BlackRock iShares Japan Equity Index Class D Acc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 30/11/19 to 30/11/20 |
30/11/20 to 30/11/21 |
30/11/21 to 30/11/22 |
30/11/22 to 30/11/23 |
30/11/23 to 30/11/24 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 8.4% | 3.8% | -4.7% | 9.0% | 12.6% |
| Sector | 11.7% | 3.8% | -7.3% | 6.4% | 12.6% |
| Rank | 59/89 | 56/92 | 31/94 | 42/97 | 64/98 |
| Quartile | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 30/11/24 |
5 Years to 30/11/24 |
10 Years to 30/11/24 |
||
| Fund | 5.4% | 5.6% | 8.5% | |
| Sector | 3.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% | |
| Rank | 36/94 | 38/89 | 21/64 | |
| Quartile | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 4.55 |
| MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP | 2.63 |
| HITACHI | 2.48 |
| SONY CORP | 2.33 |
| KEYENCE CORPORATION | 1.94 |
| RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO. | 1.83 |
| MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE CO. | 1.74 |
| MITSUBISHI CORPORATION | 1.62 |
| SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO. | 1.57 |
| TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS | 1.51 |
| Total | 22.21 |
Fund Aims
The aim of the Fund is to seek to achieve capital growth for investors by tracking closely the performance of the FTSE Japan Index by investing in companies in the Index. Investment will be made directly into constituent companies and via other transferable securities giving exposure to such companies. The Fund may also invest in permitted money market instruments, permitted deposits, and units in collective investment schemes. Derivatives and forward transactions may be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.
Fund Manager
CFA, Director and portfolio manager, is a member of BlackRock's Institutional Index Equity team.
Mr. Doyle's service with the firm dates back to 2004, including his years with Barclays Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009. At BGI, he was a portfolio manager in the Institutional Index Equity team. Prior to joining BGI, he was with KPMG. Mr. Doyle earned a master's degree in economics and finance from Bristol University in 2000.
Fund Overview
| Mid (20/12/2024) | 300.88p |
| Historic yield | - |
| Fund size (31/10/2024) | £3598.02m |
| Number of holdings | 500 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.08% |
| Launch date | 29/06/2012 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 96.05% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.62% | |
| Property | 0.90% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.00% | |
| Other Assets | 0.43% |
Important Information
Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 96.05% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.62% | |
| Property | 0.90% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.00% | |
| Other Assets | 0.43% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 26.00% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 23.97% | - | - | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 7.41% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 6.95% | |
| Paints & Coatings | - | - | - | 0.21% | |
| Glass | - | - | - | 0.12% | |
| Containers & Packaging | - | - | - | 0.09% | |
| Plastics | - | - | - | 0.04% | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 5.21% | - | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 2.35% | |
| Business Training & Employment Agencies | - | - | - | 1.89% | |
| Security Services | - | - | - | 0.38% | |
| Forms & Bulk Printing Services | - | - | - | 0.34% | |
| Transaction Processing Services | - | - | - | 0.13% | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 0.11% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 4.34% | - | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 2.40% | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 1.78% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Pollution Control | - | - | - | 0.09% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter | - | - | - | 0.07% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 4.06% | - | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 2.90% | |
| Machinery: Construction & Handling | - | - | - | 0.57% | |
| Machinery: Agricultural | - | - | - | 0.28% | |
| Machinery: Tools | - | - | - | 0.24% | |
| Machinery: Specialty | - | - | - | 0.07% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 2.95% | - | |
| Railroads | - | - | - | 1.53% | |
| Marine Transportation | - | - | - | 0.70% | |
| Transportation Services | - | - | - | 0.31% | |
| Delivery Services | - | - | - | 0.20% | |
| Commercial Vehicles & Parts | - | - | - | 0.18% | |
| Trucking | - | - | - | 0.04% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 2.04% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 2.04% | - | |
| Building: Climate Control | - | - | - | 0.76% | |
| Construction | - | - | - | 0.71% | |
| Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 0.26% | |
| Engineering & Contracting Services | - | - | - | 0.25% | |
| Cement | - | - | - | 0.06% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 20.55% | - | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 8.79% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 8.79% | - | |
| Automobiles | - | - | - | 6.47% | |
| Auto Parts | - | - | - | 1.75% | |
| Tires | - | - | - | 0.57% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 7.33% | - | - | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 5.55% | - | |
| Consumer Electronics | - | - | - | 2.73% | |
| Electronic Entertainment | - | - | - | 1.88% | |
| Toys | - | - | - | 0.37% | |
| Recreational Products | - | - | - | 0.32% | |
| Recreational Vehicles & Boats | - | - | - | 0.17% | |
| Photography | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 1.07% | - | |
| Home Construction | - | - | - | 1.03% | |
| Household Appliance | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 0.55% | - | |
| Footwear | - | - | - | 0.26% | |
| Cosmetics | - | - | - | 0.25% | |
| Clothing & Accessories | - | - | - | 0.04% | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | 0.16% | - | |
| Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer | - | - | - | 0.09% | |
| Consumer Services: Misc. | - | - | - | 0.08% | |
| Retail | - | 2.59% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 2.59% | - | |
| Apparel Retailers | - | - | - | 1.38% | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 0.89% | |
| Home Improvement Retailers | - | - | - | 0.21% | |
| Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 0.10% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 1.44% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 1.44% | - | |
| Recreational Services | - | - | - | 0.59% | |
| Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | 0.32% | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 0.24% | |
| Hotels & Motels | - | - | - | 0.13% | |
| Airlines | - | - | - | 0.12% | |
| Casinos & Gambling | - | - | - | 0.05% | |
| Media | - | 0.40% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 0.40% | - | |
| Media Agencies | - | - | - | 0.21% | |
| Entertainment | - | - | - | 0.12% | |
| Publishing | - | - | - | 0.04% | |
| Radio & TV Broadcasters | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Financials | 12.88% | - | - | - | |
| Banks | - | 7.47% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 7.47% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 7.47% | |
| Insurance | - | 3.73% | - | - | |
| Non-life Insurance | - | - | 2.60% | - | |
| Property & Casualty Insurance | - | - | - | 2.60% | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | 1.13% | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | - | 1.13% | |
| Financial Services | - | 1.67% | - | - | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 1.46% | - | |
| Investment Services | - | - | - | 0.95% | |
| Diversified Financial Services | - | - | - | 0.51% | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 0.21% | - | |
| Consumer Lending | - | - | - | 0.21% | |
| Technology | 10.67% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 10.67% | - | - | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 7.82% | - | |
| Production Technology Equipment | - | - | - | 3.54% | |
| Electronic Office Equipment | - | - | - | 1.56% | |
| Electronic Components | - | - | - | 1.28% | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 0.85% | |
| Computer Hardware | - | - | - | 0.59% | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 2.85% | - | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 1.97% | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 0.50% | |
| Software | - | - | - | 0.38% | |
| Health Care | 7.70% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 7.70% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 5.10% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 5.06% | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 0.04% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 2.49% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 1.44% | |
| Medical Supplies | - | - | - | 1.05% | |
| Health Care Providers | - | - | 0.11% | - | |
| Health Care Services | - | - | - | 0.10% | |
| Health Care Facilities | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Consumer Staples | 5.77% | - | - | - | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 3.31% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 1.68% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 1.59% | |
| Fruit & Grain Processing | - | - | - | 0.10% | |
| Beverages | - | - | 0.90% | - | |
| Brewers | - | - | - | 0.68% | |
| Soft Drinks | - | - | - | 0.20% | |
| Distillers & Vintners | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Tobacco | - | - | 0.72% | - | |
| Tobacco | - | - | - | 0.72% | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 2.46% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 2.46% | - | |
| Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | 1.20% | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 0.83% | |
| Drug Retailers | - | - | - | 0.44% | |
| Basic Materials | 4.62% | - | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | 3.65% | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | - | 3.65% | - | |
| Chemicals: Diversified | - | - | - | 2.75% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | - | - | - | 0.59% | |
| Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers | - | - | - | 0.31% | |
| Basic Resources | - | 0.97% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 0.90% | - | |
| Iron & Steel | - | - | - | 0.66% | |
| Nonferrous Metals | - | - | - | 0.22% | |
| Metal Fabricating | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Industrial Materials | - | - | 0.07% | - | |
| Paper | - | - | - | 0.07% | |
| Telecommunications | 3.85% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 3.85% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | 3.85% | - | |
| Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | 3.85% | |
| Real Estate | 2.75% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 2.75% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 1.69% | - | |
| Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | 1.67% | |
| Real Estate Services | - | - | - | 0.03% | |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 1.06% | - | |
| Industrial REITs | - | - | - | 0.24% | |
| Residential REITs | - | - | - | 0.24% | |
| Diversified REITs | - | - | - | 0.18% | |
| Office REITs | - | - | - | 0.16% | |
| Retail REITs | - | - | - | 0.12% | |
| Hotel & Lodging REITs | - | - | - | 0.12% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.62% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | 1.35% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | 1.35% | - | - | |
| Electricity | - | - | 0.89% | - | |
| Conventional Electricity | - | - | - | 0.89% | |
| Gas, Water & Multi-utilities | - | - | 0.46% | - | |
| Gas Distribution | - | - | - | 0.46% | |
| Energy | 0.81% | - | - | - | |
| Energy | - | 0.81% | - | - | |
| Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 0.81% | - | |
| Oil Refining and Marketing | - | - | - | 0.39% | |
| Oil: Crude Producers | - | - | - | 0.24% | |
| Integrated Oil & Gas | - | - | - | 0.18% | |
| Non-Classified | 0.43% | - | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | 0.43% | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | - | 0.43% | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | 0.43% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.00% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 0.00% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 0.00% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
Regional Allocation
| Japan | 96.05% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.62% | |
| Property | 0.90% | |
| Non-Classified | 0.43% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 96.05% | - | |
Japan
|
- | 96.05% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.62% | - | |
| Property | 0.90% | - | |
| Non-Classified | 0.43% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
50.90% |
| Large |
|
28.99% |
| Medium |
|
15.78% |
| Small |
|
0.19% |
| Non-Classified |
|
1.53% |
| Cash |
|
2.62% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 4.55% | Automobiles & Parts | Japan |
| 2 | MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP | 2.63% | Banks | Japan |
| 3 | HITACHI | 2.48% | General Industrials | Japan |
| 4 | SONY CORP | 2.33% | Leisure Goods | Japan |
| 5 | KEYENCE CORPORATION | 1.94% | Electronic & Electrical Equipment | Japan |
| 6 | RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO. | 1.83% | Industrial Support Services | Japan |
| 7 | MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE CO. | 1.74% | Banks | Japan |
| 8 | MITSUBISHI CORPORATION | 1.62% | General Industrials | Japan |
| 9 | SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO. | 1.57% | Chemicals | Japan |
| 10 | TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS | 1.51% | Non-life Insurance | Japan |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | - | 10.67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.67% |
| Telecommunications | - | 3.85% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.85% |
| Financials | - | 12.88% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12.88% |
| Real Estate | - | 1.85% | - | - | - | 0.90% | - | - | 2.75% |
| Consumer Discretionary | - | 20.55% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20.55% |
| Consumer Staples | - | 5.77% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.77% |
| Energy | - | 0.81% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.81% |
| Utilities | - | 1.35% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.35% |
| Health Care | - | 7.70% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7.70% |
| Industrials | - | 26.00% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26.00% |
| Basic Materials | - | 4.62% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.62% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.62% | 2.62% |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.43% | - | 0.43% |
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only.
Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Identification Codes
| Sedol Code | B6QQ9X9 |
| Mex Code | MYKAAT |
| Isin Code | GB00B6QQ9X96 |
| Citi Code | G6IB |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.08% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | The aim of the Fund is to seek to achieve capital growth for investors by tracking closely the performance of the FTSE Japan Index by investing in companies in the Index. Investment will be made directly into constituent companies and via other transferable securities giving exposure to such companies. The Fund may also invest in permitted money market instruments, permitted deposits, and units in collective investment schemes. Derivatives and forward transactions may be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management. |
| Benchmark | FTSE Custom Japan Net of Tax Mid Day |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | Japan |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 12:00 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Fund currency | Pound Sterling |
| Fund domicile | United Kingdom |
| ISA allowable | Yes |
| SIPP allowable | Yes |
Distribution Details
| Income frequency | Biannually |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 01 March | 30 April |
| 01 September | 31 October |
Effect of Deductions
| Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% | Assuming a growth rate of 7.00% |
|---|---|
| - | - |
Fund Administration
| Fund Trustee/Depository | BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd |
| Fund Administrator | IFDS |
| Fund Registrar | IFDS |
| Fund Custodian | The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
Group Details
| Group name | BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited |
| Group address | 12 Throgmorton Avenue London EC2N 2DL |
| Group telephone | 08457 405 405 |
| Dealing telephone | 0800 445522 |
| broker.services@blackrock.com | |
| Homepage | www.blackrock.co.uk |
| Fax number | 020 7743 1135 |
Dealing
| Minimum Investment | £100000 |
| Minimum Top Up | £100 |
| Minimum Regular Saving | - |
| Settlement Period: Buy | 3 days |
| Settlement Period: Sell | 3 days |
| Pricing Basis | Forward |
| Dealing Decimals | 3 |
Important Information
Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Important Information
Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
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