BlackRock iShares Japan Equity Index 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 0.2% 18.0% -4.5% 5.3% 17.8%
Sector -0.1% 21.5% -6.8% 4.8% 14.4%
Rank 34/93 71/93 40/98 42/101 54/102
Quartile 2 4 2 2 3

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/04/24
5 Years to
30/04/24
10 Years to
30/04/24
Fund 5.8% 7.0% 9.8%
Sector 3.8% 6.3% 9.4%
Rank 45/98 43/93 27/68
Quartile 2 2 2

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 6.24
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP 2.58
TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED 2.33
SONY CORP 2.30
KEYENCE CORPORATION 1.97
SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO. 1.76
HITACHI 1.62
MITSUBISHI CORPORATION 1.57
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE CO. 1.53
MITSUI & CO. 1.40
Total 23.29

Fund Aims

The aim of the Fund is to seek to achieve capital growth for investors by tracking closely the performance of the FTSE Japan Index by investing in companies in the Index. Investment will be made directly into constituent companies and via other transferable securities giving exposure to such companies. The Fund may also invest in permitted money market instruments, permitted deposits, and units in collective investment schemes. Derivatives and forward transactions may be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.

Fund Manager

Kieran Doyle manager for 8 years and 1 months

Photo of Kieran Doyle CFA, Director and portfolio manager, is a member of BlackRock's Institutional Index Equity team. Mr. Doyle's service with the firm dates back to 2004, including his years with Barclays Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009. At BGI, he was a portfolio manager in the Institutional Index Equity team. Prior to joining BGI, he was with KPMG. Mr. Doyle earned a master's degree in economics and finance from Bristol University in 2000.

Fund Overview

Mid (01/05/2024) 302.83p
Historic yield 2.05%
Fund size (29/02/2024) £2888.75m
Number of holdings 514
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.08%
Launch date 29/06/2012

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 96.74%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.94%
  Property 0.90%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.00%
  Other Assets 0.42%
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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  International Equities 96.74%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.94%
  Property 0.90%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.00%
  Other Assets 0.42%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Industrials 24.17% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 22.17% - -
 
General Industrials - - 6.30% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 5.77%
 
Paints & Coatings - - - 0.22%
 
Glass - - - 0.17%
 
Containers & Packaging - - - 0.10%
 
Plastics - - - 0.04%
 
Industrial Support Services - - 4.72% -
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 2.53%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 1.34%
 
Security Services - - - 0.33%
 
Forms & Bulk Printing Services - - - 0.29%
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 0.13%
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 0.09%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 4.07% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 2.81%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.64%
 
Machinery: Agricultural - - - 0.34%
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 0.21%
 
Machinery: Specialty - - - 0.07%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 3.68% -
 
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 2.43%
 
Electrical Components - - - 1.15%
 
Electronic Equipment: Pollution Control - - - 0.10%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 3.40% -
 
Railroads - - - 1.79%
 
Marine Transportation - - - 0.78%
 
Transportation Services - - - 0.35%
 
Delivery Services - - - 0.26%
 
Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 0.18%
 
Trucking - - - 0.04%
 
Construction & Materials - 1.99% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 1.99% -
 
Building: Climate Control - - - 0.82%
 
Construction - - - 0.63%
 
Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.26%
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.23%
 
Cement - - - 0.05%
 
Consumer Discretionary 22.74% - - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - 11.35% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 11.35% -
 
Automobiles - - - 8.56%
 
Auto Parts - - - 2.10%
 
Tires - - - 0.68%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 7.27% - -
 
Leisure Goods - - 5.51% -
 
Consumer Electronics - - - 2.79%
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 1.87%
 
Toys - - - 0.31%
 
Recreational Products - - - 0.30%
 
Recreational Vehicles & Boats - - - 0.17%
 
Photography - - - 0.06%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 1.02% -
 
Home Construction - - - 0.97%
 
Household Appliance - - - 0.05%
 
Personal Goods - - 0.53% -
 
Cosmetics - - - 0.32%
 
Footwear - - - 0.15%
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.06%
 
Consumer Services - - 0.20% -
 
Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer - - - 0.09%
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 0.08%
 
Education Services - - - 0.03%
 
Retail - 2.23% - -
 
Retailers - - 2.23% -
 
Apparel Retailers - - - 1.06%
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 0.84%
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 0.24%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 0.09%
 
Travel & Leisure - 1.58% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 1.58% -
 
Recreational Services - - - 0.76%
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.29%
 
Travel & Tourism - - - 0.26%
 
Airlines - - - 0.13%
 
Hotels & Motels - - - 0.09%
 
Casinos & Gambling - - - 0.05%
 
Media - 0.32% - -
 
Media - - 0.32% -
 
Media Agencies - - - 0.17%
 
Entertainment - - - 0.09%
 
Publishing - - - 0.03%
 
Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 0.03%
 
Financials 12.00% - - -
 
Banks - 7.01% - -
 
Banks - - 7.01% -
 
Banks - - - 7.01%
 
Insurance - 3.18% - -
 
Non-life Insurance - - 2.04% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 2.04%
 
Life Insurance - - 1.14% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 1.14%
 
Financial Services - 1.81% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 1.60% -
 
Investment Services - - - 1.08%
 
Diversified Financial Services - - - 0.53%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 0.21% -
 
Consumer Lending - - - 0.21%
 
Technology 11.71% - - -
 
Technology - 11.71% - -
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 9.15% -
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 4.42%
 
Electronic Components - - - 1.82%
 
Electronic Office Equipment - - - 1.34%
 
Semiconductors - - - 1.10%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 0.46%
 
Software & Computer Services - - 2.56% -
 
Computer Services - - - 1.82%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 0.47%
 
Software - - - 0.26%
 
Health Care 7.46% - - -
 
Health Care - 7.46% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 4.93% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 4.90%
 
Biotechnology - - - 0.02%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 2.38% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 1.40%
 
Medical Supplies - - - 0.99%
 
Health Care Providers - - 0.15% -
 
Health Care Services - - - 0.13%
 
Health Care Facilities - - - 0.01%
 
Consumer Staples 5.78% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 3.22% - -
 
Food Producers - - 1.69% -
 
Food Products - - - 1.58%
 
Fruit & Grain Processing - - - 0.11%
 
Beverages - - 0.87% -
 
Brewers - - - 0.64%
 
Soft Drinks - - - 0.20%
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 0.03%
 
Tobacco - - 0.66% -
 
Tobacco - - - 0.66%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 2.56% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 2.56% -
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 1.29%
 
Personal Products - - - 0.79%
 
Drug Retailers - - - 0.48%
 
Basic Materials 5.07% - - -
 
Chemicals - 3.92% - -
 
Chemicals - - 3.92% -
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 3.05%
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.61%
 
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 0.26%
 
Basic Resources - 1.15% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 1.06% -
 
Iron & Steel - - - 0.83%
 
Nonferrous Metals - - - 0.20%
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 0.03%
 
Industrial Materials - - 0.09% -
 
Paper - - - 0.09%
 
Telecommunications 3.92% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 3.92% - -
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 3.90% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 3.90%
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.03% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.03%
 
Real Estate 2.74% - - -
 
Real Estate - 2.74% - -
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 1.68% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 1.66%
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.02%
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 1.06% -
 
Residential REITs - - - 0.25%
 
Industrial REITs - - - 0.24%
 
Diversified REITs - - - 0.19%
 
Office REITs - - - 0.16%
 
Retail REITs - - - 0.12%
 
Hotel & Lodging REITs - - - 0.11%
 
Cash and Equivalents 1.94% - - -
 
Utilities 1.30% - - -
 
Utilities - 1.30% - -
 
Electricity - - 0.85% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 0.85%
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.45% -
 
Gas Distribution - - - 0.45%
 
Energy 0.76% - - -
 
Energy - 0.76% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 0.76% -
 
Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 0.34%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.27%
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 0.15%
 
Non-Classified 0.42% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 0.42% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 0.42% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 0.42%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 0.00% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 0.00% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 0.00% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 0.00%

Regional Allocation

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  Japan 96.74%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.94%
  Property 0.90%
  Non-Classified 0.42%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
Japan 96.74% -
 
Japan - 96.74%
 
Cash and Equivalents 1.94% -
 
Property 0.90% -
 
Non-Classified 0.42% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
51.75%
Large
 
 
28.91%
Medium
 
 
15.59%
Small
 
 
0.29%
Non-Classified
 
 
1.53%
Cash
 
 
1.94%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 6.24% Automobiles & Parts Japan
2 MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP 2.58% Banks Japan
3 TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED 2.33% Technology Hardware & Equipment Japan
4 SONY CORP 2.30% Leisure Goods Japan
5 KEYENCE CORPORATION 1.97% Electronic & Electrical Equipment Japan
6 SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO. 1.76% Chemicals Japan
7 HITACHI 1.62% General Industrials Japan
8 MITSUBISHI CORPORATION 1.57% General Industrials Japan
9 MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE CO. 1.53% Banks Japan
10 MITSUI & CO. 1.40% Industrial Support Services Japan

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology - 11.71% - - - - - - 11.71%
Telecommunications - 3.92% - - - - - - 3.92%
Financials - 12.00% - - - - - - 12.00%
Real Estate - 1.84% - - - 0.90% - - 2.74%
Consumer Discretionary - 22.74% - - - - - - 22.74%
Consumer Staples - 5.78% - - - - - - 5.78%
Energy - 0.76% - - - - - - 0.76%
Utilities - 1.30% - - - - - - 1.30%
Health Care - 7.46% - - - - - - 7.46%
Industrials - 24.17% - - - - - - 24.17%
Basic Materials - 5.07% - - - - - - 5.07%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 1.94% 1.94%
Non-Classified - - - - - - 0.42% - 0.42%

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 B6QQ9X9
Mex Code MYKAAT
Isin Code GB00B6QQ9X96
Citi Code G6IB

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.08%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The aim of the Fund is to seek to achieve capital growth for investors by tracking closely the performance of the FTSE Japan Index by investing in companies in the Index. Investment will be made directly into constituent companies and via other transferable securities giving exposure to such companies. The Fund may also invest in permitted money market instruments, permitted deposits, and units in collective investment schemes. Derivatives and forward transactions may be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.
Benchmark FTSE Custom Japan Net of Tax Mid Day
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector Japan

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

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 (International) Limited

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 1.84
Beta 0.97
Sharpe 0.21
Standard Deviation 10.84
Info Ratio 1.02

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 Yes
Geared Investments No
Value of Investments Yes
Investments Long Term Yes
Property No
Exchange Rate Yes
Higher Risk No
Performance Charges No
Derivative Exposure No
Offshore No
Income Eroding Capital Growth No
Umbrella Liabilities No
New Fund No
Solvency of Depository No
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

Sector Specific

The fund invests in specific sectors. Funds which invest in specific sectors may carry more risk than those spread across a number of different sectors. They may assume higher risk, as markets/sectors can be more volatile. In particular, gold, technology funds and other focused funds can suffer as the underlying stocks can be more volatile and less liquid.

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.

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.