BlackRock Gold and General 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 | 28.7% | -3.6% | -10.0% | 6.0% | 25.4% |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 30/11/24 |
5 Years to 30/11/24 |
10 Years to 30/11/24 |
||
| Fund | 6.2% | 8.2% | 8.5% | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | 8.34 |
| BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION | 8.19 |
| NEWMONT CORPORATION | 6.86 |
| KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION | 6.08 |
| ENDEAVOUR MINING | 5.42 |
| NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD | 4.93 |
| ALAMOS GOLD | 4.76 |
| WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP. | 4.06 |
| LUNDIN GOLD | 3.87 |
| ELDORADO GOLD CORP | 3.15 |
| Total | 55.65 |
Fund Aims
BlackRock Gold and General Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth primarily through an actively managed portfolio of gold mining, commodity and precious-metal related shares. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities and units in collective investment schemes.Derivatives may also be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.
Fund Manager
Thomas Holl, Vice President and portfolio manager, is a member of the Natural Resources team within BlackRock's EMEA Fundamental Equity Portfolio Management Group. He is responsible for covering the mining and gold sectors.
Mr. Holl moved to his current role in 2008. His service with the firm dates back to 2006, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, Mr. Holl was a member of the Global Equity team and the Real Estate team as a member of the graduate training program.
Mr. Holl earned a BA degree, with honors, in Land Economy from Cambridge University in 2006.
Evy Hambro , Managing Director, is the joint Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock's Natural Resources Equity team. He is responsible for the management of BGF World Mining, BGF World Gold, BlackRock Gold and General Fund and BlackRock World Mining Trust. He is also co-manager of BlackRock's Natural Resources Hedge Fund and manger of a number of segregated portfolios.
Mr. Hambro's service with the firm dates back to 1994, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006.
Mr. Hambro earned a BSc degree, with honours, in marketing, from Newcastle University in 1994.
Fund Overview
| Bid (20/12/2024) | 1510.81p |
| Offer (20/12/2024) | 1527.24p |
| Historic yield | 0.50% |
| Fund size (31/10/2024) | £1030.19m |
| Number of holdings | 347 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 1.16% |
| Launch date | 01/07/2009 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 86.67% | |
| UK Equities | 7.67% | |
| Commodities | 4.15% | |
| Money Market | 0.65% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.29% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.06% | |
| Other Assets | 0.52% |
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 | 86.67% | |
| UK Equities | 7.67% | |
| Commodities | 4.15% | |
| Money Market | 0.65% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.29% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.06% | |
| Other Assets | 0.52% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 93.83% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 93.83% | - | - | |
| Precious Metals & Mining | - | - | 88.36% | - | |
| Gold Mining | - | - | - | 82.56% | |
| Platinum & Precious Metals | - | - | - | 5.80% | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 5.47% | - | |
| General Mining | - | - | - | 4.48% | |
| Copper | - | - | - | 1.00% | |
| Commodities | 4.15% | - | - | - | |
| Commodities | - | 4.15% | - | - | |
| Commodities | - | - | 4.15% | - | |
| Commodities | - | - | - | 4.15% | |
| Non-Classified | 1.03% | - | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | 0.52% | - | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | - | 0.52% | - | |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | 0.52% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.93% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | 0.06% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | 0.06% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | 0.06% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | 0.06% | |
| Bonds | 0.00% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| North America | 73.19% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 11.60% | |
| UK | 7.67% | |
| Commodities | 4.15% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 1.94% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.93% | |
| Non-Classified | 0.51% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 100.00% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 73.19% | - | |
Canada
|
- | 63.00% | |
United States
|
- | 10.19% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 11.60% | - | |
Australia
|
- | 11.60% | |
| UK | 7.67% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 7.67% | |
| Commodities | 4.15% | - | |
| Middle East & Africa | 1.94% | - | |
South Africa
|
- | 1.94% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.93% | - | |
| Non-Classified | 0.51% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
8.19% |
| Large |
|
31.16% |
| Medium |
|
26.51% |
| Small |
|
15.98% |
| Micro |
|
2.62% |
| Non-Classified |
|
14.60% |
| Cash |
|
0.93% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | 8.34% | Precious Metals & Mining | Canada |
| 2 | BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION | 8.19% | Precious Metals & Mining | Canada |
| 3 | NEWMONT CORPORATION | 6.86% | Precious Metals & Mining | United States |
| 4 | KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION | 6.08% | Precious Metals & Mining | Canada |
| 5 | ENDEAVOUR MINING | 5.42% | Precious Metals & Mining | United Kingdom |
| 6 | NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD | 4.93% | Precious Metals & Mining | Australia |
| 7 | ALAMOS GOLD | 4.76% | Precious Metals & Mining | Canada |
| 8 | WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP. | 4.06% | Precious Metals & Mining | Canada |
| 9 | LUNDIN GOLD | 3.87% | Precious Metals & Mining | Canada |
| 10 | ELDORADO GOLD CORP | 3.15% | Precious Metals & Mining | Canada |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 7.67% | 86.16% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 93.83% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| Bonds | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non-Classified | - | 0.51% | - | - | - | - | 4.72% | 0.65% | 5.88% |
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 | B5ZNJ89 |
| Mex Code | MYBLKG |
| Isin Code | GB00B5ZNJ896 |
| Citi Code | FMP2 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 1.16% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | BlackRock Gold and General Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth primarily through an actively managed portfolio of gold mining, commodity and precious-metal related shares. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities and units in collective investment schemes.Derivatives may also be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management. |
| Benchmark | FTSE Gold Mining Index - GBP Price |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | Specialist |
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 | Annually |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 01 March | 30 April |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
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 SA/NV |
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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