BlackRock (BLK) is the world's largest publicly traded investment management firm. As of September 30, 2016, it had assets under management, or AUM, of $5.1 trillion. This is ~7% of the total assets under management across the globe.
Russ discusses why economic conditions (for now) support low volatility in the markets.
Richard explains what sustainable investing could bring to a portfolio, and why the strategy is gaining traction.
Beach reading season is here. Isabelle shares our summer book list.
“Floaters” are bonds that help reduce interest rate risk by adjusting their coupons with changes in short-term rates.…
Russ discusses why tech stocks are not only not in a bubble, but reasonably valued.
Rieder and Brownback argue that today’s investment environment, like a well-fought chess match, holds great complexity; understanding it…
Russ explains why gold is not working as an effective equity hedge, despite higher volatility.
European populism has flared up again. Richard explains what this means for investors.
Jeff looks back at the recession of 1969-70, explaining what it tells us about today’s yield curve.
Estimating how—and exactly which—geopolitical events may affect markets and portfolios can be a challenge. Isabelle explains how our…
Is the era of easy financial conditions over? Not yet, says Russ.
Index providers may set out the rules, but stock pickers dictate winners and losers. Martin explains.
Richard explains what’s driving the rise of U.S. rates and the flattening yield curve, and why it is…
