BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the total return performance of the Solactive Climate Change and Environmental Opportunities Index, before taking into account fees and expenses.

Fund Strategy

In seeking to achieve the investment objective, the Responsible Entity will employ a passive management approach designed to track the performance of the Index, before fees and expenses. The Fund will generally seek to invest in the securities that comprise the Index in proportion to the weightings of the securities in the Index. This is known as a 'full replication' strategy.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	-1.1%	2.87%	9.33%	24.92%	13.15%	7.18%	7.99%	8.43%
Growth return	-1.1%	2.6%	7.38%	20.99%	8.9%	2.82%	4.28%	4.55%
Income return	0%	0.27%	1.95%	3.93%	4.25%	4.36%	3.71%	3.88%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	-1.31%	2.1%	8.44%	24.89%	13.39%	8.01%	8.17%	8.32%

As at 31 Oct 2024. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity

Australian Equities: 92.93%

Cash: 1.48%

Property: 5.59%

International Equities: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 93.25%

Cash: -0.06%

Property: 2.11%

International Equities: 4.30%

Fixed Interest: 0.40%

Alternatives: 0.01%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	BlackRock Investment Mgmt (AUS) Ltd
APIR Code	BAR0814AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Large Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Oct 2024)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	30 Dec 1996
Fund Size	$109.94 million (as at 31 Aug 2024)
Entry Price	$1.56529 (as at 14 Nov 2024)
Exit Price	$1.5606 (as at 14 Nov 2024)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.29% (as at 1 Nov 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.45% (as at 30 Jun 2023)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$50,000
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Aug 2022)

Holding (as at 31 Aug 2022)	Type	% of Portfolio
BHP Group Ltd	Equity	8.34%
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FAQs about the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity

What is the objective of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

The objective of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund is The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the total return performance of the Solactive Climate Change and Environmental Opportunities Index, before taking into account fees and expenses.

What is the strategy for the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

The strategy of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund is In seeking to achieve the investment objective, the Responsible Entity will employ a passive management approach designed to track the performance of the Index, before fees and expenses. The Fund will generally seek to invest in the securities that comprise the Index in proportion to the weightings of the securities in the Index. This is known as a 'full replication' strategy.

What is the APIR code of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

The APIR code of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund is BAR0814AU.

What was BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity’s total return last month?

BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity’s total return last month was -1.1%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.1% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What was BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity’s total return for the last three months?

BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity’s total return for the last three months was 2.87%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.6% and an income return of 0.27%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity’s one-year total return?

BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity’s one-year total return is 24.92%. This was made up of a growth return of 20.99% and an income return of 3.93%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity’s three-year total return?

BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity’s one-year total return is 7.18%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.82% and an income return of 4.36%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is the asset allocation of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

The asset allocation of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 92.93%

Cash: 1.48%

Property: 5.59%

International Equities: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund is BlackRock Investment Mgmt (AUS) Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund belong to?

The BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Blend sector/asset class.

What is the size of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

As at 31 Aug 2024, the size of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund was $109.94 million.

What is the inception date of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

The BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund has an inception date of 30 Dec 1996.

What is the current entry price of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

The current entry price of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund is $1.56529 per unit and the current exit price is $1.5606 per unit (as at 14 Nov 2024).

What is the current exit price of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

The current exit price of the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund is $1.5606 per unit and the current entry price is $1.56529 per unit (as at 14 Nov 2024).

What is the minimum investment amount for the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the BlackRock Advantage Australian Equity managed fund is $50,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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