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BlackRock European Absolute Alpha Class D - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:195.23p Buy:195.33p Change: 0.68p (0.35%)
Prices as at 4 December 2024
Sell:195.23p
Buy:195.33p
Change: 0.68p (0.35%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Prices as at 4 December 2024
Sell:195.23p
Buy:195.33p
Change: 0.68p (0.35%)
Prices as at 4 December 2024
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
The selling price currently displayed is higher than the buying price. This can occur temporarily for a variety of reasons; shortly before the market opens, after the market closes or because of extraordinary price volatility during the trading day.

Charges and Savings

Initial charges
Initial charge: 0.00%
Initial saving from HL: 0.00%
Net initial charge: 0.00%
HL dealing charge: Free
Annual charges
Performance fee: Yes   View risks
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 0.91%
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.00%
Net ongoing charge: 0.91%

In some cases the ongoing savings are provided by our loyalty bonus. Loyalty bonuses are tax-free in an ISA or SIPP. However, they may be subject to tax in a Fund & Share Account which would, in effect, reduce their value and increase the net ongoing charge.


Other Information

Unit type: Unbundled
Manager:
Multiple
Fund launch date: 31 March 2009
Sector: Targeted Absolute Return
Fund size: £319 million
Number of holdings: 201
Fund type: Unit Trust
Accumulation/income: Accumulation
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 12:00
Trustee: BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd
Minimum investment: £100.00
Available in a regular savings plan: Yes
Minimum regular savings value: £25.00

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Performance

03/12/19 to 03/12/20 03/12/20 to 03/12/21 03/12/21 to 03/12/22 03/12/22 to 03/12/23 03/12/23 to 03/12/24
Annual return 8.02% 8.88% -2.18% 6.59% 8.73%

Please remember past performance is not a guide to future returns. Where no data is shown, figures are not available. This information is provided to help you choose your own investments, remember they can fall as well as rise in value so you may not get back the original amount invested.

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Our view on this fund

The Wealth Shortlist features funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. If a fund is not on the Shortlist, this is not a recommendation to sell; however, if you are thinking of adding to your investments, we believe the Wealth Shortlist is a good place to start. View funds on the Wealth Shortlist »

Fund Objective

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.

Income Details

Historic yield : 2.54%
Income paid: Bi-annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 1 March 2025 1 September 2025
Payment date: 30 April 20254 31 October 20254

This data is provided by Broadridge. HL accepts no responsibility for its accuracy and you should independently check data before making any investment decision. All yields are variable and not guaranteed. Information correct as at 31 October 2024.

Security Weight
BlackRock Institutional Cash Series ICS US Dollar Liquid Environmentally Aware Agency 9.50%
MIZUHO BANK LTD (LONDON BRANCH) 6.51%
OMERS FINANCE TRUST 5.64%
PSP CAPITAL INC 4.66%
SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK LTD (LO 4.40%
ANTALIS SA 4.38%
MATCHPOINT FINANCE PLC RegS 4.38%
NOVO NORDISK A/S 3.40%
MTU AERO ENGINES AG 3.24%
TOYOTA MOTOR FINANCE (NETHERLANDS) 3.12%
Sector Weight
Cash and Equiv. 48.53%
Non-Classified 37.40%
Construction & Materials 6.98%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology 5.96%
Aerospace & Defence 5.52%
Industrial Engineering 5.07%
Bonds 4.71%
Banks 2.98%
Technology Hardware & Equipment 2.51%
Finance & Credit Services 2.49%
Country Weight
Cash and Equiv. 48.53%
Non-Classified 37.57%
Ireland 6.68%
Netherlands 6.40%
Japan 4.40%
Denmark 4.16%
Italy 1.97%
France 0.75%
Switzerland 0.57%
United Kingdom 0.17%

Data policy - All information should be used for indicative purposes only. You should independently check data before making any investment decision. HL cannot guarantee that the data is accurate or complete, and accepts no responsibility for how it may be used. Prices provided by Morningstar, correct as at 4 December 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 October 2024.

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You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account

4 If you elect to receive the income from an ISA or a Fund & Share Account, we will collect any dividends for you and then pay them directly into your bank account within the first 10 working days of the following month.