497K 1 d256691d497k.htm BLACKROCK GLOBAL DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND BLACKROCK GLOBAL DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND
LOGO    February 28, 2012

 

Summary Prospectus

 

BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund  |  Investor, Institutional and Class R Shares

 

Fund   Investor A
Shares
  Investor B
Shares
  Investor C
Shares
  Institutional
Shares
  Class R
Shares

BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund

  MDEGX   MBEGX   MCEGX   MAEGX   MREGX

 

Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund’s prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund’s prospectus (including amendments and supplements) and other information about the Fund, including the Fund’s statement of additional information and shareholder report, online at http://www.blackrock.com/prospectus. You can also get this information at no cost by calling (800) 441-7762 or by sending an e-mail request to prospectus.request@blackrock.com, or from your financial professional. The Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information, both dated February 28, 2012, as amended and supplemented from time to time, are incorporated by reference into (legally made a part of) this Summary Prospectus.

This Summary Prospectus contains information you should know before investing, including information about risks. Please read it before you invest and keep it for future reference.

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Summary Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Not FDIC Insured n May Lose Value n No Bank Guarantee


Summary Prospectus

 

Key Facts about BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund

 

Investment Objective


 

The investment objective of BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is to provide high total investment return.

 

Total investment return is the combination of capital growth and investment income.

 

Fees and Expenses of the Fund


 

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $25,000 in the BlackRock-advised fund complex. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the “Details about the Share Classes” section on page 22 of the Fund’s prospectus and in the “Purchase of Shares” section on page II-58 of the Fund’s statement of additional information.

 

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

   Investor A
Shares
     Investor B
Shares
     Investor C
Shares
     Institutional
Shares
     Class R
Shares
 

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

     5.25%         None         None         None         None   

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of offering price or redemption proceeds, whichever is lower)

     None1         4.50%2         1.00%3         None         None   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the
value of your investment)

   Investor A
Shares
     Investor B
Shares
     Investor C
Shares
     Institutional
Shares
     Class R
Shares
 

Management Fee

     0.80%         0.80%         0.80%         0.80%         0.80%   

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

     0.25%         1.00%         1.00%         None         0.50%   

Other Expenses

     0.21%         0.28%         0.22%         0.20%         0.47%   

Other Expenses of the Fund

     0.21%            0.28%            0.22%            0.20%            0.47%      

Other Expenses of the Subsidiary

     —            —            —            —            —      

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses4

     0.03%         0.03%         0.03%         0.03%         0.03%   

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses4

     1.29%         2.11%         2.05%         1.03%         1.80%   

Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements5

                                     (0.07)%   

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers
and/or Expense Reimbursements
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     1.29%         2.11%         2.05%         1.03%         1.73%   
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A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% is assessed on certain redemptions of Investor A Shares made within 18 months after purchase where no initial sales charge was paid at time of purchase as part of an investment of $1,000,000 or more.

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The CDSC is 4.50% if shares are redeemed in less than one year. The CDSC for Investor B Shares decreases for redemptions made in subsequent years. After six years there is no CDSC on Investor B Shares. (See the section “Details about the Share Classes — Investor B Shares” for the complete schedule of CDSCs.)

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There is no CDSC on Investor C Shares after one year.

4 

The Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets given in the Fund’s most recent annual report, which does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

5 

As described in the “Management of the Fund” section of the Fund’s prospectus on page 37, BlackRock has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees and/or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements (excluding Dividend Expense, Interest Expense, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain other Fund expenses) to 1.43% (for Investor A Shares), 2.29% (for Investor B and C Shares), 1.15% (for Institutional Shares) and 1.70% (for Class R Shares) of average daily net assets until March 1, 2013. The contractual agreement may be terminated upon 90 days’ notice by a majority of the independent trustees of the Fund or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.

 

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Example:

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

     1 Year        3 Years        5 Years        10 Years  

Investor A Shares

   $ 649         $ 913         $ 1,195         $ 2,000   

Investor B Shares

   $ 664         $ 1,011         $ 1,334         $ 2,232   

Investor C Shares

   $ 308         $ 643         $ 1,103         $ 2,379   

Institutional Shares

   $ 105         $ 328         $ 569         $ 1,259   

Class R Shares

   $ 176         $ 560         $ 968         $ 2,110   

 

You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your expenses:

 

     1 Year        3 Years        5 Years        10 Years  

Investor B Shares

   $ 214         $ 661         $ 1,134         $ 2,232   

Investor C Shares

   $ 208         $ 643         $ 1,103         $ 2,379   

 

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 37% of the average value of its portfolio.

 

Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund


 

The Fund seeks to achieve its objective through a fully managed investment policy utilizing United States and foreign equity securities. The Fund will, under normal circumstances, invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, distressed securities, or securities or other instruments whose price is linked to the value of common stock. The combination of equity securities will be varied from time to time both with respect to types of securities and markets in response to changing market and economic trends. In selecting equity investments, the Fund mainly seeks securities that Fund management believes are undervalued. When choosing investments, Fund management considers various factors, including opportunities for equity investments to increase in value, expected dividends and interest rates. The Fund generally seeks diversification across markets, countries, industries and issuers as one of its strategies to reduce volatility. The Fund may invest in the securities of companies of any market capitalization. The Fund may also invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”).

 

The Fund has no geographic limits in where it may invest. The Fund may invest in both developed and emerging markets. The Fund may emphasize foreign securities when Fund management expects these investments to outperform U.S. securities. When choosing investment markets, Fund management considers various factors, including economic and political conditions, potential for economic growth and possible changes in currency exchange rates. In addition to investing in foreign securities, the Fund actively manages its exposure to foreign currencies through the use of forward currency contracts and other currency derivatives. The Fund may own foreign cash equivalents or foreign bank deposits as part of the Fund’s investment strategy. The Fund will also invest in non-U.S. currencies. The Fund may underweight or overweight a currency based on the Fund management team’s outlook.

 

The Fund’s composite Reference Benchmark, an unmanaged weighted index comprised 60% of the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 500 Index and 40% of the FTSE World (ex US) Index, has at all times since the Fund’s formation included a 40% weighting in non-US securities. Throughout its history, the Fund has maintained a weighting in non-US securities, often exceeding the 40% Benchmark weighting and rarely falling below this allocation. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will continue to allocate a substantial amount (approximately 40% or more — unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by BlackRock, in which case the Fund would invest at least 30%) — of its total assets in securities of (i) foreign government issuers, (ii) issuers organized or located outside the U.S., (iii) issuers which primarily trade in a market located outside the U.S., or (iv) issuers doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S., which the Fund considers to be companies that derive at least 50% of their revenue or profits from business outside the U.S. or have at least 50% of their sales or assets outside the U.S. The Fund will allocate its assets among various regions and countries including the United States (but in no less than three different countries). For temporary defensive purposes the Fund may deviate very substantially from the allocation described above.

 

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The Fund may seek to provide exposure to the investment returns of real assets that trade in the commodity markets through investment in commodity-linked derivative instruments and investment vehicles that exclusively invest in commodities such as exchange traded funds, which are designed to provide this exposure without direct investment in physical commodities. The Fund may also gain exposure to commodity markets by investing up to 25% of its total assets in BlackRock Cayman Global Dynamic Equity Fund I, Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Fund formed in the Cayman Islands, which invests primarily in commodity-related instruments. The Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-related instruments.

 

Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund


 

Risk is inherent in all investing. The value of your investment in the Fund, as well as the amount of return you receive on your investment, may fluctuate significantly from day to day and over time. You may lose part or all of your investment in the Fund or your investment may not perform as well as other similar investments. The following is a summary description of principal risks of investing in the Fund.

 

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Commodities Related Investments Risks — Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of commodity-linked derivative investments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or sectors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments.

 

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Convertible Securities Risk — The market value of a convertible security performs like that of a regular debt security; that is, if market interest rates rise, the value of a convertible security usually falls. In addition, convertible securities are subject to the risk that the issuer will not be able to pay interest or dividends when due, and their market value may change based on changes in the issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of the issuer’s creditworthiness. Since it derives a portion of its value from the common stock into which it may be converted, a convertible security is also subject to the same types of market and issuer risks that apply to the underlying common stock.

 

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Derivatives Risk — The Fund’s use of derivatives may reduce the Fund’s returns and/or increase volatility. Volatility is defined as the characteristic of a security, an index or a market to fluctuate significantly in price within a short time period. Derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. A risk of the Fund’s use of derivatives is that the fluctuations in their values may not correlate perfectly with the overall securities markets. The possible lack of a liquid secondary market for derivatives and the resulting inability of the Fund to sell or otherwise close a derivatives position could expose the Fund to losses and could make derivatives more difficult for the Fund to value accurately. Derivatives may give rise to a form of leverage and may expose the Fund to greater risk and increase its costs. Recent legislation calls for new regulation of the derivatives markets. The extent and impact of the regulation is not yet known and may not be known for some time. New regulation may make derivatives more costly, may limit the availability of derivatives, or may otherwise adversely affect the value or performance of derivatives.

 

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Distressed Securities Risk — Distressed securities are speculative and involve substantial risks in addition to the risks of investing in junk bonds. The Fund will generally not receive interest payments on the distressed securities and may incur costs to protect its investment. In addition, distressed securities involve the substantial risk that principal will not be repaid. These securities may present a substantial risk of default or may be in default at the time of investment. The Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of principal of or interest on its portfolio holdings. In any reorganization or liquidation proceeding relating to a portfolio company, the Fund may lose its entire investment or may be required to accept cash or securities with a value less than its original investment. Distressed securities and any securities received in an exchange for such securities may be subject to restrictions on resale.

 

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Emerging Markets Risk — Emerging markets are riskier than more developed markets because they tend to develop unevenly and may never fully develop. Investments in emerging markets may be considered speculative. Emerging markets are more likely to experience hyperinflation and currency devaluations, which adversely affect returns to U.S. investors. In addition, many emerging securities markets have far lower trading volumes and less liquidity than developed markets.

 

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Equity Securities Risk — Stock markets are volatile. The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions.

 

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Foreign Securities Risk — Foreign investments often involve special risks not present in U.S. investments that can increase the chances that the Fund will lose money. These risks include:

 

  The Fund generally holds its foreign securities and cash in foreign banks and securities depositories, which may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business and may be subject to only limited or no regulatory oversight.

 

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  Changes in foreign currency exchange rates can affect the value of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

  The economies of certain foreign markets may not compare favorably with the economy of the United States with respect to such issues as growth of gross national product, reinvestment of capital, resources and balance of payments position.

 

  The governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investments in their capital markets or in certain industries.

 

  Many foreign governments do not supervise and regulate stock exchanges, brokers and the sale of securities to the same extent as does the United States and may not have laws to protect investors that are comparable to U.S. securities laws.

 

  Settlement and clearance procedures in certain foreign markets may result in delays in payment for or delivery of securities not typically associated with settlement and clearance of U.S. investments.

 

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Market Risk and Selection Risk — Market risk is the risk that one or more markets in which the Fund invests will go down in value, including the possibility that the markets will go down sharply and unpredictably. Selection risk is the risk that the securities selected by Fund management will underperform the markets, the relevant indices or the securities selected by other funds with similar investment objectives and investment strategies. This means you may lose money.

 

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Mid Cap Securities Risk — The securities of mid cap companies generally trade in lower volumes and are generally subject to greater and less predictable price changes than the securities of larger capitalization companies.

 

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REIT Investment Risk — Investments in REITs involve unique risks. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume and may be more volatile than other securities.

 

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Small Cap and Emerging Growth Securities Risk — Small cap or emerging growth companies may have limited product lines or markets. They may be less financially secure than larger, more established companies. They may depend on a more limited management group than larger capitalized companies.

 

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Subsidiary Risk — By investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary’s investments. The commodity-related instruments held by the Subsidiary are generally similar to those that are permitted to be held by the Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Fund (see “Commodities Related Investment Risks” above). There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Subsidiary will be achieved. The Subsidiary is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), and, unless otherwise noted in this prospectus, is not subject to all the investor protections of the Investment Company Act. However, the Fund wholly owns and controls the Subsidiary, and the Fund and the Subsidiary are both managed by BlackRock, making it unlikely that the Subsidiary will take action contrary to the interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Fund and/or the Subsidiary to operate as described in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) and could adversely affect the Fund.

 

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Performance Information


 

The information shows you how the Fund’s performance has varied year by year and provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The returns for Class R Shares prior to March 1, 2007, the commencement of operations of Class R Shares, are based upon performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares. The returns for Class R Shares, however, are adjusted to reflect the distribution and service (12b-1) fees applicable to Class R Shares. The table compares the Fund’s performance to that of the S&P 500 Index, the FTSE World Index, the FTSE World (ex US) Index and the Reference Benchmark, which are relevant to the Fund because they have characteristics similar to the Fund’s investment strategies. As with all such investments, past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future results. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart. If they were, returns would be less than those shown. However, the table includes all applicable fees and sales charges. If the Fund’s investment manager and its affiliates had not waived or reimbursed certain Fund expenses during these periods, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. Updated information on the Fund’s performance can be obtained by visiting http://www.blackrock.com/funds or can be obtained by phone at 800-882-0052.

 

Investor A Shares

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS1

BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund

As of 12/31

 

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During the period shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a quarter was 16.77% (quarter ended June 30, 2009) and the lowest return for a quarter was –18.40% (quarter ended September 30, 2008).

 

As of 12/31/11

Average Annual Total Returns

   1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
(November 4,
2005)1
 

BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund — Investor A

                          

Return Before Taxes

     (12.38 )%       (0.51 )%       3.59

Return After Taxes on Distributions

     (13.20 )%       (1.25 )%       2.79

Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Shares

     (8.07 )%       (0.80 )%       2.67

BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund — Investor B

                          

Return Before Taxes

     (12.29 )%       (0.61 )%       3.68

BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund — Investor C

                          

Return Before Taxes

     (9.05 )%       (0.20 )%       3.72

BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund — Institutional

                          

Return Before Taxes

     (7.26 )%       0.82      4.77

BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund — Class R

                          

Return Before Taxes

     (7.93 )%       0.18      4.13

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

     2.11      (0.25 )%       2.64

FTSE World Index (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

     (6.48 )%       (1.40 )%       2.81

FTSE World (ex US) Index (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

     (12.86 )%       (2.52 )%       2.93

Reference Benchmark (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

     (4.09 )%       (1.05 )%       2.86
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In 2006, a portion of the Fund’s total investment return for each share class consisted of a payment by the Fund’s former investment manager in order to resolve a regulatory issue relating to an investment.

 

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investor A Shares only, and the after-tax returns for Investor B, Investor C, Institutional and Class R Shares will vary.

 

Investment Manager


 

The Fund’s investment manager is BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”). The Fund’s sub-advisers are BlackRock Investment Management, LLC and BlackRock International Limited. Where applicable, the use of the term BlackRock also refers to the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Portfolio Managers


 

Name

   Portfolio Manager of the Fund Since    Title

Dennis Stattman, CFA

   2005    Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc.

Dan Chamby, CFA

   2005    Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc.

Aldo Roldan, PhD

   2006    Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc.

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares


 

You may purchase or redeem shares of the Fund each day the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open. To purchase or sell shares you should contact your financial intermediary or financial professional, or, if you hold your shares through the Fund, you should contact the Fund by phone at (800) 441-7762, by mail (c/o BlackRock Funds, P.O. Box 9819, Providence, Rhode Island 02940-8019), or by the Internet at www.blackrock.com/funds. The Fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the Fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

   

Investor A and

Investor C Shares

  Investor B Shares   Institutional Shares   Class R Shares
Minimum Initial Investment  

$1,000 for all accounts except:

• $250 for certain fee-based programs.

• $100 for retirement plans.

• $50, if establishing Automatic Investment Plan (“AIP”).

  Available only for exchanges and dividend reinvestments by current holders and for purchase by certain qualified employee benefit plans.   $2 million for institutions and individuals. Institutional Shares are available to clients of registered investment advisors who have $250,000 invested in the Fund.   $100 for all accounts.
Minimum Additional Investment   $50 for all accounts except certain retirement plans and payroll deduction programs may have a lower minimum.   N/A   No subsequent minimum.   No subsequent minimum.

 

Tax Information


 

The Fund’s dividends and distributions may be subject to Federal income taxes and may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are a tax-exempt investor or are investing through a retirement plan, in which case you may be subject to Federal income tax upon withdrawal from such tax deferred arrangements.

 

Payments to Broker/Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries


 

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, the Fund and BlackRock Investments, LLC, the Fund’s distributor, or its affiliates may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and other services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your individual financial professional to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your individual financial professional or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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