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BlackRock World Mining 25 April 2017
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Fund History
01 Nov 2024
Artificial intelligence & mined commodities: How the future and the past work together
AI and mining: A relationship boosting efficiency and powering data centres...
30 Oct 2024
Cream of the crop
We identify those trusts that use the distinctive features of investment trusts to the full…
21 Oct 2024
Monthly roundup: news on CHRY and ATST, highlights of our latest webinar series and the most popular investments in September
Jo and Ryan discuss the latest news, reviews and interviews in the investment trust world...
16 Oct 2024
Trust Issues: Investing in commodities with BRWM manager Olivia Markham
We speak to Olivia Markham, co-manager of BlackRock World Mining, about the opportunity for investors in the commodities sector...
09 Oct 2024
Going, going, gold!
We ask if gold can continue to rise from all-time highs…
28 Sep 2024
Mined commodities are speeding up the energy transition
Mining has a reputation as a cyclical sector, expanding when economic growth is buoyant and slipping as economies contract. However, today, the dynamics of the mining sector are more complex and nuanced, with the energy transition, shifting geopolitics and even the AI revolution changing the demand patterns for mined commodities...
08 Aug 2024
Monthly roundup: private equity dealings and highlights from July's small cap event 'encore'
Jo and Ryan discuss the latest news, reviews and interviews in the investment trust world...
24 May 2024
BlackRock World Mining Trust: A Look Ahead for 2024
The mining sector is not homogenous. On the BlackRock World Mining Trust, we believe this year its fortunes may be particularly disparate, as a range of factors weigh on individual commodities and regions. As we see it, there are three key factors that will determine the performance of mining companies for the remainder of 2024: geopolitics, global growth and infrastructure spending...
24 Apr 2024
Is ESG finished?
Two of our analysts debate whether it’s time to give up on ESG…
16 Apr 2024
The pet rock is proving its worth
Gold miners are finally responding to record high gold prices…
12 Apr 2024
Fund Analysis
BRWM’s managers: we see all the classic signs of high commodity prices...
18 Mar 2024
Results analysis: BlackRock World Mining
BRWM: Green demand is supporting commodity prices while China is weak…
13 Mar 2024
Roller coaster ride
Thematic funds have seen significant outflows over the past two years…
18 Mar 2024
BlackRock World Mining
Evy Hambro
Rewatch this webinar as part of our month-long online series 'Themes for your ISA in 2024' hosted by the team at Kepler Trust Intelligence throughout March...
Watch Recording
14 Feb 2024
Rise of the Machines
We look at some potentially exciting technology themes outside of the AI realm and share ways for investors to gain exposure without the hefty price tag…
17 Jan 2024
Top of the Pops
We reveal the winners of our investment trust ratings for 2024…
01 Nov 2023
Back to basics
Higher rates mean re-visiting portfolio construction...
30 Oct 2023
BlackRock World Mining
Evy Hambro
Rewatch this webinar which was part of our October and November online event 'The Best of BlackRock'...
Watch Recording
23 Jun 2023
Fund Analysis
BRWM remains well placed to benefit from tight commodity markets…
02 Jun 2023
Demand for mined commodities from the energy transition
After a strong year for the mining sector in 2022, supply and demand dynamics are likely to remain favourable in the year ahead, with gold acting as a ballast for the portfolio, says Olivia Markham, manager of the BlackRock World Mining Trust…
16 Mar 2023
Diversity matters
We examine the effect of blending multiple funds within your regional allocation and find that – while the culture wars may rumble on elsewhere – the benefits of diversity for investors are unarguable…
08 Mar 2023
The next supercycle
Our research suggests a structrual tailwind could support the prospects for commodities throughout the next decade...
07 Mar 2023
Results analysis: BlackRock World Mining
2022 represented another strong year for BRWM’s NAV and share price…
11 Jan 2023
Solving the Rubik’s Cube
We reveal the winners of our investment trust ratings for 2023…
16 Dec 2022
Fund Analysis
BRWM can be seen as a diversified and nimble virtual mining company…
18 Nov 2022
The mining sector: cyclical weakness versus structural strength
It has been a tougher time for certain commodities in recent months as fears over the global economy mount. The longer-term outlook for the mining sector is still buoyant, argues Evy Hambro, co-manager of the BlackRock World Mining Trust...
01 Jun 2022
Fund Analysis
BRWM is providing the best of both worlds: growth and income…
11 May 2022
Catch a tiger by the tail
As inflation bites harder than it has for decades, we consider the best ways for investors to hang on to their capital...
29 Apr 2022
Commodities: how the energy transition is changing the sector
Global commitments to net zero are changing the landscape for commodities, says Olivia Markham, Co-Manager of the BlackRock World Mining Trust plc. This creates a strong backdrop for the year ahead...
25 Mar 2022
Slides and Audio: BlackRock World Mining
Download the presentation and listen to the audio from our 'Ideas for your ISA' virtual Spring event on 17 March...
23 Mar 2022
Fifteen ideas for your ISA
Slides and audio from our event last week, featuring fund managers running money in every major market in the world...
17 Mar 2022
It's the end of the world as we know it
We examine five potential themes for investors seeking long-term returns in a troubled and uncertain world...
11 Mar 2022
Results analysis: BlackRock World Mining
BRWM reports another strong year, and a dividend increase of 109%...
23 Feb 2022
Regime change
Ahead of our spring conference, we ask whether investors need to junk their portfolios and start again…
29 Sep 2021
Fund Analysis
Tailwinds behind BRWM seem undiminished, yet the shares are back on a discount...
21 Jul 2021
Is there room to run in the commodities cycle?
It has been a bumper time for commodities as the global economy recovers and infrastructure programmes support demand, but - says Olivia Markham, Co-Manager of the BlackRock World Mining Trust plc - there is still plenty of scope for growth...
30 Jun 2021
Inflation – a real threat or hot air?
Two of our analysts ask whether recent high inflation numbers indicate something long-lasting and troubling is happening…
10 Jun 2021
Green is good!
2021 will see billions dedicated to sustainable initiatives, which brings with it a host of possible investment opportunities...
26 Mar 2021
Mining in 2021: the start of a new cycle?
After a good year in 2020, the mining sector is only in the foothills of a new cycle, driven by economic recovery and green infrastructure investment, says Evy Hambro, Co-Manager of the BlackRock World Mining Trust plc.
24 Mar 2021
Gold is money, everything else is on Reddit
Initial winners in the COVID-19 crisis, gold bullion and gold miners pulled back over H2 2020. Is now an opportune moment to build exposure...
24 Mar 2021
Shoot to Thrill: ISA targets for long term growth
We all intend to invest for the long-term but can often be distracted by the news...
12 Mar 2021
Results analysis: BlackRock World Mining
BRWM has delivered strong returns and could continue to do so given the number of tailwinds behind the strategy……
11 Mar 2021
Slides and Audio: BlackRock World Mining
Download the presentation and listen to the audio from our 'Ideas for your ISA' Spring Conference on 03 March...
10 Mar 2021
Spring Conference '21
Audio and presentations from 21 of the UK’s leading investment trust managers…
10 Feb 2021
Fund Analysis
BRWM is exposed to several powerful themes, and the discount has narrowed decisively…
10 Feb 2021
Eye of the Pfizer
Mining shares have rallied in recent months. With further potential, what impact could this have on the relative returns of active UK Small cap strategies...
20 Jan 2021
Kepler's top-rated investment trusts for 2021
We update our annual quantitative ratings for investment trusts…
06 Jan 2021
This time next year Rodney...
We review the performance of the team’s ‘top picks’ for 2020 – including some proper plonkers – and place our bets for the year ahead…
09 Dec 2020
A bumper harvest?
Agricultural and industrial commodities have rallied strongly, but what are the implications for emerging market allocations...?
11 Nov 2020
Rebuilding after COVID-19: the role of the mining sector
We hear from Olivia Markham, Co-Manager, on how significant budgets from governments worldwide are allocating to infrastructure and a greener economy in the wake of COVID-19 and what this could mean for BlackRock World Mining Trust...
29 Oct 2020
Fund Analysis
BRWM offers a unique exposure to themes which look increasingly attractive, on a discount of 11%...
24 Sep 2020
Bull in the Chinese market?
The Chinese stock market has been a notable winner thus far in 2020. Should investors stay the course, or take profits?
26 Aug 2020
Trump v. Biden
Two of our analysts debate who will win the US election and what that means for markets…
19 Aug 2020
Has the time come for Europe?
With mutual eurozone debt established all eyes are on the continent once more; but what will drive relative returns?
29 Jul 2020
To be, or not to be (geared), that is the question
Gearing is part of the toolkit that trusts use to outperform OEICs. But how is it best implemented?...
21 Jul 2020
A game of four quarters
Seven trusts, two quarters. Are our team still happy with their trust picks for 2020?
01 Jul 2020
Oh the humanity...
We consider two strategies to cope with markets which, boosted by massive government support, may be witnessing the start of a ‘melt-up’ which may be followed swiftly by a melt-down...
02 Jun 2020
Mining: resilience in a crisis
The fortunes of the mining sector are often associated with economic growth but on the BlackRock World Mining Trust plc, we believe the inherent strength of mining companies has been widely underestimated...
27 May 2020
Fund Analysis
Sharply increased exposure to gold, and wide discount, make BRWM attractive in current environment…
29 Apr 2020
On solid ground
Our analysis of discounts highlights trusts which are likely to offer significantly less discount downside from the current level…
25 Mar 2020
Of mice and men
Our ‘best laid plans’ have somewhat ‘gang aglay’ since the KTI team put forward its best ideas for 2020 in early January…
02 Jan 2020
Crystal Balls
Drunk on our success in choosing funds to perform well in 2019, the team at Kepler Trust Intelligence is back at the table with a glint in its eye…
08 Nov 2019
Global megatrends and mining
30 Oct 2019
All that glitters? The case for and against gold
Two of our analysts go head-to-head, debating whether gold is the ultimate safe haven asset...
23 Oct 2019
Fund Analysis
BRWM's wide discount to NAV, in an already under-owned sector, could offer potential for a rerating...
16 Oct 2019
Life on Mars: could inflation take us back to the '70s?
We discuss two potential catalysts for inflation - and the assets that could offer a hedge against it...
04 Jun 2019
Fund Analysis
BRWM provides a diversified investment in mining and metal assets worldwide, actively managed with the objective of maximising total returns...
02 Jan 2019
Can metals be made to shine?
The team at BlackRock World Mining say lessons have been learned from the recent downturn, and highlight opportunities they see in the sector...
02 Jan 2019
Olivia Markham: The case for energy
Confidence is returning to the energy sector, says portfolio manager Olivia Markham, while mining may not have reached its peak...
24 Dec 2018
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Because he was so bored of reading newspapers devoted entirely to Brexit he was hoping he’d be hit by a truck.
05 Dec 2018
Surf's up
As rough markets drive share price volatility up, we use a proprietary statistical technique to highlight trusts which have rarely looked cheaper...
26 Nov 2018
Fund Analysis
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the team has demonstrated a strong track-record and is now one of the most experienced specialist teams globally
26 Mar 2018
Electric dreams
The global shift toward electrification could spark many opportunities…
22 Mar 2018
The search for discounted yield
We scour the investment trust universe for trusts offering chunky yields on a discount...
14 Mar 2018
Fund Analysis
2017 represented a return to outperformance for the managers, as well as marking another very strong performance in absolute terms
27 Sep 2017
Winners and losers from tomorrow’s world
Searching for the Tesla of tomorrow…
27 Sep 2017
Not the usual suspects...
As equity valuations continue to defy logic, we identify the trusts least correlated to their fortunes...
19 Jun 2017
The investment trust advantage...
Our event in June saw eight of the UK's most experienced fund managers discuss the outlook for each major asset class...
12 Jun 2017
Fund Analysis
21 May 2017
Brave new world
We ask the top managers in each sector, region and asset class where they see the opportunities in the months ahead...
25 Apr 2017
Fund Analysis
16 Nov 2016
Fantastic income (where to find it)
We reveal the true extent of stock concentration among UK equity income funds and identify three trusts which offer a fantastic alternative...
01 Nov 2016
Fund Analysis
An update of the BlackRock World Mining investment trust including share price performance, discount, dividend, premium, asset allocation and gearing analysis...
13 Oct 2015
Analyst
Our roundup of the experts' views sees light at the end of the mineshaft for BlackRock World Mining, and a return to form for Harry Nimmo...
08 Sep 2015
Fidelity Special Values smashes it
Fidelity Special Values, one of the five ‘contrarian plays on big discounts’ we highlighted in April, has come in sharply since we tipped it for greatness.
05 Jun 2015
On the rebound
Contrarian investment ideas on big discounts.
05 Jun 2015
Fund Analysis