BlackRock Continental European Income

Introduction to the fund

Stuart and Brian identify undervalued stocks that offer sustainable dividends, potential dividend growth and inflation protection. They work with the 21-strong European equity team to undertake individual stock analysis, looking for companies with good management, a strong competitive position and good financial discipline. The managers will actively manage the portfolio to find a balance of companies with large, but secure dividends, and those able to grow dividends faster than the average company.

Fund manager

Stuart Brown, Brian Hall


Stuart Brown joined the fund in July 2024 ahead of manager’s Andreas Zoellinger’s retirement in early 2025. Stuart brings over a decade of experience covering European equities and equity income from his tenure at Abrdn.

Brian is also part of BlackRock’s European equity team and is managing director and portfolio manager. He has been with BlackRock since 2007, having previously worked at Lehman Brothers since starting his career in 1999. He has a degree in Economics from Bristol University.

Opinion on fund

BlackRock’s strong European team and the BlackRock Continental European Income fund managers’ experience combine to produce an impressive European fund, which pays an above-average yield, with below-average volatility.

Fund performance

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Key facts

  • Fund size

    £1,810.2m

  • Chelsea rating

    Buy

  • Core Selection

    No

  • Chelsea Risk Rating

    7

  • AMC

    0.75%

  • OCF

    0.92%

  • Unit Type

    Acc and Inc

  • Yield

    3.62%

  • FundCalibre rating

    Elite Radar

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The AMC (annual management charge) is paid to the fund management company for managing the fund. It is calculated as a percentage of the value of the fund. The AMC is less than the Ongoing Charges Figure (OCF).

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