BlackRock European Absolute Alpha D Acc

The aim of the Fund is to provide a positive absolute return on your investment (i.e. an increase in the overall value of the Fund) (gross of fees) over any 12 month period regardless of market conditions. The Fund’s target, which is used in the calculation of performance fees after all other fees, is to have a return greater than 3 Month SONIA compounded in arrears plus 11.9 basis point spread over the relevant 12 month period. The Fund will invest at least 70% of its total assets in derivatives, equity securities, equity related securities (i.e. other investments whose value is related to equities) and money market instruments (i.e. debt securities with short term maturities), cash or assets that can be turned into cash quickly. Derivatives will be used to further the investment objective of the Fund. Derivatives may also be used seek to reduce risk (relevant to the investment objective) within the Sub-Fund, reduce investment costs and generate additional income for the Sub-Fund.