BlackRock, Inc. is an American multinational investment company established in 1988. It is the world's largest asset manager, holding $14.041 trillion in assets under management as of December 2025. The company offers a range of services including investment banking, risk management, advisory services, and asset management, catering to various sectors such as real estate, education, and technology. BlackRock manages the iShares group of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and operates the Aladdin software, which assists clients in managing investment portfolios. Larry Fink, a co-founder, serves as Chairman and CEO, while Robert S. Kapito is the President.
BlackRock's strategic priorities include integrating acquisitions such as Global Infrastructure Partners and HPS Investment Partners, expanding its digital asset offerings, and utilizing data to create new index products. The company is also exploring digital wallets and tokenizing its ETF suite. Recent news includes BlackRock's completion of certain municipal CEF reorganizations and adoption of a discount management program. The firm is geographically diverse, serving clients in over 100 countries, with more than one-third of its managed assets coming from investors outside the US and Canada. BlackRock has been positioning itself as a leader in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) considerations in investments.