BlackRock’s global credit platform has a long history of seeking to deliver client outcomes aligned with investment objectives across both public and private credit markets.
Credit
Why BlackRock for credit?
In periods of greater economic uncertainty where risks remain high and markets volatile, achieving superior risk-adjusted results through the credit cycle requires a different kind of relationship. BlackRock’s global credit platform seeks to deliver outperformance with true active engagement.
Fundamental bottom-up investors powered by a global platform
We combine global resources with local expertise to drive analysis and decisions that capture opportunities for attractive returns and increased portfolio resiliency.
Superior access to quality investment opportunities
Our scale, deep networks in liquid and illiquid markets, and track record of being a preferred capital provider for companies are core to our ability to generate alpha.
Insights amplified with analytics and technology
As a market leader in analytics and technology, we seek an information edge to empower greater transparency and better investment decisions.
Global Credit Outlook: 1Q2024
A widening divide can be seen across the investing landscape, underscoring the importance of selectivity in the current backdrop of heightened dispersion.
A full suite of credit solutions
BlackRock offers solutions globally across three investment pillars - leveraged finance, multi-strategy credit and private credit.
Leveraged finance
A market-leading platform spanning high yield, bank loan and CLO investing.
Multi-strategy creditPublic, public-private blended and long/short strategies that seek flexible opportunities for owning credit throughout the cycle.
Private creditDeep and experienced teams deploying capital in direct lending, opportunistic and event-driven strategies, providing solutions across U.S., European and Asian private markets.
All $ are in USD BlackRock as of 31 December 2023. AUM includes managed assets and dry powder. Note: For illustrative purposes only. This information demonstrates, in part, the firm’s risk/return analysis to organize credit strategies. This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice or a recommendation to take any particular investment action.
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