The aim of the BlackRock Continental European Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth for investors. The Fund invests primarily in the shares of companies incorporated or listed in Europe excluding the UK. Typically these will be larger companies. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes.
Fund Manager
Giles Rothbarthmanager
for
6 years
and 10 months
Giles Rothbarth, CFA, Vice President and research analyst, is a member of the European Equity team within the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock’s Active Equity Group. He is responsible for European Banks.
Prior to his current role, he worked with the UK Specialist Team with responsibility for the utilities and the oil & gas sectors. Mr Rothbarth joined Blackrock in 2010, following a BA (Hons) degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from Oxford University, from which he graduated the same year.
Stefan Griesmanager
for
6 years
and 10 months
Stefan Gries, Director, is the co-portfolio manager of Continental European funds and European Absolute Return portfolios.
He is a member of the European Equity team within the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock’s Active Equity Group.
Prior to joining Blackrock in 2008, Mr Gries spent 2 years at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership where he completed a 2 year graduate program.
Since joining BlackRock, he has worked both as a portfolio manager and as an analyst covering, at various times, energy, pharmaceuticals and insurance on behalf of the European Equity team. Mr Gries earned an MA in Economics & Spanish from the University of St. Andrews in 2005.
Fund Overview
Mid
-
Historic yield
0.26%
Fund size (29/02/2024)
£1246.19m
Number of holdings
29
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.91%
Launch date
10/06/2011
Asset Allocation
International Equities
94.71%
UK Equities
4.60%
Alternative Trading Strategies
0.43%
Cash and Equivalents
0.26%
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 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
International Equities
94.71%
UK Equities
4.60%
Alternative Trading Strategies
0.43%
Cash and Equivalents
0.26%
Equity Sector Breakdown
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Industry
Supersector
Sector
Subsector
Industrials
26.87%
-
-
-
Industrial Goods & Services
-
21.27%
-
-
Industrial Support Services
-
-
6.52%
-
Transaction Processing Services
-
-
-
6.52%
Industrial Engineering
-
-
4.23%
-
Machinery: Construction & Handling
-
-
-
4.23%
Aerospace & Defence
-
-
3.89%
-
Aerospace
-
-
-
3.89%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment
-
-
3.47%
-
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter
-
-
-
1.85%
Electronic Equipment: Other
-
-
-
1.62%
Industrial Transportation
-
-
3.17%
-
Transportation Services
-
-
-
3.17%
Construction & Materials
-
5.60%
-
-
Construction & Materials
-
-
5.60%
-
Building Materials: Other
-
-
-
4.75%
Building: Climate Control
-
-
-
0.85%
Technology
22.95%
-
-
-
Technology
-
22.95%
-
-
Technology Hardware & Equipment
-
-
20.72%
-
Production Technology Equipment
-
-
-
13.41%
Semiconductors
-
-
-
7.31%
Software & Computer Services
-
-
2.23%
-
Software
-
-
-
2.23%
Consumer Discretionary
21.92%
-
-
-
Consumer Products & Services
-
12.93%
-
-
Personal Goods
-
-
12.93%
-
Clothing & Accessories
-
-
-
12.93%
Media
-
4.51%
-
-
Media
-
-
4.51%
-
Publishing
-
-
-
4.51%
Automobiles & Parts
-
4.48%
-
-
Automobiles & Parts
-
-
4.48%
-
Automobiles
-
-
-
4.48%
Health Care
17.37%
-
-
-
Health Care
-
17.37%
-
-
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
-
-
11.96%
-
Pharmaceuticals
-
-
-
9.34%
Biotechnology
-
-
-
2.62%
Medical Equipment & Services
-
-
5.41%
-
Medical Supplies
-
-
-
2.94%
Medical Equipment
-
-
-
2.47%
Basic Materials
5.73%
-
-
-
Chemicals
-
5.73%
-
-
Chemicals
-
-
5.73%
-
Chemicals: Diversified
-
-
-
3.03%
Specialty Chemicals
-
-
-
2.71%
Financials
4.45%
-
-
-
Financial Services
-
4.45%
-
-
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services
-
-
4.36%
-
Asset Managers & Custodians
-
-
-
4.36%
Finance & Credit Services
-
-
0.09%
-
Financial Data & Systems
-
-
-
0.09%
Alternative Trading Strategies
0.43%
-
-
-
Alternative Trading Strategies
-
0.43%
-
-
Alternative Trading Strategies
-
-
0.43%
-
Alternative Trading Strategies
-
-
-
0.43%
Cash and Equivalents
0.26%
-
-
-
Regional Allocation
Developed Europe - Excl UK
90.67%
UK
4.60%
North America
4.04%
Non-Classified
0.43%
Cash and Equivalents
0.26%
Fixed Interest Currencies
Non-Fixed Interest Assets
98.29%
Cash
0.99%
Pound Sterling
0.72%
Regional Breakdown
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Region
Country
Developed Europe - Excl UK
90.67%
-
Netherlands
-
30.40%
France
-
16.82%
Switzerland
-
15.02%
Denmark
-
14.98%
Sweden
-
6.46%
Ireland
-
5.38%
Germany
-
1.62%
UK
4.60%
-
United Kingdom
-
4.60%
North America
4.04%
-
United States
-
4.04%
Non-Classified
0.43%
-
Cash and Equivalents
0.26%
-
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
Mega
58.47%
Large
17.73%
Medium
0.94%
Small
2.47%
Non-Classified
20.13%
Cash
0.26%
Top 10 Holdings
Stock
% Weight
Sector
Country
1
ASML HOLDING N.V.
9.38%
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Netherlands
2
NOVO NORDISK A/S
9.34%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Denmark
3
VMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON
8.12%
Personal Goods
France
4
BE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRIES N.V.
4.85%
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Netherlands
5
HERMES INTERNATIONAL
4.81%
Personal Goods
France
6
RELX
4.51%
Media
United Kingdom
7
FERRARI NV
4.48%
Automobiles & Parts
Netherlands
8
PARTNERS GROUP HOLDING
4.36%
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services
Switzerland
9
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
4.04%
Industrial Support Services
United States
10
ASM INTERNATIONAL NV
4.02%
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Netherlands
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
UK Equities
Int'l Equities
UK Bonds
Int'l Bonds
UK Gilts
Property
Other
Cash & Equiv
Total
Technology
-
22.95%
-
-
-
-
-
-
22.95%
Financials
0.09%
4.36%
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.45%
Consumer Discretionary
4.51%
17.41%
-
-
-
-
-
-
21.92%
Health Care
-
17.37%
-
-
-
-
-
-
17.37%
Industrials
-
26.87%
-
-
-
-
-
-
26.87%
Basic Materials
-
5.73%
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.73%
Cash and Equivalents
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.26%
0.26%
Non-Classified
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.43%
-
0.43%
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
B4VY989
Mex Code
MYCONT
Isin Code
GB00B4VY9893
Citi Code
00PA
Fund Charges
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.91%
Aims and Benchmark
Aims
The aim of the BlackRock Continental European Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth for investors. The Fund invests primarily in the shares of companies incorporated or listed in Europe excluding the UK. Typically these will be larger companies. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes.
Benchmark
FTSE World Europe ex UK Net TR Index - in GBP
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
Annually
Distribution Type
Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis
Net
Distribution Dates
Ex dividend date(s)
Income payment date(s)
01 March
30 April
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 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
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 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. "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.