BlackRock Systematic Style Factor Absolute Return
Alternative · Global · Risk Premia
Figures refer to the share class ISIN LU1373035408, currency USD.
Recent performance
The USD class returned +20.09% over one year to 2026-09-30. Over the final three months, the fund returned +2.38%.
Key facts
- Associated firm
- BlackRock (Luxembourg) SA
- Asset class
- Alternative
- Geography
- Global
- Strategy
- Risk Premia
- Share class currency
- USD
- Share class inception
- 15.03.2016
- Fund size
- 512 million (as at 15.09.2026)
- Management fee
- 0.55%
- Performance fee
- No
- UCITS
- Yes
- Registered in Switzerland
- Yes
Performance in context
Growth from the same starting value
Fund
Exact chart values
| Month | Fund |
|---|---|
| 2023-09 | 100.00 |
| 2023-10 | 101.44 |
| 2023-11 | 101.36 |
| 2023-12 | 98.26 |
| 2024-01 | 103.18 |
| 2024-02 | 104.09 |
| 2024-03 | 106.58 |
| 2024-04 | 105.99 |
| 2024-05 | 106.25 |
| 2024-06 | 108.60 |
| 2024-07 | 108.43 |
| 2024-08 | 108.36 |
| 2024-09 | 108.04 |
| 2024-10 | 110.44 |
| 2024-11 | 111.16 |
| 2024-12 | 115.26 |
| 2025-01 | 115.61 |
| 2025-02 | 116.59 |
| 2025-03 | 121.63 |
| 2025-04 | 122.82 |
| 2025-05 | 121.22 |
| 2025-06 | 119.15 |
| 2025-07 | 119.78 |
| 2025-08 | 121.92 |
| 2025-09 | 125.24 |
| 2025-10 | 124.72 |
| 2025-11 | 127.40 |
| 2025-12 | 131.30 |
| 2026-01 | 136.05 |
| 2026-02 | 137.93 |
| 2026-03 | 138.05 |
| 2026-04 | 138.68 |
| 2026-05 | 143.49 |
| 2026-06 | 146.90 |
| 2026-07 | 150.43 |
| 2026-08 | 146.98 |
| 2026-09 | 150.40 |
Growth of 100 · USD total returns. Monthly observations, income reinvested.
Fund valuations: 2023-09-29 to 2026-09-30. Each calendar month uses its last available source observation; fund and comparison dates can differ.
Figures as of 30.09.2026. Calendar-year returns cover the years shown.
| 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | Volatility | Sharpe R. | Max DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FundISIN LU1373035408, currency USD | 2.32 | 2.38 | 8.94 | 14.55 | 13.92 | 17.30 | 14.50 | 20.09 | 14.57 | 13.46 | 6.38 | 1.46 | -3.13 |
| BenchmarkSOFR 3-month USD | 0.31 | 0.94 | 1.87 | 2.81 | 4.40 | 5.40 | 5.18 | 3.86 | 4.66 | 3.88 | 0.21 | 0.71 | 0.00 |
| Differencefund minus benchmark, in percentage points | 2.01 | 1.44 | 7.07 | 11.74 | 9.52 | 11.90 | 9.32 | 16.23 | 9.91 | 9.58 | – | – | – |
Reporting dates by figure
- LU1373035408 — 30.09.2026: 1M, 3M, 6M, YTD, 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, Volatility, Sharpe R., Max DD, Benchmark 1M, Benchmark 3M, Benchmark 6M, Benchmark YTD, Benchmark 1Y, Benchmark 3Y, Benchmark 5Y, Benchmark Volatility, Benchmark Sharpe R., Benchmark Max DD; 31.12.2025: 2025, Benchmark 2025; 31.12.2024: 2024, Benchmark 2024; 31.12.2023: 2023, Benchmark 2023
How far below its previous high?
Fund
Exact chart values
| Month | Fund |
|---|---|
| 2023-09 | 0.00 |
| 2023-10 | 0.00 |
| 2023-11 | -0.08 |
| 2023-12 | -3.13 |
| 2024-01 | 0.00 |
| 2024-02 | 0.00 |
| 2024-03 | 0.00 |
| 2024-04 | -0.55 |
| 2024-05 | -0.31 |
| 2024-06 | 0.00 |
| 2024-07 | -0.15 |
| 2024-08 | -0.22 |
| 2024-09 | -0.51 |
| 2024-10 | 0.00 |
| 2024-11 | 0.00 |
| 2024-12 | 0.00 |
| 2025-01 | 0.00 |
| 2025-02 | 0.00 |
| 2025-03 | 0.00 |
| 2025-04 | 0.00 |
| 2025-05 | -1.30 |
| 2025-06 | -2.99 |
| 2025-07 | -2.47 |
| 2025-08 | -0.73 |
| 2025-09 | 0.00 |
| 2025-10 | -0.41 |
| 2025-11 | 0.00 |
| 2025-12 | 0.00 |
| 2026-01 | 0.00 |
| 2026-02 | 0.00 |
| 2026-03 | 0.00 |
| 2026-04 | 0.00 |
| 2026-05 | 0.00 |
| 2026-06 | 0.00 |
| 2026-07 | 0.00 |
| 2026-08 | -2.29 |
| 2026-09 | -0.02 |
Deepest month-end decline for this class: -3.13%.
2023-09-29 to 2026-09-30 · USD total returns. Declines are measured against the highest month-end value within this window. Intra-month falls are not shown; this is not daily maximum drawdown.
Where did the gains and setbacks occur?
Fund return · % in USD
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +1.44 | -0.08 | -3.05 |
| 2024 | +5.01 | +0.88 | +2.39 | -0.55 | +0.25 | +2.21 | -0.15 | -0.07 | -0.29 | +2.22 | +0.65 | +3.68 |
| 2025 | +0.31 | +0.84 | +4.32 | +0.98 | -1.30 | -1.70 | +0.53 | +1.79 | +2.72 | -0.41 | +2.14 | +3.06 |
| 2026 | +3.62 | +1.38 | +0.09 | +0.45 | +3.47 | +2.38 | +2.40 | -2.29 | +2.32 | — | — | — |
Green: positive; red: negative. Grey cells are outside the displayed history. Month-end observations; no missing month is filled or interpolated.
Fund valuations: 2023-09-29 to 2026-09-30. Each calendar month uses its last available source observation; fund and comparison dates can differ.
Within the list: OpenList — Alternatives
Compared with the alternative funds on OpenList — Alternatives (28 funds), each in the share class and currency its list shows. Returns are in each share class's own currency and are not converted.
Performance and risk figures as of 30.09.2026.
| This fund | Group median | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return 1Y | 20.09 | 9.04 | 2 of 28 |
| Return 3Y p.a. | 14.57 | 10.68 | 5 of 27 |
| 3Y p.a. over its own benchmark | 9.91 | 1.83 | 4 of 27 |
| Volatility 3Y | 6.38 | 5.63 | 18 of 27 |
| Sharpe ratio 3Y | 1.46 | 1.26 | 6 of 27 |
| Max drawdown 3Y | -3.13 | -3.88 | 10 of 27 |
| Management fee | 0.55% | 1.01% | 4 of 26 |
Position 1 is the highest value, except for volatility and the management fee, where 1 is the lowest; for max drawdown, 1 is the smallest fall. Only figures with the same reporting date are compared.
Return against risk, 3 years
Price history
Rebased to 100 at 29.10.2021.
Table view
| Period | From | Fund (100 at start) |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 31.10.2025 | 121.1 |
| 3Y | 31.10.2023 | 148.8 |
| 5Y | 29.10.2021 | 189.9 |
| Since 2016 | 15.03.2016 | 165.9 |
Total return: distributions reinvested.
In USD, the currency of the share class shown.
Benchmark price history is unavailable.
Fund history to 28.10.2026.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results, and the value of investments can fall as well as rise.
Fund documents
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Factsheet (PDF, 31.08.2026)KID (PDF, 26.05.2026)Chart methodology
Charts use dated total-return observations, including reinvested income. Each calendar month uses the last available observation. Fund and comparison valuation dates may differ. Month-end drawdowns exclude falls within a month. Past performance does not predict future returns.
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Performance: in %, in the currency of the share class shown. 3Y and 5Y are annualised. Volatility and Sharpe ratio are over three years; Max DD is the largest fall over three years.
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How this fund works
Investment rationale
The fund is a multi-asset absolute return strategy that aims to deliver a positive return through capital growth and income regardless of market conditions. With a summary risk indicator of 3 out of 7 and a recommended holding period of 5 years, it is positioned for investors seeking a medium-low risk diversified strategy rather than a traditional long-only market exposure. It is intended for retail investors who have knowledge and/or experience of these types of products, have obtained appropriate investment advice, and can bear losses up to the amount invested. Its distinct role is as a satellite-style allocation built around systematic exposure to Value, Momentum, Carry and Defensive styles across global asset classes.
2026-08-31
How the strategy works
The fund’s objective is to achieve a positive absolute return through a combination of capital growth and income on a global basis regardless of market conditions. It can invest in equity securities, other equity-related securities, fixed income securities, other fixed-income related securities, money market instruments, deposits, cash and other funds, including fixed income securities across the full credit spectrum, including relatively low-rated or unrated issues. The fund may invest significantly in financial derivative instruments, including total return swaps and contracts for difference, and the investment adviser intends to generate market leverage through derivatives; at any time, a substantial amount or even all assets may be held in cash. The share class is accumulating, trades daily on a forward pricing basis with settlement on trade date plus 3 days, and uses 3 month SOFR Compounded in Arrears plus the ISDA spread of 26.1 basis points as a comparator for performance comparison. The recommended holding period is 5 years.
2026-08-31
Investment philosophy
• The fund follows a systematic, rule-based investment approach and uses quantitative mathematical or statistical models to select investments.
• Portfolio construction is designed to provide exposure to four investment styles: Value, Momentum, Carry and Defensive.
• The investment universe is global and spans equities, equity-related securities, fixed income securities, fixed-income related securities, money market instruments, deposits, cash and other funds.
• Derivatives are an important implementation tool: the fund may use financial derivative instruments extensively, including total return swaps and contracts for difference, and may generate market exposure in excess of its asset value through leverage.
• The investment adviser has discretion over investment selection, the fixed income allocation can include lower-rated or unrated securities, and the portfolio may at times hold a substantial amount or even all assets in cash.
2026-08-31
Management team
The named portfolio managers are Philip Hodges and Jeff Shen.
2026-08-31
Distinctive features
The fund combines a global multi-asset opportunity set with a systematic style-factor framework spanning Value, Momentum, Carry and Defensive exposures. Its absolute return objective and ability to invest across equities, fixed income, money markets, cash and other funds make it structurally broader than a single-asset strategy. The mandate also allows significant use of derivatives, including total return swaps and contracts for difference, and permits market leverage, which gives the manager flexible implementation tools. Daily dealing and an accumulating share class structure may also distinguish it for investors seeking ongoing reinvestment rather than income distribution.
2026-08-31
Risks
The fund has a summary risk indicator of 3 out of 7, classified as medium low risk, though this is not guaranteed and may change over time. The fund is exposed to market risk from equities and equity-related securities, interest-rate and credit risk from fixed income holdings, and heightened sensitivity in non-investment grade securities as well as ABS and MBS. Derivatives risk is significant because the fund may use financial derivative instruments extensively, including total return swaps and contracts for difference, and may generate leverage, making the portfolio highly sensitive to changes in underlying asset values. Additional risks include counterparty risk, liquidity risk, emerging markets risk, currency risk for investors receiving payments in another currency, and the risk that an absolute return approach may not move in line with market trends or fully benefit from positive markets.
2026-08-31
Asset manager
The management company is BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A., part of the BlackRock, Inc. group, and is authorised in Luxembourg and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. The fund is a sub-fund of BlackRock Strategic Funds, a Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS umbrella structure.
2026-08-31