BlackRock has launched its first UK domiciled fund focused on Asian equities to help investors capitalise on the diverse opportunities created by the region’s changing investment and geographical landscape.
The newly launched fund will be managed by Andrew Swan, head of BlackRock’s Asian Fundamental Equities team.
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Swan, who has 20 years of experience managing Asia Pacific Equity portfolios, joined BlackRock in August 2011.
BlackRock said that the fund will replicate the investment strategy of the offshore BGF Asian Dragon fund run by Swan which has returned 36% versus the benchmark’s 26% since he restructured the portfolio in October 2011.
The fund aims to achieve long term capital growth by investing primarily in companies domiciled in Asia excluding Japan, BlackRock added.
The fund will invest in companies that can outperform market expectations, typically holding between 50-80 shares at any one time.
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By GlobalDataSwan said: "Asian equity valuations are below their long term averages making for an attractive entry point for long term investors. The profound changes taking place in consumption, income growth and demographics are reshaping the investment landscape in Asia."
