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​This Month’s Fund in Focus 

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BlackRock MyMap 5

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In an environment where markets are being pulled in multiple directions at once, simplicity, scale and discipline are becoming increasingly valuable. BlackRock MyMap 5 stands out as a solution that brings all three together, offering a genuinely diversified, globally balanced portfolio designed to navigate complexity without overcomplicating the investment process.

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At its core, MyMap 5 is built to deliver long term growth through a dynamic blend of global equities and stabilising assets. What makes it particularly compelling today is not just its asset allocation, but how that allocation is constructed and managed. This is where BlackRock’s Aladdin system becomes a meaningful differentiator.

Aladdin is not just a risk tool, it is the backbone of BlackRock’s entire investment process. It integrates portfolio construction, risk analytics, market data and scenario testing into a single framework, allowing the managers to assess risks and opportunities in real time across thousands of securities and multiple asset classes. In a market environment where correlations can shift quickly and risks can emerge from unexpected areas, this level of insight is a significant advantage.

Rather than relying on static models or backward looking assumptions, the portfolio is continuously stress tested against a wide range of scenarios. This allows the managers to make informed, forward looking decisions, adjusting exposures as conditions evolve. It is this combination of technology and human oversight that underpins the consistency of the strategy.

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The result is a portfolio that is not only diversified in a traditional sense, but also intelligently constructed. Exposure is not simply spread across asset classes, it is actively managed to reflect changing market dynamics, whether that be shifts in interest rate expectations, geopolitical developments or evolving growth trends.

Performance has reinforced this approach. The fund has delivered strong returns over multiple timeframes, outperforming its peer group over the medium term while maintaining a robust risk profile. Its ability to capture upside while managing downside risk highlights the effectiveness of its allocation framework and ongoing oversight.

Importantly, MyMap 5 also reflects a broader shift in how multi asset portfolios are being constructed. Traditional diversification, particularly the reliance on bonds as a stabiliser, has become less predictable in recent years. This increases the value of a flexible, actively managed approach that can draw on a wider opportunity set and adapt positioning as needed.

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We see this fund as a strong core holding within portfolios. It provides access to global growth opportunities, while maintaining a disciplined approach to risk management, something that is increasingly important in today’s environment.

In short, BlackRock MyMap 5 combines scale, technology and active decision making in a way that is difficult to replicate. In a market where uncertainty is high and visibility is limited, having that level of structure and insight behind a portfolio is not just reassuring, it is essential.

 

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