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  • Inside the practice

    How women advisors drive long-term growth with wealthy clients

    Mar 31, 2026|ByBlackRock

    The findings of our Advisor Trends Survey reveal three ways women financial advisors are positioning for long-term growth with high-net-worth clients.

  • Equity

    Equity Market Outlook

    Mar 30, 2026|ByCarrie KingJeff ShenRaffaele Savi

    Stocks have experienced volatility and rotations to start the year. Our Q2 equity market outlook explores key themes to watch as 2026 continues to unfold.

  • Market Insights

    Investing in 2026: AI, the Middle East, and Income

    Mar 26, 2026|ByRick Rieder

    Markets look calm but dispersion is high. AI is accelerating change and geopolitics widens near-term risk. Income and selectivity matter in 2026.

  • Fixed Income

    Monthly commentary: Strategic Income Opportunities Fund

    Mar 26, 2026|ByDylan PriceRick RiederRussell Brownback

    The portfolio managers of the BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund discuss the fund’s performance and positioning in this monthly commentary.

  • Fixed Income

    Monthly commentary: Total Return Fund

    Mar 26, 2026|ByChi ChenRick RiederRussell BrownbackSam SummersSiddharth Mehta

    BlackRock Total Return Fund seeks returns in a variety of fixed income sectors while providing protection when stocks fall. Learn more.

  • Practice Management

    Will vs. trust: Key differences advisors need to explain to clients

    Mar 25, 2026|ByLincoln Fleming, CPA/PFS, CFP

    Help clients decide between a will and a trust. A practical guide for financial advisors to discuss probate, privacy, costs and estate planning strategies.

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Portfolio manager views

  • Equity

    Equity Market Outlook

    Mar 30, 2026|ByCarrie KingJeff ShenRaffaele Savi

    Stocks have experienced volatility and rotations to start the year. Our Q2 equity market outlook explores key themes to watch as 2026 continues to unfold.

  • Market Insights

    Investing in 2026: AI, the Middle East, and Income

    Mar 26, 2026|ByRick Rieder

    Markets look calm but dispersion is high. AI is accelerating change and geopolitics widens near-term risk. Income and selectivity matter in 2026.

  • Multi-Asset

    Where active ETFs fit in model portfolios

    Mar 20, 2026|ByMichael Gates, CFA

    How BlackRock Target Allocation model portfolios utilize active ETFs to enhance portfolio construction

  • Equity

    How to seek powerful themes in client portfolios

    Mar 20, 2026|ByJay Jacobs

    Explore the role thematic investments can play in portfolios.

  • Fixed Income

    Demystifying Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs)

    Mar 17, 2026|ByConnor StackErik Moss, CFAMatthew MacDonaldNidhi Patel

    Learn about collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), their unique characteristics, and how to add them to client portfolios with exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

  • Model Portfolio

    Target Allocation Monthly: tariff workarounds remain

    Mar 11, 2026|ByBrett WagerMichael Gates, CFA

    Get timely market outlooks, thought leadership and portfolio positioning insights from the BlackRock Target Allocation model portfolio team.

Research & publications

  • Fixed Income

    Fixed Income Outlook

    Feb 25, 2026|ByJeffrey Rosenberg, CFAMichael Gates, CFAPatrick HaskellRick RiederTom Parker

    Stay ahead with the quarterly fixed income outlook. Understand how interest rates, geopolitics, and changing policies are driving the bond market today.

  • Practice Management

    Vanilla: State of Estate Planning Report 2026

    Feb 23, 2026|ByBlackRock

    Vanilla's 2026 report on the modern estate planning landscape

  • Tax

    A guide to 130/30 loss harvesting

    Jan 29, 2026|ByBlackRock

    Learn more how 130/30 loss harvesting strategy leverages long and short positions to enhance tax efficiency and improve after-tax returns for investors.

  • After-tax investing for single family offices

    Jan 28, 2026|ByBlackRock

    After-tax investing for single family offices

  • Equity

    2026 Thematic Outlook

    Jan 21, 2026|ByJay Jacobs

    Explore our 2026 outlook on thematic investing—covering AI, infrastructure, defense, and tokenization shaping markets and portfolios.

  • Economy

    On the Record: Infrastructure and skilled trades

    Jan 15, 2026|ByBlackRock

    The unprecedented infrastructure buildout now underway, including the rapid expansion of AI data centers, creates opportunity for well-paying jobs in skilled trades.

  • BlackRock publishes a broad range of insights designed specifically for advisors, including:

    • Portfolio manager views and market commentary – Timely perspectives on markets, macro trends and potential portfolio implications.
    • Research and publications – In-depth outlooks and whitepapers exploring key investment themes.
    • Model portfolio updates – Monthly commentary and context around the recent model rebalances and positioning decisions.
    • Podcasts – The Bid features conversations with BlackRock leaders and investors on economic and financial trends. 

    The content is designed to help advisors stay informed on market developments, investment trends and portfolio positioning considerations.

  • BlackRock’s insights are developed by our research teams, portfolio managers and the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII).

    The Portfolio Manager Views section features perspectives from leading investors such as Rick Rieder, Michael Gates, Tony Kim and other senior investment professionals.

    Flagship outlooks are published on a recurring basis and draw on BlackRock’s global investment platform and research capabilities. These outlooks reflect the firm’s latest views across asset classes, markets and macroeconomic trends. Key publications include:

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    BlackRock’s insight articles are written specifically for advisors. The themes and analysis are designed to help advisors stay informed and be prepared for client reviews, portfolio conversations and long term investment planning discussions.

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    These filters make it easier to find relevant market commentary, portfolio construction ideas or research aligned to specific investment interests or asset classes.

  • BlackRock insights provide timely market perspectives, portfolio construction guidance and thematic analysis to help advisors:

    • Assess risks and opportunities
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    • Support client portfolio positioning conversations

    In addition to insights, advisors can leverage BlackRock’s model portfolios and the Advisor Portfolio positioning guide as resources.