Investors’ Guide to the Key Investor Information Document (KIID) With thousands of funds to choose from, investors and their advisers require factual information to make more informed choices. As a result, recent regulation has led to the introduction of the Key Investor Information Document (KIID) which aims to provide investors with a transparent and succinct overview of funds in a common format, before they invest. This ‘how-to’ guide will explain in detail about the KIID and its critical features. What is the KIID? The KIID is a two-page ‘fact-sheet’ style document which includes the critical information about a fund. The document aims to help investors understand the nature and key risks of the fund in order to make a more informed investment decision. On 1 July 2012, the KIID replaced the Simplified Prospectus. What are the regulations which have led to the introduction of the KIID? What are the differences between the Simplified prospectus and the KIID? What are the components of the KIID? Will I need any additional material in addition to the KIID? How often will the KIID be updated? How will I receive the KIID? What happens if I have not received the KIID when investing? Where can I get further information? In summary The aim of the KIID is to help clarify the facts and help you find out more about whether a fund could meet your investment goals. In addition, we recommend that you speak to a financial adviser to discuss some of the following questions: What is the fund’s investment objective – capital growth, income or a combination of the two? In what types of securities does the fund invest, e.g. equities or bonds? How much have the past returns fluctuated? What are the costs associated with an investment in this fund? All financial investments involve an element of risk. Therefore, the value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount cannot be guaranteed. Your capital and income is at risk. Investor services For more information or help on how to invest please contact us: Email investor services 0800 44 55 22 As a global investment manager and fiduciary to our clients, our purpose at BlackRock is to help everyone experience financial well-being. Since 1999, we've been a leading provider of financial technology, and our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. CORPORATE Careers Newsroom Investor relations LEGAL Terms & conditions Privacy policy Business continuity Modern Slavery Statement Best Ex policy and reports s172 and Corporate Governance Statements © 2021 BlackRock, Inc. All rights reserved. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our advertising and analytics partners. Accept Cookies Cookie Settings