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  • 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.

  • Separately Managed Account

    Unmasking Muni Myths: Insights for Smart Investing

    Mar 09, 2026|ByChris Ryan, CFP®

    Higher yields and faster investing don’t guarantee better results. See how supply awareness and tax-smart strategies can strengthen client portfolios.

  • Alternative Investing

    Gold and silver: Price, market volatility, and what is next

    Mar 09, 2026|ByKristy Akullian, CFA

    What's happening with price of gold and silver? A closer look at price volatility, market trends, and where precious metals can fit into investor portfolios.

  • Market Insights

    Weekly market commentary

    Mar 09, 2026|ByBlackRock Investment Institute

    The Middle East conflict is causing energy supply disruptions that are lifting bond yields and upending their traditional safe-haven role. We stay underweight long-term Treasuries and favor U.S. stocks as inflation risk rises.

  • Inside the Market

    Advisor Outlook

    Mar 05, 2026|ByBlackRock

    Obtain exclusive resources from the Advisor Outlook team to help put markets in context, tying the best of BlackRock insights into actionable portfolio implications.

  • Separately Managed Account

    Long/short mission accomplished: it’s time to delever

    Mar 05, 2026|ByDaniel M. Greenberg, CFA Lisa Goldberg

    Delevering a tax‑managed long/short portfolio requires careful planning. Explore BlackRock’s framework for managing taxes, costs, and risk over time.

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Portfolio manager views

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Market Insights

    2026 Views: Income, Selectivity and Dispersion

    Jan 28, 2026|ByRick Rieder

    Rick Rieder assesses market shifts, policy impacts, and AI advancements in the investing landscape.

  • 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.

  • Market Insights

    Student of the Market – January 2026

    Jan 11, 2026|ByBlackRock

    Student of the Market

  • Multi-Asset

    2026 Income Outlook: If easy income is over, what’s next?

    Jan 07, 2026|ByJustin Christofel, CFA, CAIALouis Arranz, CFA, CAIA, FRM

    With cash yields set to fall in 2026 amid persistent volatility, see how diversified, risk-aware income strategies help build durable retirement confidence.

Research & publications

  • 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.

  • Private Market

    2026 Private Markets Outlook for U.S. wealth investors

    Jan 07, 2026|ByIsabelle Rucart, CFA, PRM

    Read more about the private markets outlook for 2026

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

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