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. Overseas investments will be affected by movements in currency exchange rates. Investment risk is concentrated in specific sectors, countries, currencies or companies. This means the Fund is more sensitive to any localised economic, market, political or regulatory events.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
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Returns
This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 9 years.
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 14.2 | 24.2 | 14.3 | -8.5 | 14.4 | 12.0 | 2.3 | -5.4 | 12.3 | |
| Target Benchmark 1 (%) | 16.2 | 23.4 | 14.3 | -8.5 | 15.5 | 10.8 | 2.4 | -5.5 | 12.5 |
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 (%) | 12.58 | 5.35 | 5.64 | 8.52 | 8.73 |
| Target Benchmark 1 (%) | 12.58 | 5.33 | 5.66 | 8.56 | 8.71 |
| YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 9.38 | 3.89 | 0.00 | 2.10 | 12.58 | 16.94 | 31.60 | 126.44 | 146.23 |
| Target Benchmark 1 (%) | 9.32 | 3.24 | -0.16 | 2.18 | 12.58 | 16.85 | 31.69 | 127.28 | 145.68 |
| 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 |
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Total Return (%)
as of 30/Sept/2024 |
2.58 | 15.95 | -12.81 | 12.95 | 11.94 |
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Target Benchmark 1 (%)
as of 30/Sept/2024 |
2.64 | 15.90 | -12.89 | 12.97 | 11.18 |
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
As of 31 December 2014, the Benchmark Index converted from a close of business valuation to a midday valuation. Historic performance of the Benchmark has been simulated by the Benchmark provider and such data is used for the purposes of demonstrating historic performance in the "Past Performance" table from 31 July 2009 or from the launch of the share class if later.
Key Facts
Key Facts
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
Risk Indicator
Risk Indicator
Ratings
Ratings
Morningstar Medalist Rating
Holdings
Holdings
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 4.46 |
| MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC | 3.00 |
| SONY GROUP CORP | 2.67 |
| HITACHI LTD | 2.46 |
| RECRUIT HOLDINGS LTD | 2.06 |
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP IN | 2.03 |
| KEYENCE CORP | 1.86 |
| TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS INC | 1.56 |
| SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL LTD | 1.56 |
| TOKYO ELECTRON LTD | 1.51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class H | GBP | 2.42 | 0.00 | -0.18 | 24/Dec/2024 | 2.55 | 2.20 | GB00BJL5BZ80 |
| Class L | GBP | 2.09 | 0.00 | -0.18 | 24/Dec/2024 | 2.22 | 1.92 | GB00BLBP3P65 |
| Class L | GBP | 3.05 | -0.01 | -0.18 | 24/Dec/2024 | 3.21 | 2.78 | GB00B08HDJ29 |
| Class D | GBP | 3.05 | -0.01 | -0.18 | 24/Dec/2024 | 3.21 | 2.77 | GB00B6QQ9X96 |
| Class S Dist GBP | GBP | 1.08 | 0.00 | -0.18 | 24/Dec/2024 | 1.15 | 0.99 | GB00BN08ZF45 |
| Class D | GBP | 1.09 | 0.00 | -0.18 | 24/Dec/2024 | 1.16 | 1.00 | GB00BN08Z761 |
| Class X | GBP | 2.30 | 0.00 | -0.18 | 24/Dec/2024 | 2.44 | 2.11 | GB00B4Q6TK26 |
| Class S Acc GBP | GBP | 1.14 | 0.00 | -0.18 | 24/Dec/2024 | 1.20 | 1.03 | GB00BN08ZG51 |
| Class X | GBP | 2.89 | -0.01 | -0.18 | 24/Dec/2024 | 3.04 | 2.63 | GB00B58ZF515 |
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers
