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Japanese equities: don't chase the rally
Oct 14, 2019
Why do we maintain our underweight on Japanese equities despite their recent rally? Read details in our weekly commentary.
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Market OutlookThe BID podcast
Oct 16, 2019 | By BlackRockRick Rieder discusses why he does not see a recession on the horizon, and where to find opportunity in today's markets. -
Investment InstituteJapanese equities: don't chase the rall...
Why do we maintain our underweight on Japanese equities despite their recent rally? Read details in our weekly commentary. -
Asset Class InsightsBalancing risk and upside potential
Investors can prepare for higher volatility and still take advantage of opportunities. -
Asset Class InsightsMunis break their streak
Oct 7, 2019 | By BlackRockMonthly market update from BlackRock's municipal investing team. -
Market OutlookBonds as ballast
Portfolio resilience is crucial amid elevated macro uncertainty, with government bonds playing a key role in providing ballast. -
Asset Class InsightsThe effect of rates on markets today
Investors expect stocks to rise when rates decline, but at rates this low, that might not be the case. -
Investment InstituteOur Q4 Outlook
Trade disputes and geopolitical frictions have become key drivers of the economy and markets. Recent geopolitical volatility illus... -
Asset Class InsightsTaking Stock: Q4 Equity Outlook
Cycles don’t die of old age. We think that’s good news for equity investors, but prudence is warranted. Read why in our Q4 outlook... -
Asset Class InsightsOur view on rate cuts
Sep 25, 2019 | By BlackRockReflecting on the Fed’s latest move. -
Asset Class InsightsQuality and liquidity in focus
Sep 23, 2019 | By BlackRockHow the BlackRock Total Return Fund is positioned for today’s bond markets. -
Asset Class InsightsActive investing in emerging markets
Sep 13, 2019 | By BlackRockEmerging markets: What’s changed and how active equity investors are seeking to capitalize. -
Investment InstituteDealing with the next downturn
Unprecedented policies will be needed to respond to the next economic downturn. This paper outlines the contours of a framework to... -
ETF Investment StrategyAutumn breezes: Change in seasons — and...
Aug 9, 2019 | By Christopher DhanrajThe iShares Investment Strategy team discusses the economic and market outlooks for the U.S., developed and emerging markets, fixe... -
Asset Class InsightsTime to go active in U.S. equities?
Jul 29, 2019 | By BlackRockLearn how alternative data and innovative technology may be opening new avenues to generate alpha in U.S. stocks. -
Asset Class InsightsSustainable investing: active equities
Jul 22, 2019 | By BlackRockSustainable investing is going mainstream. The Systematic Active Equity team discusses the need to dig beyond headline numbers. -
Investment InstituteGauging geopolitics
We present a framework to better measure geopolitical risks and their market impacts, and highlight its importance during the late... -
Investment InstituteGetting physical: assessing climate ris...
We showcase a new scenario analysis to assess physical climate risks to assets on a localized level - today and under different cl... -
Investment InstituteSustainability: The future of investing
We discuss key themes driving transformation in sustainable investing and explain why the future of investing is sustainable. -
Asset Class InsightsRobo advice - a friend or foe for RIAs?
Nov 13, 2018 | By BlackRockIs there a place for robo-advising platforms in an RIA’s practice? We discuss how RIAs are using these platforms and what it means... -
Investment InstituteHeat is on for tech stocks amid U.S.-Ch...
Nov 8, 2018 | By BlackRockU.S.-China tensions, with technology dominance a key issue, are stoking investor concern. Read what it may mean for tech stocks. -
Investment InstituteBolsonaro wins in Brazil
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil’s election, reflecting the rise of anti-establishment politics globally. -
Asset Class InsightsNew Technology in Asset Management
Aug 16, 2018 | By BlackRockNew technologies are transforming the way we work. Asset managers are no exception as they seek better returns for clients. -
Market OutlookFuture of credit market
Aug 13, 2018 | By BlackRockGet insight from our Global Co-Heads of Credit, James Keenan and Tim O’Hara as they share their perspectives around what lies ahea... -
Asset Class InsightsDe-Risking with High Yield in Today’s V...
While high yield is not cheap by current standards, it nonetheless can still play an important role in a diversified portfolio as ... -
Investment InstituteAMLO aces Mexican election
What are the implications of AMLO's victory in Mexican election? We share thoughts from our strategists and investors. -
Asset Class InsightsDemystifying credit: a primer
Jun 5, 2018 | By BlackRock Global CreditCredit offers investors many options to construct a strategic portfolio allocation with an attractive risk-return profile. Learn m... -
Investment InstituteSustainable investing: a “why not” mome...
Sustainable strategies are growing in popularity. We show how it is possible to build sustainable investing portfolios – while mee... -
Asset Class InsightsScaling with technology and models: Per...
Mar 23, 2018 | By BlackRockHear from leaders at Brinker Capital about challenges facing RIAs and how finding the right platform partner can help. -
Investment InstituteItaly: populist undercurrents
View the BlackRock Investment Institute’s take on Italy's election results, including implications for regional markets. -
Investment InstituteThe stock swoon in context
View the BlackRock Investment Institute’s take on the early February stock swoon, including why investors should take the long vie... -
Investment InstituteInvesting after the U.S. tax overhaul
Jan 31, 2018 | By BlackRockThe new year brought a new U.S. tax code. We look at some of the key provisions and their potential impact on the economy and fina... -
ETF Investment StrategyThe case for financials in 2018
Jan 24, 2018 | By Christopher DhanrajThe U.S. ETF Investment Strategy team discusses the financial sector and investment considerations for 2018. Learn why the sector ... -
ETF Investment Strategy2018 around the world A survey of key c...
Jan 24, 2018 | By Christopher DhanrajThe ETF Investment Strategy surveys key risks around the globe including trade policy, geopolitical tensions and reform efforts. -
ETF Investment StrategyPotential growth opportunities in healt...
Nov 8, 2017 | By BlackRockPotential Growth Opportunities in Healthcare. Learn why biotech and managed care industries are two examples where a focus on long... -
ETF Investment StrategyWhat’s next for aerospace & defense?
Nov 8, 2017 | By BlackRockThe aerospace and defense (A&D) industry has captured investors’ attention following President Trump’s election, rising geopolitic... -
Investment InstituteCapital market assumptions
Nov 7, 2017 | By BlackRockVisualize expected returns, volatilities and correlations in four different currencies in our return assumptions interactive graph...
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