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 fixed interest securities issued by companies which, compared to bonds issued or guaranteed by governments, are exposed to greater risk of default in the repayment of the capital provided to the company or interest payments due to the fund. The fund invests in fixed interest securities such as corporate or government bonds which pay a fixed or variable rate of interest (also known as the ‘coupon’) and behave similarly to a loan. These securities are therefore exposed to changes in interest rates which will affect the value of any securities held. The fund invests in high yielding bonds. Companies who issue higher yield bonds typically have an increased risk of defaulting on repayments. In the event of default, the value of your investment may reduce. Economic conditions and interest rate levels may also impact significantly the values of high yield bonds. 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. The strategies utilised by the Fund involve the use of derivatives to facilitate certain investment management techniques including the establishment of both 'long' and 'synthetic short' positions and creation of market leverage for the purposes of increasing the economic exposure of a Fund beyond the value of its net assets. The use of derivatives in this manner may have the effect of increasing the overall risk profile of the Funds. Investors in this fund should understand that the Fund is not guaranteed to produce a positive return and as an absolute return product, performance may not move in line with general stock market trends as both positive and negative share movements affect the overall value of the fund. The Manager employs a risk management process to oversee and manage derivative exposure within the Fund. The fund investments may be subject to liquidity constraints, which means that shares may trade less frequently and in small volumes, for instance smaller companies. As a result, changes in the value of investments may be more unpredictable. In certain cases, it may not be possible to sell the security at the last market price quoted or at a value considered to be fairest. Investors in this Fund should understand that the Fund is not guaranteed to produce a positive return and as an absolute return product, performance may not move in line with general market trends or fully benefit from a positive market environment. The Manager employs a risk management process to oversee and manage derivative exposure within the Fund. The Fund will attempt to reduce (or 'hedge') the risk of currency movements between the Base Currency and the currency in which some or all of the underlying investments are transacted. It should be noted that the hedging strategy employed will not completely eliminate the exposure of the Fund to movements between the Base Currency and these other currencies. The hedging strategies may be entered into whether the Base Currency is declining or increasing in value compared to the currency of the underlying investments. This may have a positive or negative impact on the performance of the Fund.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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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 | |
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Total Return (%) | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.5 | -3.2 | 1.8 | 3.2 | -1.7 | -1.1 | -1.8 |
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) | 0.3 | 0.0 | -0.2 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.5 | -0.3 | 3.1 |
Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.
1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
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Total Return (%) | 7.16 | -0.34 | 0.52 | 0.26 | 0.60 |
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) | 3.99 | 1.60 | 0.78 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
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Total Return (%) | 3.55 | 1.24 | 2.69 | 2.39 | 7.16 | -1.02 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 7.47 |
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%) | 2.34 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 3.99 | 4.89 | 3.97 | 2.99 | 3.60 |
From 30-Jun-2019 To 30-Jun-2020 |
From 30-Jun-2020 To 30-Jun-2021 |
From 30-Jun-2021 To 30-Jun-2022 |
From 30-Jun-2022 To 30-Jun-2023 |
From 30-Jun-2023 To 30-Jun-2024 |
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Total Return (%)
as of 30/Jun/2024 |
0.27 | 4.18 | -3.81 | -5.74 | 7.16 |
Comparator Benchmark 1 (%)
as of 30/Jun/2024 |
-0.36 | -0.50 | -0.59 | 1.14 | 3.94 |
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 EUR.
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
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.
Risk Indicator
Risk Indicator
Ratings
Ratings
Holdings
Holdings
Name | Weight (%) |
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BSF EM FLEXI DYNAMIC BD FD X2 USD | 5.35 |
ISHARES CORPORATE BOND 0-5YR UCIT | 3.81 |
PIER_21-1 B RegS | 2.15 |
HOPSH_2 A RegS | 1.81 |
BANQUE FEDERATIVE DU CREDIT MUTUEL MTN RegS 4.422 03/05/2027 | 1.37 |
Name | Weight (%) |
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MORGAN STANLEY 4.367 03/19/2027 | 1.36 |
GNKGO_23-PL1 A1 RegS | 1.36 |
DELAM_23-2 A1 RegS | 1.35 |
DEUTSCHE BANK AG MTN RegS 2.625 12/16/2024 | 1.34 |
JAPAN (GOVERNMENT OF) 30YR #81 1.6 12/20/2053 | 1.33 |
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
Pricing & Exchange
Pricing & Exchange
Investor Class | Currency | NAV | NAV Amount Change | NAV % Change | NAV As Of | 52wk High | 52wk Low | ISIN |
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Class D2 | EUR | 108.31 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 30/Aug/2024 | 108.32 | 100.87 | LU0802639707 |
Class A2 | EUR | 101.99 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 30/Aug/2024 | 102.00 | 95.39 | LU0783530669 |
Class A2 Hedged | USD | 117.82 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 30/Aug/2024 | 117.83 | 108.62 | LU0972010309 |
Class I2 Hedged | GBP | 110.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 30/Aug/2024 | 110.03 | 101.33 | LU1834329234 |
Class I2 | EUR | 105.48 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 30/Aug/2024 | 105.49 | 98.07 | LU1129992563 |
Class D2 Hedged | CHF | 94.99 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 30/Aug/2024 | 95.03 | 90.22 | LU1311313644 |
Class D4 Hedged | GBP | 94.92 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 30/Aug/2024 | 95.99 | 90.74 | LU2331123641 |
Class A2 Hedged | SEK | 1,000.66 | -0.08 | -0.01 | 30/Aug/2024 | 1,000.74 | 937.71 | LU0884611699 |
Class I2 Hedged | SEK | 1,053.23 | -0.06 | -0.01 | 30/Aug/2024 | 1,053.29 | 981.18 | LU1129992647 |
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers
![Simon Blundell](/uk-retail-c-assets/cache-1597230297000/images/media-bin/web/global/headshots/simon-blundell-2.jpg)
Managing Director, is Head of the Fundamental Sterling Team within BlackRock's Global Fixed Income (GFI) Group.
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