July 2022
Strategy
Ready player one
We wonder where, if anywhere, should investors look for returns after a tumultuous first half of the year…
13 Jul
13 Jul
Fund Research
BlackRock Frontiers
As major economies stumble, the world’s smallest markets may offer overlooked opportunities…
19 Jul
19 Jul
Fund Research
BlackRock Energy and Resources Income
BERI appears to be riding the crest of a wave…
06 Jul
06 Jul
June 2022
Features
Europe: opportunities for active investors amid volatility
The European economy may be weakening, says Stefan Gries, Co-Manager of the BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc, but great European companies can thrive in all conditions...
17 Jun
17 Jun
Features
The three key changes in the energy sector for the year ahead
The way countries source energy is under scrutiny as the Ukraine crisis has exposed the vulnerability of supply. Mark Hume, Co-Manager of the BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust plc, explains how the invasion of Ukraine is changing the energy landscape...
17 Jun
17 Jun
Fund Research
BlackRock World Mining
BRWM is providing the best of both worlds: growth and income…
01 Jun
01 Jun
May 2022
Features
Time to reappraise the ‘value’ approach?
After a tough decade, the environment for the value approach is improving, says Lisa Yang, Co-Manager of the BlackRock Sustainable American Income Trust plc. Is it time for investors to take note?
13 May
13 May
News
Results analysis: BlackRock Smaller Companies
BRSC’s wide discount may provide an attractive entry point for investors…
11 May
11 May
Fund Research
BlackRock Latin American
The Latin American region seems to be in a sweet spot, benefitting from high commodity prices…
11 May
11 May
April 2022
Features
Stock picking in the forgotten 40
The world’s smallest markets are widely neglected by investors. Emily Fletcher, Co-Manager of the BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc, asks whether a change of market environment might bring about a new era for these unloved gems...
29 Apr
29 Apr
Features
Commodities: how the energy transition is changing the sector
Global commitments to net zero are changing the landscape for commodities, says Olivia Markham, Co-Manager of the BlackRock World Mining Trust plc. This creates a strong backdrop for the year ahead...
29 Apr
29 Apr
News
Results analysis: BlackRock Latin American
BRLA was the top-performing investment trust in Q1 2022…
11 Apr
11 Apr
Fund Research
BlackRock Smaller Companies
BRSC’s wide discount could prove a lucrative long-term entry point…
05 Apr
05 Apr
March 2022
Replay
Slides and Audio: BlackRock World Mining
Download the presentation and listen to the audio from our 'Ideas for your ISA' virtual Spring event on 17 March...
25 Mar
25 Mar
Replay
Slides and Audio: BlackRock Sustainable American Income
Download the presentation and listen to the audio from our 'Ideas for your ISA' virtual Spring event on 15 March...
25 Mar
25 Mar
Replay
Slides and Audio: BlackRock Latin American
Download the presentation and listen to the audio from our 'Ideas for your ISA' virtual Spring event on 15 March...
25 Mar
25 Mar
News
Results analysis: BlackRock World Mining
BRWM reports another strong year, and a dividend increase of 109%...
11 Mar
11 Mar
February 2022
News
Results analysis: BlackRock Sustainable American Income
Reporting results for the year ending 31 October 2021, BRSA has succeeded in combining sustainable investing with an outperforming value-stock bias…
17 Feb
17 Feb
News
Results analysis: BlackRock Throgmorton
THRG continues to build on its impressive track record by investing in disruptive and innovative UK smaller companies…
09 Feb
09 Feb
News
Results analysis: BlackRock Energy & Resources Income
BERI has had a strong year thanks to the managers’ flexible approach towards navigating the path to net zero…
07 Feb
07 Feb
December 2021
Features
Smaller companies: finding the best
Roland Arnold, Portfolio Manager of the BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc, explains how he uncovers companies that could grow their earnings for the long term.
01 Dec
01 Dec
News
Results analysis: BlackRock Frontiers
BRFI has delivered outstanding returns in the last financial year, combining strong capital returns and an attractive fully covered dividend…
07 Dec
07 Dec
Fund Research
BlackRock Greater Europe
BRGE continues to rank as the best performing European trust, with the team remaining unphased by near-term market risks…
29 Dec
29 Dec
Fund Research
BlackRock Income & Growth
BRIG’s long term dividend attractions remain undiminished…
24 Dec
24 Dec
November 2021
Replay
Slides and Audio: BlackRock Frontiers
Download the presentation and listen to the audio from our 'Fantastic growth funds (and where to find them)' conference on 4 November...
10 Nov
10 Nov
News
Results analysis: BlackRock Greater Europe
BRGE continues to rank as the best performing European equity trust, thanks to its high-conviction approach to growth investing…
10 Nov
10 Nov
Fund Research
BlackRock Energy and Resources Income
Pragmatic active management has meant BERI’s managers have navigated recent months well…
24 Nov
24 Nov
Fund Research
BlackRock Frontiers
Opportunities in smaller emerging and frontier countries bring BRFI to the fore after China woes…
10 Nov
10 Nov