INVESTMENT CAPABILITIES

Multi-Asset investing at BlackRock

A multi-asset investment portfolio can be accomplished by investing in a variety of asset classes – such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or credit- to create a more nimble and broadly diversified portfolio. Multi-asset fund managers make big-picture decisions and balance asset classes to achieve a number of investment incomes.

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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    Multi-asset investing

    A multi-asset investment fund combines different types of asset classes to create a nimble and broadly diversified portfolio. Multi-asset portfolios may help you achieve a number of investment outcomes.

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    Benefits of multi-asset

    Multi-asset portfolios allow flexibility to meet investment goals with broad options for investing across sectors, and more diversification than other investment approaches.

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    Choosing a portfolio

    An investment portfolio 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 portfolio to get there.

Risk: Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk.

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Why BlackRock for multi-asset?

Service

We always serve as a fiduciary to our clients and listen to their needs objectively.

Scale

We leverage the full breadth of BlackRock’s experience, expertise, and technology.

Innovation

We are constantly evolving and innovating to meet changing client objectives and market conditions.

Service

We always serve as a fiduciary to our clients and listen to their needs objectively.

Scale

We leverage the full breadth of BlackRock’s experience, expertise, and technology.

Innovation

We are constantly evolving and innovating to meet changing client objectives and market conditions.

Risk: Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk.

BENEFITS OF MULTI-ASSET

What are the benefits of multi-asset investment portfolios?

Multi-asset portfolios offer flexibility to meet specific investment goals, with broad options for investing across securities and sectors. These types of portfolios also offer more diversification compared to investing solely in fixed income or equity funds.

Many multi-asset funds are actively managed, which means a portfolio manager and team of investors are using analysis, insights, technology, and tools to make informed investment decisions. Multi-asset fund managers may choose to invest more assets overseas, shift assets from equities to bonds, dial back risk, or seek opportunities in non-traditional asset classes – all with the intention of driving better investment outcomes.

Broad, unbiased opportunities

Portfolios take a global investment approach and leverage a wide set of asset classes, including equites, bonds, cash, and alternatives

Flexible, dynamic portfolios

Portfolios combine multiple investment approaches and nimbly adapt to changing market conditions

Risk-first mindset

BlackRock investors use Aladdin®, our internal risk management system, to make smarter investment decisions

What multi-asset portfolio is best for me?

A multi-asset portfolio can be a powerful tool for achieving your investment objectives, but a portfolio that works well for one investor 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 way to get there.

You may want to consult a financial professional for advice on which multi-asset portfolio might be best for you.

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FAQ's

  • A multi-asset investment portfolio combines different types of assets to create a nimble and broadly diversified portfolio.

  • A multi-asset approach to investing acknowledges that certain asset classes perform better at different times. This nimble approach theoretically generates a more consistent stream of returns.

  • Multi-asset portfolios may offer the flexibility investors need to achieve a number of investment outcomes. These types of portfolios also offer exposure to a broad range of assets and sectors giving greater flexibility.

  • 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.

  • A multi-asset class is an investment approach that combines asset classes, such as equities, or fixed income.

  • Multi-asset funds are investment funds that can invest across the investment landscape and may include stocks, bonds, and cash.

Discover our multi-asset funds

Explore BlackRock's multi-asset funds
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Some of us can feel a little lost when it comes to investing.

MyMap is a range of ready-made funds, managed by BlackRock, making it easier for you to invest for the future you want, whatever that looks like.

Here's how.

MyMap is simple.

MyMap funds are ready-made and actively managed, which means the funds stay within each investment risk profile. Just get started and investment professionals do the rest.

MyMap is low-cost.

MyMap uses ETFs and index funds to keep costs low. And it really doesn't take much to get started.

MyMap is diversified.

With MyMap, you have access to a variety of assets, making sure all your eggs aren't in one basket. Diversified investments mean spread risk.

MyMap is managed by... us

BlackRock is one of the world's largest asset managers, with global insights and local know-how.

MyMap is your ready-made path to investing for what matters to you.

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Discover MyMap: BlackRock’s UK-specific multi-asset portfolio solution

We believe that everyone in the UK deserves to experience financial wellbeing: the confidence to meet today’s expenses while saving for retirement and being prepared for all of life’s moments in between.

That’s why we built MyMap – This range of funds is designed to help more and more people experience financial well-being.

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Simple

MyMap’s funds are ready-made and have been built with a risk level in mind, so the only thing you need to do is choose one that fits your risk profile.
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Low fees

Each fund is a collection of cost effective exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds. These track an index meaning you can keep fees low.
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Global opportunities

The MyMap range has access to many BlackRock managed funds, giving you access to a world of potential opportunities.

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When you're young and far from retirement, the investment mix is more aggressive to help your investments grow.

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The Life Path funds may be offered as mutual funds.

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You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of each fund carefully before investing.

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The prospectuses and, if available, the Summary prospectuses contain this and other information about the funds and are available along with information on other BlackRock funds by calling 800-882-0052 or by visiting www.blackrock.com.

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The prospectuses and, if available, the Summary prospectuses should be read carefully before investing.

Invest for retirement with LifePath

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