Municipals

Deep credit research
Data-driven, analytical approach
Internal assessment and ratings system

Overview

01.

BlackRock’s municipal bond team manages a diverse set of portfolios that seek to provide attractive tax-advantaged income and returns through diverse environments.

02.

The municipal team manages national and state-specific mutual funds and ETFs across the credit spectrum, including tactical opportunistic strategies designed to nimbly navigate diverse market environments. The team also manages institutional and retail separately managed accounts including crossover mandates for our diverse client base.

03.

Our credit research analyst team utilizes an internal assessment and rating system to assess fundamentals of thousands of issuers and identify opportunities in the space. The team also utilizes data science and financially material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations during the credit evaluation process.

Portfolio managers

Walter O'Connor

Managing Director, Co-Head of Municipals Funds team

Kevin Maloney

Managing Director, Co-Head of Municipals Funds team

Why BlackRock for fixed income?

BlackRock offers a comprehensive fixed income platform, managing assets across the entire Fixed Income spectrum – from public to private, fundamental & systematic, active & index – to help deliver value to our clients.

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