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BlackRock Gold & General Class D1 - Income (GBP)

Sell:1,588.17p Buy:1,602.23p Change: 16.39p (1.02%)
Prices as at 4 November 2024
Sell:1,588.17p
Buy:1,602.23p
Change: 16.39p (1.02%)
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 November 2024
Sell:1,588.17p
Buy:1,602.23p
Change: 16.39p (1.02%)
Prices as at 4 November 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.
Also available as accumulation units Help

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: No  
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 1.17% i
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.27% i
Net ongoing charge: 0.90%
There are other unit types of this fund available:
Class D1 - Accumulation (GBP) (Net ongoing charge 0.90%)

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: 7 April 1988
Sector: Specialist
Fund size: £971 million
Number of holdings: 56
Fund type: Unit Trust
Accumulation/income: Income
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

04/11/19 to 04/11/20 04/11/20 to 04/11/21 04/11/21 to 04/11/22 04/11/22 to 04/11/23 04/11/23 to 04/11/24
Annual return 34.94% -13.73% -16.58% 11.56% 39.80%

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 Gold and General Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth primarily through an actively managed portfolio of gold mining, commodity and precious-metal related shares. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities and units in collective investment schemes.Derivatives may also be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.

Income Details

Historic yield : 1.38%
Income paid: Annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 1 March 2025
Payment date: 30 April 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 29 February 2024.

Security Weight
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION 8.79%
NEWMONT CORPORATION 8.40%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD 7.94%
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION 6.18%
ENDEAVOUR MINING 5.56%
NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD 4.92%
ALAMOS GOLD 4.57%
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP. 4.00%
Sprott Physical Silver Trust - 3.98%
LUNDIN GOLD 3.68%
Sector Weight
Precious Metals & Mining 88.01%
Industrial Metals & Mining 5.53%
Commodities 3.98%
Cash and Equiv. 1.47%
Managed Funds 0.50%
Non-Classified 0.46%
Alternative Trading Strategies 0.06%
Bonds 0.00%
Country Weight
Canada 59.22%
United States 12.00%
Australia 10.93%
United Kingdom 8.93%
Commodities 3.98%
South Africa 2.86%
Cash and Equiv. 1.47%
Managed Funds 0.50%
Non-Classified 0.10%
Russian Federation 0.00%

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 November 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 30 September 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.