BlackRock Continental European Income Fund
Class D - Income (GBP)






Income and accumulation units
With income units, any income is paid as cash. This can be withdrawn, reinvested or simply held on your account. With accumulation units any income is retained within the fund; the number of units remains the same but the price of each unit increases by the amount of income generated within the fund. Generally accumulation units offer a slightly more efficient way to reinvest income, although many investors will choose to hold income units and reinvest the income to buy extra units.
×Charges and Savings
Initial charges | |
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Initial charge: | 0.00% |
Initial saving from HL: | 0.00% |
HL dealing charge: | Free |
Net initial charge: | 0.00% |
Annual charges | |||
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Performance fee: | No | ||
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): | 0.91% | ||
Ongoing saving from HL: | 0.00% | ||
Net ongoing charge: | 0.91% | ||
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In some cases the ongoing savings are provided by our loyalty bonus. Loyalty bonuses are tax-free in an ISA or SIPP. However, they may be subject to tax in a Fund & Share Account which would, in effect, reduce their value and increase the net ongoing charge.
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Performance
08/12/18 to 08/12/19 | 08/12/19 to 08/12/20 | 08/12/20 to 08/12/21 | 08/12/21 to 08/12/22 | 08/12/22 to 08/12/23 | |
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Annual return | 14.43% | 13.89% | 15.13% | -9.57% | 10.87% |
Please remember past performance is not a guide to future returns. Where no data is shown, figures are not available. This information is provided to help you choose your own investments, remember they can fall as well as rise in value so you may not get back the original amount invested.
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Andreas Zoellinger has managed the fund since launch in May 2011. He boasts over 22 years' experience in the investment industry and is the longest standing member on the BlackRock European team. Brian Hall became co-manager in March 2021. He's been with BlackRock since 2007 and has worked with Zoellinger...
Our latest articleIn this fund update, Investment Analyst Josef Licsauer shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG integration, cost and performance of the BlackRock Continental European Income Fund.
Fund Objective
The aim of the BlackRock Continental European Income Fund is to achieve an above average income from its equity investments, compared to the income yield of European equity markets (excluding the UK), without sacrificing long term capital growth. The Fund will invest primarily in the equity securities of companies domiciled in, or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in Europe excluding the UK. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities, permitted money market instruments, permitted deposits, cash and near cash and units in collective investment schemes. Derivatives may be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.
Income Details
Security | Weight |
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NOVO NORDISK A/S | 5.39% |
NESTLE S.A. | 4.65% |
VINCI | 4.39% |
TRYG AS | 3.94% |
ZURICH INSURANCE GROUP LTD | 3.42% |
SANOFI | 3.38% |
ASML HOLDING N.V. | 3.33% |
ENGIE SA | 3.20% |
COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN | 3.08% |
SAMPO OYJ | 2.91% |
Sector | Weight |
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 13.85% |
Non-life Insurance | 12.26% |
Construction & Materials | 11.41% |
Banks | 6.90% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | 5.45% |
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities | 5.09% |
Aerospace & Defence | 4.95% |
Beverages | 4.65% |
Food Producers | 4.65% |
Electronic & Electrical Equipment | 3.38% |
Country | Weight |
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France | 26.70% |
Switzerland | 15.23% |
Denmark | 13.07% |
Sweden | 9.42% |
Germany | 8.14% |
Netherlands | 7.44% |
Finland | 7.43% |
Italy | 2.86% |
Ireland | 2.50% |
United Kingdom | 2.45% |
Data policy - All information should be used for indicative purposes only. You should independently check data before making any investment decision. HL cannot guarantee that the data is accurate or complete, and accepts no responsibility for how it may be used. Prices provided by Morningstar, correct as at 8 December 2023. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 October 2023.


4 If you elect to receive the income from a Vantage ISA or Vantage Fund & Share Account, we will collect any dividends for you and then pay them directly into your bank account within the first 10 working days of the following month.