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BGF World Financials Fund Class A2

LU0106831901UCITS FundUSDAccumulatingFigures as of August 31, 2026
Global Value Equity
RiskHighValuationValueConcentrationBalancedRegionGlobalSectorBanks

BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 is a global value equity ucits fund from BlackRock with a total expense ratio of 1.81% and a risk indicator of 5 on the 1–7 scale. Its ten largest positions weigh 37.3% of the portfolio, which FundFacts classifies as balanced. Regional focus: Global. Sector tilt: Banks.

Key facts

TER1.81%
Fund sizeUSD 2.6bn
InceptionMarch 3, 2000
Holdings46
Asset classEquities
BenchmarkMSCI ACWI Financials Index (USD)

Risk indicator (SRRI)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Lower risk · lower rewardHigher risk · higher reward
Volatility 3y18.62%
Sharpe 3y1.27
Max drawdown-14.0%

Investment objective

The Fund aims to maximise the return on your investment through a combination of capital growth and income on the Fund’s assets and invest in a manner consistent with the principles of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

Fund details

ISINLU0106831901
Fund houseBlackRock
StructureUCITS Fund
Share classClass A2
Share class currencyUSD
Distribution policyAccumulating
DomicileLuxembourg
Launch dateMarch 3, 2000
BenchmarkMSCI ACWI Financials Index (USD)
SFDR classificationArticle 8
Asset classEquities
Fund sizeUSD 2.6bn
Number of holdings46
Price / earnings13.5x

Fees and costs

Total expense ratio (TER)1.81%
Ongoing charges1.81%
Transaction costs0.79%
Entry charge5.00%
Exit charge0.00%
Performance fee0.00%
Reduction in yield, 1 year7.60%
Reduction in yield, holding period4.10%
Recommended holding period5 years

Growth of 100 since inception

25050075020052010201520202025
Fund825
2000-03 → 2026-08 · rebased to 100
Computed from the NAV history the issuer publishes, monthly observations, rebased to 100 at the first point.

Calendar-year returns

+8.5%2020+16.1%2021−19.4%2022+27.9%2023+30.9%2024+43.9%2025

Annualised returns

PeriodFund
1 Year+17.23%
3 Years p.a.+30.13%
5 Years p.a.+14.79%
10 Years p.a.+15.87%
Since Inception+8.32%

Largest sectors

  1. Banks47.8%
  2. Capital Markets19.6%
  3. Consumer Finance12.8%
  4. Financial Services10.7%
  5. Insurance4.6%
  6. Real Estate Management & Development1.7%
  7. IT Services1.3%

Largest countries

  1. North America45.7%
  2. United States44.6%
  3. Europe32.4%
  4. Emerging Markets17.3%
  5. Switzerland6.8%
  6. France6.6%
  7. Austria6.6%
  8. United Kingdom4.4%
  9. China3.8%
  10. Uzbekistan3.0%

Concentration

Top 10 weight 37.3% — balanced
  1. 01BANK OF AMERICA5.25%
  2. 02CITIGROUP4.19%
  3. 03CHARLES SCHWAB4.12%
  4. 04UBS GROUP AG4.12%
  5. 05CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP3.83%
  6. 06GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC3.62%
  7. 07SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL3.19%
  8. 08BNP PARIBAS SA3.12%
  9. 09NATIONAL INVESTMENT FUND OF THE RE3.02%
  10. 10ALLY FINANCIAL INC2.79%
Full holdings (46) in the API payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is the TER of BGF World Financials Fund Class A2?

The total expense ratio (TER) of BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 (LU0106831901) is 1.81% per year.

How risky is BGF World Financials Fund Class A2?

BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 has a risk indicator (SRRI) of 5 on a scale from 1 (lower risk) to 7 (higher risk), which FundFacts places in the high risk band. Its 3-year volatility is 18.62%. Its maximum drawdown is -14.0%.

What are the top holdings of BGF World Financials Fund Class A2?

The largest positions of BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 as of August 31, 2026 are BANK OF AMERICA (5.25%), CITIGROUP (4.19%), CHARLES SCHWAB (4.12%), UBS GROUP AG (4.12%) and CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP (3.83%). Its ten largest holdings make up 37.3% of the portfolio, out of 46 holdings in total.

What does BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 invest in?

BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 is a global value equity ucits fund. Its largest exposures as of August 31, 2026 are by country, North America 45.7%, United States 44.6% and Europe 32.4%; by sector, Banks 47.8%, Capital Markets 19.6% and Consumer Finance 12.8%.

How has BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 performed?

BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 returned +17.23% over one year, +14.79% a year over five years and +43.9% in calendar year 2025 as of August 31, 2026, according to the NAV history BlackRock publishes. Past performance does not predict future returns.

Is BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 accumulating or distributing?

BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 is an accumulating share class: income from its holdings is reinvested in the fund rather than paid out.

Which index does BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 track?

BGF World Financials Fund Class A2's benchmark is the MSCI ACWI Financials Index (USD).

Where is BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 domiciled and what is its SFDR classification?

BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 is domiciled in Luxembourg (ISIN LU0106831901). It is classified under Article 8 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

Where does this data about BGF World Financials Fund Class A2 come from?

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