Market Insights | iShares - BlackRock (2024)

Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds' prospectuses or, if available, the summary prospectuses, which may be obtained by visiting the iShares Fundand BlackRock Fundprospectus pages. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Fixed income risks include interest-rate and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in the value of debt securities. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the debt issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments.

An investment in fixed income funds is not equivalent to and involves risks not associated with an investment in cash.

Diversification and asset allocation may not protect against market risk or loss of principal.

There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of an ETF will develop or be maintained.

Buying and selling shares of ETFs may result in brokerage commissions.

This material represents an assessment of the market environment as of the date indicated; is subject to change; and is not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. This information should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding the funds or any issuer or security in particular.

The strategies discussed are strictly for illustrative and educational purposes and are not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. There is no guarantee that any strategies discussed will be effective.

This material contains general information only and does not take into account an individual's financial circ*mstances. This information should not be relied upon as a primary basis for an investment decision. Rather, an assessment should be made as to whether the information is appropriate in individual circ*mstances and consideration should be given to talking to a financial professional before making an investment decision.

The Funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, "BlackRock").

© 2024 BlackRock, Inc or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK, iSHARES, iBONDS, LIFEPATH, ALADDIN and the iShares Core Graphic are trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.

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Market Insights | iShares - BlackRock (2024)

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Who is the real owner of BlackRock? ›

Larry Fink is the founder, CEO and chairman of powerhouse investment management firm BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers. He and seven partners founded BlackRock in 1988. Originally it was part of The Blackstone Group.

Does it make sense to invest in BlackRock? ›

Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $41.387 per share for the current fiscal year. BlackRock Inc currently has a 2.6% dividend yield. There is a neutral fundamental outlook for the investment management and fund operators' sub-industry. The long-term outlook is relatively healthy due to aging populations.

Who are the biggest clients of BlackRock? ›

Companies using BlackRock Aladdin for Portfolio and Investment Management include: Microsoft, a United States based Professional Services organisation with 221000 employees and revenues of $243.00 billion, MetLife, a United States based Insurance organisation with 45000 employees and revenues of $66.41 billion, Swiss ...

Who owns VanEck? ›

Since our founding, VanEck has been privately owned and operated by the van Eck family. John van Eck launched the firm in 1955 to bring post-World War II investment opportunities to U.S. investors.

Is BlackRock owned by China? ›

In August 2021, BlackRock set up its first mutual fund in China after raising over one billion dollars from 111,000 Chinese investors. BlackRock became the first foreign-owned company allowed by the Chinese government to operate a wholly-owned business in China's mutual fund industry.

Is BlackRock the richest company in the world? ›

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) was the largest company by market cap in early 2024 at $3.1 trillion. BlackRock clocked in at No. 113 at a $123 billion market cap. Although the investment firm managed $10 trillion in assets, those were client funds, not assets owned by BlackRock.

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