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BlackRock UK Smaller Companies Class D - Income (GBP)

Sell:844.46p Buy:856.25p Change: 4.86p (0.57%)
Prices as at 1 November 2024
Sell:844.46p
Buy:856.25p
Change: 4.86p (0.57%)
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 1 November 2024
Sell:844.46p
Buy:856.25p
Change: 4.86p (0.57%)
Prices as at 1 November 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.
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Charges and Savings

Initial charges
Initial charge: 0.00%
Initial saving from HL: 0.00%
Net initial charge: 0.00%
HL dealing charge: Free
Annual charges
Performance fee: No  
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 0.90%
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.00%
Net ongoing charge: 0.90%
There are other unit types of this fund available:
Class D - Accumulation (GBP) (Net ongoing charge 0.90%)

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:
Roland Arnold
Fund launch date: 8 May 1987
Sector: UK Smaller Companies
Fund size: £387 million
Number of holdings: 89
Fund type: Unit Trust
Accumulation/income: Income
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 12:00
Trustee: BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd
Minimum investment: £100.00
Available in a regular savings plan: Yes
Minimum regular savings value: £25.00

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Performance

01/11/19 to 01/11/20 01/11/20 to 01/11/21 01/11/21 to 01/11/22 01/11/22 to 01/11/23 01/11/23 to 01/11/24
Annual return -3.30% 53.27% -30.15% -6.93% 19.22%

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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Fund Objective

The aim of the BlackRock UK Smaller Companies Fund is to achieve long term capital growth for investors. The Fund invests primarily in the shares of smaller companies incorporated or listed in the UK which we consider to have above average growth prospects. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. Smaller companies are those whose market capitalisations are similar to that of companies in the Hoare Govett Smaller Companies plus AiM ex-Investment Trusts Index at the time of the Fund’s investment.

Income Details

Historic yield : 1.88%
Income paid: Bi-annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 1 March 2025 1 September 2025
Payment date: 30 April 20254 31 October 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. Information correct as at 29 February 2024.

Sector Weight
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services 11.91%
Industrial Support Services 11.33%
Construction & Materials 10.72%
Real Estate Investment Trusts 7.63%
Media 6.85%
Software & Computer Services 5.66%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment 5.25%
Travel & Leisure 5.21%
Industrial Metals & Mining 4.93%
Telecommunications Service Providers 3.76%
Country Weight
United Kingdom 92.85%
Direct Property and REITs 2.84%
United States 1.81%
Cash and Equiv. 1.36%
Ireland 1.14%

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 1 November 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 30 September 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.