Multi Asset

BGF Global Allocation 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 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. The fund may invest in smaller company shares which can be more unpredictable and less liquid than those of larger company shares.

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 (%) 15.4 8.9 6.5 -0.8 -4.4 19.1 9.5 14.9 -11.2 8.6
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 18.6 10.5 9.2 1.6 0.1 21.0 4.0 18.5 -10.1 11.8
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) 16.4 7.2 9.0 6.4 -6.5 26.8 4.5 27.7 -14.1 17.3
Comparator Benchmark 3 (%) 13.3 7.4 4.6 -5.6 4.2 7.8 1.0 0.1 -12.9 1.6

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
20.29 4.58 7.24 6.53 7.74
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 20.09 6.00 7.70 8.12 -
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) 28.62 8.95 11.13 9.54 -
Comparator Benchmark 3 (%) 7.00 -3.27 -1.73 1.28 -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
16.60 5.79 6.88 9.46 20.29 14.38 41.83 88.29 226.38
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%) 16.57 4.98 5.85 9.93 20.09 19.09 44.89 118.40 -
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) 24.22 6.82 8.27 12.92 28.62 29.32 69.46 148.69 -
Comparator Benchmark 3 (%) 3.97 3.04 3.09 6.36 7.00 -9.48 -8.35 13.51 -
  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

6.10 17.20 -4.19 0.50 14.41
Constraint Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 30/Sept/2024

1.38 17.10 -3.67 5.43 16.57
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%)

as of 30/Sept/2024

0.39 28.41 -7.03 10.97 23.21
Comparator Benchmark 3 (%)

as of 30/Sept/2024

-0.74 -2.19 -7.89 -6.51 5.32

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 EUR, 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 20/Dec/2024
USD 14,907,052,268
Fund Launch Date
03/Jan/1997
Fund Base Currency
USD
Constraint Benchmark 1
S&P 500 (36%); FTSE World (ex-US) (24%); 5 Yr US Treasury Note (24%) and FTSE Non-USD World Government Bond Index (16%)
Comparator Benchmark 3
FTSE World Government Bond Index
Initial Charge
5.00%
Management Fee
1.50%
Performance Fee
0.00%
Domicile
Luxembourg
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
BGGAUA4
Share Class launch date
19/Jan/2009
Share Class Currency
EUR
Asset Class
Multi Asset
Comparator Benchmark 2
FTSE World Index
SFDR Classification
Other
Ongoing Charges Figures
1.77%
ISIN
LU0408221512
Use of Income
Distributing
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
USD Moderate Allocation
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
B3L15F2

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 29/Nov/2024
1225
3y Beta
as of 30/Nov/2024
0.922
Average Market Cap (Millions)
as of 29/Nov/2024
USD 636,812.03
Effective Duration Fixed Income
as of 29/Nov/2024
7.16
12 Month Trailing Dividend Distribution Yield
as of 30/Nov/2024
1.00
Equity Price/Earnings (FY1)
as of 29/Nov/2024
20.89
Effective Duration
as of 29/Nov/2024
1.87
Effective Duration Fixed Income and Cash
as of 29/Nov/2024
5.19

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

Risk Indicator

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Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

4 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BGF Global Allocation Fund, Class A4, as of 30/Nov/2024 rated against 1121 USD Moderate Allocation Funds.

Morningstar Medalist Rating

Morningstar Medalist Rating - BRONZE
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Bronze medal. (Effective 16/May/2024)
Analyst-Driven % as of 16/May/2024
100.00
Data Coverage % as of 16/May/2024
100.00

Holdings

Holdings

as of 29/Nov/2024
Name Weight (%)
MICROSOFT CORP 2.77
NVIDIA CORP 2.49
APPLE INC 2.03
AMAZON COM INC 1.98
ALPHABET INC CLASS C 1.53
Name Weight (%)
META PLATFORMS INC CLASS A 1.01
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 0.89
MASTERCARD INC CLASS A 0.87
PROGRESSIVE CORP 0.86
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 0.81
as of 29/Nov/2024
Name Weight (%)
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 2.3 02/15/2033 1.89
TREASURY NOTE 4.125 07/31/2028 1.26
UK CONV GILT 1.25 07/22/2027 1.24
AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) 1 11/21/2031 1.12
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 1.7 08/15/2032 1.07
Name Weight (%)
MEXICO (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) (GO 5.75 03/05/2026 0.81
TREASURY NOTE 4 06/30/2028 0.78
TREASURY NOTE 4.875 10/31/2028 0.62
TREASURY NOTE 5 09/30/2025 0.47
TREASURY NOTE 5 10/31/2025 0.46
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 29/Nov/2024

% of Net Assets

Type Fund Benchmark Net
Allocations subject to change.
as of 29/Nov/2024

% of Net Assets

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 29/Nov/2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 29/Nov/2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of 29/Nov/2024

% of Net Assets

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.


% of Net Assets represents the Fund’s exposure based on the economic value of securities and is adjusted for futures, options, and swaps (except with respect to fixed income securities), and convertible bonds.

Pricing & Exchange

Pricing & Exchange

Investor Class Currency NAV NAV Amount Change NAV % Change NAV As Of 52wk High 52wk Low ISIN
Class A4 EUR 72.13 -0.44 -0.61 20/Dec/2024 74.07 62.73 LU0408221512
Class A10 Hedged HKD 101.21 -0.62 -0.61 20/Dec/2024 106.05 97.74 LU2637965430
Class D4 GBP 60.33 -0.23 -0.38 20/Dec/2024 61.82 54.62 LU1852330908
Class A10 Hedged EUR 10.13 -0.06 -0.59 20/Dec/2024 10.60 9.73 LU2637965786
Class A10 USD 10.23 -0.06 -0.58 20/Dec/2024 10.71 9.80 LU2637965356
Class A10 Hedged AUD 9.96 -0.07 -0.70 20/Dec/2024 10.45 9.68 LU2637965869
Class A10 Hedged CNH 98.26 -0.58 -0.59 20/Dec/2024 103.53 96.32 LU2637965604
Class A10 Hedged ZAR 100.86 -0.64 -0.63 20/Dec/2024 105.81 97.47 LU2637965943
Class A9 USD 9.39 -0.06 -0.63 20/Dec/2024 9.78 8.68 LU2354320561
Class A2 Hedged CHF 13.89 -0.09 -0.64 20/Dec/2024 14.50 13.01 LU0343169966
Class A9 Hedged SGD 8.97 -0.05 -0.55 20/Dec/2024 9.35 8.43 LU2354320645
Class A2 Hedged SGD 17.50 -0.11 -0.62 20/Dec/2024 18.25 16.10 LU0308772762
Class A10 Hedged SGD 10.03 -0.06 -0.59 20/Dec/2024 10.52 9.71 LU2637965513
Class D2 USD 89.60 -0.55 -0.61 20/Dec/2024 93.28 80.45 LU0329592538
Class A2 EUR 75.82 -0.46 -0.60 20/Dec/2024 77.86 65.24 LU0171283459
Class A4 Hedged EUR 40.29 -0.25 -0.62 20/Dec/2024 42.01 37.41 LU0240613025
Class A2 Hedged GBP 38.11 -0.24 -0.63 20/Dec/2024 39.72 34.59 LU0236177068
Class A2 Hedged EUR 44.31 -0.29 -0.65 20/Dec/2024 46.21 40.71 LU0212925753
Class A9 Hedged AUD 8.85 -0.06 -0.67 20/Dec/2024 9.23 8.29 LU2354320728
Class D2 Hedged EUR 50.38 -0.32 -0.63 20/Dec/2024 52.52 45.97 LU0329591480
Class A2 Hedged PLN 22.93 -0.14 -0.61 20/Dec/2024 23.87 20.67 LU0480534592
Class A2 Hedged AUD 21.55 -0.14 -0.65 20/Dec/2024 22.48 19.76 LU0468326631
Class D2 Hedged AUD 23.62 -0.16 -0.67 20/Dec/2024 24.63 21.51 LU0827880187
Class A2 Hedged JPY 973.00 -7.00 -0.71 20/Dec/2024 1,000.00 973.00 LU2940471233
Class D2 EUR 86.19 -0.53 -0.61 20/Dec/2024 88.49 73.64 LU0523293024
Class D2 Hedged PLN 25.14 -0.15 -0.59 20/Dec/2024 26.16 22.51 LU0827880427
Class I2 EUR 86.90 -0.53 -0.61 20/Dec/2024 89.22 74.10 LU1653088838
Class D4 Hedged EUR 40.64 -0.26 -0.64 20/Dec/2024 42.37 37.74 LU0827880773
Class I2 Hedged EUR 50.30 -0.32 -0.63 20/Dec/2024 52.43 45.80 LU0368231949
Class A10 Hedged JPY 973.00 -7.00 -0.71 20/Dec/2024 1,000.00 973.00 LU2940471407
Class D4 EUR 72.83 -0.45 -0.61 20/Dec/2024 74.78 63.33 LU0827880005
Class D2 Hedged GBP 41.74 -0.27 -0.64 20/Dec/2024 43.49 37.62 LU0827880344
Class A2 Hedged HKD 18.19 -0.11 -0.60 20/Dec/2024 18.95 16.63 LU0788109477
Class D2 Hedged CHF 15.23 -0.10 -0.65 20/Dec/2024 15.90 14.18 LU0827880260
Class A4 USD 74.98 -0.47 -0.62 20/Dec/2024 78.09 68.52 LU0724617625
Class I2 Hedged SGD 19.32 -0.12 -0.62 20/Dec/2024 20.14 17.64 LU0810842038
Class D2 Hedged SGD 19.29 -0.12 -0.62 20/Dec/2024 20.11 17.62 LU0827880690
Class A2 Hedged CNH 174.55 -1.04 -0.59 20/Dec/2024 182.17 162.10 LU1062906877
Class I2 USD 90.34 -0.56 -0.62 20/Dec/2024 94.05 80.96 LU0368249560
Class A2 HUF 31,370.66 -274.05 -0.87 20/Dec/2024 32,198.52 24,636.09 LU0566074125
Class A2 USD 78.81 -0.49 -0.62 20/Dec/2024 82.08 71.26 LU0072462426

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Rick Rieder
Managing Director, CIO of Global Fixed Income

  

Russ Koesterich
Managing Director

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and portfolio manager, is a member of the Global Allocation team and the lead portfolio manager of the GA Selects Model Portfolios.

Literature

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