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 value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount is not guaranteed.
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
Chart
Distributions
-
Returns
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 (%) | 8.0 | 9.9 | 9.0 | 10.7 | -10.2 | 20.0 | -4.3 | 12.4 | 2.3 | 10.8 |
| Target Benchmark 1 (%) | 1.2 | 1.0 | 16.8 | 13.1 | -9.5 | 19.2 | -9.8 | 18.3 | 0.3 | 7.9 |
| Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) | 3.6 | 6.6 | 9.1 | 11.5 | -10.5 | 20.1 | -10.9 | 18.3 | -2.0 | 8.2 |
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 (%) | 15.88 | 7.31 | 6.39 | 6.68 | 7.50 |
| Target Benchmark 1 (%) | 16.30 | 6.18 | 5.69 | 6.16 | 7.30 |
| Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) | 17.77 | 5.45 | 5.22 | 5.57 | - |
| YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 5.75 | -1.80 | -2.66 | 2.46 | 15.88 | 23.56 | 36.29 | 90.86 | 190.45 |
| Target Benchmark 1 (%) | 8.05 | -1.64 | -2.47 | 1.81 | 16.30 | 19.72 | 31.88 | 81.86 | 182.62 |
| Comparator Benchmark 2 (%) | 7.68 | -2.26 | -3.50 | 2.31 | 17.77 | 17.25 | 28.99 | 71.96 | - |
| 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 |
-10.25 | 20.89 | -3.57 | 16.45 | 11.94 |
|
Target Benchmark 1 (%)
as of 30/Sept/2024 |
-16.59 | 27.89 | -4.00 | 13.84 | 13.40 |
|
Comparator Benchmark 2 (%)
as of 30/Sept/2024 |
-17.40 | 32.63 | -8.65 | 14.47 | 15.25 |
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 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
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
ESG Integration
ESG Integration
Risk Indicator
Risk Indicator
Ratings
Ratings
Morningstar Medalist Rating
Holdings
Holdings
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| ASTRAZENECA PLC | 6.02 |
| RELX PLC | 5.96 |
| SHELL PLC | 5.80 |
| RIO TINTO PLC | 4.61 |
| 3I GROUP PLC | 4.16 |
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 4.11 |
| LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP PLC | 3.36 |
| UNILEVER PLC | 3.32 |
| COMPASS GROUP PLC | 3.12 |
| PEARSON PLC | 3.04 |
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
Pricing & Exchange
Pricing & Exchange
| Investor Class | Currency | Bid Price | Offer Price | ISIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class D | GBP | 4.90 | 4.92 | GB00B67DWR44 |
| Class A | GBP | 21.01 | 21.13 | GB0005804942 |
| Class S | GBP | 1.14 | 1.14 | GB00BK1PK369 |
| Class S | GBP | 1.66 | 1.66 | GB00BK1PJS47 |
| Class A | GBP | 4.40 | 4.42 | GB0005804835 |
| Class X | GBP | 1.19 | 1.20 | GB00BN08YY68 |
| Class X | GBP | 1.80 | 1.81 | GB00BZ1N2P12 |
| Class D | GBP | 23.02 | 23.15 | GB00B67DWT67 |
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers
Managing Director, and portfolio manager is Deputy Head of BlackRock's UK Equity Team within BlackRock's Fundamental Equities. He has been a portfolio manager since 2005, originally running private unit trusts. Mr. Avigdori was appointed co-manager of the Blackrock UK Income strategies in 2009 and the UK Charities strategies in 2015.
Mr. Avigdori additionally represents EMEA on the Fundamental Equities Sustainable Steering Committee and is a member of the EMEA Talent Committee.
Mr Avigdori's service with the firm dates back to 2001, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. Mr Avigdori earned a BSc (Hons) in Management Sciences from UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology) in 2001.
CFA, Director and portfolio manager, is a member of BlackRock's UK Equity Team within BlackRock's Fundamental Equities. Mr Goldman is responsible for the UK Income and Charity portfolios.
Mr. Goldman's service with the firm dates back to 2004, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, Mr. Goldman held a variety of positions on both the UK equity team and in the fixed income division. Mr. Goldman began his investment career with MLIM in 2004 as a member of the investment training program.
Mr. Goldman earned a BSc degree, with first class honours, in economics from Bristol University in 2004.
