BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Class D Acc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/05/20 to 31/05/21 |
31/05/21 to 31/05/22 |
31/05/22 to 31/05/23 |
31/05/23 to 31/05/24 |
31/05/24 to 31/05/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.5% | 3.7% | 6.3% | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Sector | 7.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Rank | 51/61 | 19/65 | 7/70 | 29/70 | 59/71 |
| Quartile | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/05/25 |
5 Years to 31/05/25 |
10 Years to 31/05/25 |
||
| Fund | 5.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | |
| Sector | 4.1% | 4.3% | 2.5% | |
| Rank | 20/70 | 25/61 | 10/41 | |
| Quartile | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| OMERS FINANCE TRUST | 5.45 |
| MIZUHO BANK LTD (LONDON BRANCH) | 4.87 |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK LTD (LO | 4.26 |
| ANTALIS SA | 4.25 |
| PSP CAPITAL INC | 3.91 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR FINANCE (NETHERLANDS) | 3.00 |
| BARCLAYS BANK UK PLC | 2.74 |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORP (BRUS | 2.73 |
| EUROCLEAR BANK SA | 2.71 |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORP (BRUS | 2.71 |
| Total | 36.64 |
Fund Aims
BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Fund seeks to achieve a positive absolute return for investors and, as such, the Fund will not be managed against any European equity index. The Fund will seek to achieve this investment objective by taking long positions and using derivatives to take synthetic long and synthetic short investment positions. The Fund will be managed with the aim of delivering absolute (more than zero) returns on a 12 month basis in any market conditions. However, an absolute return is not guaranteed over a 12 month or any period and the Fund may experience periods of negative return. The Fund’s capital is at risk. The Fund primarily aims to gain investment exposure to equities and equity-related securities of, or giving exposure to, companies incorporated or listed in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. In order to gain this exposure, the Fund invests primarily in derivatives, equities and equity-related securities and, when determined appropriate, cash and near cash. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, permitted money-market instruments, permitted deposits and units in collective investment schemes.
Fund Manager
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.
David Tovey, CFA, Director and portfolio manager is a member of BlackRock's European equity team within BlackRock's Alpha Strategies group. He manages the BGF Swiss Small & Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund, the BlackRock Aletsch Fund, BSF European Opportunities Extension Fund, and is a co-manager of the BSF European Absolute Return Fund.
Mr. Tovey's service with the firm dates back to 1998, when he joined the graduate programme of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, Mr. Tovey initially worked as an analyst on the US Small Cap team before joining the European Specialist team in September 1999, which joined the European Equity team in 2013.
Mr. Tovey earned a BSc degree in economics from Warwick University in 1998.
Fund Overview
| Bid (30/05/2025) | 191.63p |
| Offer (30/05/2025) | 191.71p |
| Historic yield | 2.54% |
| Fund size (30/04/2025) | £328.39m |
| Number of holdings | 536 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.92% |
| Launch date | 31/03/2009 |
Asset Allocation
| Cash and Equivalents | 39.67% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 4.84% | |
| Money Market | 4.00% | |
| UK Equities | 1.92% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 1.37% | |
| International Equities | -2.05% | |
| Other Assets | 50.24% |
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 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
| Cash and Equivalents | 39.67% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 4.84% | |
| Money Market | 4.00% | |
| UK Equities | 1.92% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 1.37% | |
| International Equities | -2.05% | |
| Other Assets | 50.24% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Classified | 50.24% | - | - | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 43.68% | - | - | - | |
| Industrials | 18.75% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 13.04% | - | - | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 6.23% | - | |
| Aerospace | - | - | - | 4.29% | |
| Defense | - | - | - | 1.94% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 2.60% | - | |
| Machinery: Construction & Handling | - | - | - | 1.40% | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 1.19% | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 2.16% | - | |
| Transaction Processing Services | - | - | - | 1.70% | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 1.06% | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | -0.19% | |
| Security Services | - | - | - | -0.42% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 0.87% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 0.87% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 0.79% | - | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 1.16% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | -0.37% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 0.39% | - | |
| Transportation Services | - | - | - | 1.23% | |
| Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing | - | - | - | -0.83% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 5.71% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 5.71% | - | |
| Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 3.20% | |
| Cement | - | - | - | 3.04% | |
| Engineering & Contracting Services | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Building: Climate Control | - | - | - | -0.61% | |
| Financials | 9.03% | - | - | - | |
| Banks | - | 4.58% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 4.58% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 4.58% | |
| Financial Services | - | 3.12% | - | - | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 2.23% | - | |
| Financial Data & Systems | - | - | - | 2.23% | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 0.89% | - | |
| Investment Services | - | - | - | 1.69% | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | -0.79% | |
| Insurance | - | 1.32% | - | - | |
| Non-life Insurance | - | - | 1.32% | - | |
| Full Line Insurance | - | - | - | 1.32% | |
| Bonds | 4.84% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | 1.45% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 1.45% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 2.40% | - | |
| Software | - | - | - | 1.37% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 1.03% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | -0.96% | - | |
| Production Technology Equipment | - | - | - | 0.61% | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | -0.75% | |
| Computer Hardware | - | - | - | -0.82% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 1.37% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 1.37% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 1.37% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 1.37% | |
| Health Care | 0.69% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 0.69% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 4.61% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 2.49% | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 2.12% | |
| Health Care Providers | - | - | -0.47% | - | |
| Health Care Services | - | - | - | -0.47% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | -3.45% | - | |
| Medical Services | - | - | - | -0.79% | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | -2.66% | |
| Basic Materials | -2.89% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | -0.98% | - | - | |
| Industrial Materials | - | - | -0.48% | - | |
| Diversified Materials | - | - | - | -0.48% | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | -0.49% | - | |
| General Mining | - | - | - | -0.49% | |
| Chemicals | - | -1.92% | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | - | -1.92% | - | |
| Chemicals: Diversified | - | - | - | -0.88% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | - | - | - | -1.04% | |
| Utilities | -3.13% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | -3.13% | - | - | |
| Electricity | - | - | -3.13% | - | |
| Conventional Electricity | - | - | - | -1.05% | |
| Alternative Electricity | - | - | - | -2.07% | |
| Energy | -3.44% | - | - | - | |
| Energy | - | -3.44% | - | - | |
| Renewable Energy | - | - | -0.60% | - | |
| Renewable Energy Equipment | - | - | - | -0.60% | |
| Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | -2.84% | - | |
| Oil Refining and Marketing | - | - | - | -1.01% | |
| Integrated Oil & Gas | - | - | - | -1.83% | |
| Consumer Staples | -5.14% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | -1.53% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | -1.53% | - | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 1.08% | |
| Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | -2.60% | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | -3.62% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | -0.40% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | -0.40% | |
| Beverages | - | - | -3.22% | - | |
| Soft Drinks | - | - | - | -1.20% | |
| Distillers & Vintners | - | - | - | -2.02% | |
| Telecommunications | -5.93% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | -5.93% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | -5.93% | - | |
| Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | -5.93% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | -9.51% | - | - | - | |
| Retail | - | -0.80% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | -0.80% | - | |
| Apparel Retailers | - | - | - | -0.80% | |
| Media | - | -0.90% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | -0.90% | - | |
| Media Agencies | - | - | - | -0.90% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | -1.39% | - | - | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 2.30% | - | |
| Clothing & Accessories | - | - | - | 1.92% | |
| Luxury Items | - | - | - | 1.41% | |
| Cosmetics | - | - | - | -1.04% | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | -0.83% | - | |
| Consumer Services: Misc. | - | - | - | -0.83% | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | -1.25% | - | |
| Household Appliance | - | - | - | -0.57% | |
| Household Equipment & Products | - | - | - | -0.69% | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | -1.60% | - | |
| Recreational Products | - | - | - | -0.59% | |
| Electronic Entertainment | - | - | - | -1.01% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | -3.06% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | -3.06% | - | |
| Recreational Services | - | - | - | -0.67% | |
| Casinos & Gambling | - | - | - | -0.77% | |
| Airlines | - | - | - | -0.80% | |
| Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | -0.82% | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | -3.37% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | -3.37% | - | |
| Auto Parts | - | - | - | -0.63% | |
| Automobiles | - | - | - | -2.73% | |
Regional Allocation
| Non-Classified | 52.17% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 43.68% | |
| UK | 6.76% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | -2.61% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 90.62% | |
| Pound Sterling | 4.84% | |
| Cash | 4.54% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Classified | 52.17% | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 43.68% | - | |
| UK | 6.76% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 6.76% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | -2.61% | - | |
Ireland
|
- | 3.55% | |
Germany
|
- | 3.12% | |
France
|
- | 2.71% | |
Italy
|
- | 1.51% | |
Netherlands
|
- | 0.70% | |
Switzerland
|
- | 0.01% | |
Luxembourg
|
- | -0.79% | |
Belgium
|
- | -0.91% | |
Portugal
|
- | -0.98% | |
Denmark
|
- | -1.33% | |
Norway
|
- | -1.66% | |
Spain
|
- | -2.18% | |
Finland
|
- | -2.40% | |
Sweden
|
- | -3.96% | |
Asset Allocation
| Longs | 47.11% | |
| Shorts | -48.42% |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
19.74% |
| Large |
|
-11.61% |
| Medium |
|
-10.99% |
| Small |
|
-0.19% |
| Non-Classified |
|
54.53% |
| Bonds |
|
4.84% |
| Cash |
|
43.68% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OMERS FINANCE TRUST | 5.45% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 2 | MIZUHO BANK LTD (LONDON BRANCH) | 4.87% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 3 | SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK LTD (LO | 4.26% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 4 | ANTALIS SA | 4.25% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 5 | PSP CAPITAL INC | 3.91% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 6 | TOYOTA MOTOR FINANCE (NETHERLANDS) | 3.00% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 7 | BARCLAYS BANK UK PLC | 2.74% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 8 | SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORP (BRUS | 2.73% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 9 | EUROCLEAR BANK SA | 2.71% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
| 10 | SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORP (BRUS | 2.71% | Non-Classified | Non-Classified |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 2.33% | -0.89% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.45% |
| Telecommunications | -1.94% | -3.99% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -5.93% |
| Financials | 1.82% | 7.21% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.03% |
| Consumer Discretionary | - | -9.51% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -9.51% |
| Consumer Staples | -2.29% | -2.85% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -5.14% |
| Energy | -0.91% | -2.53% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -3.44% |
| Utilities | - | -3.13% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -3.13% |
| Health Care | 0.85% | -0.16% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.69% |
| Industrials | 3.57% | 15.18% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18.75% |
| Basic Materials | -1.51% | -1.38% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.89% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 39.67% | 39.67% |
| Bonds | - | - | 4.84% | - | - | - | - | - | 4.84% |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | 51.61% | 4.00% | 55.61% |
Important Information
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 | B4Y62W7 |
| Mex Code | MYBLEP |
| Isin Code | GB00B4Y62W78 |
| Citi Code | EYN0 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.92% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Fund seeks to achieve a positive absolute return for investors and, as such, the Fund will not be managed against any European equity index. The Fund will seek to achieve this investment objective by taking long positions and using derivatives to take synthetic long and synthetic short investment positions. The Fund will be managed with the aim of delivering absolute (more than zero) returns on a 12 month basis in any market conditions. However, an absolute return is not guaranteed over a 12 month or any period and the Fund may experience periods of negative return. The Fund’s capital is at risk. The Fund primarily aims to gain investment exposure to equities and equity-related securities of, or giving exposure to, companies incorporated or listed in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. In order to gain this exposure, the Fund invests primarily in derivatives, equities and equity-related securities and, when determined appropriate, cash and near cash. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, permitted money-market instruments, permitted deposits and units in collective investment schemes. |
| Benchmark | LIBOR 3 Month (GBP) |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | Absolute Return |
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 | Biannually |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 01 March | 30 April |
| 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 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
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 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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