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Sizing private market investments

Oct 16, 2025 | By BlackRock Alternative Portfolio Solutions

When sizing positions in private market portfolios, move beyond “high risk” and “low risk” labels. Consider the full spectrum of potential return outcomes in conjunction with investors’ long-term return goals. Download our latest paper to learn more.

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Jul 10, 2026|
Systematic Investing+1

Many macro strategies are more concentrated than they appear. Learn why breadth—the number of truly independent sources of return in a portfolio—may be one of the most overlooked drivers of macro resilience.

Jun 25, 2026|
Systematic investing+1

What do we see driving stock markets in the second half of 2026? Our Q3 outlook digs into diversification, AI evolution and underappreciated opportunities.

May 27, 2026|15 minutes read|
BlackRock Investment Institute+1

Our latest capital market assumptions, updated quarterly, featuring interactive charts, graphics and our latest strategic views.

May 19, 2026|
Systematic Investing+1

As value creation shifts to private markets, data and AI are shaping how investors source, evaluate, and monitor growth companies—contributing to a more systematic, evidence-based approach to capturing early-stage scale.

May 13, 2026

Supply-driven shocks, higher yields and global uncertainty are changing fixed income, making income more important and selectivity key.

May 8, 2026|
Systematic Investing+1

Systematic investing is evolving through data, technology, unlocking new opportunities for alternative investments.

Apr 20, 2026|
Systematic investing

Our latest research reveals why global macro hedge funds deserve a fresh look—and given the differentiated diversification benefits—can likely play a larger role in sophisticated portfolios.

Apr 15, 2026

Discover how healthcare growth debt unlocks innovation potential through selective lending, strong sponsorship, and exposure to resilient sector growth.

Apr 14, 2026|
Systematic investing+1

Amid supply-driven uncertainty, hedge funds can play an increasingly important role in portfolios. They can help replace traditional sources of ballast, capitalize on market dispersion, and enhance portfolio construction through macro and event-driven strategies. In our latest outlook, BlackRock investors share their perspectives on the evolving opportunity set for hedge funds.

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