BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), Inc. is a global investment management and financial technology company serving institutional and individual investors, governments, and financial professionals. The company offers a range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and other strategies.
BlackRock is also known for its iShares brand of exchange-traded funds, which provides access to markets and asset classes worldwide. In addition, the company develops investment and risk-management technology through its Aladdin platform, which is used by BlackRock and other financial institutions for portfolio management, trading, operations, and analytics.
Founded in 1988, BlackRock is headquartered in New York City and serves clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and other international markets. Laurence D. Fink is the company’s co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer.
