK09
Class FA Hedged GBP 2.58 2.58 GB00BWG05T10

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Giles Rothbarth
Giles Rothbarth

Literature

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