To achieve long-term capital growth by investing in gold, mining and precious metal related shares. It tends to be volatile and is particularly suitable for diversification in a larger portfolio.
Evy Hambro, Managing Director and portfolio manager, is a member of BlackRock’s Natural Resources Equity team. Evy’s service with the firm dates back to 1994, during which time he has been responsible for managing several gold and mining equity funds, including the BlackRock Natural Resources Hedge Fund. Evy has also managed the BGF World Gold Fund since January 2002. Evy earned a BSc degree, with honours, in marketing, from Newcastle University.
Richard joined the Natural Resources Team in 1994 and is responsible for the team’s gold products sold in Japan and Australia. He also manages the Team's commodity income products and is a co-manager of the Natural Resources Hedge Fund. Prior to joining BlackRock, Richard worked as a geologist for 3 years. During that time he worked on mineral exploration and resource evaluation projects in base metals, gold and diamonds.
Current Market Information
Bid
1146
Mid
n/a
Offer
1213
Change
42 (3.59%)
XD (ex-dividend)
Yes
Price Date
08-02-2010
Purchase Information
Min. Single Investment
£20
Min Regular Savings
£20
Ex-Dividend Date(s)
30 Jun 31 Dec
ISA
Yes
Pep
Yes
Charges
Standard (Fund Manager) Initial Charge
5%
Interactive Investor Initial Charge
1.00% (80.00% off standard charge)
Annual Management Charge (AMC)
1.75%
Total Expenses Ratio (TER)
1.94%
Fund codes
ISIN Code
GB0005852396
MEX Code
CPGGA
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