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Tag: BlackRock
Five Japan funds that outperformed in 2024
FSA looks at the top performing Japanese equity funds of 2024.
Top Trumps: Energy – 23 January 2025
This week FSA provides a quick comparison of two energy funds: the BlackRock World Energy fund and the Schroder International Selection Fund Global Energy.
Report: Hidden costs are adding up for index investors
Passive index funds trying to minimise tracking error is coming at a cost to returns, according to Dimensional Fund Advisors.
BlackRock flags 3 triggers which would flip its bullish stance
The world’s largest asset manager is pro-risk going into 2025 but its strategists warn there are three factors that would change this view.
Despite FOMC market reaction asset managers still favour risk assets
BlackRock, JPAM, and Invesco say the market reaction to the US Fed Meeting doesn’t change the outlook for 2025.
BlackRock: Bonds no longer reliably diversify portfolios
Strategists at the world’s largest asset manager suggest alternatives such as gold and bitcoin.
BlackRock doubles down on US equity overweight
The world’s largest asset manager is bullish on US equities but underweight long-duration US treasuries and investment grade credit.
BlackRock to acquire HPS Investment Partners
The private credit specialist holds $148bn of client assets.
State Street Global Advisors appoints head of Japan
Dohei Echizenya most recently served as director of the client business division in Japan at BlackRock.
