BLACKROCK INC
Q4 2024 Form 13-F
BlackRock, Inc. Form 13-F reported portfolio values from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025
Description and Activity
BlackRock provides a diverse array of financial services, primarily focusing on investment management and technology solutions. The company's investment offerings include active and index strategies, private markets, and cash management solutions, delivered through various vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), separate accounts, and collective trust funds. Additionally, BlackRock offers technology services, notably through its Aladdin investment platform, which provides risk management and advisory solutions.
Operating in the global investment management industry, BlackRock serves a broad client base comprising institutional and retail clients, including pension plans, charities, foundations, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and financial institutions. The firm generates revenue mainly from investment management fees calculated as a percentage of assets under management (AUM), along with performance fees and securities lending revenue. Technology services also contribute to its revenue streams. Continue reading...
BlackRock's operational structure includes various investment strategies and product types, with significant emphasis on multi-asset strategies, alternatives, and cash management. The company's AUM is geographically distributed, with the Americas accounting for a substantial portion. Key factors impacting BlackRock's business performance include market valuation changes, net inflows in AUM, and acquisitions, such as the recent addition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC. The firm's competitive positioning is supported by its investment performance, risk management capabilities, and client service.