(BlackRock was appointed as investment manager on 1 May 2009)

A new Trust in the BlackRock range, The Eastern European Trust PLC invests in some of Eastern Europes most dynamic economies. With assets under management of 86.4m, this Trust invests in companies that do business in Eastern Europe, Russia, other states of the former Soviet Union, and Turkey.

In-depth research is at the heart of BlackRocks investment process, and this Trust is no exception. The investment team meet with hundreds of companies each year conducting disciplined fundamental analysis to identify the best investment opportunities which will deliver returns over the long term. With 60 to 80 holdings this offers investors access to a diversified portfolio focussing on this exciting region.