Systematic Total Alpha (BlackRock) Spartan Access Fund
The Systematic Total Alpha (BlackRock) Spartan Access Fund is an open-ended investment trust established under the laws of British Columbia that seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation and current income through exposure to the BlackRock Systematic Total Alpha Fund Ltd. The strategy is designed to generate absolute returns with low correlation to global equity and fixed income markets by employing a systematic, multi-asset approach that uses quantitative models and risk controls to capture diversified alpha across global asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and derivatives through long and short positions across global markets.
Why Invest?
- Seeks to deliver positive absolute returns with low correlation to global equity and fixed income markets through a systematic, multi-asset approach
- Employs quantitative models and risk controls to identify diversified sources of return across global asset classes
- Gains exposure to a broad range of liquid global markets through BlackRock’s Systematic Total Alpha strategy platform
- Targets returns from multiple independent strategies across varying market environments rather than relying on broad market direction
- Utilizes BlackRock’s systematic investing infrastructure and investment expertise
- BlackRock’s proprietary trading strategies are designed to help diversify portfolios in an increasingly-correlated environment where traditional diversification methods have been rendered less effective
- Suitable for investors seeking medium-long term growth with low risk
Fund Details
Legal structure
Trust
Strategy
Alternative Systematic Multi-Strategy
RSP Eligible
Yes
Subscription Frequency
Monthly - 18th of the month or preceding business day (if the 18th falls on a weekend or holiday)
Minimum Investment (accredited investors only)
| Classes A & W (CAD) | Classes USA & USW (USD) | ||
| C$ 10,000 | US$ 10,000 | ||
Currency
Canadian and U.S. dollar share classes
Management Fee (Access Fund)
| Class | |
| A : | 0.95% (incl. 0.50% trailer fee) |
| W : | 0.45% |
| USA : | 0.95% (incl. 0.50% trailer fee) |
| USW : | 0.45% |
Management Fee (Master Fund)
1.50%
Performance Fee (Access Fund)
None
Performance Fee (Master Fund)
20%
Administrative Fee
0.175%
High Water Mark
Yes. No reset
Lock-up Period
None
Redemption Frequency
Monthly - Last Business Day
Redemption Notice
No later than 20th Calendar Day of preceding month
Early Redemption Fee
None
