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BlackRock Japan Flexible Equity Class D4 - Income (GBP)

Sell:1,541.00p Buy:1,541.00p Change: 20.00p (1.32%)
Prices as at 4 October 2024
Sell:1,541.00p
Buy:1,541.00p
Change: 20.00p (1.32%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Prices as at 4 October 2024
Sell:1,541.00p
Buy:1,541.00p
Change: 20.00p (1.32%)
Prices as at 4 October 2024
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
The selling price currently displayed is higher than the buying price. This can occur temporarily for a variety of reasons; shortly before the market opens, after the market closes or because of extraordinary price volatility during the trading day.

Charges and Savings

Initial charges
Initial charge: 5.00%
Initial saving from HL: 5.00%
Net initial charge: 0.00%
HL dealing charge: Free
Annual charges
Performance fee: No  
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 1.08%
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.00%
Net ongoing charge: 1.08%
There are other unit types of this fund available:
Inclusive - Class A4 - Income (GBP) (Net ongoing charge 1.09%)

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.


Other Information

Unit type: Unbundled
Manager:
Tad Fukushima
Fund launch date: 10 January 2006
Sector: Japan
Fund size: £98,615 million
Number of holdings: 57
Fund type: SICAV
Accumulation/income: Income
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 15:00
Trustee: The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited
Minimum investment: £100.00
Available in a regular savings plan: Yes
Minimum regular savings value: £25.00

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Performance

04/10/19 to 04/10/20 04/10/20 to 04/10/21 04/10/21 to 04/10/22 04/10/22 to 04/10/23 04/10/23 to 04/10/24
Annual return 11.28% 13.92% -14.31% 12.45% 21.03%

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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Our view on this fund

The Wealth Shortlist features funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. If a fund is not on the Shortlist, this is not a recommendation to sell; however, if you are thinking of adding to your investments, we believe the Wealth Shortlist is a good place to start. View funds on the Wealth Shortlist »

Fund Objective

The Japan Flexible Equity Fund seeks to maximise total return. The Fund invests at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies domiciled in or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in, Japan. The Fund normally invests in securities that, in the opinion of the Investment Adviser, exhibit either growth or value investment characteristics, placing an emphasis as the market outlook warrants.

Income Details

Income paid: Annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 30 August 2025
Payment date: 6 September 20254

This data is provided by Broadridge. HL accepts no responsibility for its accuracy and you should independently check data before making any investment decision. All yields are variable and not guaranteed. There is currently no yield information available for this fund.

Security Weight
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP 4.56%
SONY CORP 3.75%
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE CO. 3.72%
HITACHI 3.69%
RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO. 3.58%
TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS 3.57%
SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO. 2.98%
DAIICHI SANKYO CO LTD 2.98%
NINTENDO CO. 2.78%
HONDA MOTOR CO. 2.73%
Sector Weight
Automobiles & Parts 10.01%
Banks 10.01%
Technology Hardware & Equipment 7.72%
Industrial Engineering 7.16%
General Industrials 6.61%
Leisure Goods 6.53%
Industrial Support Services 6.45%
Chemicals 6.36%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology 4.39%
Non-life Insurance 3.57%
Country Weight
Japan 97.62%
Cash and Equiv. 2.39%
Non-Classified 0.00%

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 4 October 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 30 June 2024.

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You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account

4 If you elect to receive the income from an ISA or a 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.