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Systematic Investing

Navigating a trilemma

21-Apr-2023

BlackRock’s equity market experts reveal what is driving their Q2 2023 outlook and stock market forecasts amid increased macroeconomic and market uncertainty.
Taking Stock: Q2 2023 Equity Market Outlook

An early-year rally lost steam, but Equity CIO Tony DeSpirito takes the long view on stocks and offers 3 ideas for amping up quality amid uncertainty.
3 catalysts for technology stocks in 2023

Are technology stocks set for more pain or renewed gains in 2023? BlackRock Fundamental Equities investor Reid Menge weighs in with 3 investment themes.
Nothing artificial about investment opportunity in generative AI

The greatest technological innovation since the smartphone is here, says active equity investor Reid Menge. He discusses the opportunity in generative AI.
Yields are back, but could rise further

Recent optimism around a soft landing may be premature. Learn about how we view current market pricing of risks amidst today’s income opportunity set.
Where is the Recession?

As central banks continue the fight against inflation, BlackRock’s equity market experts reveal what is driving their Q1 2023 outlook and stock market forecasts.
Will markets return to normal in 2023?
Publications

Asia insights

The Bank of Japan has been the last developed market central bank holdout in the sharpest global monetary tightening cycles in decades.
Publications

Reversals, but recession without rescue

Some of the forces weighing on markets last year are now reversing. But we don’t think that means recession can be avoided in the U.S. and Europe.
Zooming in on Fixed Income in 2023

29-Dec-2022 | By BlackRock

Rick Rieder and team argue that return volatility and a "mountain" of rate hikes in 2022 have created a long runway for positive fixed income returns in 2023 and beyond.
A Fed pivot shouldn’t signal the all-clear to investors

Optimism for a Fed pivot is growing in markets following a string of better-than-expected economic data. For income investors, we remain wary of what’s ahead.
Market trends

China: Looking beyond the party congress

The composition of China’s top leadership points to greater focus on structural reforms –and less emphasis on near-term GDP targets. Read more now.
Portfolio Management Views

Policy Reality Check: Tighter for Longer

As central banks continue the fight against inflation, BlackRock’s equity market experts reveal what is driving their Q4 2022 outlook and stock market forecasts.
Rebuilding resilience in 60/40 portfolios

It’s time to rebuild 60/40 portfolios with alternative sources of diversification and return. Learn how alternative investments create more resilient portfolios.
Investment trends

Think diversification, think China bonds

China bonds can be used as building block to create a diversified fixed income solution that optimises yield while managing volatility.
GLOBAL ALLOCATION

Why value has stopped outperforming

Why value has stopped outperforming
GLOBAL ALLOCATION

As rates stabilize, growth stocks may rebound

Russ Koesterich, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, and member of the Global Allocation team discusses the criteria for growth stocks to bounce back.
Portfolio Management Views

Investing through longer and higher inflation

Expect higher inflation to be the key market driver for some time. Russ explains how to prepare.
SUSTAINABILITY

The greening of China

Achieving a low carbon future in China comes with a number of challenges but economic growth and environmental sustainability are compatible.
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT INSTITUTE

Looking beyond the restart

We remain pro-risk as the powerful economic restart plays out. What lies beyond? The post-2008 crisis playbook won’t work, in our view, and how a higher inflation regime will play out is key.
SUSTAINABILITY

People & Money 2020

The world’s largest study on the relationship between wealth and well-being.
ASIAN FIXED INCOME

Seeking yield and safety in a pandemic

Chinese bond market can offer risk diversification and growth potential with relative lower volatility in market uncertainty.
THEMATICS

Capturing robust growth opportunities in the technology sector

The new normalcy under COVID-19 has boosted our use of technology to new height in recent months.
MULTI-ASSET

Dividend stock disparity creates opportunity

Read the latest model portfolio market insights to see where BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Income team see potential risks and opportunities across the landscape.
MULTI-ASSET

Why rising rates won’t derail stocks

Russ Koesterich, CFA, portfolio manager for BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund, discusses how history suggests that higher interest rates can help, not hinder, stocks.
ASIAN FIXED INCOME

What makes Asian High Yield so attractive?

Dispelling concerns about default rates, liquidity and diversification potential, we believe Asian high yield offers investors the income and growth they want.
ASIAN FIXED INCOME

Reasons why we don’t expect a sharp increase in China onshore defaults

China onshore default risks remains manageable. In-depth understanding of an issuer's creditworthiness is paramount in managing default risk.
THEMATICS

Healthcare investment opportunities amid Covid-19

The pandemic has cast a spotlight on our healthcare systems, driving both public and private sectors to realize the importance of investing in healthcare.
MULTI-ASSET

Delivering income outcomes in 2021

Michael Fredericks, Portfolio Manager and Head of Income Investing for Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions, shares on his outlook and why he thinks a broader opportunity set is critical to delivering income outcomes in 2021.
MULTI-ASSET

Investors should look to diversify into higher income sources

Investors have to take some risks to thrive in a challenging interest rate environment.
SUSTAINABILITY

People & Money – Singaporeans & Sustainable investing

Deborah Ho, Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia for BlackRock, shares how Singaporeans are thinking about sustainable investing.
INVESTMENT TRENDS

5 ways the world could change: An investor watchlist

The global coronavirus outbreak has changed everyday life in profound ways ― and will likely reshape the future as well. We identify five areas of change that could have implications for investors.
INVESTMENT TRENDS

What do I do with my portfolio now? Three things to consider

Investors who stay calm, stay invested and stay diversified will be the ones who best weather the storms and reap the rewards when the clouds dissipate and the sun re-emerges.