BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc (BRFI.L)
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock Fund Managers Limited. It is managed by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited. The fund invests in the public equity markets of frontier market countries across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in stocks of companies across diversified market capitalizations. It employs fundamental analysis with a top-down and bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI Frontiers Index. BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc was formed on December 17, 2010 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Company Info
| ISIN | GB00B3SXM832 |
|---|---|
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Collective Investments |
Highlights
| Market Cap | £282.10M |
|---|---|
| EPS (TTM) | £0.30 |
| PE Ratio | 4.97 |
| Total Revenue (TTM) | £50.58M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | £50.58M |
| EBITDA (TTM) | -£298.00K |
| Year Range | £127.73 - £156.08 |
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc had a return of 10.53% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.80% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc had an annualized return of 6.26%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 10.53% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | 1.71% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | -0.88% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 15.80% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.33% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.26% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BRFI.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.45% | 6.41% | -0.49% | -3.11% | 1.01% | -1.49% | 2.26% | -1.02% | -0.34% | 0.00% | 10.53% | ||
| 2023 | 8.89% | 0.74% | -1.82% | 0.37% | 0.19% | 2.81% | 7.35% | -1.03% | -0.35% | -6.60% | 4.09% | 2.14% | 17.06% |
| 2022 | -0.37% | 0.39% | 0.78% | 5.45% | -4.43% | -5.33% | 4.17% | 7.40% | -4.84% | -0.78% | 3.55% | -1.71% | 3.39% |
| 2021 | 0.84% | -1.88% | 6.61% | -1.00% | -3.84% | 3.59% | -3.32% | 6.87% | -1.61% | 4.90% | 1.17% | 1.35% | 13.73% |
| 2020 | -10.94% | -9.48% | -20.76% | 6.01% | 3.63% | 8.45% | -6.13% | 4.09% | -0.85% | 3.64% | 14.27% | 11.12% | -2.97% |
| 2019 | 2.71% | 1.48% | -2.92% | 4.51% | -4.68% | 5.75% | 5.11% | -7.81% | -0.56% | -3.60% | 0.98% | 5.06% | 5.04% |
| 2018 | 5.55% | -1.81% | -0.00% | 0.92% | -4.56% | -5.84% | 5.86% | -6.84% | -2.27% | -1.97% | 2.19% | -2.32% | -11.36% |
| 2017 | 13.64% | 1.13% | 1.20% | -0.26% | 2.30% | 0.81% | -2.36% | 7.41% | -4.33% | 4.87% | 5.28% | -1.82% | 30.12% |
| 2016 | -4.32% | 6.57% | 0.71% | 4.00% | 1.81% | 3.57% | 9.44% | -1.96% | 3.20% | 5.43% | -3.12% | -1.33% | 25.66% |
| 2015 | -2.56% | 4.85% | -0.66% | 1.11% | 1.97% | -6.22% | 4.70% | -10.08% | 1.10% | -0.36% | 0.85% | -0.72% | -6.83% |
| 2014 | 0.66% | 6.29% | -3.67% | 0.85% | 1.68% | -1.54% | 7.03% | -2.35% | 4.82% | -3.45% | -3.97% | -8.16% | -2.94% |
| 2013 | 16.92% | 5.03% | 5.04% | 1.68% | 2.83% | -3.12% | 6.76% | -1.36% | 0.92% | 3.64% | -1.75% | 2.23% | 44.54% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BRFI.L is 66, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other stocks in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc (BRFI.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc provided a 5.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.08 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.08 | £0.07 | £0.07 | £0.03 | £0.12 | £0.08 | £0.07 | £0.07 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
Dividend yield | 5.64% | 5.14% | 5.43% | 2.09% | 9.92% | 6.22% | 5.27% | 4.15% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 3.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.08 | |
| 2023 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.07 |
| 2022 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.07 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 |
| 2020 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.12 |
| 2019 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.08 |
| 2018 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.07 |
| 2017 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.07 |
| 2016 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 2015 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 2014 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 2013 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc was 47.69%, occurring on Mar 17, 2020. Recovery took 480 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc drawdown is 2.15%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -47.69% | Jan 22, 2018 | 546 | Mar 17, 2020 | 480 | Feb 9, 2022 | 1026 |
| -34.2% | Dec 23, 2010 | 233 | Nov 29, 2011 | 322 | Mar 11, 2013 | 555 |
| -29.67% | Sep 29, 2014 | 333 | Jan 21, 2016 | 177 | Oct 3, 2016 | 510 |
| -14.29% | Feb 21, 2022 | 11 | Mar 7, 2022 | 27 | Apr 13, 2022 | 38 |
| -12.64% | Apr 29, 2022 | 51 | Jul 13, 2022 | 121 | Jan 5, 2023 | 172 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc volatility is 4.58%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc.
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