DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund is a feeder fund which will give Indian investors access to US equities by predominantly investing in the BlackRock Global Funds–US Flexible Equity Fund (BGF - USFEF). BGF - USFEF invests at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies having economic activity in the US.BGF - USFEF normally invests in securities that, in the opinion of the Investment Adviser, exhibit either growth or value investment characteristics, placing an emphasis as the market outlook warrants. BGF – USFEF's investment strategy is based on the belief that incorporating growth/momentum and valuation factors with disciplined security selection and portfolio construction will provide consistent and repeatable investment success.
Why should one invest in this Scheme?
By investing in DSP BlackRock US Flexible*Equity Fund, investors can get access to:
The world's largest country by GDP at USD 15.1 trillion^
The world's largest equity market by market capitalization at USD 15.7 trillion^
One of the most well diversified markets in the world
Some of the most innovative and market leading companies in the world such as Apple Inc, Google, Proctor and Gamble, General Electric among many others~
(~Company examples are for illustration purposes only, there is no guarantee that they will form a part of the portfolio of BlackRock Global Funds - US Flexible Equity Fund; ^ Source: Bloomberg; CLSA Research, ISI, Internal; data as at May 31, 2012. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.)
Why should an investor consider US equities today?
- US equities, in our view, currently present one of the most attractive investment opportunities on the following grounds:
- Valuations of US equities are at multi year lows
- Relative strength of the US economy compared to other developed countries
- Corporate balance sheets of most large and mid cap US companies are in good shape
- US equities are likely to continue out-performance over other global equity markets
- Signs of an improving domestic economy
(Source: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research, Bloomberg; data as at March 2012. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.)
Where can I find out more about this Scheme?
Please refer to the NFO KIM cum Application Form.
NFO Period: July 17, 2012 to July 31, 2012.
*The term "Flexible" in the name of the Scheme signifies that the Investment Manager of the Underlying Fund can invest either in growth or value investment characteristic securities placing an emphasis as the market outlook warrants.
