Fixed Income

BlackRock Corporate Bond 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 value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount is not guaranteed.


Some or all of the Manager’s annual charge for the Fund is taken from capital rather than from income. This increases the income, but reduces the potential for capital growth. Two main risks related to fixed income investing are interest rate risk and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in the market value of bonds. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of the bond will not be able to repay the principal and make interest payments. The Fund invests in high yielding bonds. Companies which 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.

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

The Fund’s investments may have low liquidity, which often causes the value of these investments to be less predictable. In extreme cases the Fund may not be able to realise the investment at the latest market price or at a price considered fair.
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Performance

Performance

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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

Net Assets of Fund
as of 20/Dec/2024
GBP 985,967,639
Fund Launch Date
24/Jul/1995
Fund Base Currency
GBP
Constraint Benchmark 1
ICE BofAML Sterling Corporate & Collateralized Index
Initial Charge
5.00%
Management Fee
0.27%
Performance Fee
-
Domicile
United Kingdom
Management Company
BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd
Dealing Settlement
Trade Date + 3 days
Bloomberg Ticker
BLCRPS1
Ongoing Charges Figure ex. Discount
-
Share Class launch date
20/Dec/2024
Share Class Currency
GBP
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Investment Association Category
-
Ongoing Charges Figures
0.32%
ISIN
GB00BRTCSP64
Use of Income
Accumulating
Regulatory Structure
UCITS
Morningstar Category
-
Dealing Frequency
Daily, forward pricing basis
SEDOL
BRTCSP6
The Ongoing Charge may be discounted depending on the size of the fund.

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of 29/Nov/2024
89
3y Beta
as of -
-
Modified Duration
as of 29/Nov/2024
7.38
Effective Duration
as of 29/Nov/2024
7.42
WAL to Worst
as of 29/Nov/2024
6.10
Standard Deviation (3y)
as of -
-
Yield to Maturity
as of 29/Nov/2024
4.85
Weighted Average YTM
as of 29/Nov/2024
4.76%
Weighted Avg Maturity
as of 29/Nov/2024
6.10

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

Holdings

Holdings

as of 29/Nov/2024
Name Weight (%)
UK CONV GILT 4.25 09/07/2039 5.58
UK CONV GILT 4.125 07/22/2029 3.56
TIME WARNER CABLE LLC 5.75 06/02/2031 3.09
UK CONV GILT 4.5 09/07/2034 3.05
METROPOLITAN LIFE GLOBAL FUNDING I RegS 5 01/10/2030 2.99
Name Weight (%)
UBS GROUP AG MTN RegS 7.75 03/01/2029 2.93
TESCO PROPERTY RegS 2.80
ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE SA MTN RegS 5.875 12/31/2079 2.27
BANCO SANTANDER SA MTN RegS 4.75 08/30/2028 2.16
IMPERIAL BRANDS FINANCE NETHERLAND RegS 5.25 02/15/2031 2.13
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

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 Market Value

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.

Pricing & Exchange

Pricing & Exchange

Investor Class Currency Bid Price Offer Price ISIN
Class S1 GBP 1.00 1.00 GB00BRTCSP64
Class S1 GBP 1.00 1.00 GB00BRTCSQ71
Class A GBP 0.93 0.94 GB0003749982
Class D GBP 3.58 3.59 GB00B4QC3311
Class A GBP 3.35 3.36 GB0005769541
Class S GBP 0.96 0.97 GB00BK1PK476
Class S GBP 1.34 1.34 GB00BK1PJT53
Class D GBP 1.00 1.00 GB00B4T5JV79
Class X GBP 1.35 1.36 GB00BQJZV592

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Ben Edwards

Ben Edwards, CFA, Managing Director, is a Portfolio Manager in the Sterling Bond Portfolio team within BlackRock's Global Fixed Income Group. Mr. Edwards is the lead fund manager of the BlackRock Corporate Bond Fund and co-manager of the BlackRock Sterling Strategic Bond Fund.

Literature

Literature