BlackRock Cash Class D Acc

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

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/04/19
to
30/04/20		 30/04/20
to
30/04/21		 30/04/21
to
30/04/22		 30/04/22
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30/04/23		 30/04/23
to
30/04/24
Fund 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 5.1%
Sector 0.5% -0.1% 0.0% 2.1% 4.8%
Rank 6/8 8/9 8/9 7/9 5/9
Quartile 3 4 4 3 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/04/24		 5 Years to
30/04/24		 10 Years to
30/04/24
Fund 2.5% 1.6% 0.9%
Sector 2.3% 1.4% 0.8%
Rank 7/9 6/8 6/8
Quartile 3 3 3

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
COOPERATIEVE RABOBANK UA GB 7.84
MUFG BANK LTD (LONDON BRANCH) GB 6.72
KBC BANK (LONDON BRANCH) GB 6.09
Cash 4.79
NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY 4.02
SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORP (BRUS 3.97
THE NORINCHUKIN BANK (LONDON BRANC 3.50
ING BANK NV (AMSTERDAM BRANCH) GB 3.40
AGENCE CENTRALE DES ORGANISMES DE 2.60
TORONTO-DOMINION BANK (LONDON BRAN 2.11
Total 45.04

Fund Aims

The aim of the BlackRock Cash Fund is to achieve a competitive rate of interest for unitholders, consistent with preservation of principal (capital) and liquidity, principally from a portfolio of cash, deposits, and money-market instruments. These types of investments may be issued by both UK and non-UK issuers, but shall be denominated in Sterling. The Fund will be actively managed. The Fund is not recommended for investors seeking long-term capital growth. The BlackRock Cash Fund is a “Short Term Money-Market Fund” in accordance with the COLL Sourcebook and the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (“ESMA”) “Guidelines on a common definition of European money market funds”. The investment objective of the BlackRock Cash Fund is intended to comply with this classification.

Fund Manager

Matt Clay manager for 5 years and 5 months

Photo of Matt Clay Matt Clay, Director, is the Head of the London Cash Portfolio Management Team within the International Cash business in BlackRock's Trading and Liquidity Strategies Group. As one of the world's largest Money Market Fund providers, the global BlackRock Cash Management Group manages liquidity assets across multiple currencies for corporations, banks, foundations, insurance companies hedge funds as well as asset and wealth managers. The International Portfolio Management Team is responsible for the management of short-term investment solutions, through pooled funds and separately managed accounts, across a variety of mandates and currencies. Mr. Clay's service with the firm dates back to 2009, including his years with Barclay's Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009. At BGI, he was responsible for portfolio management and trading in BGI's European Cash Management Group. Prior to joining BGI, Mr. Clay was the lead portfolio manager at Lehman Brothers Asset Management, Europe, responsible for the International Liquidity Funds. He began his career at Northern Trust in 1997, initially within the Securities lending operation and then as a portfolio manager for the Liquidity products within the Investment Management Division.

Fund Overview

Bid (03/05/2024) 260.97p
Offer (03/05/2024) 260.97p
Distribution yield 1.05%
Underlying yield -
Fund size (29/02/2024) £995.42m
Number of holdings 267
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.24%
Launch date 10/06/2011

Asset Allocation

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  Cash and Equivalents 28.83%
  International Bonds 15.93%
  UK Corporate Bonds 6.98%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 1.38%
  Other Assets 46.88%
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

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  Cash and Equivalents 28.83%
  International Bonds 15.93%
  UK Corporate Bonds 6.98%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 1.38%
  Other Assets 46.88%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Non-Classified 46.88% - - -
 
 Cash and Equivalents 28.83% - - -
 
 Bonds 22.91% - - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies 1.38% - - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - 1.38% - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - 1.38% -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 1.38%

Regional Allocation

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  Non-Classified 49.42%
  Cash and Equivalents 28.83%
  North America 8.44%
  UK 6.98%
  Japan 2.95%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.67%
  Australia & New Zealand 1.67%
  Developed Asia 0.04%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 72.30%
  Pound Sterling 22.91%
  Cash 4.79%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
 Non-Classified 49.42% -
 
 Cash and Equivalents 28.83% -
 
 North America 8.44% -
 
 Canada - 8.44%
 
 UK 6.98% -
 
 United Kingdom - 6.98%
 
 Japan 2.95% -
 
 Japan - 2.95%
 
 Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.67% -
 
 Finland - 1.04%
 
 France - 0.64%
 
 Australia & New Zealand 1.67% -
 
 Australia - 1.67%
 
 Developed Asia 0.04% -
 
 Singapore - 0.04%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
22.91%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
28.83%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
46.88%
Other Asset Types
 
 
1.38%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AA
 
 
7.18%
A
 
 
0.32%
Unknown Quality
 
 
15.41%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
28.83%
Other Asset Types
 
 
48.26%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 COOPERATIEVE RABOBANK UA GB 7.84% Cash and Equivalents Cash and Equivalents
2 MUFG BANK LTD (LONDON BRANCH) GB 6.72% Cash and Equivalents Cash and Equivalents
3 KBC BANK (LONDON BRANCH) GB 6.09% Cash and Equivalents Cash and Equivalents
4 Cash 4.79% Cash and Equivalents Cash and Equivalents
5 NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY 4.02% Bonds United Kingdom
6 SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORP (BRUS 3.97% Non-Classified Non-Classified
7 THE NORINCHUKIN BANK (LONDON BRANC 3.50% Non-Classified Non-Classified
8 ING BANK NV (AMSTERDAM BRANCH) GB 3.40% Cash and Equivalents Cash and Equivalents
9 AGENCE CENTRALE DES ORGANISMES DE 2.60% Non-Classified Non-Classified
10 TORONTO-DOMINION BANK (LONDON BRAN 2.11% Bonds Canada

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 B4V7NX1
Mex Code MYACKR
Isin Code GB00B4V7NX18
Citi Code 00P8

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.24%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The aim of the BlackRock Cash Fund is to achieve a competitive rate of interest for unitholders, consistent with preservation of principal (capital) and liquidity, principally from a portfolio of cash, deposits, and money-market instruments. These types of investments may be issued by both UK and non-UK issuers, but shall be denominated in Sterling. The Fund will be actively managed. The Fund is not recommended for investors seeking long-term capital growth. The BlackRock Cash Fund is a “Short Term Money-Market Fund” in accordance with the COLL Sourcebook and the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (“ESMA”) “Guidelines on a common definition of European money market funds”. The investment objective of the BlackRock Cash Fund is intended to comply with this classification.
Benchmark SONIA Overnight
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector Short Term Money Market

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 Interest
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 Crown Rating of 3

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 2 days
Settlement Period: Sell 2 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.