ABOUT US

Why
BlackRock?

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BlackRock is a global investment manager. Our founding mission was to start a company that thought differently about managing risk to better protect our clients, and it is still at our core today. No matter what your goals may be, at BlackRock, we are invested in your financial well-being.

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ABOUT US

Why BlackRock?

MARKET INSIGHT

Do investors overlook climate risk?

Recent extreme weather events — from hurricanes and wildfires in the U.S. to heat waves in Europe and floods in Japan — have highlighted the investment risks posed by climate change. But investors may be overlooking the impact these risks have on portfolios.

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Let’s get physical with climate risks

We assess how physical climate changes would impact portfolios – and why markets aren’t paying enough attention.

Do investors overlook climate risk?

MARKET INSIGHT

Can the stock market rally last?

Markets are off to a strong start in 2019. What’s behind the rally? The global economy is still growing, and the Federal Reserve has hinted at a longer pause on interest rate hikes. But rising risks may knock markets off track. Investors should now dial down risk and focus on quality in portfolios.

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Three themes driving markets this quarter

Slowing growth and trade disputes could fuel uncertainty. We discuss how to build resilience into portfolios.

Can the stock market rally last?

EDUCATION

Take charge of
your finances

Money is ranked the #1 source of stress in people’s lives, higher than physical health, work or family. The key to tackling it? Making wealth a part of our overall picture of well-being. Taking small steps around our wealth can have benefits not just for the future, but also for our well-being today.

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Investing can help improve your well-being

We surveyed 27,000 people around the globe to uncover the connection between wealth and well-being.

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How two super hosts are doing it right

Retirees James and Inja Yates have donated over $70k to their community by hosting travelers. By investing for their future, they’re giving back today.

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12 weeks to mastering your finances

We’ve partnered with Girlboss on a series of educational emails to help you improve your financial standing once and for all.

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EDUCATION

Take charge of your finances

CHART OF THE WEEK

Emerging opportunities in China bonds

China’s local-currency bond market is opening up to global investors. A global benchmark bond index begins including yuan-denominated bonds this month, automatically adding exposure for index investors. We favor maintaining exposure and preparing to invest more. Read more in our weekly commentary.

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China and developed market bond yields, 2005-2019

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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current or future results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Sources: BlackRock Investment Institute, with data from Thomson Reuters, April 2019. Notes: Chinese bonds are represented by the J.P. Morgan GBI-Emerging Markets Broad Diversified China Index, and developed market bonds by the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index.

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Emerging opportunities in China bonds

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Invest for the outcome you want

Markets are marked by increased challenges, from trade tensions to changing monetary policy to still-low yields. As a result, investors may need to work harder to achieve the outcomes they want. Explore three strategies to help your portfolio meet your needs.

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Reduce portfolio risk

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Access higher growth

Investors with a longer time horizon may want to take more risk in their portfolio. Stocks targeted towards momentum and growth have been able to deliver higher returns over time.

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5 funds to help lower your fees

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Invest for the outcome you want

EDUCATION

Set a target
for retirement

People are living longer, which means they need their retirement savings to last longer, too. Starting early and understanding the different ways to save can help investors build a retirement plan with confidence.

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Invest in a way that’s right for you

The investment needs of your retirement plan will likely change over time. No matter where you are in life, find a plan that matches your goals and tolerance for risk.