Overview
Important Information: Capital at Risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.
All financial investments involve an element of risk. Therefore, the value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount cannot be guaranteed. The fund invests a large portion of assets which are denominated in other currencies; hence changes in the relevant exchange rate will affect the value of the investment. The fund invests in fixed interest securities issued by companies which, compared to bonds issued or guaranteed by governments, are exposed to greater risk of default in the repayment of the capital provided to the company or interest payments due to the fund. The fund investments may be subject to liquidity constraints, which means that shares may trade less frequently and in small volumes, for instance smaller companies. As a result, changes in the value of investments may be more unpredictable. In certain cases, it may not be possible to sell the security at the last market price quoted or at a value considered to be fairest. The fund invests in fixed interest securities such as corporate or government bonds which pay a fixed or variable rate of interest (also known as the ‘coupon’) and behave similarly to a loan. These securities are therefore exposed to changes in interest rates which will affect the value of any securities held.All currency hedged share classes of this fund use derivatives to hedge currency risk. The use of derivatives for a share class could pose a potential risk of contagion (also known as spill-over) to other share classes in the fund. The fund’s management company will ensure appropriate procedures are in place to minimise contagion risk to other share class. Using the drop down box directly below the name of the fund, you can view a list of all share classes in the fund – currency hedged share classes are indicated by the word “Hedged” in the name of the share class. In addition, a full list of all currency hedged share classes is available on request from the fund’s management company
Performance
Performance
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Returns
This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 10 years.
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Total Return (%) | 8.3 | 0.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | -0.1 | 5.1 | 2.9 | -1.9 | -15.2 | 7.2 |
| Benchmark (%) | 8.2 | 0.1 | 3.4 | 1.1 | -0.2 | 5.0 | 2.8 | -1.9 | -15.4 | 7.4 |
Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.
| From 30/Sept/2019 To 30/Sept/2020 |
From 30/Sept/2020 To 30/Sept/2021 |
From 30/Sept/2021 To 30/Sept/2022 |
From 30/Sept/2022 To 30/Sept/2023 |
From 30/Sept/2023 To 30/Sept/2024 |
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Total Return (%)
as of 30/Sept/2024 |
0.31 | 0.01 | -15.84 | 1.46 | 9.29 |
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Benchmark (%)
as of 30/Sept/2024 |
0.21 | 0.01 | -15.96 | 1.46 | 9.10 |
| 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 9.29 | -2.28 | -1.31 | 0.55 | 2.56 |
| Benchmark (%) | 9.10 | -2.38 | -1.39 | 0.49 | 2.51 |
| YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 3.20 | 1.17 | 3.35 | 3.09 | 9.29 | -6.68 | -6.38 | 5.65 | 61.05 |
| Benchmark (%) | 3.12 | 1.12 | 3.43 | 3.07 | 9.10 | -6.97 | -6.76 | 5.00 | 59.36 |
The figures shown relate to past performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Markets could develop very differently in the future. It can help you to assess how the fund has been managed in the past
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in EUR, hedged share class benchmark performance is displayed in EUR.
Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested where applicable. The return of your investment may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations if your investment is made in a currency other than that used in the past performance calculation. Source: Blackrock
Key Facts
Key Facts
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
Sustainability Characteristics
Sustainability Characteristics
Sustainability Characteristics provide investors with specific non-traditional metrics. Alongside other metrics and information, these enable investors to evaluate funds on certain environmental, social and governance characteristics. Sustainability Characteristics do not provide an indication of current or future performance nor do they represent the potential risk and reward profile of a fund. They are provided for transparency and for information purposes only. Sustainability Characteristics should not be considered solely or in isolation, but instead are one type of information that investors may wish to consider when assessing a fund.
The metrics are not indicative of how or whether ESG factors will be integrated into a fund. Unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, the metrics do not change a fund’s investment objective or constrain the fund’s investable universe, and there is no indication that an ESG or Impact focused investment strategy or exclusionary screens will be adopted by a fund. For more information regarding a fund's investment strategy, please see the fund's prospectus.
Review the MSCI methodologies behind Sustainability Characteristics using the links below.
To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% (or 50% for bond funds and money market funds) of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities with ESG coverage by MSCI ESG Research (certain cash positions and other asset types deemed not relevant for ESG analysis by MSCI are removed prior to calculating a fund’s gross weight; the absolute values of short positions are included but treated as uncovered), the fund’s holdings date must be less than one year old, and the fund must have at least ten securities.
Business Involvement
Business Involvement
Business Involvement metrics can help investors gain a more comprehensive view of specific activities in which a fund may be exposed through its investments.
Business Involvement metrics are not indicative of a fund’s investment objective, and, unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, do not change a fund’s investment objective or constrain the fund’s investable universe, and there is no indication that an ESG or Impact focused investment strategy or exclusionary screens will be adopted by a fund. For more information regarding a fund's investment strategy, please see the fund's prospectus.
Review the MSCI methodology behind the Business Involvement metrics, using links below.
Business Involvement metrics are calculated by BlackRock using data from MSCI ESG Research which provides a profile of each company’s specific business involvement. BlackRock leverages this data to provide a summed up view across holdings and translates it to a fund's market value exposure to the listed Business Involvement areas above.
Business Involvement metrics are designed only to identify companies where MSCI has conducted research and identified as having involvement in the covered activity. As a result, it is possible there is additional involvement in these covered activities where MSCI does not have coverage. This information should not be used to produce comprehensive lists of companies without involvement. Business Involvement metrics are only displayed if at least 1% of the fund’s gross weight includes securities covered by MSCI ESG Research.
Risk Indicator
Risk Indicator
Ratings
Ratings
Morningstar Medalist Rating
Holdings
Holdings
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| EUROPEAN UNION MTN RegS 0 07/04/2031 | 0.40 |
| EUROPEAN UNION RegS 0 10/04/2028 | 0.37 |
| EUROPEAN UNION RegS 0 07/06/2026 | 0.33 |
| EUROPEAN UNION RegS 3.25 07/04/2034 | 0.31 |
| EUROPEAN UNION RegS 1 07/06/2032 | 0.30 |
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| EUROPEAN UNION RegS 3 03/04/2053 | 0.30 |
| EUROPEAN UNION RegS 3.375 11/04/2042 | 0.29 |
| EUROPEAN UNION MTN RegS 2 10/04/2027 | 0.28 |
| EUROPEAN UNION RegS 3.375 10/04/2038 | 0.27 |
| EUROPEAN UNION RegS 0.4 02/04/2037 | 0.26 |
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
Pricing & Exchange
Pricing & Exchange
| Investor Class | Currency | NAV | NAV Amount Change | NAV % Change | NAV As Of | 52wk High | 52wk Low | ISIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex | EUR | 22.80 | -0.03 | -0.15 | 29/Oct/2024 | 22.90 | 20.94 | IE0005032192 |
| Inst | EUR | 9.23 | -0.01 | -0.15 | 29/Oct/2024 | 9.27 | 8.62 | IE00B1N7Z987 |
| Class D | EUR | 10.00 | -0.01 | -0.15 | 29/Oct/2024 | 10.04 | 9.19 | IE00BD0NC698 |
| Inst | EUR | 22.02 | -0.03 | -0.15 | 29/Oct/2024 | 22.12 | 20.25 | IE0031080645 |
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers
PRIIPs Performance Scenarios
PRIIPs Performance Scenarios
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If you exit after 1 year
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If you exit after 3 years
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Minimum
There is no minimum guaranteed return. You could lose some or all of your investment.
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Stress
What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
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8’420 EUR
-15.8%
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7’660 EUR
-8.5%
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Unfavourable
What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
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8’420 EUR
-15.8%
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8’440 EUR
-5.5%
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Moderate
What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
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10’110 EUR
1.1%
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10’410 EUR
1.4%
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Favourable
What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
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10’930 EUR
9.3%
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10’850 EUR
2.7%
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The stress scenario shows what you might get back in extreme market circumstances.