Prudential BlackRock UK S2
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/12/19 to 31/12/20 |
31/12/20 to 31/12/21 |
31/12/21 to 31/12/22 |
31/12/22 to 31/12/23 |
31/12/23 to 31/12/24 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.8% | 11.5% | -18.6% | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| Sector | -7.1% | 13.2% | -7.7% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Rank | 37/398 | 314/399 | 348/399 | 99/401 | 302/401 |
| Quartile | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/12/24 |
5 Years to 31/12/24 |
10 Years to 31/12/24 |
||
| Fund | -2.5% | 1.4% | 4.5% | |
| Sector | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.9% | |
| Rank | 328/399 | 256/398 | 238/387 | |
| Quartile | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| RELX | 5.65 |
| SHELL | 5.60 |
| ASTRAZENECA | 4.90 |
| LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP | 4.82 |
| COMPASS GROUP | 4.54 |
| RIO TINTO | 4.50 |
| HSBC HOLDINGS | 4.29 |
| 3i Group Plc 3i Group Plc Ord GBP | 3.91 |
| PEARSON | 3.64 |
| EXPERIAN | 2.84 |
| Total | 44.69 |
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, 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 (10/01/2025) | 242.20 |
| Offer (10/01/2025) | 254.90 |
| Fund size (30/11/2024) | £3.43m |
| Underlying Fund size | £442.32m |
| Number of holdings | 343 |
| Launch date | 20/10/2008 |
Fund Charges
| Annual Management Charge (AMC) | 1.45% |
| Further Costs | 0.18% |
| Yearly Total | 1.63% |
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 87.83% | |
| International Equities | 8.61% | |
| Property | 2.60% | |
| Money Market | 0.72% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.23% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.00% |
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.
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 87.83% | |
| International Equities | 8.61% | |
| Property | 2.60% | |
| Money Market | 0.72% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.23% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.00% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financials | 22.44% | - | - | - | |
| Financial Services | - | 13.90% | - | - | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 6.81% | - | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 6.81% | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 6.75% | - | |
| Financial Data & Systems | - | - | - | 6.75% | |
| Nonequity Investment Instruments | - | - | 0.34% | - | |
| Nonequity Investment Instruments | - | - | - | 0.34% | |
| Banks | - | 8.54% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 8.54% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 8.54% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 21.41% | - | - | - | |
| Media | - | 9.29% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 9.29% | - | |
| Publishing | - | - | - | 9.29% | |
| Retail | - | 6.32% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 6.32% | - | |
| Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 3.16% | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 1.96% | |
| Home Improvement Retailers | - | - | - | 1.21% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 5.79% | - | - | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | 4.54% | - | |
| Vending & Catering Service | - | - | - | 4.54% | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 1.25% | - | |
| Home Construction | - | - | - | 1.25% | |
| Industrials | 17.52% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 16.75% | - | - | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 7.37% | - | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 3.19% | |
| Transaction Processing Services | - | - | - | 2.23% | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 1.30% | |
| Business Training & Employment Agencies | - | - | - | 0.66% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 4.75% | - | |
| Machinery: Construction & Handling | - | - | - | 2.62% | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 2.13% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 3.21% | - | |
| Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter | - | - | - | 1.79% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 1.43% | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 1.42% | - | |
| Aerospace | - | - | - | 1.42% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 0.77% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 0.77% | - | |
| Cement | - | - | - | 0.77% | |
| Health Care | 8.03% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 8.03% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 6.35% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 6.35% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 1.68% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 1.68% | |
| Energy | 6.72% | - | - | - | |
| Energy | - | 6.72% | - | - | |
| Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 6.72% | - | |
| Integrated Oil & Gas | - | - | - | 6.72% | |
| Basic Materials | 6.33% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 6.33% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 6.33% | - | |
| General Mining | - | - | - | 6.33% | |
| Real Estate | 5.55% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 5.55% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 5.55% | - | |
| Office REITs | - | - | - | 2.94% | |
| Industrial REITs | - | - | - | 2.40% | |
| Retail REITs | - | - | - | 0.20% | |
| Consumer Staples | 4.91% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 2.51% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 2.51% | - | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 2.51% | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 2.41% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 2.41% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 2.41% | |
| Technology | 4.17% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 4.17% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 4.17% | - | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 3.08% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 1.09% | |
| Telecommunications | 1.97% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 1.97% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | 1.97% | - | |
| Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | 1.97% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.95% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.00% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 0.00% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 0.00% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 87.83% | |
| North America | 7.16% | |
| Property | 2.60% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 1.45% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.95% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 99.39% | |
| Cash | 0.51% | |
| Pound Sterling | 0.11% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 87.83% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 87.83% | |
| North America | 7.16% | - | |
United States
|
- | 7.16% | |
| Property | 2.60% | - | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 1.45% | - | |
Denmark
|
- | 1.45% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.95% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
49.02% |
| Large |
|
12.39% |
| Medium |
|
25.17% |
| Small |
|
1.71% |
| Non-Classified |
|
10.75% |
| Cash |
|
0.95% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RELX | 5.65% | Media | United Kingdom |
| 2 | SHELL | 5.60% | Non-Renewable Energy | United Kingdom |
| 3 | ASTRAZENECA | 4.90% | Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | United Kingdom |
| 4 | LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP | 4.82% | Finance & Credit Services | United Kingdom |
| 5 | COMPASS GROUP | 4.54% | Consumer Services | United Kingdom |
| 6 | RIO TINTO | 4.50% | Industrial Metals & Mining | United Kingdom |
| 7 | HSBC HOLDINGS | 4.29% | Banks | United Kingdom |
| 8 | 3i Group Plc 3i Group Plc Ord GBP | 3.91% | Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | United Kingdom |
| 9 | PEARSON | 3.64% | Media | United Kingdom |
| 10 | EXPERIAN | 2.84% | Industrial Support 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 | 2.84% | 1.33% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.17% |
| Telecommunications | 1.97% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.97% |
| Financials | 20.52% | 1.92% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.44% |
| Real Estate | 2.94% | - | - | - | - | 2.60% | - | - | 5.55% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 21.41% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21.41% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.91% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.91% |
| Energy | 6.72% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.72% |
| Health Care | 4.90% | 3.13% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.03% |
| Industrials | 15.30% | 2.23% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17.52% |
| Basic Materials | 6.33% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.33% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.72% | 0.72% |
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) |
| Sector | ABI UK All Companies |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
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 | -4.24 |
| Beta | 1.02 |
| Sharpe | -0.01 |
| Standard Deviation | 11.77 |
| Info Ratio | -0.88 |
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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