Market insights and portfolio ideas

The companies that will outperform the stock market are those that can beat earnings expectations, in our view.

We look for sustainability trends that remain at an early stage and the companies that are set to play a major part.

Innovation and dynamism are driving strong company earnings across sectors and around the world – creating significant investment potential in stock markets.

The economic restart broadens as the vaccine rollout plays out. But what comes next? We update our asset views and discuss the path ahead. Read our outlook.

Equity investors should be aware of early inflation signals, as well as opportunities to capitalize on those companies with pricing power.

Read insights from the BlackRock Future Forum where thoughts leaders discussed topics ranging from globalism, healthcare and the role of corporate purpose.

Brexit news is dominating headlines & UK markets, making it challenging for investors to look past the exit date from the EU. Read about our investment themes.

Ramp up your due diligence to understand if alternative investments are suited for you and your portfolio. Learn how BlackRock can support you.

Mining had a strong 2016, but what factors will determine whether this resurgence will continue?

As the global economy cools, Tony DeSpirito, Co-Manager of the BlackRock North American Income Trust, explores if the US stock market can sustain its growth path.

In spite of a lacklustre economy, Europe is home to some fantastic companies that can build long-term wealth for investors. Find out how we uncover them.

We explore why traditional defensive investment strategies may not be the answer as investors look to introduce greater resilience in their portfolios.

The BlackRock North American Income Trust invests in a diversified portfolio of mainly large-cap US shares, aiming to deliver rising income and long-term capital growth.

Here we explain what investment trusts are, how they work, and highlight some of the benefits they can offer investors. Learn more.

Greening the world’s most populous and growth-hungry country comes with various challenges. Learn more about the challenges and solutions.

Prices and performance

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc - Annual General Meeting. View the portfolio managers’ annual portfolio and market update to shareholders.

BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc (THRG) - Investment Trusts - Prices and performance

Discover further information on UK tax here. Learn more income equalisation rates, distribution rates and excess reportable income.

2020 was a tough and volatile year. Explore the importance of investing long-term rather than being buffeted by a crisis

Explore ways to access the world’s second largest economy as it continues to open up for the investors. Know the China story and its linked opportunities.

In BlackRock’s latest letter to clients, we discuss the global transition to a net zero economy and its implications for investors.

To find out more information on investing in Unit Trusts with BlackRock, read our detailed summary here.

Read about the BlackRock Foundation’s $100m commitment to help spur innovation and accelerate decarbonisation solutions that will help society prosper.

Investment trusts have cushioned their investors from the worst of the dividend falls in 2020. Explore how you could make your ISA portfolio more resilient.

The UK market has faced its fair share of challenges over recent years and has underperformed global equity markets more broadly. Learn more about the opportunities and challenges.

Alternative investments are less mysterious than you think. Learn about alternative investments and how they can impact your portfolio.

For an informative list of prices on the various Investment Trusts offered by BlackRock, click here.

Today’s low interest rate environment has left investors searching for higher returns, where should they begin to look? The answer could be emerging markets.

BlackRock discusses how sustainable strategies, amid a recent market downturn, have demonstrated their resilience. Learn more here

Going slow and steady is the golden rule. By drip-feeding smaller amounts consistently into your portfolio you could benefit than if you invested a lump sum.

In recent decades, securities lending has evolved into a vital component of financial markets. Discover the benefit this, and BlackRock, can offer investors.

Manager Dan Whitestone explains why investing in stocks with strong free cash flows can create a stable portfolio, whatever the weather.

How could you invest in megatrends and access BlackRock active funds and iShares ETFs? Use our tool to see which funds are exposed to BlackRock megatrends

Managed by BlackRock, this trust aims to provide capital and income growth over the long-term, through investing in a diversified portfolio of UK listed equities.

We can thank our grandparents for their advice on understanding how to save, budget & invest. Although society has changed, the simple rules of money haven’t.

The BlackRock Income and Growth Investment Trust invests in a diversified portfolio of mainly UK-listed shares, aiming to deliver long-term growth and income.

Find out more about the investment philosophy of the BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust, its performance and positioning and the outlook for 2020.

China has experienced exponential growth over the past few decades and is on a trajectory to rival the US. Explore the factors that surge this growth.

The BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust invests in listed securities in the emerging markets of Latin America. Find out about its performance and holdings.

The BlackRock Income and Growth Investment Trust invests in a diversified portfolio of mainly UK-listed shares. Find out about its holdings and performance.

The BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust invests in listed securities in the emerging markets of Latin America, aiming to secure long-term capital growth.

These are changing times. We believe investors need to be flexible to look as broadly as possible for areas of structural growth and resilient income.

Prices and performance

BlackRock’s MyMap range of multi-asset funds aim to provide a core investment that is risk-managed, cost-effective and helps your client’s do more with their money. Read more.

By drip-feeding smaller amounts of money into your investments over time, & leaving them there to grow, your return may well be higher over the long term.

Find out why hunting in unpopular parts of the market may uncover exciting opportunities – and why it might be particularly fruitful at the moment.