BlackRock Continental European Income Class D Inc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/08/20 to 31/08/21 |
31/08/21 to 31/08/22 |
31/08/22 to 31/08/23 |
31/08/23 to 31/08/24 |
31/08/24 to 31/08/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 20.2% | -10.0% | 10.5% | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| Sector | 27.1% | -14.2% | 14.2% | 13.6% | 9.0% |
| Rank | 122/128 | 24/134 | 112/136 | 94/137 | 39/137 |
| Quartile | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/08/25 |
5 Years to 31/08/25 |
10 Years to 31/08/25 |
||
| Fund | 12.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% | |
| Sector | 12.2% | 9.0% | 8.8% | |
| Rank | 78/136 | 88/128 | 42/103 | |
| Quartile | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT | 3.91 |
| SAP SE | 3.67 |
| CAIXABANK SA | 3.45 |
| ASSA ABLOY AB | 3.37 |
| COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN | 3.29 |
| KBC GROEP NV | 3.16 |
| GEBERIT AG | 3.15 |
| SAFRAN | 3.12 |
| UNICREDIT SOCIETA' PER AZIONI | 3.06 |
| INTESA SANPAOLO SPA | 3.05 |
| Total | 33.24 |
Fund Aims
The aim of the BlackRock Continental European Income Fund is to achieve an above average income from its equity investments, compared to the income yield of European equity markets (excluding the UK), without sacrificing long term capital growth. The Fund will invest primarily in the equity securities of companies domiciled in, or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in Europe excluding the UK. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, permitted money market instruments, permitted deposits, cash and near cash and units in collective investment schemes. Derivatives may be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.
Fund Manager
Andreas Zoellinger, CFA, Director and assistant portfolio manager, is a member of the European Equity team within the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock's Portfolio Management Group. Mr. Zoellinger is assistant portfolio manager for the BGF Euro Markets Fund and is responsible for covering Material stocks.
Mr. Zoellinger service with the firm dates back to 2001, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. Prior to joining MLIM as an analyst within the European Equity team, he was a trainee with a major German bank.
Mr. Zoellinger earned a Diplom-Kaufmann degree in Business Administration from the University of Munich & the University of Edinburgh in 2001.
Fund Overview
| Bid (17/09/2025) | 209.03p |
| Offer (17/09/2025) | 209.53p |
| Historic yield | 3.45% |
| Fund size (31/07/2025) | £1551.37m |
| Number of holdings | 371 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.91% |
| Launch date | 06/05/2011 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 96.69% | |
| UK Equities | 2.25% | |
| Money Market | 0.87% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.20% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.00% |
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 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.
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 96.69% | |
| UK Equities | 2.25% | |
| Money Market | 0.87% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.20% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.00% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 39.19% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 21.70% | - | - | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 7.52% | - | |
| Aerospace | - | - | - | 5.29% | |
| Defense | - | - | - | 2.24% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 4.21% | - | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 4.21% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 3.91% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 3.91% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 3.20% | - | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 3.20% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 2.85% | - | |
| Commercial Vehicles & Parts | - | - | - | 1.78% | |
| Transportation Services | - | - | - | 1.08% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 17.50% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 17.50% | - | |
| Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 6.66% | |
| Construction | - | - | - | 3.61% | |
| Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing | - | - | - | 3.15% | |
| Cement | - | - | - | 2.27% | |
| Engineering & Contracting Services | - | - | - | 1.81% | |
| Financials | 26.48% | - | - | - | |
| Banks | - | 16.59% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 16.59% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 16.59% | |
| Insurance | - | 9.89% | - | - | |
| Non-life Insurance | - | - | 9.89% | - | |
| Full Line Insurance | - | - | - | 7.35% | |
| Property & Casualty Insurance | - | - | - | 2.54% | |
| Utilities | 7.90% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | 7.90% | - | - | |
| Gas, Water & Multi-utilities | - | - | 4.68% | - | |
| Multi-Utilities | - | - | - | 4.68% | |
| Electricity | - | - | 3.22% | - | |
| Conventional Electricity | - | - | - | 3.22% | |
| Technology | 6.87% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 6.87% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 5.92% | - | |
| Software | - | - | - | 3.67% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 2.25% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 0.95% | - | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 0.95% | |
| Health Care | 6.80% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 6.80% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 6.80% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 4.92% | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 1.88% | |
| Consumer Staples | 4.19% | - | - | - | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 4.19% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 2.32% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 2.32% | |
| Beverages | - | - | 1.87% | - | |
| Brewers | - | - | - | 1.87% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 3.79% | - | - | - | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 1.34% | - | - | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 1.34% | - | |
| Luxury Items | - | - | - | 1.34% | |
| Retail | - | 1.32% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 1.32% | - | |
| Apparel Retailers | - | - | - | 1.32% | |
| Media | - | 1.13% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 1.13% | - | |
| Publishing | - | - | - | 1.13% | |
| Telecommunications | 1.92% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 1.92% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | 1.92% | - | |
| Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | 1.92% | |
| Basic Materials | 1.78% | - | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | 1.78% | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | - | 1.78% | - | |
| Specialty Chemicals | - | - | - | 1.78% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.07% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.00% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 0.00% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 0.00% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
Regional Allocation
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 96.69% | |
| UK | 2.25% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.07% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 98.64% | |
| Cash | 1.01% | |
| Pound Sterling | 0.35% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 96.69% | - | |
France
|
- | 27.17% | |
Germany
|
- | 16.00% | |
Switzerland
|
- | 11.45% | |
Italy
|
- | 7.84% | |
Finland
|
- | 7.53% | |
Netherlands
|
- | 7.29% | |
Spain
|
- | 6.27% | |
Sweden
|
- | 5.15% | |
Belgium
|
- | 5.03% | |
Denmark
|
- | 2.95% | |
| UK | 2.25% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 2.25% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.07% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
79.55% |
| Large |
|
13.05% |
| Medium |
|
1.81% |
| Non-Classified |
|
4.53% |
| Cash |
|
1.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT | 3.91% | General Industrials | Germany |
| 2 | SAP SE | 3.67% | Software & Computer Services | Germany |
| 3 | CAIXABANK SA | 3.45% | Banks | Spain |
| 4 | ASSA ABLOY AB | 3.37% | Construction & Materials | Sweden |
| 5 | COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN | 3.29% | Construction & Materials | France |
| 6 | KBC GROEP NV | 3.16% | Banks | Belgium |
| 7 | GEBERIT AG | 3.15% | Construction & Materials | Switzerland |
| 8 | SAFRAN | 3.12% | Aerospace & Defence | France |
| 9 | UNICREDIT SOCIETA' PER AZIONI | 3.06% | Banks | Italy |
| 10 | INTESA SANPAOLO SPA | 3.05% | Banks | Italy |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 2.25% | 4.62% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.87% |
| Telecommunications | - | 1.92% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.92% |
| Financials | - | 26.48% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26.48% |
| Consumer Discretionary | - | 3.79% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.79% |
| Consumer Staples | - | 4.19% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.19% |
| Utilities | - | 7.90% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7.90% |
| Health Care | - | 6.80% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.80% |
| Industrials | - | 39.19% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 39.19% |
| Basic Materials | - | 1.78% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.78% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.20% | 0.20% |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.87% | 0.87% |
Important Information
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 | B3Y7MQ7 |
| Mex Code | MYAABK |
| Isin Code | GB00B3Y7MQ71 |
| Citi Code | NOU3 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.91% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | The aim of the BlackRock Continental European Income Fund is to achieve an above average income from its equity investments, compared to the income yield of European equity markets (excluding the UK), without sacrificing long term capital growth. The Fund will invest primarily in the equity securities of companies domiciled in, or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in Europe excluding the UK. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, permitted money market instruments, permitted deposits, cash and near cash and units in collective investment schemes. Derivatives may be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management. |
| Benchmark | FTSE All World Developed Europe Ex UK TR Index - in GBP Net Return |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | Europe Excluding UK |
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 | Quarterly |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 01 December | 31 January |
| 01 March | 30 April |
| 01 June | 31 July |
| 01 September | 31 October |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
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 | 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 |
| 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 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
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 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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