BlackRock UK Absolute Alpha Fund.
Prepared for all market conditions.
Benefiting from a wide range of investment strategies, the
BlackRock UK Absolute Alpha Fund seeks to deliver an
absolute positive return in both rising and falling markets.
� In the last year, when the FTSE All-Share has fallen by
34.4%, the Fund has returned 1.9%.
� Since launch the Fund has returned 16.4% compared to a
return of -21.8% by the FTSE All-Share.
� Co-managed by highly regarded fund managers
Mark Lyttleton and Nick Osborne and backed by the
award winning BlackRock UK Equity Team.
� AA-rated by Standard & Poor’s.
� Portfolio Adviser Award winner in the Absolute Return
Sector for the second year in succession.
Performance is based on Class P units. Class A units were launched 29.04.2005 and Class P units were available from 31.03.2006. Class A units are no longer available for investment.
Fund performance source: BlackRock. Index: data stream. Accumulation unit, Dealing Bid to Bid prices, net of expenses to 31 October 2008. *UK savings rate measured by deposit account
rate compiled from 20 largest building societies and ex-societies £2500 +accounts. This material is for distribution to Professional Clients and should not be relied upon by any other
persons. Unless indicated the fund information displayed only provides summary information. Investment should be made on the basis of the relevant booklet together with the Prospectus
and Simplified Prospectus which are available from the Manager. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting
a product. All financial investments involve an element of risk. Therefore, the value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount cannot be
guaranteed. Investors in this fund should understand that the performance of the fund may not move in line with general market trends; hence the fund may not fully reap the financial
benefits that exist in positive market environments. Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited (authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority). Registered
office: 33 King William Street, London EC4R 9AS. Registered in England No. 2020394. Tel: 020 7743 3000. For your protection, telephone calls are usually recorded. BlackRock is a trading
name of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited.
As at 31 October 2008 3 months 6 months Year to date 1 year Since
launch
Fund – P Class
units -6.6% -4.8% -0.2% 1.9% 16.4%
FTSE All-Share -20.0% -28.2% -31.3% -34.4% -21.8%
UK savings* 0.4% 0.8% 1.4% 1.7% 4.4
The Fund is not managed relative to any benchmark. The above are shown for
illustrative purposes only.
While the market environment remains difficult, we believe
this Fund is ideally placed to meet the challenge of the
current climate and beyond.
To find out more call 08457 405 405 or visit
blackrock.co.uk/alpha
Opportunity Favours the Prepared Mind.
Best UK Equity Growth Group In the Absolute Return Sector
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