BLACKROCK FINANCIAL LITERACY

Equity investing at BlackRock

When you actively invest in an equity, you buy a share in a company and become a shareholder. Equities are typically best for long-term investing – for those who are able to ride out the highs and lows of the market in search of higher rewards.

Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.

Key Takeaways

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    Equities investing

    An active equity investment fund employs experienced managers to choose investments with the goal of outperforming the overall market and providing returns that differ from standard indexes. (Active: Managed by investment professionals who make investment decisions on behalf of investors.)

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    Why choose an actively managed equity fund

    Unlike a single stock, which depends on the performance of one company, actively managed equity funds spread investments across multiple holdings to help manage risk. Professional managers can adapt portfolios as market conditions change, seeking opportunities and reducing exposure to emerging risks while aiming for long-term growth.

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    Choosing a portfolio

    An actively managed investment fund that works well for one person may not be the best fit for another. As with any investment decision, it's important to first understand what you're trying to achieve and then identify the best fund or funds to get there. (Portfolio: A collection of investments held by an investor or a fund.)

Risk: Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk. There is no guarantee that a positive investment outcome will be achieved.

 

 

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Why BlackRock for equities?

Leverage the full breadth of our investment platform

With nearly 30 years of collective experience, our global connectivity and cross-asset class collaboration powers our differentiated, panoramic investment view.

Rely on our expertise to power your portfolios

We harness the power of human intellect, technology, and the global scale of BlackRock with the aim to capture opportunities and manage risks as they arise.

Delivering performance

Our goal is to provide you with the quality and value you deserve and expect.

Leverage the full breadth of our investment platform

With nearly 30 years of collective experience, our global connectivity and cross-asset class collaboration powers our differentiated, panoramic investment view.

Rely on our expertise to power your portfolios

We harness the power of human intellect, technology, and the global scale of BlackRock with the aim to capture opportunities and manage risks as they arise.

Delivering performance

Our goal is to provide you with the quality and value you deserve and expect.

Risk: Risk management cannot fully eliminate the risk of investment loss.
Risk: There is no guarantee that a positive investment outcome will be achieved.

What equity fund is best for me?

BlackRock offers a comprehensive equities platform– to help deliver better outcomes for our clients. We have grouped our funds by geographical focus to help you decide which one is best for you. Risk: There is no guarantee that a positive investment outcome will be achieved.

UK equity funds

Invest in shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. We have a team of over 20 investment professionals dedicated to UK equities, allowing us to pool expertise.

US equity funds

Are focused on shares listed in New York. The US presents a large number of opportunities from growth areas such as Silicon Valley to American staples like Heinz foods*.*Reference to individual companies mentioned in this communication is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or investment recommendation.

European equity funds

Europe is home to a vast array of companies from international household names to less well-known emerging companies. BlackRock is well positioned to uncover the opportunities present in Europe.

Global equity funds

Global equity funds are able to invest in companies from across the world, offering investors broad exposure to some of the best known companies in the world. BlackRock has strong, multi-skilled teams dedicated to global equity investing whether in seeking to deliver long term capital growth or income.

Emerging markets funds

Emerging market funds invest in the vibrant economies of the developing world.

Asian equity funds

BlackRock’s Asian equity funds allows investors access to a range of markets including single country, pan-Asian or sub regional funds.

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FAQs

  • Equity investors purchase shares of a company with the expectation that they’ll rise in value in the form of capital gains, and/or generate dividends (Money paid by some companies to investors who own their shares). If an equity investment rises in value, the investor would receive the monetary difference (less costs) if they sold their shares, or if the company's assets are liquidated and all its obligations are met.

  • Equities can strengthen a portfolio’s asset allocation by adding diversification. Risk: Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk.

  • An equity fund offers investors access to a  diversified pool of investments (versus investing in a single stock) typically for a minimum initial investment amount.

  • At BlackRock, we serve as a fiduciary leveraging our global expertise to ensure that every investing decision we make is made in the best interests of our clients.

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