BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Class D Acc

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Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/04/19
to
30/04/20
30/04/20
to
30/04/21
30/04/21
to
30/04/22
30/04/22
to
30/04/23
30/04/23
to
30/04/24
Fund 6.5% 4.0% 7.3% 1.5% 9.3%
Sector -1.6% 8.8% 1.8% 0.4% 6.1%
Rank 7/68 58/71 16/76 29/80 17/81
Quartile 1 4 1 2 1

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/04/24
5 Years to
30/04/24
10 Years to
30/04/24
Fund 6.0% 5.7% 4.3%
Sector 2.7% 3.0% 2.3%
Rank 12/76 12/68 9/40
Quartile 1 1 1

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
MIZUHO BANK LTD (LONDON BRANCH) 5.57
OMERS FINANCE TRUST 4.76
PSP CAPITAL INC 3.98
NOVO NORDISK A/S 3.91
SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK LTD (LO 3.76
LINDE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY 2.77
RELX 2.76
NIEUW AMSTERDAM RECEIVABLES CORPOR 2.67
TOYOTA MOTOR FINANCE (NETHERLANDS) 2.64
MTU AERO ENGINES AG 2.32
Total 35.14

Fund Aims

BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Fund seeks to achieve a positive absolute return for investors and, as such, the Fund will not be managed against any European equity index. The Fund will seek to achieve this investment objective by taking long positions and using derivatives to take synthetic long and synthetic short investment positions. The Fund will be managed with the aim of delivering absolute (more than zero) returns on a 12 month basis in any market conditions. However, an absolute return is not guaranteed over a 12 month or any period and the Fund may experience periods of negative return. The Fund’s capital is at risk. The Fund primarily aims to gain investment exposure to equities and equity-related securities of, or giving exposure to, companies incorporated or listed in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. In order to gain this exposure, the Fund invests primarily in derivatives, equities and equity-related securities and, when determined appropriate, cash and near cash. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, permitted money-market instruments, permitted deposits and units in collective investment schemes.

Fund Manager

Stefan Gries manager for 10 years and 10 months

Photo of Stefan Gries Stefan Gries, Director, is the co-portfolio manager of Continental European funds and European Absolute Return portfolios. He is a member of the European Equity team within the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock’s Active Equity Group. Prior to joining Blackrock in 2008, Mr Gries spent 2 years at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership where he completed a 2 year graduate program. Since joining BlackRock, he has worked both as a portfolio manager and as an analyst covering, at various times, energy, pharmaceuticals and insurance on behalf of the European Equity team. Mr Gries earned an MA in Economics & Spanish from the University of St. Andrews in 2005.

David Tovey manager for 6 years and 10 months

Photo of David Tovey David Tovey, CFA, Director and portfolio manager is a member of BlackRock's European equity team within BlackRock's Alpha Strategies group. He manages the BGF Swiss Small & Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund, the BlackRock Aletsch Fund, BSF European Opportunities Extension Fund, and is a co-manager of the BSF European Absolute Return Fund. Mr. Tovey's service with the firm dates back to 1998, when he joined the graduate programme of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, Mr. Tovey initially worked as an analyst on the US Small Cap team before joining the European Specialist team in September 1999, which joined the European Equity team in 2013. Mr. Tovey earned a BSc degree in economics from Warwick University in 1998.

Fund Overview

Bid (03/05/2024) 186.32p
Offer (03/05/2024) 186.42p
Historic yield 0.00%
Fund size (29/02/2024) £374.40m
Number of holdings 331
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.91%
Launch date 31/03/2009

Asset Allocation

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  Cash and Equivalents 49.09%
  International Equities 9.72%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 9.15%
  International Bonds 3.76%
  UK Corporate Bonds 2.38%
  UK Equities -2.43%
  Other Assets 28.33%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 29/02/24

Important Information

Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  Cash and Equivalents 49.09%
  International Equities 9.72%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 9.15%
  International Bonds 3.76%
  UK Corporate Bonds 2.38%
  UK Equities -2.43%
  Other Assets 28.33%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Cash and Equivalents 49.09% - - -
 
Non-Classified 28.33% - - -
 
Industrials 13.62% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 7.64% - -
 
Industrial Transportation - - 3.52% -
 
Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 1.75%
 
Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing - - - 1.53%
 
Transportation Services - - - 1.02%
 
Marine Transportation - - - -0.77%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 2.32% -
 
Aerospace - - - 2.32%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 1.80% -
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 1.80%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 1.18% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 1.18%
 
Industrial Support Services - - -0.51% -
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 1.29%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - -0.75%
 
Security Services - - - -1.05%
 
General Industrials - - -0.68% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - -0.68%
 
Construction & Materials - 5.99% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 5.99% -
 
Cement - - - 2.03%
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 2.03%
 
Construction - - - 1.92%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 9.15% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 9.15% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 9.15% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 9.15%
 
Technology 8.47% - - -
 
Technology - 8.47% - -
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 5.78% -
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 4.03%
 
Semiconductors - - - 1.75%
 
Software & Computer Services - - 2.69% -
 
Computer Services - - - 1.42%
 
Software - - - 1.28%
 
Bonds 6.14% - - -
 
Financials 5.18% - - -
 
Banks - 3.24% - -
 
Banks - - 3.24% -
 
Banks - - - 3.24%
 
Financial Services - 1.92% - -
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 2.09% -
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 2.09%
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - -0.17% -
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 0.66%
 
Investment Services - - - -0.83%
 
Insurance - 0.02% - -
 
Non-life Insurance - - 0.02% -
 
Full Line Insurance - - - 0.02%
 
Health Care 2.09% - - -
 
Health Care - 2.09% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 3.11% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 2.23%
 
Biotechnology - - - 0.88%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 0.00% -
 
Medical Supplies - - - 1.99%
 
Medical Services - - - -0.79%
 
Medical Equipment - - - -1.20%
 
Health Care Providers - - -1.02% -
 
Health Care Services - - - -1.02%
 
Real Estate -0.76% - - -
 
Real Estate - -0.76% - -
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - -0.76% -
 
Real Estate Services - - - -0.76%
 
Basic Materials -1.14% - - -
 
Chemicals - -1.14% - -
 
Chemicals - - -1.14% -
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - -0.17%
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - -0.98%
 
Energy -1.44% - - -
 
Energy - -1.44% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - -1.44% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - -0.67%
 
Oil Refining and Marketing - - - -0.77%
 
Utilities -3.37% - - -
 
Utilities - -3.37% - -
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - -0.43% -
 
Water - - - -0.43%
 
Electricity - - -2.94% -
 
Alternative Electricity - - - -1.34%
 
Conventional Electricity - - - -1.60%
 
Consumer Discretionary -4.94% - - -
 
Media - 2.76% - -
 
Media - - 2.76% -
 
Publishing - - - 2.76%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 0.73% - -
 
Personal Goods - - 5.23% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 3.33%
 
Cosmetics - - - 1.90%
 
Consumer Services - - -0.96% -
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - -0.96%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - -1.60% -
 
Household Appliance - - - -0.69%
 
Household Equipment & Products - - - -0.91%
 
Leisure Goods - - -1.94% -
 
Recreational Products - - - -0.52%
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - -1.41%
 
Travel & Leisure - -1.63% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - -1.63% -
 
Travel & Tourism - - - -0.16%
 
Airlines - - - -0.67%
 
Hotels & Motels - - - -0.81%
 
Retail - -2.89% - -
 
Retailers - - -2.89% -
 
Specialty Retailers - - - -0.51%
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - -0.68%
 
Diversified Retailers - - - -0.73%
 
Apparel Retailers - - - -0.97%
 
Automobiles & Parts - -3.91% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - -3.91% -
 
Auto Parts - - - -0.87%
 
Automobiles - - - -3.05%
 
Telecommunications -4.98% - - -
 
Telecommunications - -4.98% - -
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - -2.48% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - -2.48%
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - -2.50% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - -2.50%
 
Consumer Staples -5.45% - - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - -1.51% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - -1.51% -
 
Personal Products - - - 1.39%
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - -2.90%
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - -3.95% - -
 
Beverages - - -1.46% -
 
Brewers - - - -1.46%
 
Food Producers - - -2.48% -
 
Food Products - - - -2.48%

Regional Allocation

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  Cash and Equivalents 49.09%
  Non-Classified 36.58%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 11.77%
  Japan 3.76%
  UK -0.05%
  North America -0.46%
  Emerging Europe -0.70%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Cash 51.18%
  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 42.68%
  Pound Sterling 6.14%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
Cash and Equivalents 49.09% -
 
Non-Classified 36.58% -
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 11.77% -
 
France - 8.92%
 
Netherlands - 6.59%
 
Ireland - 5.73%
 
Switzerland - 3.49%
 
Denmark - 2.56%
 
Italy - 1.77%
 
Belgium - 0.42%
 
Portugal - -0.65%
 
Norway - -0.67%
 
Sweden - -0.77%
 
Luxembourg - -1.53%
 
Spain - -2.93%
 
Finland - -3.11%
 
Germany - -8.04%
 
Japan 3.76% -
 
Japan - 3.76%
 
UK -0.05% -
 
United Kingdom - -0.05%
 
North America -0.46% -
 
United States - -0.46%
 
Emerging Europe -0.70% -
 
Poland - -0.70%

Asset Allocation

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  Longs 47.11%
  Shorts -48.42%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
20.47%
Large
 
-9.67%
Medium
 
-11.79%
Small
 
-1.07%
Micro
 
-0.02%
Non-Classified
 
 
46.84%
Bonds
 
 
6.14%
Cash
 
 
49.09%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 MIZUHO BANK LTD (LONDON BRANCH) 5.57% Non-Classified Non-Classified
2 OMERS FINANCE TRUST 4.76% Non-Classified Non-Classified
3 PSP CAPITAL INC 3.98% Non-Classified Non-Classified
4 NOVO NORDISK A/S 3.91% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Denmark
5 SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK LTD (LO 3.76% Bonds Japan
6 LINDE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY 2.77% Chemicals Ireland
7 RELX 2.76% Media United Kingdom
8 NIEUW AMSTERDAM RECEIVABLES CORPOR 2.67% Non-Classified Non-Classified
9 TOYOTA MOTOR FINANCE (NETHERLANDS) 2.64% Non-Classified Non-Classified
10 MTU AERO ENGINES AG 2.32% Aerospace & Defence Germany

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology - 8.47% - - - - - - 8.47%
Telecommunications -1.48% -3.50% - - - - - - -4.98%
Financials 0.65% 4.53% - - - - - - 5.18%
Real Estate -0.76% - - - - - - - -0.76%
Consumer Discretionary 1.10% -6.04% - - - - - - -4.94%
Consumer Staples -1.59% -3.87% - - - - - - -5.45%
Energy - -1.44% - - - - - - -1.44%
Utilities -0.43% -2.94% - - - - - - -3.37%
Health Care -0.54% 2.64% - - - - - - 2.09%
Industrials 2.01% 11.61% - - - - - - 13.62%
Basic Materials -1.39% 0.25% - - - - - - -1.14%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 49.09% 49.09%
Bonds - - 2.38% 3.76% - - - - 6.14%
Non-Classified - - - - - - 37.48% - 37.48%

Important Information

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code B4Y62W7
Mex Code MYBLEP
Isin Code GB00B4Y62W78
Citi Code EYN0

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.91%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Fund seeks to achieve a positive absolute return for investors and, as such, the Fund will not be managed against any European equity index. The Fund will seek to achieve this investment objective by taking long positions and using derivatives to take synthetic long and synthetic short investment positions. The Fund will be managed with the aim of delivering absolute (more than zero) returns on a 12 month basis in any market conditions. However, an absolute return is not guaranteed over a 12 month or any period and the Fund may experience periods of negative return. The Fund’s capital is at risk. The Fund primarily aims to gain investment exposure to equities and equity-related securities of, or giving exposure to, companies incorporated or listed in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. In order to gain this exposure, the Fund invests primarily in derivatives, equities and equity-related securities and, when determined appropriate, cash and near cash. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, permitted money-market instruments, permitted deposits and units in collective investment schemes.
Benchmark LIBOR 3 Month (GBP)
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector Absolute Return

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type Unit Trust
Launch price £1.00
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Biannually
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
01 March 30 April
01 September 31 October

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 3

Effect of Deductions

Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
- -

Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd
Fund Administrator IFDS
Fund Registrar IFDS
Fund Custodian The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV

Group Details

Group name BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Group address 12 Throgmorton Avenue London EC2N 2DL
Group telephone 08457 405 405
Dealing telephone 0800 445522
Email broker.services@blackrock.com
Homepage www.blackrock.co.uk
Fax number 020 7743 1135

Dealing

Minimum Investment £100000
Minimum Top Up £100
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 3 days
Settlement Period: Sell 3 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 3

Important Information

Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Risk Analysis

Ratio Value
Alpha 6.18
Beta 0.00
Sharpe 0.39
Standard Deviation 6.30
Info Ratio 0.56

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital No
Emerging Markets No
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies No
High Yield Bonds No
Sector Specific No
Geared Investments Yes
Value of Investments Yes
Investments Long Term Yes
Property No
Exchange Rate Yes
Higher Risk Yes
Performance Charges Yes
Derivative Exposure Yes
Offshore No
Income Eroding Capital Growth No
Umbrella Liabilities No
New Fund No
Solvency of Depository Yes
Solvency of Bond Issuers No
Ethical Restrictions No
Liquidity No
Returns Are Not Guaranteed Yes
Inflation Yes
Taxation and Tax Relief Yes

Fund Specific Risks

Geared Investments

The fund focuses on geared investments. Funds which focus on geared investments such as warrants or options carry a higher degree of risk than other equity investments because of the risk of the underlying investments. It is possible that the fund may suffer sudden and large falls in value so that the short fall on cancellation, or the loss of the realisation on the investment at any time after the investor has bought the contract, could be very high and could even equal the amount invested, in which case you would get nothing back.

Value of Investments

The value of investments, and any income can fall, as well as rise, so you could get back less than you invested. Neither capital nor income is guaranteed.

Investments Long Term

Investments should be regarded as long term and are not suitable for money which may be needed in the short term, you should always have a sufficient cash reserve.

Exchange Rate

This fund invests in securities outside the UK. The value of investments and any income from them may therefore decrease or increase as a result of changes in exchange rates between currencies.

Higher Risk

This fund is specifically aimed at sophisticated investors and is particularly high risk, because it concentrates on a region that may be exposed to unusual political or economic risks. You should only invest if you are comfortable with the specific risks pertaining to the fund in question. If you are not familiar with these you should ask us for a copy of the provider's key features and brochure.

Performance Charges

This fund makes charges that depend on the fund's performance. For full details please refer to the fund prospectus.

Derivative Exposure

The fund invests in derivatives as part of its investment strategy, over and above their use for Efficient Portfolio Management (EPM). Investors should be aware that the use of these instruments can, under certain circumstances, increase the volatility and risk profile of the Fund beyond that expected of a fund that only invests in equities. The fund may also be exposed to the risk that the company issuing the derivative may not honour their obligations which in turn could lead to losses arising.

Solvency of Depository

The value of a cash or currency fund may be affected if any of the institutions with which cash is deposited becomes insolvent or experiences other financial difficulties.

Returns Are Not Guaranteed

What you receive when you sell your investment is not guaranteed; it depends on how your investments perform.

Inflation

Inflation will reduce the real value of your investments in future.

Taxation and Tax Relief

Levels of taxation and tax relief are subject to change.

Important Information

The risk factor definitions are provided by Broadridge. These definitions may differ from those of Prudential or any underlying fund manager. The data itself is provided by Prudential or the underlying fund manager. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Important Information

Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage. "Prudential" is a trading name of The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, which is registered in England and Wales. Registered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 15454. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.