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Investment InstituteJapanese equities: don't chase the rall...
Why do we maintain our underweight on Japanese equities despite their recent rally? Read details in our weekly commentary. -
Fixed IncomeBalancing risk and upside potential
Investors can prepare for higher volatility and still take advantage of opportunities. -
Portfolio constructionMunis break their streak
Oct 7, 2019 | By BlackRockMonthly market update from BlackRock's municipal investing team. -
Investment InstituteBonds as ballast
Portfolio resilience is crucial amid elevated macro uncertainty, with government bonds playing a key role in providing ballast. -
Portfolio constructionThe effect of rates on markets today
Investors expect stocks to rise when rates decline, but at rates this low, that might not be the case. -
Investment InstituteOur Q4 Outlook
Trade disputes and geopolitical frictions have become key drivers of the economy and markets. Recent geopolitical volatility illus... -
EquitiesTaking Stock: Q4 Equity Outlook
Cycles don’t die of old age. We think that’s good news for equity investors, but prudence is warranted. Read why in our Q4 outlook... -
Portfolio constructionOur view on rate cuts
Sep 25, 2019 | By BlackRockReflecting on the Fed’s latest move. -
Portfolio constructionQuality and liquidity in focus
Sep 23, 2019 | By BlackRockHow the BlackRock Total Return Fund is positioned for today’s bond markets. -
EquitiesActive investing in emerging markets
Sep 13, 2019 | By BlackRockEmerging markets: What’s changed and how active equity investors are seeking to capitalize. -
RetirementTo spend or not to spend?
Sep 12, 2019 | By BlackRockWhy some retirees are spending down their assets while others are not. -
Investment InstituteDealing with the next downturn
Unprecedented policies will be needed to respond to the next economic downturn. This paper outlines the contours of a framework to... -
Retirement403(b) and 401(k) plans: Same goals, di...
Aug 12, 2019 | By BlackRockNew BlackRock research finds 403(b) and 401(k) plan sponsors and participants continue to diverge in surprising ways. Find out mor... -
Portfolio constructionAutumn breezes: Change in seasons — and...
The iShares Investment Strategy team discusses the economic and market outlooks for the U.S., developed and emerging markets, fixe... -
EquitiesTime to go active in U.S. equities?
Jul 29, 2019 | By BlackRockLearn how alternative data and innovative technology may be opening new avenues to generate alpha in U.S. stocks. -
RetirementCreating the new retirement
Jul 23, 2019 | By BlackRockDefined contribution plans need to evolve faster. We believe new solutions will be found in the competition of ideas in the retire... -
EquitiesSustainable investing: active equities
Jul 22, 2019 | By BlackRockSustainable investing is going mainstream. The Systematic Active Equity team discusses the need to dig beyond headline numbers. -
Portfolio construction
Fog of (Trade) War
Jul 10, 2019 | By Jeffrey RosenbergBlackRock bond experts reveal the top themes driving our fixed income outlook. Learn the latest key risks and opportunities in tod... -
Investment InstituteGauging geopolitics
We present a framework to better measure geopolitical risks and their market impacts, and highlight its importance during the late... -
Investment InstituteGetting physical: assessing climate ris...
We showcase new tools for assessing climate-related risks to assets on a localized level — today and under different future climat... -
Retirement
Driving well-being through retirement p...
Apr 1, 2019 | By BlackRockThe 2019 Defined Contribution Pulse Survey explores how plan sponsors can help drive well-being through retirement preparedness. -
Investment InstituteSustainability: The future of investing
We discuss key themes driving transformation in sustainable investing and explain why the future of investing is sustainable. Expl... -
Portfolio constructionThe single most important price of an e...
Jan 29, 2019 | By BlackRockFinancial markets appear to be entering a new phase after the big moves in rates. Find out more. -
RetirementAre retirees spending their savings eff...
Dec 5, 2018 | By BlackRockRetiring participants may need more help transitioning into a decumulation mindset. Find out why. -
Investment InstituteHeat is on for tech stocks amid U.S.-Ch...
U.S.-China tensions, with technology dominance a key issue, are stoking investor concern. Read what it may mean for tech stocks. -
Portfolio constructionNew Technology in Asset Management
Aug 16, 2018 | By BlackRockNew technologies are transforming the way we work. Asset managers are no exception as they seek better returns for clients. -
Portfolio constructionFuture of credit market
Aug 13, 2018 | By BlackRockGet insight from our Global Co-Heads of Credit, James Keenan and Tim O’Hara as they share their perspectives around what lies ahea... -
Investment InstituteSustainable investing: a “why not” mome...
Sustainable strategies are growing in popularity. We show how it is possible to build sustainable investing portfolios – while mee...
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