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BL European Smaller Companies
Equity funds
Data as of 21/01/2021
Risk level
| Low |  | High |
Performance
Average annual performance since launch 9,74 %
Performance as at 21/01/2021
| FUNDS | |
|---|---|
| 2018 | -11,75 % |
| 2019 | 28,27 % |
| 2020 | 12,54 % |
| Since 01/01/2021 | 3,10 % |
| Over the last 12 months | 16,16 % |
| Over 3 years | 27,58 % |
| Since launch | 112,68 % |
Composition
| Asset breakdown | |
|---|---|
| Equities | 96,90 % |
| Cash | 3,10 % |
| Breakdown by currency | |
|---|---|
| EUR | 61,56 % |
| SEK | 12,34 % |
| CHF | 10,75 % |
| GBP | 9,38 % |
| NOK | 3,04 % |
| Others | 2,92 % |
| Main positions | |
|---|---|
| Carl Zeiss Meditec AG | 6,25 % |
| Amplifon SPA After Split Post Frazionamento | 6,17 % |
| Nibe Industrier AB B | 5,53 % |
| CompuGroup Medical SE | 4,51 % |
| Gerresheimer AG | 3,80 % |
Strategy
Investment objective and policy
BL-European Smaller Companies invests up to 80% of its net assets in shares of small and mid-cap European companies. The companies selected have high profitability due to exploiting their competitive advantage and offer favorable development prospects. In addition, they have a sound financial position and feature low levels of capital intensity. Management decisions will be based on strict valuation and quality criteria.Management report - 3rd Quarter 2020
The positive momentum that had begun in the second quarter continued in the third quarter. Renewed confidence was bolstered by positive economic indicators and stabilisation of the health situation in Europe. Industrial orders rose and consumer sentiment improved. In addition, central banks and governments backed the economy with an expansionary monetary policy and fiscal stimulus packages. Among the best-performing sectors were consumer discretionary, industry and basic materials. In contrast, energy, telecoms and financials were among the worst. During the quarter, the benchmark index (MSCI Europe SMID Cap Net Return EUR) gained 5.35%; BL European Smaller Companies (retail accumulation share in euros, net of fees) posted a rise of 12.87%. In terms of sector contributions, the fund's performance was particularly helped by its underweight position in sectors that trailed the field, as well as overweighting in the industrial sector. The main contributors in terms of individual stocks were Amplifon (Italy, hearing aid distribution), Carl Zeiss Meditec (Germany, ophthalmic devices), De'Longhi (Italy, kitchen appliances), Rational (Germany, ovens for professional kitchens) and Gerresheimer (Germany, pharmaceutical packaging). Apart from Rational, the main reason for this good performance was the publication of half-year results. The impact of the health crisis remained manageable for these companies and their businesses are coping well. The main negative contributions came from the following companies: Ontex (Belgium, personal hygiene products), Krones (Germany, bottling lines), Viscofan (Spain, sausage skins), Dormakaba (Switzerland, locks) and Rieter (Switzerland, spinning machines). The position in Amplifon was slightly reduced during the quarter. The proceeds of this sale were invested in Rational and Brunello Cucinelli. In August, a takeover bid was launched for IMA. Helped by a private equity fund, the founding family decided to delist the company from the stock exchange.General information
| Net Asset Value | |
|---|---|
| Calculated | Every business day |
| NAV class B capitalisation shares (21/01/2021) | 212,26 EUR |
| NAV class A distribution shares (21/01/2021) | 205,12 EUR |
| Latest dividend | 0,04 EUR |
| Date of last dividend payment | 07/02/2020 |
| CODES | ISIN capitalisation code : LU0832875438 ISIN distribution code : LU0832875354 WKN capitalisation code : A1J4V0 WKN distribution code : A1J4VZ |
| Net assets (million) | 252,43 EUR |
| Launch date | 20/11/2012 |
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