Separately managed accounts

Seeking to optimize your cash portfolio with a tailored solution.
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Unlike commingled mutual funds, separately managed accounts are segregated mandates comprised solely of one client’s assets. The investment strategy of the account is driven by the specific objectives and risk tolerances of the account owner, often dictated by their investment guidelines.

Many cash investors share the same objectives of stability, liquidity and yield. How you get there can be driven by your unique circumstances.

To help determine the potential benefits of a separately managed account for your cash portfolio, consider the following questions:

    • Do you have defined liquidity needs for your cash? 
    • Do you need same day settlement?
    • Do you have gain/loss sensitivity?

    • Do you have a maximum weighted average maturity?
    • Do you have a stated benchmark? 

    • Do you have minimum credit quality requirements?
    • Do you have short- or long-term rating requirements?

    • Do you have an existing investment policy?
    • What are your permissible investments?
    • Do you want to avoid certain sectors?

    • Have you considered ESG in your investment strategy?
    • Do you have an ESG framework?

Managed by our experts. Guided by your goals.

At BlackRock, we believe that cash management strategies are as unique as our clients themselves, and we work to find the optimal solution to meet your needs. By using a separately managed account, we are able to partner with you to deliver a solution that matches your investment objectives.

When collaborating with BlackRock, you receive:

 

Key features

Scale & expertise

Over $1,073bn in global liquidity assets under management and $137.6bn comprising liquidity and short-term duration separate account mandates.* Clients’ portfolios may benefit from our extensive issuer relationships and access to the market. *As of March 31, 2026. Source, BlackRock. All figures are represented in USD.

Dedicated client service

We employ a team of experienced portfolio managers and client service professionals trained on supporting the nuanced relationships of a separately managed account. Every separately managed account has a dedicated sales person, product strategist and portfolio manager to help ensure your needs are met.

Fee schedule

Fees on BlackRock’s liquidity separate accounts start at 10 basis points for $50 million or more.

Seasoned portfolio management

With average of over 17 years** of experience, our portfolio managers and product strategists aim to help identify solutions that meet your needs. As we believe that every client has distinct liquidity needs. We work with you to help deliver a solution that matches your investment objectives. **Source: BlackRock.

Want to know more?

If you are interested a separately managed account, please reach out to your relationship manager or contact us to learn more!