BLACKROCK FRONTIER MKTS INV TST PLCUSD0.01
Symbol: BRFI
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Past Performance
- 20th Apr 2020 to 20th Apr 202151.29%
- 20th Apr 2021 to 20th Apr 20228.54%
- 20th Apr 2022 to 20th Apr 20232.52%
- 20th Apr 2023 to 20th Apr 202417.22%
- 20th Apr 2024 to 20th Apr 20250.72%
Key Information
| Benchmark | N/A |
| Sector | IT Global Emerging Markets |
| Gearing | 110% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Dividend Pay Date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Total Dividends - Year to Date | 7.45 |
| Dividend Yield (%) | 5.2098 |
Net Asset Value (Nav)
| Latest actual NAV | 154.46 |
| Latest actual NAV date | 16/04/2025 |
| NAV frequency | Daily |
| Premium/Discount | -7.42% |
Charges
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Total Ongoing Charges
Please note that whilst we endeavour to show all charges associated with specific funds, sometimes this is not possible due to the information not being made available by the fund provider. In such cases transaction or incidental cost information may be missing. |
1.74% |
| Performance Fee | 0% |
| AMC | 1.10% |
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Our Platform Charge
We charge a platform fee of 0.30% per annum on the value of all stocks & shares held across all accounts, minimum £50 and maximum £600 per annum, charged pro-rata monthly in arrears. A full list of our rates and charges can be found here . |
0.30% |
Cost and Charges Information
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Account Type
Annual charges
These are the annual costs based on an initial investment amount of over 1 year assuming a net zero growth rate
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Our annual fee
Our annual feeIncludes our platform fee at 0.30% per annum (excluding Charles Stanley Multi Asset Funds and anycash held). The min fee is £60, the max is £600 per annum, plus SIPP administration fee (if applicable, only charged if < £30,000 held) – see here |
0.30% | |
Dealing charges
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N/A | |
Product provider costs
Product provider costsProduct provider costs shown are inclusive of the fund ongoing charges figure (OCF), transaction costs and incidental costs |
1.74% | |
Total (£)
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Cumulative effect of charges on your investment's return
This illustration assumes that costs occur evenly throughout the year, charges are paid out of the investment evenly throughout the year, and that an annual growth rate of applies evenly throughout the year, before any charges including product charges
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What you might get back at with no charges applied
What you might get back at with no charges appliedThese are the illustrative values of a investment after growth and no costs applied at the end of the defined period |
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Annual charges
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Effect of charges on return (%)
Effect of charges on return (%)These are the overall costs in percentage terms, based on an initial investment amount of assuming a growth rate |
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Effect of charges on return (£)
Effect of charges on return (£)These are the overall costs in monetary value, based on an initial investment amount of assuming a growth rate |
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What you might get back at with charges applied
What you might get back at with charges appliedThese are the illustrative values of a investment after growth and costs at the end of the defined period |
This illustration is not a forecast of future investment performance but merely a means to demonstrate the potential impact of costs and charges for an assumed return of . Whilst we make reasonable endeavours to ensure the accuracy of third party charges information, this is intended for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon. We do not warrant or represent that this information is accurate, complete or up to date, therefore we accept no responsibility or liability for its use
Company
Business Summary
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. The Company's principal activity is portfolio investment. The Company’s investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in companies domiciled or listed in or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in, less developed countries. The Company seeks to maximize total return and invests globally in the securities of companies domiciled or listed in or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in, the Frontiers Universe. The Company invests in various sectors, such as financials, industrials, energy, materials, consumer staples, information technology, communication services, consumer discretionary, real estate, utilities, and health care. The Company's investment manager is BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited. The Company's alternative investment fund manager is BlackRock Fund Managers Limited.
Financial Summary
BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 30 September 2024, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust PLC revenues decreased 23% to $69.1M. Net income decreased 22% to $58.5M. Revenues reflect Realized Gain/Loss on Derivative-Hedging decrease from $14.6M to -$6.1M, Realized Capital Gains/Losses - Total decrease of 6% to $55M, Net (loss)/profit from derivatives - Bal decrease of 18% to -$4.8M.
Performance
Cumulative Performance
| 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
| -7.84% | -8.44% | -0.47% | 0.72% | 21.04% | 98.74% |
Important Information
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Composition
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Important Documents
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The Fact Sheet is supplied on a monthly basis by the management group and provides limited information on the fund. Past performance data and a review of how the fund has performed are commonly featured.
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Management Team
Samuel Vecht Sudaif Niaz Emily Fletcher
Samuel Vecht
has managed this fund for 14 years and 4 months.
Samuel Vecht, CFA, Managing director and portfolio manager, is Head of the Emerging Europe & Frontiers team within the Fundamental Active Equity division of BlackRock's Active Equities Group. He is responsible for managing long-only and long/short portfolios in both Emerging and Frontier markets. Mr. Vecht's service with the firm dates back to 2000, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. Mr. Vecht earned a BSc degree, with honours, in international relations and history from the London School of Economics.
Manager Cumulative Performance v Peer Group
Other investment trusts managed by
Samuel
| Name of Security | Sole/Co | Managed Since |
|---|---|---|
| BRLAIT O010 OUS$0.10 | Co | Dec 2018 |
Sudaif Niaz
has managed this fund for 2 years and 2 months.
Mr Niaz joined BlackRock in 2015 and is a portfolio manager and research analyst in the Global Emerging Markets Equities Team within BlackRock’s Fundamental Equity Group. Mr Niaz is a member of the EMEA and Frontier Markets research team, and he specialises in the Middle-East, South East Asia and Eastern Europe. Mr. Niaz has worked closely with Mr Vecht and Mrs Fletcher for many years providing support in managing the Company’s portfolio and his addition as a named manager reflects his significant contribution. There are no changes anticipated in the way the portfolio is managed on a day to day basis as a result of this change.
Manager Cumulative Performance v Peer Group
Emily Fletcher
has managed this fund for 12 years .
Emily Fletcher is co-manager of the BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc, and is a member of BlackRock's Emerging Markets Specialist Team, within the Fundamental Equity division of the Alpha Strategies Group, specialising in African and Frontier markets. Emily has degrees in experimental and theoretical physics.
Manager Cumulative Performance v Peer Group
Financials
Income Statement - All values are in GBP (M).
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Year Ending |
30/09/2024 |
30/09/2023 |
30/09/2022 |
30/09/2021 |
30/09/2020 |
30/09/2019 |
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| Total Revenue | 69.14 | 89.31 | -31.28 | 159.34 | -72.03 | 2.85 |
| Gross profit | 60.95 | 76.86 | -35.52 | 151.26 | -76.23 | -2.28 |
| Operating Profit/Loss | 60.18 | 76.25 | -36.04 | 150.69 | -76.71 | -2.88 |
| Profit Before Tax | 60.06 | 76.13 | -36.06 | 150.68 | -76.73 | -4.43 |
| Profit After Tax | 58.55 | 74.86 | -36.87 | 149.47 | -77.94 | -6.68 |
| Equity Holders of Parent Company | 58.55 | 74.86 | -36.87 | 149.47 | -77.94 | -6.68 |
| Minority Interest | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
Balance Sheet - All values are in GBP (M).
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Year Ending |
30/09/2024 |
30/09/2023 |
30/09/2022 |
30/09/2021 |
30/09/2020 |
30/09/2019 |
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| Total Non-Current Assets | 412.31 | 374.52 | 297.95 | 354.08 | 305.10 | 393.58 |
| Total Current Assets | 11.08 | 14.67 | 14.85 | 18.41 | 7.91 | 17.23 |
| Total Assets | 423.39 | 389.19 | 312.80 | 372.49 | 313.00 | 410.82 |
| Total Liabilities | 17.15 | 25.59 | 10.14 | 19.71 | 7.02 | 10.00 |
| Total Net Assets | 406.24 | 363.60 | 302.66 | 352.78 | 305.98 | 400.82 |
| Shareholders Funds | 406.24 | 363.60 | 302.66 | 352.78 | 305.98 | 400.82 |
| Minority Interests | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Total Equity | 406.24 | 363.60 | 302.66 | 352.78 | 305.98 | 400.82 |