BLK

BlackRock, Inc. is the world's largest asset manager, providing investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients globally. The company manages trillions in assets across equity, fixed income, multi-asset, alternative, and cash management strategies through mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and other vehicles. BlackRock is the dominant player in exchange-traded funds through its iShares brand, which represents a significant portion of global ETF assets. The company serves institutional investors including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as individual investors through financial advisors and direct channels. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in New York City, BlackRock has grown through organic growth and strategic acquisitions including Barclays Global Investors in 2009. The company provides Aladdin, a comprehensive risk management and investment operating system used by institutional investors worldwide, generating significant technology services revenue. BlackRock benefits from scale advantages, diverse revenue streams, and structural growth in ETFs and index investing. The company continues to invest in technology, sustainable investing, and private markets capabilities.