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  • Private Market

    Private Credit Defaults: The Data Behind the Headlines

    Feb 26, 2026|ByBlackRock

    Explore why recent private-credit concerns may be overstated, with data showing defaults reflect dispersion rather than systemic weakness.

  • Market Insights

    Weekly market commentary

    Mega forces beyond AI are reshaping returns in Japan and Europe. See how fiscal expansion is creating new equity opportunities. Read more.

  • Alternative Investing

    Portfolio construction in the era of AI disruption

    AI disruption and market concentration are reshaping investing. Explore what this means for portfolio construction.

  • Separately Managed Account

    Charitable Giving and After-Tax Planning: Key 2026 Considerations

    Feb 19, 2026|ByPatrick Geddes

    Explore 2026 charitable giving considerations for high-income investors and how advisors can refine after-tax planning to support long-term goals.

  • Market Insights

    Gold and Silver had a record run followed by record volatility. Where do they go next?

    Feb 18, 2026|ByBlackRock

    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.

  • Portfolio Construction

    Student of the Market

    Feb 16, 2026|ByMark Peterson

    BlackRock’s Student of the Market provides monthly insights on current and historical market trends. Share these key insights with your clients now.

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Portfolio manager views

  • Market Insights

    Gold and Silver had a record run followed by record volatility. Where do they go next?

    Feb 18, 2026|ByBlackRock

    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.

  • Model Portfolio

    Target Allocation Monthly: mid markets in midterm years

    Feb 09, 2026|ByBrett WagerMichael Gates, CFA

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

  • 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?

    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