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Portfolio construction
Seek performance amid fiscal policy uncertainty
Nov 24, 2020 | By BlackRockHow the BlackRock Total Return Fund is positioned for today’s bond markets. -
InvestingSticking with high quality cyclicals
Global Allocation Fund portfolio manager Russ Koesterich breaks down the recent market swings and explains why he favors high quality cyclicals. -
BlackRock Investment InstituteUpgrading U.S. equities
Read about why we are upgrading U.S. equities in our weekly commentary. -
InvestingThe outlook for growth stocks
Nov 17, 2020 | By BlackRockGrowth stocks have led the market this year, but some question whether the strength can endure. Two growth pros suggest it can in this stock market minute. -
Fixed IncomeA vote of confidence for income investing
Navigating short-term risks is paramount, but we view the backdrop as favorable for income investors over the medium term. -
Portfolio constructionHow to find growth in the market today
The new political landscape offers opportunities for investors who adapt their strategy. -
Portfolio constructionMunis overcome a glut of issuance
Nov 10, 2020 | By BlackRockMarket update from BlackRock's municipal bond team. -
Portfolio constructionInvesting without a parachute
Nov 1, 2020 | By Jeffrey RosenbergBlackRock bond experts reveal the top themes driving our fixed income outlook. Learn the latest key risks and opportunities in today’s bond market. -
EquitiesA stock picker’s guide to growth
Oct 30, 2020 | By BlackRockThe pandemic has accelerated trends that were already propelling many growth companies forward. Can they continue to deliver? Two stock pickers weigh in. -
BlackRock Investment InstituteThe future is running at us
We refresh our fixed income views ahead of the consequential U.S. election as the outcome could reinforce our expectations for rising inflation risks. -
EquitiesNew technologies changing asset management
Oct 27, 2020 | By BlackRockTechnology is transforming the way we work. Asset managers are no exception as they seek better investment outcomes for clients. Discover how. -
Investing6 key questions about impact investing
Oct 26, 2020 | By Eric RiceWhat is impacting investing? How is it different from ESG? Equity investor Eric Rice answers these questions and more in this one-minute read. -
InvestingGrowth vs. value: The case for the middle
Global Allocation Fund portfolio manager Russ Koesterich discusses the appeal of the middle area when choosing between growth versus value stocks. -
Portfolio constructionFiscal on standby
Oct 20, 2020 | By BlackRockUncertainty around additional stimulus stirs up the market. -
Portfolio constructionVolatility, the vote and taking the long view
The U.S. presidential election is adding to market angst. How much do politics matter in the long run? Tony DeSpirito answers in this one-minute read. -
InvestingGold: less a hedge, more a rates play
As portfolio manager Russ Koesterich discusses, negative real interest rates help explain why gold is moving more in tandem with stocks these days. -
EquitiesThe case for impact investing in public equities
Sep 30, 2020 | By BlackRockImpact investing in public equities can provide exposure to disruptive innovation and structural growth opportunities that are often overlooked. Learn more. -
Investing9 critical market facts explained/confounding myths dispelled
Sep 30, 2020 | By BlackRockRick Rieder and team highlight the critical facts that will drive the markets in the year ahead, as well as the myths that could mislead investors. -
InvestingWhy International
Sep 29, 2020 | By BlackRockdiscussing why investors should consider adding international exposures to their portfolios. i will email you the doc and charts in excel, i am not able to upload here due to size limit. -
InvestingConsumer rebound combines old and new
Russ Koesterich, portfolio manager of the BlackRock Global Allocation Fund, explores what’s driving the continued strength of the U.S. consumer. -
InvestingThe physics of economic and financial distress
Even as markets were rocked by uncertainty as the coronavirus lockdowns began, the seeds of stability were sown in the massive fiscal and monetary policy response. -
InvestingNavigating an uneven road to recovery
Sep 24, 2020 | By Jeff ShenAs individual entities plot their emergence from coronavirus closures, the pace of recovery and prospective outcomes are looking increasingly diverse. -
EquitiesTaking stock: Q4 equity market outlook
What can equity investors expect in the fourth quarter? We offer three election observations and a viewpoint on seemingly “high” stock valuations. -
BlackRock Investment InstitutePreparing for a higher inflation regime
The BlackRock Investment Institute sees higher inflation over the medium term, for three main reasons. This has important implications for long-term investors. -
Investing
The three tailwinds supporting tech
Russ Koesterich, portfolio manager of the Global Allocation Fund, explains how history is not repeating itself with the recent sharp rise in tech stocks. -
EquitiesNew perspectives on macro investing
Sep 11, 2020 | By BlackRockIn today’s fast-changing market, a proper understanding of the macroeconomic environment is essential to investing. Look inside BlackRock SAE’s approach. -
InvestingThere’s good opportunity in fixed income spread assets today
With profound uncertainties still present in the economy and markets, and dislocations in market segments, investors don’t need to resort to lower-quality assets. -
Portfolio constructionCyclicals yes, junk no
With cyclical stocks rebounding, portfolio manager Russ Koesterich emphasizes that being discerning is key. Read more. -
Portfolio constructionWhen income matters, dividends still pay
Bond yields are low, but investors’ need for income is high. In this one-minute read, Tony DeSpirito offers three reasons to look to equities for income. -
InvestingRevisiting the monetary policy endgame
Aug 25, 2020 | By BlackRockIf a negative monetary policy endgame is to be avoided, it will likely be technological advances of a profound kind that get us there. -
Portfolio constructionToday’s portfolios “Can’t get no satisfaction” from yesterday’s instru...
Aug 24, 2020 | By BlackRockEconomic damage stemming from the coronavirus and subsequent lock-downs, responses put in place, monetary policy is being underestimated by markets. -
InvestingBuilding resilience: What it means for retirement savings
Economic fallout threatens long-term financial security. What does it mean for retirement savings and steps can we take to build a more resilient system? -
EquitiesHow alternative data can lend clarity amid uncertainty
Aug 21, 2020 | By BlackRockJeff Shen discusses how alternative data is making a difference today, where we require more than the usual sources of information to assess investments. -
Portfolio constructionThis decade will demand a different portfolio
Portfolio manager Russ Koesterich offers five strategies to prepare for potentially lower portfolio returns in coming years. -
Portfolio construction
Don’t miss the rise of the “value” phoenix
Market Insights: Description of article and where it will live i.e. market insights of US retail site. -
InvestingSignals pointing to further near-term recovery
The current moment feels like none before it, but our quantitative tools point toward a period of market recovery similar to others we’ve seen before. -
RetirementWill my income last a lifetime?
Aug 6, 2020 | By BlackRockDecumulation, or spending down one’s retirement assets, is far from a straightforward exercise. We explore some of the risks and introduce potential solutions for retirees. -
InvestingThe Policy liquidity monopoly
Jul 31, 2020 | By BlackRockThe COVID crisis can become an opportunity for the marriage of monetary and fiscal policy to be targeted toward creating the right liquidity equilibrium. -
EquitiesSustainable investing: active equities
Jul 30, 2020 | By BlackRockSustainable investing is going mainstream. The Systematic Active Equity team discusses the need to dig beyond headline numbers. -
Portfolio constructionThe outlook for dividends in the U.S.
With crisis and recession come dividend cuts, but has the worst passed in this cycle? Get this one-minute take from Tony DeSpirito. -
BlackRock Investment InstituteTroubled waters
What would the world look like with less water? We explore the often overlooked risk of water stress and its financial implications on portfolios. Take a look. -
InvestingDividends in danger?
Will companies have to cut their dividends amid coronavirus-related losses? A lead equity income investor offers his view. -
InvestingThe U.S. consumer is bowed, not broken
Russ discusses why consumption has held up, and how the pandemic has accelerated long-term trends. Here are three reasons why the US consumer remains resilient. -
InvestingTrending now: Treasury ETFs
Investors have shifted the focus of their fixed income portfolios. We highlight how the desire for stability is driving investors to US Treasury markets with ETFs. -
InvestingHow green is your bond?
Jun 30, 2020 | By BlackRockWhat is the big deal about green bonds? They provide a means for investors to help issuers fund projects that put the world on a path towards a zero-carbon economy. -
InvestingSeeking yield? Don’t put all your eggs in one (income) basket
Looking to generate income from your nest egg? Make sure you don’t get it all from just one basket. Diversify your income sources with this fund options. -
InvestingThe race to zero
Jun 30, 2020 | By BlackRockWhat is the impact, the positive environmental and social outcomes, of investing in a portfolio tracking the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Green Bond Index? -
Andrew's AngleESG in Factors
If you’re a factor investor, you may already hold an ESG-friendly portfolio. But investors can go one step further. -
Portfolio constructionSummer is here: Making lemonade out of lemons
The iShares Investment Strategy team discusses the economic and market outlooks for the U.S. and international markets, fixed income and factors. -
InvestingCurrent opportunities in the TIPS market
May 12, 2020 | By BlackRockDavid Rogal and Bob Miller contend that the TIPS market dislocations witnessed in recent months have resulted in opportunities that investors would be remiss to ignore.
