BLACKROCK GLOBAL FUNDS BGF Global High Yield Bond Fund Class D2RF Hedged EUR MARCH 2017 FACTSHEET Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Assets information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 11-Apr-2017. For Professional Clients And Qualified Investors Only. FUND OVERVIEW The Fund aims to maximise the return on your investment through a combination of capital growth and income on the Fund’s assets. The Fund invests globally at least 70% of its total assets in fixed income securities. GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000 Fund Benchmark Share Class performance displayed in EUR and Benchmark performance displayed in USD. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a net asset value basis, with gross income reinvested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. CUMULATIVE & ANNUALISED PERFORMANCE Cumulative (%) Annualised (% p.a.) 1m 3m 6m YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception Share Class -0.06% 2.35% 3.79% 2.35% 12.47% 2.65% 5.59% 9.24% Benchmark -0.08% 2.88% 4.63% 2.88% 15.80% 5.30% 7.40% 11.29% Quartile Rank 1 1 1 1 1 N/A N/A N/A 12 MONTH PERFORMANCE PERIODS - TO LAST QUARTER END 31/3/2012- 31/3/2013 31/3/2013- 31/3/2014 31/3/2014- 31/3/2015 31/3/2015- 31/3/2016 31/3/2016- 31/3/2017 2016 Calendar Year Share Class 12.07% 8.29% 1.34% -5.10% 12.47% 11.73% Benchmark 13.99% 7.40% 2.33% -1.47% 15.80% 16.21% Share Class performance is calculated on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with income reinvested, in EUR, net of fees. Benchmark performance displayed in USD. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product. Key Risks: 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 high yielding bonds. Companies who issue higher yield bonds typically have an increased risk of defaulting on repayments. In the event of default, the value of your investment may reduce. Economic conditions and interest rate levels may also impact significantly the values of high yield bonds. 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. (Continued on page 2) SYNTHETIC RISK & REWARD INDICATOR (SRRI) Lower Risk Higher Risk Potentially Lower Rewards Potentially Higher Rewards 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 KEY FACTS Asset Class Fixed Income Morningstar Category Global High Yield Bond - EUR Hedged Fund Launch Date 22-Dec-1998 Share Class Launch Date 01-Jun-2009 Fund Base Currency USD Share Class Currency EUR Total Fund Size (M) 2,243.33 USD Benchmark BofA ML Global High Yield Constrained (HW0C) 100% USD Hedged Index Domicile Luxembourg Fund Type UCITS ISIN LU0368267034 Bloomberg Ticker BGGHED2 Distribution Type None Minimum Initial Investment 100,000 USD* * or currency equivalent PORTFOLIO MANAGER(S) James Keenan (Since: 01 Jun 2007) David Delbos (Since: 18 Feb 2015) Jose Aguilar (Since: 18 Feb 2015) Mitchell Garfin (Since: 18 Feb 2015) Michael Phelps (Since: 01 May 2009) TOP HOLDINGS (%) CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT RESORT PROPE 8 10/01/2020 0.99 AMAYA INC NPV CNV PRF 0 12/31/2049 0.96 CONSOL ENERGY INC 5.875 04/15/2022 0.88 GAZ CAPITAL SA 144A 4.95 07/19/2022 0.85 CLEAR CHANNEL WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS I 6.5 11/15/2022 0.85 ALLY FINANCIAL INC 8 11/01/2031 0.84 ATALAYA LUXCO PIKCO RegS 13.25 05/30/ 2020 0.83 ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 144A 7.5 04/22/2026 0.80 FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC 2.375 03/15/2018 0.77 BLACKSTONE CQP HOLDCO LP 144A 6.5 03/ 20/2021 0.73 Total of Portfolio 8.50 Holdings subject to change RATINGS
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BLACKROCK GLOBAL FUNDS
BGF Global High Yield Bond Fund Class D2RF Hedged EURMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETPerformance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Assets information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 11-Apr-2017.For Professional Clients And Qualified Investors Only.
FUND OVERVIEW
The Fund aims to maximise the return on your investment through a combination of capital growth and income on the Fund’s assets. The Fund invests globally at least 70% of its total assets in fixed income securities.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class performance displayed in EUR and Benchmark performance displayed in USD. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a net asset value basis, with gross income reinvested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
12 MONTH PERFORMANCE PERIODS - TO LAST QUARTER END
31/3/2012- 31/3/2013
31/3/2013- 31/3/2014
31/3/2014- 31/3/2015
31/3/2015- 31/3/2016
31/3/2016- 31/3/2017
2016 Calendar
Year
Share Class 12.07% 8.29% 1.34% -5.10% 12.47% 11.73%
Benchmark 13.99% 7.40% 2.33% -1.47% 15.80% 16.21%
Share Class performance is calculated on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with income reinvested, in EUR, net of fees. Benchmark performance displayed in USD. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
Key Risks: 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 high yielding bonds. Companies who issue higher yield bonds typically have an increased risk of defaulting on repayments. In the event of default, the value of your investment may reduce. Economic conditions and interest rate levels may also impact significantly the values of high yield bonds. 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.
KEY FACTSAsset Class Fixed IncomeMorningstar Category Global High Yield Bond -
EUR HedgedFund Launch Date 22-Dec-1998Share Class Launch Date 01-Jun-2009Fund Base Currency USDShare Class Currency EURTotal Fund Size (M) 2,243.33 USDBenchmark BofA ML Global High Yield
Constrained (HW0C) 100% USD Hedged Index
Domicile LuxembourgFund Type UCITSISIN LU0368267034Bloomberg Ticker BGGHED2Distribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 100,000 USD*
* or currency equivalent
PORTFOLIO MANAGER(S)James Keenan (Since: 01 Jun 2007)David Delbos (Since: 18 Feb 2015)Jose Aguilar (Since: 18 Feb 2015)Mitchell Garfin (Since: 18 Feb 2015)Michael Phelps (Since: 01 May 2009)
TOP HOLDINGS (%)CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT RESORT PROPE 8 10/01/2020 0.99AMAYA INC NPV CNV PRF 0 12/31/2049 0.96CONSOL ENERGY INC 5.875 04/15/2022 0.88GAZ CAPITAL SA 144A 4.95 07/19/2022 0.85CLEAR CHANNEL WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS I 6.5 11/15/2022 0.85ALLY FINANCIAL INC 8 11/01/2031 0.84ATALAYA LUXCO PIKCO RegS 13.25 05/30/2020 0.83ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 144A 7.5 04/22/2026 0.80FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC 2.375 03/15/2018 0.77BLACKSTONE CQP HOLDCO LP 144A 6.5 03/20/2021 0.73Total of Portfolio 8.50
Key Risks Continued: The fund(s) may invest in structured credit products such as asset backed securities (‘ABS’) which pool together mortgages and other debts into single or multiple series credit products which are then passed on to investors, normally in return for interest payments based on the cash flows from the underlying assets. These securities have similar characteristics to corporate bonds but carry greater risk as the details of the underlying loans is unknown, although loans with similar terms are typically packaged together. The stability of returns from ABS are not only dependent on changes in interest-rates but also changes in the repayments of the underlying loans as a result of changes in economic conditions or the circumstances of the holder of the loan. These securities can therefore be more sensitive to economic events, may be subject to severe price movements and can be more difficult and/or more expensive to sell in difficult markets.
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
PORTFOLIO CHARACTERISTICSEffective Duration (years) 3.81Nominal Weighted Average Life (WAL) 5.29 yrsYield to Worst (%) 5.42
DEALING INFORMATIONSettlement Trade date + 3 daysDealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
COUNTRY BREAKDOWN (%)
Fund Benchmark Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
CREDIT RATINGS (%)
Fund Benchmark
GLOSSARYEffective Duration: A measure of price sensitivity of a bond to changes in interest rates. TheModified Duration of the fund is calculated as the average of the underlying bonds' modifiedduration values, adjusted to take account of their relative weight (size) within the fund.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken fromthe fund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains thetop 25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% offunds.SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overallrisk and reward profile of the Fund.
Nominal Weighted Average Life (WAL): A bond’s maturity is the length of time until theprincipal amount of the bond is to be repaid. WAL of the fund is calculated as the average of theunderlying bonds’ maturities, adjusted to take account of their relative weight (size) within thefund.Yield To Worst: The lowest potential yield that can be received on a bond without the issueractually defaulting. The yield to worst is calculated by making worst-case scenario assumptionson the issue by calculating the returns that would be received if provisions are used by the issuer.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
BLACKROCK GLOBAL INDEX FUNDS
BGIF Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund Class I2 USDMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETPerformance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Assets information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 13-Apr-2017.For Professional Clients And Qualified Investors Only.
FUND OVERVIEW
The Fund aims to achieve a return on your investment, through a combination of capital growth and income on the Fund’s assets, which reflects the return of the J.P.Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified, the Fund’s benchmark index. The Fund aims to invest as far as possible and practicable in the fixed income (FI) securities (such as bonds) that make up the benchmark index.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in USD. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
12 MONTH PERFORMANCE PERIODS - TO LAST QUARTER END
31/3/2012- 31/3/2013
31/3/2013- 31/3/2014
31/3/2014- 31/3/2015
31/3/2015- 31/3/2016
31/3/2016- 31/3/2017
2016 Calendar
Year
Share Class N/A N/A N/A 3.99% 8.87% 9.95%
Benchmark N/A N/A N/A 4.19% 8.92% 10.15%
Share Class performance is calculated on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with income reinvested, in U.S. Dollar, net of fees. Benchmark performance displayed in USD. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
Key Risks: The value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount is not guaranteed. Overseas investments will be affected by movements in currency exchange rates. Compared to more established economies, the value of investments in Emerging Markets may be subject to greater volatility due to differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability. The Fund invests in fixed interest securities such as corporate or government bonds which pay a fixed or variable rate of interest. Therefore the value of these securities are sensitive to movements in interest rates; typically when interest rates rise there is a corresponding decline in the market value of bonds. Certain developing countries are especially large debtors to commercial banks and foreign governments. Investment in debt obligations (sovereign debt) issued or guaranteed by developing governments or their agencies involve a high degree of risk.
KEY FACTSAsset Class Index TrackersMorningstar Category Global Emerging Markets
BondFund Launch Date 28-May-2013Share Class Launch Date 07-May-2014Fund Base Currency USDShare Class Currency USDTotal Fund Size (M) 1,875.24 USDBenchmark JP Morgan EMBI Global
Diversified IndexDomicile LuxembourgFund Type UCITSISIN LU1064902957Bloomberg Ticker BGIMGI2Distribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 10,000,000 USD*
GLOSSARYEffective Duration: A measure of price sensitivity of a bond to changes in interest rates. TheModified Duration of the fund is calculated as the average of the underlying bonds' modifiedduration values, adjusted to take account of their relative weight (size) within the fund.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken fromthe fund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains thetop 25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% offunds.SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overallrisk and reward profile of the Fund.
Nominal Weighted Average Life (WAL): A bond’s maturity is the length of time until theprincipal amount of the bond is to be repaid. WAL of the fund is calculated as the average of theunderlying bonds’ maturities, adjusted to take account of their relative weight (size) within thefund.Yield To Worst: The lowest potential yield that can be received on a bond without the issueractually defaulting. The yield to worst is calculated by making worst-case scenario assumptionson the issue by calculating the returns that would be received if provisions are used by the issuer.3 Year Tracking Error: A divergence between the price behavior of a position or a portfolio andthe price behavior of a benchmark.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
BlackRock Developed Real Estate Index Sub-Fund Inst EURMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 20-Apr-2017.Institutional Accumulating | For Professional Clients and Qualified Investors Only.
FUND OVERVIEW
The investment objective of the Sub-Fund is to provide Unitholders with a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index.
INDEX DESCRIPTION
The return of this Sub-Fund is compared with the return of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index withnet dividends reinvested. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that isdesigned to capture the market performance of developed world listed real estate companies and REITS.
KEY BENEFITS
1 Reduced tracking error to benchmark index through rigorous risk control
2 Diversified portfolio of listed real estate securities tracking the industry exposure of the benchmark index
3 Minimised transaction costs leveraging our trading expertise and experience
CUMULATIVE & ANNUALISED PERFORMANCE
Fund Benchmark
Source: BlackRock and FTSE. Performance is shown net of fees applicable to the unit class and net of administration and custody expenses. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may not get back the amount originally invested. Changes in the rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of investments to diminish or increase. Fluctuation may be particularly marked in the case of a higher volatility fund and the value of an investment may fall suddenly and substantially. Levels and basis of taxation may change from time to time.
Key Risks: 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. Investment risk is concentrated in specific sectors, countries, currencies or companies. This means the Fund is more sensitive to any localised economic, market, political or regulatory events. The Fund may be exposed to finance sector companies, as a service provider or as counterparty for financial contracts. Liquidity in the financial markets has been severely restricted, causing a number of firms to withdrawn from the market, or in some extreme cases, becoming insolvent. This may have an adverse affect on the activities of the fund. The Fund uses derivatives as part of its investment strategy. Compared to a fund which only invests in traditional instruments such as stocks and bonds, derivatives are potentially subject to a higher level of risk.
KEY FACTSUmbrella BlackRock Index Selection Fund
Domicile Ireland
Legal Structure UCITS
Fund Launch Date 08-Aug-2012
Unit Class Launch Date 13-Feb-2013
Unit Class Currency EUR
Benchmark FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Net Index EUR
Total Fund Size (M) 1,720.35 USD
Number of Holdings 339
ISIN IE00B83YJG36
SEDOL B83YJG3
Bloomberg Ticker BRREEIA
Minimum Initial Investment 1,000,000
Minimum Subsequent Investment 100,000
Achieved Tracking-Error % (3 Year)
0.15
Note: for this purpose achieved tracking error is defined as the annualised standard deviation of monthly returns as against the benchmark, measured over the three year period ending at the current month end.
TOP HOLDINGS (%)SIMON PROPERTY GROUP REIT INC 3.92PUBLIC STORAGE REIT 2.30PROLOGIS REIT INC 1.97WELLTOWER INC 1.86AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES REIT INC 1.82VENTAS REIT INC 1.67UNIBAIL-RODAMCO SE REIT 1.67EQUITY RESIDENTIAL REIT 1.63MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO LTD 1.56SUN HUNG KAI PROPERTIES LTD 1.50Total of Portfolio 19.90Holdings subject to change
“FTSE®” is a trade mark jointly owned by the London Stock Exchange plc (“Exchange”) and the Financial Times Limited (the “FT”) and is used by the FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”) under license. The FTSE All-World Developed Indices are calculated by or on behalf of FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”). Neither the Exchange, the FT nor FTSE sponsor, endorse or promote this product and are not in any way connected to it and do not accept any liability in relation to its issue, operation and trading. All copyright and database rights within the index values and constituent list vest in FTSE.
Retail REITs 23.92% 23.88% 0.04%Industrial & Office REITs 23.14% 23.09% 0.05%Real Estate Holding & Development 18.98% 18.95% 0.03%Specialty REITs 12.16% 12.26% -0.10%Residential REITs 12.03% 12.03% 0.00%Diversified REITs 5.90% 5.89% 0.01%Hotel & Lodging REITs 3.75% 3.79% -0.04%Real Estate Services 0.12% 0.11% 0.00%Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
FEES AND CHARGESFund Pricing Dual pricingFees Available on request
TOP COUNTRIES (%)
Fund Benchmark
Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
MARKET CAPITALISATION (%)
Fund Benchmark
DEALING INFORMATIONDealing Frequency DailyDealing Deadline 2:30pm (Irish time) on Dealing Day -1Settlement Dealing Day + 3
In principle, all funds may participate in securities lending. BlackRock, acting as an agent, currently lends securities on behalf of certain funds with the objective of generatingincremental returns for the funds while maintaining a low level of risk.Should a particular Fund undertake securities lending, it will receive 62.5% of the income generated by this activity and the remaining 37.5% will be received by BlackRock asthe securities lending agent. The fact that BlackRock receives a portion of the fee generated from the overall securities lending income does not increase the costs of runningthe Fund. Securities lending involves risk such as that of counterparty default. As an additional safeguard in the event of a counterparty default, BlackRock, Inc. provides theFund with an indemnity to cover losses associated with borrower default — in the event of a default, if a shortfall exists between the proceeds of the sale of the collateral andthe cost to repurchase loaned securities, BlackRock reimburses the Fund in full under the terms of the indemnity.
BlackRock Developed World Index Sub-Fund Flex GBPMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 20-Apr-2017.Flexible Accumulating | For Professional Clients and Qualified Investors Only.
FUND OVERVIEW
The Sub-Fund seeks to provide a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the developed world equity markets.
INDEX DESCRIPTION
The return of this Sub-Fund is compared with the return of the MSCI World Index with net dividendsreinvested. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed tocapture the market performance of developed world equities.
KEY BENEFITS
1 Reduced tracking error to benchmark index through rigorous risk control
2 Diversified portfolio of securities tracking the sector exposure of the benchmark index
3 Minimised transaction costs leveraging our trading expertise and experience
CUMULATIVE & ANNUALISED PERFORMANCE
Fund Benchmark
Source: BlackRock and MSCI. Performance is shown net of fees applicable to the unit class and net of administration and custody expenses. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may not get back the amount originally invested. Changes in the rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of investments to diminish or increase. Fluctuation may be particularly marked in the case of a higher volatility fund and the value of an investment may fall suddenly and substantially. Levels and basis of taxation may change from time to time.
Key Risks: 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 may be exposed to finance sector companies, as a service provider or as counterparty for financial contracts. Liquidity in the financial markets has been severely restricted, causing a number of firms to withdrawn from the market, or in some extreme cases, becoming insolvent. This may have an adverse affect on the activities of the fund. The Fund uses derivatives as part of its investment strategy. Compared to a fund which only invests in traditional instruments such as stocks and bonds, derivatives are potentially subject to a higher level of risk.
KEY FACTSUmbrella BlackRock Index Selection Fund
Domicile Ireland
Legal Structure UCITS
Fund Launch Date 19-May-2010
Unit Class Launch Date 16-Apr-2012
Unit Class Currency GBP
Benchmark MSCI World Index in Gross GBP
Total Fund Size (M) 11,143.41 USD
Number of Holdings 1,650
ISIN IE00B61BMR49
SEDOL B61BMR4
Bloomberg Ticker BGIWGFA
Minimum Initial Investment 1,000,000
Minimum Subsequent Investment 10,000
Achieved Tracking- 0.08Error % (3 Year)Note: for this purpose achieved tracking error is defined as the annualised standard deviation of monthly returns as against the benchmark, measured over the three year period ending at the current month end.
TOP HOLDINGS (%)APPLE INC 2.16MICROSOFT CORP 1.37AMAZON COM INC 1.01EXXON MOBIL CORP 0.96JOHNSON & JOHNSON 0.95FACEBOOK CLASS A INC 0.94JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 0.88WELLS FARGO 0.75GENERAL ELECTRIC 0.74ALPHABET INC CLASS C 0.73Total of Portfolio 10.49Holdings subject to change
The Fund described herein is indexed to an MSCI® index but is not sponsored, endorsed, or promoted by MSCI and MSCI bears no liability with respect to any such fund or any index on which such funds are based. The Prospectus contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with BlackRock and any related funds.
Financials 17.68% 17.73% -0.04%Information Technology 15.47% 15.42% 0.05%Consumer Discretionary 12.35% 12.35% 0.00%Health Care 12.19% 12.20% -0.01%Industrials 11.27% 11.26% 0.01%Consumer Staples 9.85% 9.83% 0.02%Energy 6.56% 6.57% 0.00%Materials 5.04% 5.06% -0.01%Real Estate 3.23% 3.22% 0.01%Utilities 3.21% 3.20% 0.01%Telecommunications 3.13% 3.13% 0.00%Other 0.00% 0.03% -0.03%Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
FEES AND CHARGESFund Pricing Daily, forward pricing basisFees Available on request
TOP COUNTRIES (%)
Fund Benchmark
Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
MARKET CAPITALISATION (%)
Fund Benchmark
DEALING INFORMATIONDealing Frequency DailyDealing Deadline 2:30pm (Irish time) on Dealing Day -1Settlement Dealing Day + 3
In principle, all funds may participate in securities lending. BlackRock, acting as an agent, currently lends securities on behalf of certain funds with the objective of generatingincremental returns for the funds while maintaining a low level of risk.Should a particular Fund undertake securities lending, it will receive 62.5% of the income generated by this activity and the remaining 37.5% will be received by BlackRock asthe securities lending agent. The fact that BlackRock receives a portion of the fee generated from the overall securities lending income does not increase the costs of runningthe Fund. Securities lending involves risk such as that of counterparty default. As an additional safeguard in the event of a counterparty default, BlackRock, Inc. provides theFund with an indemnity to cover losses associated with borrower default — in the event of a default, if a shortfall exists between the proceeds of the sale of the collateral andthe cost to repurchase loaned securities, BlackRock reimburses the Fund in full under the terms of the indemnity.
BlackRock Emerging Markets Index Sub-Fund Inst USDMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 14-Apr-2017.For Investors in the UK. Investors should read the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus prior to investing.
FUND OVERVIEW
The Sub-Fund seeks to provide a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the global emerging equity markets.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in USD. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
The table above shows individual years’ performance for the fund and its benchmark, up to the end of the most recent month of March, June, September or December. When the last business day of the month falls on a Bank Holiday in the UK and/or Ireland and on 31 December, performance is calculated using an indicative NAV. This is reflected in the performance shown on this factsheet.
Key Risks: 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. Compared to more established economies, the value of investments in developing Emerging Markets may be subject to greater volatility due to differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability. 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 may be exposed to finance sector companies, as a service provider or as counterparty for financial contracts. Liquidity in the financial markets has been severely restricted, causing a number of firms to withdrawn from the market, or in some extreme cases, becoming insolvent. This may have an adverse affect on the activities of the fund. The Fund uses derivatives as part of its investment strategy. Compared to a fund which only invests in traditional instruments such as stocks and bonds, derivatives are potentially subject to a higher level of risk.
KEY FACTSAsset Class EquityMorningstar Category -Fund Launch Date 25-Mar-2009Unit Class Launch Date 25-Sep-2009Fund Base Currency USDUnit Class Currency USDTotal Fund Size (M) 9,510.80 USDBenchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index
(Net)Domicile IrelandFund Type UCITSISIN IE00B3D07G23Bloomberg Ticker BGIEIAUDistribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 1,000,000
TOP HOLDINGS (%)SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD 4.12TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD 3.69TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING 3.48ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING ADR REPRESEN 2.75NASPERS LIMITED N LTD 1.72CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP H 1.53CHINA MOBILE LTD 1.52INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF 1.09BAIDU ADR REPTG INC CLASS A 1.06HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY LTD 1.00Total of Portfolio 21.96
Holdings subject to change
GLOSSARYMarket Capitalisation: is the total value of the shares issued by a company which trades on thestock exchange.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken from thefund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains the top25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% of funds.
SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overall riskand reward profile of the Fund.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
DEALING INFORMATIONSettlement Trade date + 3 dayDealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
TOP COUNTRIES (%)
Fund Benchmark Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
MARKET CAPITALISATION (%)
Fund Benchmark
BLACKROCK INDEX SELECTION FUND
BlackRock EMU Index Sub-Fund Inst EURMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 14-Apr-2017.For Investors in the UK. Investors should read the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus prior to investing.
FUND OVERVIEW
The Sub-Fund seeks to provide a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the equity market in the European Economic and Monetary Union (the “EMU”).
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in EUR. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
The table above shows individual years’ performance for the fund and its benchmark, up to the end of the most recent month of March, June, September or December. When the last business day of the month falls on a Bank Holiday in the UK and/or Ireland and on 31 December, performance is calculated using an indicative NAV. This is reflected in the performance shown on this factsheet.
Key Risks: 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 may be exposed to finance sector companies, as a service provider or as counterparty for financial contracts. Liquidity in the financial markets has been severely restricted, causing a number of firms to withdrawn from the market, or in some extreme cases, becoming insolvent. This may have an adverse affect on the activities of the fund. The Fund uses derivatives as part of its investment strategy. Compared to a fund which only invests in traditional instruments such as stocks and bonds, derivatives are potentially subject to a higher level of risk.
KEY FACTSAsset Class EquityMorningstar Category -Fund Launch Date 18-Aug-2008Unit Class Launch Date 13-Jan-2011Fund Base Currency EURUnit Class Currency EURTotal Fund Size (M) 190.61 EURBenchmark MSCI EMU Net TR IndexDomicile IrelandFund Type UCITSISIN IE00B3B2KS38Bloomberg Ticker BGIEMIADistribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 1,000,000
TOP HOLDINGS (%)TOTAL SA 2.80SIEMENS AG 2.56SANOFI SA 2.54SAP 2.34BAYER AG 2.32BASF SE 2.21BANCO SANTANDER SA 2.17ALLIANZ SE 2.06ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV NV 2.03UNILEVER DRC NV 1.97Total of Portfolio 23.00
Holdings subject to change
GLOSSARYMarket Capitalisation: is the total value of the shares issued by a company which trades on thestock exchange.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken from thefund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains the top25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% of funds.
SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overall riskand reward profile of the Fund.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
DEALING INFORMATIONSettlement Trade date + 3 daysDealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
TOP COUNTRIES (%)
Fund Benchmark Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
MARKET CAPITALISATION (%)
Fund Benchmark
BLACKROCK FIXED INCOME DUBLIN FUNDS PLC
BlackRock Euro Credit Bond Index Fund Inst EURMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 14-Apr-2017.For Investors in the UK. Investors should read the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus prior to investing.
FUND OVERVIEW
The BlackRock Euro Credit Bond Index Fund aims to closely track the returns of the Citigroup EuroBIG ex Domestic Treasury Index, an index designed to reflect the performance of the euro-denominated non-government bond market.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in EUR. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
12 MONTH PERFORMANCE PERIODS - TO LAST QUARTER END
31/3/2012- 31/3/2013
31/3/2013- 31/3/2014
31/3/2014- 31/3/2015
31/3/2015- 31/3/2016
31/3/2016- 31/3/2017
2016 Calendar
Year
Share Class 7.18% 3.47% 7.51% 0.59% 0.74% 3.28%
Benchmark 7.34% 3.52% 7.61% 0.66% 0.87% 3.35%
The table above shows individual years’ performance for the fund and its benchmark, up to the end of the most recent month of March, June, September or December. When the last business day of the month falls on a Bank Holiday in the UK and/or Ireland and on 31 December, performance is calculated using an indicative NAV. This is reflected in the performance shown on this factsheet.
Key Risks: 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.
KEY FACTSAsset Class Fixed IncomeMorningstar Category -Fund Launch Date 07-Dec-1998Share Class Launch Date 01-Dec-2005Fund Base Currency EURShare Class Currency EURTotal Fund Size (M) 1,836.66 EURBenchmark Citigroup EuroBIG ex Domestic
Treasury IndexDomicile IrelandFund Type UCITSISIN IE0031080645Bloomberg Ticker BAREUBIDistribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 250,000
TOP HOLDINGS (%)EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK 1.5 04/15/2021 0.30EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK MTN 2.25 10/14/2022 0.29EUROPEAN FINANCIAL STABILITY FACIL MTN RegS 2.625 05/02/2019 0.25EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK 4.125 04/15/2024 0.25EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK MTN 1.375 09/15/2021 0.23CAISSE D AMORTISSEMENT DE LA DETTE MTN 3.375 04/25/2021 0.23EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK MTN 0.125 04/15/2025 0.22EUROPEAN FINANCIAL STABILITY FACIL MTN RegS 1.25 07/31/2018 0.22EUROPEAN FINANCIAL STABILITY FACIL MTN RegS 3.375 07/05/2021 0.22CAISSE DAMORT DETTE SOC MTN RegS 4.375 10/25/2021 0.22Total of Portfolio 2.43
Holdings subject to change
GLOSSARYMarket Capitalisation: is the total value of the shares issued by a company which trades on thestock exchange.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken from thefund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains the top25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% of funds.
SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overall riskand reward profile of the Fund.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change.
DEALING INFORMATIONSettlement Trade date + 3 daysDealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
TOP COUNTRIES (%)
Fund Benchmark Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
CREDIT RATINGS (%)
Fund Benchmark
BLACKROCK FIXED INCOME DUBLIN FUNDS PLC
BlackRock Euro Government Bond Index Fund Inst EURMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 17-Apr-2017.For Investors in the UK. Investors should read the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus prior to investing.
FUND OVERVIEW
The BlackRock Euro Government Bond Index Fund (the “Fund”) aims to closely track the returns of the Citigroup Euro Government Bond Index (EGBI), an index designed to reflect the performance of the euro-denominated EMU government bond market.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in EUR. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
12 MONTH PERFORMANCE PERIODS - TO LAST QUARTER END
31/3/2012- 31/3/2013
31/3/2013- 31/3/2014
31/3/2014- 31/3/2015
31/3/2015- 31/3/2016
31/3/2016- 31/3/2017
2016 Calendar
Year
Share Class 7.12% 5.68% 13.61% 0.75% -1.81% 3.28%
Benchmark 7.31% 5.74% 13.70% 0.79% -1.73% 3.20%
The table above shows individual years’ performance for the fund and its benchmark, up to the end of the most recent month of March, June, September or December. When the last business day of the month falls on a Bank Holiday in the UK and/or Ireland and on 31 December, performance is calculated using an indicative NAV. This is reflected in the performance shown on this factsheet.
Key Risks: 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 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. Certain developing countries are especially large debtors to commercial banks and foreign governments. Investment in debt obligations (sovereign debt) issued or guaranteed by developing governments or their agencies involve a high degree of risk.
KEY FACTSAsset Class Fixed IncomeMorningstar Category -Fund Launch Date 01-Nov-2001Share Class Launch Date 01-Dec-2005Fund Base Currency EURShare Class Currency EURTotal Fund Size (M) 2,052.31 EURBenchmark Citigroup EMU Government Bond
IndexDomicile IrelandFund Type UCITSISIN IE0031080868Bloomberg Ticker BARGVBDDistribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 250,000
DEALING INFORMATIONSettlement Trade date + 3 daysDealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
TOP COUNTRIES (%)
Fund Benchmark Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
MATURITY BREAKDOWN (%)
Fund Benchmark
CREDIT RATINGS (%)
Fund Benchmark
GLOSSARYMarket Capitalisation: is the total value of the shares issued by a company which trades on thestock exchange.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken from thefund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains the top25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% of funds.
SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overall riskand reward profile of the Fund.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
BLACKROCK FIXED INCOME DUBLIN FUNDS PLC
BlackRock Euro Government Inflation-Linked Bond Fund Inst EURMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 14-Apr-2017.For Investors in the UK. Investors should read the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus prior to investing.
FUND OVERVIEW
The BlackRock Euro Government Inflation-Linked Bond Fund aims to closely track the Barclays Euro Government Inflation-Linked Bond Index. The index includes bonds issued by EMU member governments linked to domestic inflation or the harmonised EMU HICP index.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in EUR. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
12 MONTH PERFORMANCE PERIODS - TO LAST QUARTER END
31/3/2012- 31/3/2013
31/3/2013- 31/3/2014
31/3/2014- 31/3/2015
31/3/2015- 31/3/2016
31/3/2016- 31/3/2017
2016 Calendar
Year
Share Class 3.22% -1.68% 8.51% -2.45% -0.25% 3.69%
Benchmark 3.45% -1.52% 8.45% -2.43% -0.17% 3.79%
The table above shows individual years’ performance for the fund and its benchmark, up to the end of the most recent month of March, June, September or December. When the last business day of the month falls on a Bank Holiday in the UK and/or Ireland and on 31 December, performance is calculated using an indicative NAV. This is reflected in the performance shown on this factsheet.
Key Risks: 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 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. Inflation linked bonds are fixed interest securities where the coupon payments increase and decrease with changes in official inflation rates.
KEY FACTSAsset Class Fixed IncomeMorningstar Category -Fund Launch Date 03-Mar-2009Share Class Launch Date 03-Apr-2009Fund Base Currency EURShare Class Currency EURTotal Fund Size (M) 73.90 EURBenchmark BBG Barc Euro Government
Inflation-Linked Bond IndexDomicile IrelandFund Type UCITSISIN IE00B4WXT857Bloomberg Ticker BGIEGIADistribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 500,000
Key Risks Continued: Such bonds offer investors some protection against rising levels of inflation, since rising official inflation data automatically feeds through into coupon payments. However, Investors should be aware that inflation linked bonds may, under certain circumstances, offer a slightly lower coupon payment compared to other types of fixed interest securities. Also, given that these securities are not exposed to inflation rate risk, should inflation rates decrease, the value of an inflation linked bond may not increase in price as might be expected for some other sorts of bond.The fund(s) may invest in structured credit products such as asset backed securities (‘ABS’) which pool together mortgages and other debts into single or multiple series credit products which are then passed on to investors, normally in return for interest payments based on the cash flows from the underlying assets. These securities have similar characteristics to corporate bonds but carry greater risk as the details of the underlying loans is unknown, although loans with similar terms are typically packaged together. The stability of returns from ABS are not only dependent on changes in interest-rates but also changes in the repayments of the underlying loans as a result of changes in economic conditions or the circumstances of the holder of the loan. These securities can therefore be more sensitive to economic events, may be subject to severe price movements and can be more difficult and/or more expensive to sell in difficult markets.
DEALING INFORMATIONSettlement Trade date + 3 daysDealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
TOP COUNTRIES (%)
Fund Benchmark Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
GLOSSARYMarket Capitalisation: is the total value of the shares issued by a company which trades on thestock exchange.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken from thefund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains the top25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% of funds.
SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overall riskand reward profile of the Fund.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
BLACKROCK INDEX SELECTION FUND
BlackRock Europe ex-UK Index Sub-Fund Inst EURMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 14-Apr-2017.For Investors in the UK. Investors should read the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus prior to investing.
FUND OVERVIEW
The Sub-Fund seeks to provide a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the equity market in Europe excluding the UK.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in EUR. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
The table above shows individual years’ performance for the fund and its benchmark, up to the end of the most recent month of March, June, September or December. When the last business day of the month falls on a Bank Holiday in the UK and/or Ireland and on 31 December, performance is calculated using an indicative NAV. This is reflected in the performance shown on this factsheet.
Key Risks: 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 may be exposed to finance sector companies, as a service provider or as counterparty for financial contracts. Liquidity in the financial markets has been severely restricted, causing a number of firms to withdrawn from the market, or in some extreme cases, becoming insolvent. This may have an adverse affect on the activities of the fund.
KEY FACTSAsset Class EquityMorningstar Category -Fund Launch Date 31-Dec-1998Unit Class Launch Date 07-Sep-2007Fund Base Currency EURUnit Class Currency EURTotal Fund Size (M) 2,077.42 EURBenchmark MSCI Europe ex UK Net Return
IndexDomicile IrelandFund Type UCITSISIN IE00B1W56P62Bloomberg Ticker BGIXUKADistribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 1,000,000
TOP HOLDINGS (%)NESTLE SA 4.03ROCHE HOLDING PAR AG 3.03NOVARTIS AG 2.79TOTAL SA 1.93SANOFI SA 1.77SIEMENS AG 1.76SAP 1.62BAYER AG 1.60BASF SE 1.53BANCO SANTANDER SA 1.50Total of Portfolio 21.56
Holdings subject to change
GLOSSARYMarket Capitalisation: is the total value of the shares issued by a company which trades on thestock exchange.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken from thefund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains the top25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% of funds.
SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overall riskand reward profile of the Fund.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
DEALING INFORMATIONSettlement Trade date + 3 daysDealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
TOP COUNTRIES (%)
Fund Benchmark Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
MARKET CAPITALISATION (%)
Fund Benchmark
BLACKROCK INDEX SELECTION FUND
BlackRock Japan Index Sub-Fund Inst USDMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 14-Apr-2017.For Investors in the UK. Investors should read the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus prior to investing.
FUND OVERVIEW
The Sub-Fund seeks to provide a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the equity market in Japan.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in USD. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
12 MONTH PERFORMANCE PERIODS - TO LAST QUARTER END
31/3/2012- 31/3/2013
31/3/2013- 31/3/2014
31/3/2014- 31/3/2015
31/3/2015- 31/3/2016
31/3/2016- 31/3/2017
2016 Calendar
Year
Unit Class 8.53% 7.32% 11.82% -7.24% 14.36% 2.28%
Benchmark 8.54% 7.53% 12.06% -7.06% 14.44% 2.38%
The table above shows individual years’ performance for the fund and its benchmark, up to the end of the most recent month of March, June, September or December. When the last business day of the month falls on a Bank Holiday in the UK and/or Ireland and on 31 December, performance is calculated using an indicative NAV. This is reflected in the performance shown on this factsheet.
Key Risks: 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. Investment risk is concentrated in specific sectors, countries, currencies or companies. This means the Fund is more sensitive to any localised economic, market, political or regulatory events. The Fund may be exposed to finance sector companies, as a service provider or as counterparty for financial contracts. Liquidity in the financial markets has been severely restricted, causing a number of firms to withdrawn from the market, or in some extreme cases, becoming insolvent. This may have an adverse affect on the activities of the fund.
KEY FACTSAsset Class EquityMorningstar Category -Fund Launch Date 31-Dec-1998Unit Class Launch Date 13-May-2009Fund Base Currency USDUnit Class Currency USDTotal Fund Size (M) 848.75 USDBenchmark MSCI Developed - Japan Net
Dividends (USD)Domicile IrelandFund Type UCITSISIN IE00B1W56N49Bloomberg Ticker BGIJPIDDistribution Type DailyMinimum Initial Investment 1,000,000
TOP HOLDINGS (%)TOYOTA MOTOR CORP 4.65MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC 2.63SOFTBANK GROUP CORP 1.91HONDA MOTOR LTD 1.61SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP IN 1.60KDDI CORP 1.58MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC 1.45SONY CORP 1.40FANUC CORP 1.30KEYENCE CORP 1.28Total of Portfolio 19.41
Holdings subject to change
GLOSSARYMarket Capitalisation: is the total value of the shares issued by a company which trades on thestock exchange.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken from thefund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains the top25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% of funds.
SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overall riskand reward profile of the Fund.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
DEALING INFORMATIONSettlement Trade date + 3 daysDealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
BLACKROCK INDEX SELECTION FUND
BlackRock North America Index Sub-Fund Inst USDMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 14-Apr-2017.For Investors in the UK. Investors should read the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus prior to investing.
FUND OVERVIEW
The investment objective of this Sub-Fund is to provide a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the equity markets in the United States and Canada.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in USD. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
The table above shows individual years’ performance for the fund and its benchmark, up to the end of the most recent month of March, June, September or December. When the last business day of the month falls on a Bank Holiday in the UK and/or Ireland and on 31 December, performance is calculated using an indicative NAV. This is reflected in the performance shown on this factsheet.
Key Risks: 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 may be exposed to finance sector companies, as a service provider or as counterparty for financial contracts. Liquidity in the financial markets has been severely restricted, causing a number of firms to withdrawn from the market, or in some extreme cases, becoming insolvent. This may have an adverse affect on the activities of the fund.
KEY FACTSAsset Class EquityMorningstar Category -Fund Launch Date 30-Apr-2001Unit Class Launch Date 21-Aug-2007Fund Base Currency USDUnit Class Currency USDTotal Fund Size (M) 2,647.73 USDBenchmark MSCI Daily Net TR North America
USDDomicile IrelandFund Type UCITSISIN IE00B1W56K18Bloomberg Ticker BGINAIADistribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 1,000,000
TOP HOLDINGS (%)APPLE INC 3.41MICROSOFT CORP 2.16AMAZON COM INC 1.58JOHNSON & JOHNSON 1.51EXXON MOBIL CORP 1.50FACEBOOK CLASS A INC 1.46JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 1.40GENERAL ELECTRIC 1.18WELLS FARGO 1.18ALPHABET INC CLASS C 1.13Total of Portfolio 16.51
Holdings subject to change
GLOSSARYMarket Capitalisation: is the total value of the shares issued by a company which trades on thestock exchange.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken from thefund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains the top25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% of funds.
SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overall riskand reward profile of the Fund.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
BlackRock Pacific Index Sub-Fund Flex USDMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 20-Apr-2017.Flexible Accumulating | For Professional Clients and Qualified Investors Only.
FUND OVERVIEW
The Sub-Fund seeks to provide a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the equity market in the Pacific, excluding Japan.
INDEX DESCRIPTION
The return of this Sub-Fund is compared with the return of the MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index with netdividends reinvested. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that isdesigned to capture the market performance of Pacific ex Japan equities.
KEY BENEFITS
1 Reduced tracking error to benchmark index through rigorous risk control
2 Diversified portfolio of securities tracking the sector exposure of the benchmark index
3 Minimised transaction costs leveraging our trading expertise and experience
CUMULATIVE & ANNUALISED PERFORMANCE
Fund Benchmark
Source: BlackRock and MSCI. Performance is shown net of fees applicable to the unit class and net of administration and custody expenses. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may not get back the amount originally invested. Changes in the rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of investments to diminish or increase. Fluctuation may be particularly marked in the case of a higher volatility fund and the value of an investment may fall suddenly and substantially. Levels and basis of taxation may change from time to time.
Key Risks: 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. Compared to more established economies, the value of investments in developing Emerging Markets may be subject to greater volatility due to differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability. 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 may be exposed to finance sector companies, as a service provider or as counterparty for financial contracts. Liquidity in the financial markets has been severely restricted, causing a number of firms to withdrawn from the market, or in some extreme cases, becoming insolvent. This may have an adverse affect on the activities of the fund. The Fund uses derivatives as part of its investment strategy. Compared to a fund which only invests in traditional instruments such as stocks and bonds, derivatives are potentially subject to a higher level of risk.
KEY FACTSUmbrella BlackRock Index Selection Fund
Domicile Ireland
Legal Structure UCITS
Inception Date 30-Dec-1998
Unit Class Launch Date 01-Dec-2005
Unit Class Currency USD
Benchmark MSCI Developed Pacific Ex Japan in USD Net TR Index
Total Fund Size (M) 494,47 USD
Number of Holdings 152
ISIN IE0006797348
SEDOL 0679734
Bloomberg Ticker BGIPREI
Minimum Initial Investment 1.000.000
Minimum Subsequent Investment 100.000
Achieved Tracking-Error % (3 Year)
0,08
Note: for this purpose achieved tracking error is defined as the annualised standard deviation of monthly returns as against the benchmark, measured over the three year period ending at the current month end.
TOP HOLDINGS (%)COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA 6,89WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION CORP 5,46AIA GROUP LTD 4,68AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING 4,34NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD 4,12BHP BILLITON LTD 3,60CSL LTD 2,66WESFARMERS LTD 2,37CK HUTCHISON HOLDINGS LTD 2,05HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING L 1,80Total of Portfolio 37,97Holdings subject to change
The Fund described herein is indexed to an MSCI® index but is not sponsored, endorsed, or promoted by MSCI and MSCI bears no liability with respect to any such fund or any index on which such funds are based. The Prospectus contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with BlackRock and any related funds.
Financials 39,75% 39,74% 0,01%Real Estate 14,66% 14,62% 0,04%Industrials 9,45% 9,44% 0,01%Materials 9,29% 9,31% -0,01%Consumer Staples 5,51% 5,50% 0,01%Utilities 5,32% 5,31% 0,01%Consumer Discretionary 5,19% 5,23% -0,04%Health Care 4,20% 4,20% 0,00%Telecommunications 3,28% 3,31% -0,04%Energy 2,85% 2,84% 0,00%Information Technology 0,51% 0,51% 0,00%Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
FEES AND CHARGESFund Pricing Daily, forward pricing basisFees Available on request
COUNTRY BREAKDOWN (%)
Fund Benchmark
Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
DEALING INFORMATIONDealing Frequency DailyDealing Deadline 2:30pm (Irish time) on Dealing Day -1Settlement Dealing Day + 3
In principle, all funds may participate in securities lending. BlackRock, acting as an agent, currently lends securities on behalf of certain funds with the objective of generatingincremental returns for the funds while maintaining a low level of risk.Should a particular Fund undertake securities lending, it will receive 62.5% of the income generated by this activity and the remaining 37.5% will be received by BlackRock asthe securities lending agent. The fact that BlackRock receives a portion of the fee generated from the overall securities lending income does not increase the costs of runningthe Fund. Securities lending involves risk such as that of counterparty default. As an additional safeguard in the event of a counterparty default, BlackRock, Inc. provides theFund with an indemnity to cover losses associated with borrower default — in the event of a default, if a shortfall exists between the proceeds of the sale of the collateral andthe cost to repurchase loaned securities, BlackRock reimburses the Fund in full under the terms of the indemnity.
BLACKROCK INDEX SELECTION FUND
BlackRock UK Index Sub-Fund Inst GBPMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 14-Apr-2017.For Investors in the UK. Investors should read the Key Investor Information Document and Prospectus prior to investing.
FUND OVERVIEW
The Sub-Fund seeks to provide a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the equity market in the United Kingdom.
GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL 10,000
Fund
Benchmark
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in GBP. Source: BlackRock. Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested. Source: BlackRock. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product.
12 MONTH PERFORMANCE PERIODS - TO LAST QUARTER END
31/3/2012- 31/3/2013
31/3/2013- 31/3/2014
31/3/2014- 31/3/2015
31/3/2015- 31/3/2016
31/3/2016- 31/3/2017
2016 Calendar
Year
Unit Class 15.24% 6.20% 5.97% -5.92% 23.36% 18.89%
Benchmark 15.47% 6.35% 6.11% -5.85% 23.50% 19.16%
The table above shows individual years’ performance for the fund and its benchmark, up to the end of the most recent month of March, June, September or December. When the last business day of the month falls on a Bank Holiday in the UK and/or Ireland and on 31 December, performance is calculated using an indicative NAV. This is reflected in the performance shown on this factsheet.
Key Risks: 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. Investment risk is concentrated in specific sectors, countries, currencies or companies. This means the Fund is more sensitive to any localised economic, market, political or regulatory events.
KEY FACTSAsset Class EquityMorningstar Category -Fund Launch Date 31-Dec-1998Unit Class Launch Date 28-Sep-2007Fund Base Currency GBPUnit Class Currency GBPTotal Fund Size (M) 527.33 GBPBenchmark MSCI Developed - United
Kingdom Net ReturnsDomicile IrelandFund Type UCITSISIN IE00B1W56R86Bloomberg Ticker BZWUKIDDistribution Type NoneMinimum Initial Investment 1,000,000
TOP HOLDINGS (%)HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 6.93BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC 5.31ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC CLASS A 4.95BP PLC 4.65ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC CLASS B 4.40GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC 4.35ASTRAZENECA PLC 3.34DIAGEO PLC 3.09VODAFONE GROUP PLC 2.98UNILEVER PLC 2.72Total of Portfolio 42.72
Holdings subject to change
GLOSSARYMarket Capitalisation: is the total value of the shares issued by a company which trades on thestock exchange.Ongoing Charge: is a figure representing all annual charges and other payments taken from thefund.Quartile Rank: categorises a fund into four equal bands based on their performance over aspecified period within the relevant Morningstar's sector. The top or first quartile contains the top25% of funds, through to the bottom or 4th quartile which contains the bottom 25% of funds.
SRRI: is a value based on the volatility of the fund, which gives an indication of the overall riskand reward profile of the Fund.Performance Fee: is charged on any returns that, subject to a High Water Mark, the Fundachieves above it's performance fee benchmark. Please refer to the Prospectus for furtherinformation.
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settlement dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change. From 1 September 2016, GICS will increase from 10 to 11 sectors. Real Estate securities, previously classified with Financials, will be reported as a new sector – Real Estate
BlackRock Ultra High Quality Euro Government Bond Index Fund Flex EURMARCH 2017 FACTSHEETUnless otherwise stated, Performance, Portfolio Breakdowns and Net Asset information as at: 31-Mar-2017. All other data as at 20-Apr-2017. Accumulating Share Class | For Professional and Qualified Investors Only.
FUND OVERVIEW
The BlackRock Ultra High Quality Euro Government Bond Index Fund (the “Fund”) aims to closely track the returns of the iBoxx Euro Eurozone AAA Index, which is designed to reflect the performance of the AAA-rated euro-denominated government bond market.
KEY BENEFITS
1 Primarily invests in AAA-rated government bonds – the most highly-rated bonds available
2 Aims to minimise transaction costs by exploiting crossing opportunities through our highertrading volumes
3 Looks to reduce tracking error to the benchmark index through rigorous risk control
CUMULATIVE & ANNUALISED PERFORMANCE
Fund Benchmark
Source: BlackRock and iBoxx. Performance is shown net of fees applicable to the unit class and net of administration and custody expenses. Returns greater than 12 months are annualised.
Key Risks: 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 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. Certain developing countries are especially large debtors to commercial banks and foreign governments. Investment in debt obligations (sovereign debt) issued or guaranteed by developing governments or their agencies involve a high degree of risk.
KEY FACTSUmbrella BlackRock Fixed Income Dublin
Funds Plc
Domicile Ireland
Legal Structure UCITS
Fund Launch Date 01-Jul-2011
Share Class Launch Date 04-Aug-2011
Share Class Currency EUR
Benchmark Markit iBoxx Eurozone AAA Index
Total Fund Size (M) 179.15 EUR
Number of Holdings 79
ISIN IE00B4Z7ZH51
SEDOL B4Z7ZH5
Bloomberg Ticker BRUHQEF
Minimum Initial Investment 500,000
Minimum Subsequent Investment 5,000
Achieved Tracking-Error % (3 Year)
0.05
Note: for this purpose achieved tracking error is defined as the annualised standard deviation of monthly returns as against the benchmark, measured over the three year period ending at the current month end.
TOP HOLDINGS (%)BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 4 01/04/2037
2.59
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 3.5 07/04/2019
2.54
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 4.75 07/04/2034
2.52
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 5.5 01/04/2031
2.11
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 2.5 08/15/2046
2.10
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 4.75 07/04/2040
2.04
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 1.75 07/04/2022
1.98
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 3.75 01/04/2019
1.92
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 1 08/15/2025
1.89
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) 3.25 01/04/2020
1.84
Total of Portfolio 21.53Holdings subject to change
iBoxx is a registered trade mark of iBoxx Limited. iBoxx Limited does not approve, endorse or recommend BlackRock. This Fund is not sponsored, endorsed or sold by iBoxx Limited which makes no representation regarding the suitability of investing in the product.
FEES AND CHARGESFund Pricing Forward pricing basisFees Available on request
TOP COUNTRIES (%)
Fund Benchmark
Geographic exposure relates principally to the domicile of the issuers of the securities held in the product, added together and then expressed as a percentage of the product’s total holdings. However, in some instances it can reflect the country where the issuer of the securities carries out much of their business.
In principle, all funds may participate in securities lending. BlackRock, acting as an agent, currently lends securities on behalf of certain funds with the objective of generatingincremental returns for the funds while maintaining a low level of risk.Should a particular Fund undertake securities lending, it will receive 62.5% of the income generated by this activity and the remaining 37.5% will be received by BlackRock asthe securities lending agent. The fact that BlackRock receives a portion of the fee generated from the overall securities lending income does not increase the costs of runningthe Fund. Securities lending involves risk such as that of counterparty default. As an additional safeguard in the event of a counterparty default, BlackRock, Inc. provides theFund with an indemnity to cover losses associated with borrower default — in the event of a default, if a shortfall exists between the proceeds of the sale of the collateral andthe cost to repurchase loaned securities, BlackRock reimburses the Fund in full under the terms of the indemnity.