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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
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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
Invest now
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.

Our view on this Fund

This fund does not feature on the Wealth Shortlist of funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. 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 »

Our view on the sector

Funds in this sector generally try to make a positive return in any market condition. But they go about it in different ways. Some focus on one type of asset, such as shares or bonds, while others invest in a variety of different assets. Some stick to one geographical area, like the UK or Europe, while others invest globally. Some also take 'short' positions, which can allow the fund to benefit from falling prices. It can be difficult to compare funds in this sector because they're so different, so each one should be considered on its own merits. Some have been more volatile than others, some have sheltered investors' money well but not done as well when markets have risen, while others have performed poorly. Like any investment, there's still a degree of risk and they're not guaranteed to make money.

Performance Analysis

Performance analysis for this fund is not available.

Investment Philosophy

Investment philosophy for this fund is not available.

Process and Portfolio Construction

Process and portfolio construction for this fund are not available.

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Fund Track Record

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.

Information about the fund

Fund manager biography

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Manager Name: Stefan Gries
Manager start date: 1 July 2013
Manager located in: N/A

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.

Manager Name: David Tovey
Manager start date: 20 June 2017
Manager located in: London

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.

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