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  • Fixed Income

    Fixed Income Outlook

    May 13, 2026|ByJeffrey Rosenberg, CFAMichael Gates, CFAPatrick HaskellRick RiederTom Parker

    Supply-driven shocks, higher yields and global uncertainty are changing how fixed income works, making income more important and selectivity key to navigating more uneven markets.

  • Tax

    Reduce concentrated stock risk with tax-aware strategies

    May 13, 2026|ByBlackRock

    See how two clients with different priorities can benefit from tailored strategies for reducing their concentrated stock risk.

  • Practice Management

    Strategic Withdrawals for Higher Education

    May 12, 2026|ByMark DiSipio, CIMA®

    A strategic approach to withdrawing assets for higher education funding.

  • Market Insights

    Weekly market commentary

    May 11, 2026|ByBlackRock Investment Institute

    A common narrative is that markets are disconnected, with equities at record highs even as oil and yields rise. We disagree and stay pro-risk for now.

  • Market Insights

    Market Outlook April 2026: Get Paid to Wait

    May 08, 2026|ByRick Rieder

    Markets stay resilient despite shocks, but opportunities are uneven. In 2026, AI shifts the economy; income, selectivity, and patience drive strategy.

  • Fixed Income

    Monthly commentary: Total Return Fund

    May 07, 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.

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  • Fixed Income

    Fixed Income Outlook

    May 13, 2026|ByJeffrey Rosenberg, CFAMichael Gates, CFAPatrick HaskellRick RiederTom Parker

    Supply-driven shocks, higher yields and global uncertainty are changing how fixed income works, making income more important and selectivity key to navigating more uneven markets.

  • Market Insights

    Market Outlook April 2026: Get Paid to Wait

    May 08, 2026|ByRick Rieder

    Markets stay resilient despite shocks, but opportunities are uneven. In 2026, AI shifts the economy; income, selectivity, and patience drive strategy.

  • Model Portfolio

    Target Allocation Monthly: stock market resilience

    May 05, 2026|ByBrett WagerMichael Gates, CFA

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

  • Alternative Investing

    Rebuilding 60/40 portfolios with alternatives

    Apr 30, 2026|ByJeffrey RosenbergRichard MathiesonStephanie LeeTom Becker

    The traditional 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds is under pressure. Learn how liquid alternatives can help rebuild resilience.

  • Multi-Asset

    Economy and Markets Likely to Prove Resilient

    Apr 20, 2026|ByRuss Koesterich, CFA, JD

    In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses the war in the Middle East, its potential impact on oil, and why he remains cautiously optimistic on markets.

  • Market Insights

    Break glass on the Draghi Report: European fiscal policy and inflation

    Apr 16, 2026|ByTom Becker

    Understand Europe’s fiscal pivot under the Draghi Report and navigate rising inflation, market risk, and portfolio diversification.

Research & publications

  • Fixed Income

    Fixed Income Outlook

    May 13, 2026|ByJeffrey Rosenberg, CFAMichael Gates, CFAPatrick HaskellRick RiederTom Parker

    Supply-driven shocks, higher yields and global uncertainty are changing how fixed income works, making income more important and selectivity key to navigating more uneven markets.

  • 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.

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    • Model portfolio updates – Monthly commentary and context around the recent model rebalances and positioning decisions.
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    The content is designed to help advisors stay informed on market developments, investment trends and portfolio positioning considerations.

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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.

    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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