BlackRock is an investment management company with headquarters in New York City. It’s the world’s largest asset manager with more than $9.5tn assets under management (AUM), and an industry leader for environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). The company owns iShares, one of the world’s largest providers of exchange-traded funds, offering access to thematic stocks and bonds within a variety of industries. BlackRock operates in more than 38 countries worldwide through 70 offices, serving both retail and institutional clients, as well as financial advisors, educational and non-profit organisations, and governments. The company was originally founded in 1988 as a risk-management and fixed income asset manager. It has since acquired several businesses, including Merrill Lynch Investment Management, FutureAdvisor, and Barclays Global investors. BlackRock stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the S&P 500 index. Start spread betting or trading CFDs on our BlackRock share price. See also Admiral Group
(LSE:ADM), Pershing Square Holdings
(LSE:PSHD), Saga Group
(LSE:SAGA), Schroders
(LSE:SDR), Standard Chartered
(LSE:STAN).