Equity

BGF Sustainable Energy 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 invests in a limited number of market sectors. Compared to investments which spread investment risk through investing in a variety of sectors, share price movements may have a greater effect on the overall value of this fund. The fund may invest in smaller company shares which can be more unpredictable and less liquid than those of larger company shares. Compared to more established economies, the value of investments in developing Emerging Markets may be subject to greater volatility due to differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability.

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

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  2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Total Return (%) 8.3 4.5 9.6 -9.8 32.6 37.7 25.1 -13.4 8.9 -2.9
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) 8.8 11.1 8.9 -4.8 28.9 6.7 27.5 -13.0 18.1 25.3

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

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
-2.94 -2.90 9.55 8.87 6.63
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 31/Dec/2024

25.33 8.78 11.85 10.95 -
  YTD 1m 3m 6m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
-2.94 -4.07 -4.74 -2.43 -2.94 -8.44 57.75 133.86 178.57
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 31/Dec/2024

25.33 -0.42 6.71 9.25 25.33 28.72 75.09 182.60 -
  From
31-Dec-2019
To
31-Dec-2020
From
31-Dec-2020
To
31-Dec-2021
From
31-Dec-2021
To
31-Dec-2022
From
31-Dec-2022
To
31-Dec-2023
From
31-Dec-2023
To
31-Dec-2024
Total Return (%)

as of 31/Dec/2024

37.69 25.13 -13.37 8.89 -2.94
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%)

as of 31/Dec/2024

6.65 27.54 -13.01 18.06 25.33

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 08/Jan/2025
USD 4,138,133,551
Fund Launch Date
15/Mar/2001
Fund Base Currency
USD
Comparator Benchmark 1
MSCI All Country World Index
SDR classification
Overseas ESG - out of scope
Ongoing Charges Figures
1.96%
ISIN
LU0408221868
Use of Income
Distributing
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
Sector Equity Alternative Energy
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
B3L15P2
Share Class launch date
19/Jan/2009
Share Class Currency
EUR
Asset Class
Equity
SFDR Classification
Article 9
Initial Charge
5.00%
Management Fee
1.65%
Performance Fee
0.00%
Domicile
Luxembourg
Management Company
BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A.
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
H2Z1 GR

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 31/Dec/2024
50
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of 31/Dec/2024
19.38%
P/E Ratio
as of 31/Dec/2024
19.33
12 Month Trailing Dividend Distribution Yield
as of 31/Jul/2020
0.06
3y Beta
as of 31/Aug/2014
1.077
P/B Ratio
as of 31/Dec/2024
2.44

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.

Sustainability-related Disclosure

Sustainability-related Disclosure

This section provides sustainability-related information about the Fund, pursuant to Article 10 SFDR.

Risk Indicator

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Ratings

Morningstar Rating

4 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for BGF Sustainable Energy Fund, Class A4, as of 31/Dec/2024 rated against 237 Sector Equity Alternative Energy Funds.

Morningstar Medalist Rating

Morningstar Medalist Rating - BRONZE
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Bronze medal. (Effective 19/Dec/2024)
Analyst-Driven % as of 19/Dec/2024
100.00
Data Coverage % as of 19/Dec/2024
100.00

Holdings

Holdings

as of 31/Dec/2024
Name Weight (%)
PRYSMIAN SPA 3.76
NATIONAL GRID PLC 3.71
COMPAGNIE DE SAINT GOBAIN SA 3.55
SSE PLC 3.50
HUBBELL INCORPORATED 3.48
Name Weight (%)
GE VERNOVA INC 3.47
NEXTRACKER INC 3.16
LINDE PLC 3.00
ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION 2.89
FIRST SOLAR INC 2.88
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of 31/Dec/2024

% of Market Value

as of 31/Dec/2024

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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

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Alastair Bishop
Alastair Bishop
Charles Lilford
Director and Portfolio Manager

Charles Lilford, Director and Portfolio Manager is a member of the Thematics and Sectors team within BlackRock's Fundamental Equity division. Mr. Lilford is a named co-manager of the team's sustainability portfolios (e.g. BGF Sustainable Energy) and thematics portfolios (e.g. BGF Future of Transport).