Company summary
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust is an actively managed investment trust seeking capital growth from European equities, principally excluding the UK. It invests across large, medium and smaller companies.
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BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust
Investment Trusts
- Index
- FTSE 250
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Active selection of listed European companies across sectors, with the portfolio constructed around businesses the manager believes offer durable growth, attractive returns on capital and strong competitive positions.
Key markets
Continental European equity markets, including companies listed across the eurozone, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Many holdings themselves earn substantial revenue globally.
Key drivers
European corporate earnings, stock selection, economic conditions, interest rates, currency movements, sector allocation, company-specific catalysts and movements in the trust's discount or premium to NAV.
Key risks
Equity-market falls, stock-selection errors, currency movements, concentration in particular sectors or companies, European economic weakness and the shares trading at a persistent discount to net asset value.
Recent Developments
20 May 2026: half-year results reported a 7.3% NAV total return for the six months to February, below the 17.2% benchmark return. The trust continued share buybacks and broadened its investment universe while reducing fees.
Dividend notes
Pays twice yearly. The 2026 interim dividend was 1.75p, ex-dividend on 28 May and paid on 24 June. The previous final dividend was 5.40p, ex-dividend on 20 November 2025 and paid on 19 December.
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