Prudential BlackRock Gold & General S2

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

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

31/10/19
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31/10/20
31/10/20
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31/10/21
31/10/21
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31/10/22
31/10/22
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31/10/23
31/10/23
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31/10/24
Fund 35.4% -13.0% -19.0% 12.8% 37.1%
Sector -3.2% 23.7% 3.4% 3.4% 17.9%
Rank 6/29 25/29 25/29 7/29 8/29
Quartile 1 4 4 1 1

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/10/24
5 Years to
31/10/24
10 Years to
31/10/24
Fund 7.8% 8.1% 9.0%
Sector 8.0% 8.6% 6.5%
Rank 23/29 22/29 10/29
Quartile 4 3 2

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION 8.79
NEWMONT CORPORATION 8.40
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD 7.94
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION 6.18
ENDEAVOUR MINING 5.56
NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD 4.92
ALAMOS GOLD 4.57
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP. 4.00
LUNDIN GOLD 3.68
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI 3.37
Total 57.42

Fund Aims

Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the BlackRock Gold & General 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) through investment in shares of companies related to gold mining, commodities and precious-metals. It tends to be volatile and is particularly suitable for diversification in a larger portfolio.

Fund Manager

Tom Holl manager of the underlying fund for 9 years and 4 months

Photo of Tom Holl Thomas Holl, Vice President and portfolio manager, is a member of the Natural Resources team within BlackRock's EMEA Fundamental Equity Portfolio Management Group. He is responsible for covering the mining and gold sectors. Mr. Holl moved to his current role in 2008. His service with the firm dates back to 2006, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, Mr. Holl was a member of the Global Equity team and the Real Estate team as a member of the graduate training program. Mr. Holl earned a BA degree, with honors, in Land Economy from Cambridge University in 2006.

Evy Hambro manager of the underlying fund for 15 years and 7 months

Photo of Evy Hambro Evy Hambro , Managing Director, is the joint Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock's Natural Resources Equity team. He is responsible for the management of BGF World Mining, BGF World Gold, BlackRock Gold and General Fund and BlackRock World Mining Trust. He is also co-manager of BlackRock's Natural Resources Hedge Fund and manger of a number of segregated portfolios. Mr. Hambro's service with the firm dates back to 1994, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. Mr. Hambro earned a BSc degree, with honours, in marketing, from Newcastle University in 1994.

Fund Overview

Bid (01/11/2024) 180.40
Offer (01/11/2024) 189.90
Fund size (30/09/2024) £1.35m
Underlying Fund size £970.64m
Number of holdings 347
Launch date 20/10/2008

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.60%
Further Costs 0.21%
Yearly Total 1.81%

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 84.96%
  UK Equities 8.93%
  Commodities 3.98%
  Money Market 0.92%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.55%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.06%
  Other Assets 0.61%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 30/09/24

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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 84.96%
  UK Equities 8.93%
  Commodities 3.98%
  Money Market 0.92%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.55%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 0.06%
  Other Assets 0.61%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Basic Materials 93.54% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 93.54% - -
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 88.01% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 82.62%
 
Platinum & Precious Metals - - - 5.38%
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 5.53% -
 
General Mining - - - 4.31%
 
Copper - - - 1.22%
 
Commodities 3.98% - - -
 
Commodities - 3.98% - -
 
Commodities - - 3.98% -
 
Commodities - - - 3.98%
 
Cash and Equivalents 1.47% - - -
 
Non-Classified 0.96% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 0.50% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 0.50% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 0.50%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 0.06% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 0.06% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 0.06% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 0.06%
 
Bonds 0.00% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  North America 71.22%
  Australia & New Zealand 10.93%
  UK 8.93%
  Commodities 3.98%
  Middle East & Africa 2.86%
  Cash and Equivalents 1.47%
  Non-Classified 0.61%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 100.00%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
North America 71.22% -
 
Canada - 59.22%
 
United States - 12.00%
 
Australia & New Zealand 10.93% -
 
Australia - 10.93%
 
UK 8.93% -
 
United Kingdom - 8.93%
 
Commodities 3.98% -
 
Middle East & Africa 2.86% -
 
South Africa - 2.86%
 
Cash and Equivalents 1.47% -
 
Non-Classified 0.61% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
8.79%
Large
 
 
31.73%
Medium
 
 
25.98%
Small
 
 
14.68%
Micro
 
 
2.14%
Non-Classified
 
 
15.22%
Cash
 
 
1.47%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION 8.79% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
2 NEWMONT CORPORATION 8.40% Precious Metals & Mining United States
3 AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD 7.94% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
4 KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION 6.18% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
5 ENDEAVOUR MINING 5.56% Precious Metals & Mining United Kingdom
6 NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD 4.92% Precious Metals & Mining Australia
7 ALAMOS GOLD 4.57% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
8 WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP. 4.00% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
9 LUNDIN GOLD 3.68% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
10 ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI 3.37% Precious Metals & Mining United Kingdom

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Basic Materials 8.93% 84.61% - - - - - - 93.54%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.55% 0.55%
Bonds - - - - - - - - -
Non-Classified - 0.35% - - - - 4.65% 0.92% 5.92%

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 information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 B3BW146
Mex Code PUBRGG
Isin Code GB00B3BW1467
Citi Code D9W7

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.60%
Further Costs 0.21%
Yearly Total 1.81%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the BlackRock Gold & General 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) through investment in shares of companies related to gold mining, commodities and precious-metals. It tends to be volatile and is particularly suitable for diversification in a larger portfolio.
Benchmark FTSE Gold Mining Index - GBP Price
Sector ABI Commodity/Energy

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 5

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 information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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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