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![Climate transition: a driver of returns]()
BlackRock Investment InstituteClimate transition: a driver of returns
We are incorporating the effects climate change into our return assumptions. Read more in our weekly commentary. -
![Launching climate-aware return assumptions]()
BlackRock Investment InstituteLaunching climate-aware return assumptions
We believe the effects of climate change should be included in financial projections. This is why we are launching climate-aware return assumptions. Learn more. -
![The Queen’s Gambit Declined]()
InvestingThe Queen’s Gambit Declined
Feb 25, 2021 | By BlackRockRick Rieder and team contend that a chess strategy can offer insight into why holding some cash may be the right defense for portfolios today. -
![Testing debt tolerance]()
BlackRock Investment InstituteTesting debt tolerance
The BlackRock Investment Institute sees higher inflation over the medium term, for three main reasons. This has important implications for long-term investors. -
![A new investment order]()
BlackRock Investment InstituteA new investment order
We have entered a new investment order. We believe this calls for a fundamental rethink of portfolio allocations – starting now. -
![A rocky start for risk assets]()
Portfolio constructionA rocky start for risk assets
Feb 22, 2021 | By BlackRockA core bond strategy that seeks returns from various sources can better navigate through market cycles. -
![As volatility fades, can cyclicals shine?]()
InvestingAs volatility fades, can cyclicals shine?
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund portfolio manager Russ Koesterich explains why he expects volatility to drop -- and cyclicals outperform. -
![What vaccine progress means for stock markets]()
Portfolio constructionWhat vaccine progress means for stock markets
Feb 16, 2021 | By BlackRockWith vaccines in flight, the pandemic’s end is a matter of when, not if. Researchers from BlackRock Fundamental Equities are gauging the evolving dynamics. -
![Risk within reason]()
Fixed IncomeRisk within reason
Recent volatility and high valuations underscore the need to be selective, but risk premiums still justify a moderately pro-risk stance, in our view. -
![What’s the Value of a Dollar?]()
InvestingWhat’s the Value of a Dollar?
Rick Rieder and team think that today’s potent policy cocktail holds key implications for economic growth, markets and the value of a dollar. -
![Munis off to a running start]()
Portfolio constructionMunis off to a running start
Feb 8, 2021 | By BlackRockMarket update from BlackRock's municipal bond team. -
![Using a barbell to strengthen your equity portfolio]()
Portfolio constructionUsing a barbell to strengthen your equity portfolio
Value stocks look set to impress in 2021, but together with durable growers could add portfolio resilience. Fundamental Equity CIO Tony DeSpirito explains. -
![The case for more cash, fewer Treasury bonds]()
InvestingThe case for more cash, fewer Treasury bonds
In this piece, BlackRock Global Allocation Fund portfolio manager Russ Koesterich discusses the implications of a rise in stock-bonds correlations. -
![Strategic Income Opportunities Fund]()
Portfolio constructionStrategic Income Opportunities Fund
Jan 25, 2021 | By BlackRockInflation will likely heat up in the coming months, but not to worrying levels. -
![Davos brief]()
BlackRock Investment InstituteDavos brief
The virus shock has transformed the global investment landscape, accelerating deep structural trends. Ahead of Davos, read our latest macro and market insights. -
![Another lens to the cyclical story]()
Portfolio constructionAnother lens to the cyclical story
Even after the remarkable market performance of 2020, we still see potential for continued growth in 2021. -
![Cyclical tech can continue to lead]()
InvestingCyclical tech can continue to lead
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund portfolio manager Russ Koesterich discusses opportunities within Tech, though the sector has recently underperformed. -
![Two Quiet Clues To 2021 Market Direction]()
InvestingTwo Quiet Clues To 2021 Market Direction
Rick Rieder and team highlight two recent publications that might prove instructive for portfolios in 2021. -
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Reconciling Financial Markets with the Real Economy
Jan 4, 2021 | By Jeff ShenCOVID has accelerated some economic trends into warp speed and our quantitative tools are telling us that these trends have a long way to run. -
![2020 holiday reading list]()
BlackRock Investment Institute2020 holiday reading list
Members of BlackRock Investment Institute recommend their favorite books of 2020. -
![Investing in a Frictionless World]()
InvestingInvesting in a Frictionless World
Dec 21, 2020 | By BlackRockRick Rieder and team describe how revolutionary changes taking place in corporate business models will impact investing for years. -
![Why – and where - consumers keep spending]()
InvestingWhy – and where - consumers keep spending
Global Allocation Fund portfolio manager Russ Koesterich explains that consumers remain strong, though their focus keeps shifting. -
![Taking stock: Q1 2021 equity market outlook]()
EquitiesTaking stock: Q1 2021 equity market outlook
Cash on the sidelines, pent-up demand and a vaccine in flight. Could it be the makings of a bullish 2021? Get our latest outlook for U.S. stocks. -
![Taking stock: 11 themes to consider as we look toward 2021]()
InvestingTaking stock: 11 themes to consider as we look toward 2021
Dec 10, 2020 | By BlackRockRick Rieder and team highlight 11 themes investors can draw on to successfully guide portfolios into 2021. -
![Why the outlook for healthcare stocks just got brighter]()
InvestingWhy the outlook for healthcare stocks just got brighter
Innovation in the face of COVID-19 and clarity around the U.S. election shine new light on healthcare stocks. A leading health science investor weighs in. -
![Sticking with high quality cyclicals]()
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. -
![The outlook for growth stocks]()
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. -
![Five Wild Cards for 2021]()
Portfolio constructionFive Wild Cards for 2021
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. -
![A stock picker’s guide to growth]()
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. -
![New technologies changing asset management]()
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. -
![6 key questions about impact investing]()
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. -
![Growth vs. value: The case for the middle]()
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. -
![Volatility, the vote and taking the long view]()
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. -
![Gold: less a hedge, more a rates play]()
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. -
![The case for impact investing in public equities]()
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. -
![9 critical market facts explained/confounding myths dispelled]()
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. -
![Why International]()
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. -
![Consumer rebound combines old and new]()
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. -
![The physics of economic and financial distress]()
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. -
![Navigating an uneven road to recovery]()
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. -
![The three tailwinds supporting tech]()
InvestingThe 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. -
![New perspectives on macro investing]()
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. -
![There’s good opportunity in fixed income spread assets today]()
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. -
![Cyclicals yes, junk no]()
Portfolio constructionCyclicals yes, junk no
With cyclical stocks rebounding, portfolio manager Russ Koesterich emphasizes that being discerning is key. Read more. -
![When income matters, dividends still pay]()
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. -
![Revisiting the monetary policy endgame]()
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. -
![Today’s portfolios “Can’t get no satisfaction” from yesterday’s instruments]()
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. -
![Building resilience: What it means for retirement savings]()
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? -
![How alternative data can lend clarity amid uncertainty]()
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. -
![This decade will demand a different portfolio]()
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.
The Role of TIPS in Fixed Income Portfolios
In this commentary David Rogal, Bob Miller and Jonathan Pingle reassess where TIPS markets stand in light of inflation dynamics and monetary policy today.
