Prudential BlackRock UK S2

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Investment Risk Performance View PDF Factsheet
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/06/20
to
30/06/21
30/06/21
to
30/06/22
30/06/22
to
30/06/23
30/06/23
to
30/06/24
30/06/24
to
30/06/25
Fund 15.6% -17.3% 6.0% 9.4% 3.1%
Sector 22.5% -7.0% 5.0% 10.4% 8.1%
Rank 369/402 353/403 194/405 289/405 346/405
Quartile 4 4 2 3 4

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/06/25
5 Years to
30/06/25
10 Years to
30/06/25
Fund 6.1% 2.7% 4.3%
Sector 7.8% 7.4% 4.1%
Rank 318/405 386/402 255/393
Quartile 4 4 3

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
ASTRAZENECA 7.26
RELX 6.79
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP 5.06
3i Group Plc 3i Group Plc Ord GBP 4.82
SHELL 4.46
EXPERIAN 4.24
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO 4.10
NEXT 4.06
WEIR GROUP PLC (THE) 3.95
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP 3.54
Total 48.27

Fund Aims

Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the BlackRock UK Fund - the underlying fund.

Underlying Fund Objective: The fund aims to provide a return on your investment (generated through an increase in the value of the assets held by the Fund) (gross of fees) over the long term (5 or more consecutive years beginning at the point of investment) by investing in the shares of larger companies incorporated or listed in the UK. The Fund invests at least 70% of its total assets in shares of larger companies, the top 350-400 companies by market capitalisation incorporated or listed on a stock exchange in the United Kingdom.

Fund Manager

Nicholas Little manager of the underlying fund for 13 years and 10 months

Photo of Nicholas Little Nicholas Little, Director and portfolio manager, is a member of the UK Specialist Equity team within BlackRock's Fundamental Equity Portfolio Management Group. He covers the mining and industrials sectors. Mr. Little's service with the firm dates back to 2001, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, Mr. Little was a research analyst on the UK equity team. Prior to joining MLIM in 2001, Mr. Little worked in Arthur Andersen's corporate tax department. Mr. Little earned an MA degree, with first class honours, in conomics from Pembroke College, Cambridge in 2001.

Fund Overview

Bid (08/07/2025) 246.50
Offer (08/07/2025) 259.40
Fund size (31/05/2025) £3.15m
Underlying Fund size £365.55m
Number of holdings 357
Launch date 20/10/2008

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.45%
Further Costs 0.18%
Yearly Total 1.63%

Asset Allocation

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  UK Equities 92.93%
  International Equities 3.44%
  Property 2.82%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.59%
  Money Market 0.17%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.05%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/05/25

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

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 fund charges and further costs, but take no account of product charges, or any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs 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 net 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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  UK Equities 92.93%
  International Equities 3.44%
  Property 2.82%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.59%
  Money Market 0.17%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.05%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Financials 22.40% - - -
 
Financial Services - 11.32% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 7.47% -
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 7.47%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 3.54% -
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 3.54%
 
Nonequity Investment Instruments - - 0.31% -
 
Nonequity Investment Instruments - - - 0.31%
 
Banks - 11.07% - -
 
Banks - - 11.07% -
 
Banks - - - 11.07%
 
Industrials 20.88% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 20.88% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 8.05% -
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 5.63%
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 2.41%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 5.24% -
 
Aerospace - - - 2.72%
 
Defense - - - 2.52%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 3.95% -
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 3.95%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 3.65% -
 
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 2.24%
 
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 1.42%
 
Consumer Discretionary 15.91% - - -
 
Retail - 8.30% - -
 
Retailers - - 8.30% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 4.06%
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 2.58%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 1.66%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 5.13% - -
 
Consumer Services - - 3.30% -
 
Vending & Catering Service - - - 3.30%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 1.83% -
 
Home Construction - - - 1.83%
 
Media - 2.48% - -
 
Media - - 2.48% -
 
Publishing - - - 2.48%
 
Consumer Staples 8.79% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 7.18% - -
 
Tobacco - - 4.10% -
 
Tobacco - - - 4.10%
 
Food Producers - - 1.86% -
 
Food Products - - - 1.86%
 
Beverages - - 1.22% -
 
Soft Drinks - - - 1.22%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 1.60% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 1.60% -
 
Personal Products - - - 1.60%
 
Technology 8.51% - - -
 
Technology - 8.51% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 8.51% -
 
Computer Services - - - 6.79%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 1.72%
 
Health Care 7.26% - - -
 
Health Care - 7.26% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 7.26% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 7.26%
 
Energy 5.91% - - -
 
Energy - 5.91% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 5.91% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 5.91%
 
Real Estate 5.44% - - -
 
Real Estate - 5.44% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 5.44% -
 
Industrial REITs - - - 2.82%
 
Office REITs - - - 2.62%
 
Basic Materials 4.10% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 4.10% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 4.10% -
 
General Mining - - - 4.10%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.76% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 0.05% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 0.05% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 0.05% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 0.05%
 
Non-Classified 0.00% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  UK 92.93%
  North America 3.44%
  Property 2.82%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.76%
  Non-Classified 0.05%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 99.39%
  Cash 0.51%
  Pound Sterling 0.11%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 92.93% -
 
United Kingdom - 92.93%
 
North America 3.44% -
 
United States - 3.44%
 
Property 2.82% -
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.76% -
 
Non-Classified 0.05% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
53.67%
Large
 
 
17.21%
Medium
 
 
22.11%
Non-Classified
 
 
6.25%
Cash
 
 
0.76%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 ASTRAZENECA 7.26% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United Kingdom
2 RELX 6.79% Software & Computer Services United Kingdom
3 LLOYDS BANKING GROUP 5.06% Banks United Kingdom
4 3i Group Plc 3i Group Plc Ord GBP 4.82% Investment Banking & Brokerage Services United Kingdom
5 SHELL 4.46% Non-Renewable Energy United Kingdom
6 EXPERIAN 4.24% Industrial Support Services United Kingdom
7 BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO 4.10% Tobacco United Kingdom
8 NEXT 4.06% Retailers United Kingdom
9 WEIR GROUP PLC (THE) 3.95% Industrial Engineering United Kingdom
10 LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP 3.54% Finance & Credit Services United Kingdom

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology 8.51% - - - - - - - 8.51%
Financials 22.40% - - - - - - - 22.40%
Real Estate 2.62% - - - - 2.82% - - 5.44%
Consumer Discretionary 15.91% - - - - - - - 15.91%
Consumer Staples 8.79% - - - - - - - 8.79%
Energy 5.91% - - - - - - - 5.91%
Health Care 7.26% - - - - - - - 7.26%
Industrials 17.45% 3.44% - - - - - - 20.88%
Basic Materials 4.10% - - - - - - - 4.10%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.59% 0.59%
Non-Classified - - - - - - 0.05% 0.17% 0.22%

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

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 B3BW1F7
Mex Code PUBLRU
Isin Code GB00B3BW1F77
Citi Code D9X0

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.45%
Further Costs 0.18%
Yearly Total 1.63%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the BlackRock UK Fund - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The fund aims to provide a return on your investment (generated through an increase in the value of the assets held by the Fund) (gross of fees) over the long term (5 or more consecutive years beginning at the point of investment) by investing in the shares of larger companies incorporated or listed in the UK. The Fund invests at least 70% of its total assets in shares of larger companies, the top 350-400 companies by market capitalisation incorporated or listed on a stock exchange in the United Kingdom.
Benchmark FTSE All-Share (net)
ABI Sector UK All Companies

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 1

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

Charges and further costs 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 -1.20
Beta 0.93
Sharpe 0.27
Standard Deviation 9.80
Info Ratio -0.55

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 No
Value of Investments Yes
Investments Long Term Yes
Property No
Exchange Rate No
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

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.

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

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

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

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

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 fund charges and further costs, but take no account of product charges, or any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs 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 net 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.

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