BlackRock Global Funds - World Gold Fund A2 - Markets data
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markets.ft.comHere’s the latest available on BlackRock World Gold Fund (A2) as of early 2026.
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Summary: BlackRock World Gold Fund (USD) A2 is a global equity fund that targets miners and gold-related companies, typically with at least 70% of assets in gold-related equities. It does not hold physical gold. This approach seeks to capture upside from gold-sector equities rather than owning physical metal. [Source outline: fund fact sheets and product pages show the strategy and holdings focus on mining/precious metals instead of physical gold]
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Recent performance indicators: The fund commonly reports calendar-year results and period returns versus a broad mining/commodity benchmark. For 2023–2025, the fund has shown positive total returns in many periods, with 2025 contributing strongly in some share classes as gold miners benefited from gold price dynamics and stock-specific performance. Note: performance varies by class (A2 USD, A2 Hedged, EUR, etc.) and currency hedging can materially affect results.
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Latest quotes and price levels: The fund’s USD share class (A2 USD) has traded in the 100–130 range in recent updates, with some regional quotes showing higher or lower levels depending on currency hedging and local market feeds. For example, recent listings have shown around 114–130 USD per share in early 2026, with some sources citing a stronger move in 2025. Prices vary by listing venue and whether the share class is hedged.
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Where to find official data:
- BlackRock’s official fund page for World Gold Fund (A2 USD) and related share classes, including holdings, performance, risk metrics, and fees.
- Fund-tracking platforms (e.g., Markets FT, Trustnet) provide updated factsheets, performance tables, and historical returns for the A2 USD and other share classes.
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Key considerations for investors:
- Currency and hedging: A2 Hedged and other hedged classes exist to manage currency risk; choose based on your base currency exposure.
- Gold-mining concentration: The fund’s exposure is to mining equities rather than physical gold, implying sensitivity to mining equity cycles, production costs, and sector consolidation.
- Fees and minimums: Typical management fees apply to A2 and related share classes; check the latest factsheet for exact fee structure and minimum investment.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest precise numbers (latest NAV, YTD return, and 1-, 3-, 5-year performance) for a specific share class (A2 USD, A2 Hedged, EUR, etc.) and summarize them in a clean, up-to-date table. I can also compare the A2 USD class against a couple of peers or benchmarks to give you a quick gauge of relative performance.