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BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.584 trillion in assets under management at the end of March 2025. Its product mix is diverse, with 53% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 8% in money market funds, and 4% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.

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BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) has been analyzed by 14 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $1053.07, with a high estimate of $1178.00 and a low estimate of $950.00. This current average has decreased by 4.0% from the previous average price target of $1097.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751047238_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of BlackRock among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1115.00</td>
<td>$994.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Biggar</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1090.00</td>
<td>$1028.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1105.00</td>
<td>$1035.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$1010.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Katz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$988.00</td>
<td>$1046.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1035.00</td>
<td>$1065.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$1010.00</td>
<td>$1045.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1032.00</td>
<td>$1251.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1124.00</td>
<td>$1275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$1210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Siegenthaler</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1178.00</td>
<td>$1196.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$1046.00</td>
<td>$1053.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to BlackRock. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of BlackRock compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for BlackRock's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into BlackRock's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into BlackRock's Background</h2>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.584 trillion in assets under management at the end of March 2025. Its product mix is diverse, with 53% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 8% in money market funds, and 4% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
<h3>Breaking Down BlackRock's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: BlackRock's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 11.59%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: BlackRock's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 28.62%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): BlackRock's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.16%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): BlackRock's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.08%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: BlackRock's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.3, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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The legal actions, filed over the past several weeks, accuse the company of misleading investors about the profitability and risks tied to its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, Decrypt <a href="https://decrypt.co/327259/why-so-many-firms-suing-strategy-bitcoin-holdings">reported</a>.
The lawsuits cover the period between April 30, 2024, and April 4, 2025, when the company, previously known as MicroStrategy, allegedly made public statements that plaintiffs claim were "materially false and misleading."
The initial lawsuit was filed on May 16 by Pomerantz LLP, followed by nearly identical complaints from other law firms including Gross Law Firm, Bronstein Gewirtz &amp; Grossman, Kessler Topaz Meltzer &amp; Check, and Levi &amp; Korsinsky. 
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"Law firms jockey for position as lead counsel in securities class actions because the fees can be very lucrative," said Adam Pritchard, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School.
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The <a href="https://time.com/7297630/time-reveals-the-2025-time100-most-influential-companies-in-the-world/">list</a> seeks to honor the top businesses that are helping "chart an essential path forward."
"No single data point or financial metric makes a TIME100 Company. Instead, we looked at a mosaic of qualities, studying impact, innovation, ambition, and success, each in the forms that take shape today. And as we say for all TIME100 projects: influence comes in many forms, for better and for worse," Time editors said of the list.
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Here is the list of publicly traded companies or those that are part of a publicly traded company. It is broken down by the key groups used by Time: Innovators, Disruptors, Leaders, Titans and Pioneers.
Innovators
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<li>On Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>): footwear</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>): Chinese e-commerce</li>
<li>Nintendo Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTDOY#OTC">NTDOY</a>): video games</li>
<li>BYD Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>): electric vehicles</li>
<li>Gap, unit of Gap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>): apparel</li>
<li>Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>): sports and outdoor retailer</li>
<li>EssilorLuxottica (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLOY#OTC">ESLOY</a>): sunglasses, optical wear</li>
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Disruptors
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<li>Waymo, unit of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</li>
<li>Life Time Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTH#NYSE">LTH</a>): fitness centers</li>
<li>Elf Beauty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>): beauty products</li>
<li>Poppi, unit of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): beverages</li>
<li>UFC, unit of TKO Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>): fighting sports league</li>
<li>Pop Mart (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMRTY#OTC">PMRTY</a>): pop culture retailer</li>
<li>Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): cryptocurrency trading platform</li>
<li>SharkNinja Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>): home appliances</li>
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Leaders
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<li>Engie (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENGIY#OTC">ENGIY</a>): energy company</li>
<li>Prologis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>): industrial and logistics real estate</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NASDAQ">NET</a>): a software company</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): biotechnology, healthcare</li>
<li>Duolingo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>): mobile learning</li>
<li>BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): financials</li>
<li>Hyundai Motor (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>): automotives</li>
<li>LinkedIn, unit of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): social networking</li>
<li>Coursera Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COUR#NYSE">COUR</a>): online learning</li>
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Titans
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<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>): conglomerate</li>
<li>Comcast, NBC Universal, units of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): media and entertainment</li>
<li>L'Oreal (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRLCY#OTC">LRLCY</a>): beauty company</li>
<li>DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>): food delivery</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): social networking</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>): a software company</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): e-commerce</li>
<li>Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>): semiconductors</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): consumer products</li>
<li>Fiserv Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): financial technology</li>
<li>MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): Latin American e-commerce</li>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>): retailer</li>
<li>Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): streaming</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>): semiconductors</li>
<li>Universal Music Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNVGY#OTC">UNVGY</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMGNF#OTC">UMGNF</a>): music publishing</li>
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Pioneers
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<li>Equinor ASA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQNR#NYSE">EQNR</a>): oil and gas</li>
<li>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>): medical devices</li>
<li>Softbank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>): telecom and e-commerce conglomerate</li>
<li>CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRSP#NASDAQ">CRSP</a>): gene editing</li>
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Some of the most recognizable private companies on this year's list include OpenAI, Polymarket, Anthropic, Anduril, Beast Industries and SpaceX.
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44 Public Companies Make Time's Most Influential List: Coinbase, UFC, Nintendo, Netflix And More Stocks Investors Can Buy

Republic, a New York-based investment platform, has started offering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46012079/elon-musks-spacex-suffers-major-setback-as-starship-rocket-explodes-in-static-fire-test">tokenized exposure to SpaceX shares</a>, aiming to give retail investors access to private company stakes that were traditionally limited to large, accredited investors.
What Happened: The company's digital tokens, which do not confer direct ownership but provide exposure to share performance, will soon be available for purchase, with plans to expand the offering to other private giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, X, Waymo, and Epic Games, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/republic-investing-tokens-companies-ipo-ccff7f91?mod=hp_lead_pos5">according</a> to The Wall Street Journal.
Republic co-CEO Andrew Durgee <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/25/blockchain-investing-startup-republic-to-allow-users-to-buy-tokenized-spacex-shares.html">told</a> CNBC the initiative is designed to open doors for retail investors who have long been excluded from pre-IPO opportunities.
&#8220;The fact that retail investors couldn't own pre-IPO SpaceX has always been crazy to us," Durgee said, emphasizing the company's focus on assets with broad public interest.
Tokenization in crypto involves creating blockchain-based representations of assets like stocks or commodities. Investors in these tokenized products gain price exposure but do not hold the actual underlying assets.
The announcement comes as the U.S. crypto industry enters a more permissive regulatory climate under President Donald Trump's administration. 
Recent regulatory developments include the SEC dropping enforcement cases against Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and other major crypto players, scaling back crypto enforcement units, and clarifying that meme coins are not securities. 
A new Crypto Task Force is also actively engaging with the industry through policy roundtables.
Durgee noted that the crypto space, once mired in restrictive oversight, is now benefiting from a more supportive environment. 
"We've moved from nothing but headwinds to having industrywide tailwinds," he said.
Republic will allow retail investors to purchase tokenized shares with investments ranging from $50 to $5,000, significantly lowering the usual barriers to entry. 
Private company shares are typically accessible to accredited investors with higher minimum investment thresholds.
The tokens will initially be priced based on secondary market valuations of SpaceX shares. 
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Why It Matters: The offering raises fresh regulatory questions, including how tokenized private equity aligns with disclosure rules, whether such structures could increase risks to retail investors, and how companies being represented will respond to this method of investment access.
Durgee said companies' approval isn't required for these offerings under the current securities framework, which was built on laws dating back to the 1930s. 
"People will really have to start questioning how they approach these innovations and how far they want to push the risk envelope," he added.
The push toward tokenization is gaining broader institutional interest. Proponents cite benefits like faster settlements, reduced transaction costs, increased transparency, and improved global accessibility for retail participants. 
Coinbase recently announced its intent to seek SEC approval to list tokenized public stocks, potentially expanding its offerings to compete directly with trading platforms like Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and eToro. 
Kraken has also signaled plans to offer 24/7 tokenized stock trading in international markets.
BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink has called the tokenization of financial assets a critical step in transforming financial markets.
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BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.38%. Currently, BlackRock has a market capitalization of $151.75 billion. 
Buying $100 In BLK: If an investor had bought $100 of BLK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,264.22 today based on a price of $979.52 for BLK at the time of writing.
<h3>BlackRock's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750365911_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In BlackRock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

JPMorgan's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) decision to accept Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral marks a pivotal shift in how traditional finance (TradFi) evaluates cryptocurrency risk and client liquidity, with experts predicting advanced risk models and hybrid analytics to integrate crypto's unique volatility and 24/7 market dynamics into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40798730/crypto-goes-mainstream-57-of-investors-ready-to-allocate-5-or-more-to-bitcoin-ethereum">mainstream financial frameworks.</a>
This <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-04/jpmorgan-plans-to-offer-clients-financing-against-crypto-etfs?embedded-checkout=true">policy</a>, set to roll out in the coming weeks, reflects a broader trend of integrating cryptocurrencies into conventional banking systems amid a more permissive regulatory environment under the Trump administration. 
Experts highlight that this shift will reshape how banks assess crypto-related risks and client liquidity.
Speaking with Benzinga, Anndy Lian, an intergovernmental blockchain advisor and author, describes JPMorgan's decision as a "catalyst for change." 
By treating Bitcoin ETFs similarly to traditional securities, banks may develop sophisticated models to evaluate crypto volatility, applying higher risk weights than for stocks. 
"Under Basel III, Bitcoin ETFs are treated as stocks, not crypto-assets, allowing better capital treatment, 100% risk-weighted assets (RWA) exposure instead of 1,250% for direct crypto," Lian explains. 
However, banks may charge higher loan rates due to limited capital benefits, as traditional stocks can reduce RWA to zero with a 25% haircut. 
Lian notes that including crypto in net worth calculations will enhance clients' borrowing capacity, aligning with trends where ETFs are evaluated alongside stocks and real estate, boosting global liquidity access.
Marcin Kazmierczak, COO and co-founder of RedStone, sees this as a "fundamental shift" in risk assessment, moving crypto from a speculative asset to a legitimate class. 
"We're seeing convergence between TradFi risk models and crypto's volatility profile through structured products like ETFs," he told Benzinga, pointing to tokenized products like BlackRock's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) BUIDL and Apollo's ACRED as enablers. 
Kazmierczak anticipates hybrid models combining traditional credit analysis with on-chain analytics to reflect crypto's 24/7 markets and programmable nature, creating nuanced liquidity calculations.
The integration of crypto assets into lending frameworks also raises concerns about regulatory fragmentation and systemic risks, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi). 
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Lian warns that jurisdictions with laxer Basel III capital requirements, such as the U.S. and UK (delayed to January 2027), could attract crypto activities, creating arbitrage opportunities.
This could lead to overexposure in less regulated markets, with potential spillovers into DeFi through collateral or liquidity pools, posing risks to financial stability. 
Kazmierczak, however, views fragmentation as a driver of innovation. "DeFi's composability allows it to route around restrictive frameworks," he says, noting that clear regulatory frameworks will attract institutional capital, fostering better standards and self-regulation.
To maintain market stability as crypto-backed lending grows, experts emphasize robust safeguards. 
Lian advocates for over-collateralization (50-90% loan-to-value ratios), real-time reporting of collateral values, and segregated custody to prevent hacks and rehypothecation risks. 
Kazmierczak highlights DeFi's existing infrastructure, such as smart contract-based collateral management and automated liquidation mechanisms, as transparent and resilient. 
"BlackRock's BUIDL integrates institutional-grade compliance, and robust oracle networks and multi-sig custody solutions are evolving rapidly," he says, suggesting these systems could surpass traditional finance in resilience.
JPMorgan's policy shift follows a broader industry trend, with rival Morgan Stanley planning to add crypto trading to its E&#x2A;Trade platform. 
Previously, JPMorgan accepted crypto ETFs as collateral on a case-by-case basis, but the new framework will apply globally, treating crypto holdings akin to stocks, real estate, or art in net worth and liquidity assessments. 
Since their U.S. launch in January 2024, spot Bitcoin ETFs have grown to manage $128 billion, driven by rising demand and a crypto-friendly regulatory shift post-Trump's election.
Despite CEO Jamie Dimon's skepticism, comparing Bitcoin to a "pet rock" and defending clients' right to invest, JPMorgan's embrace of crypto ETFs points toward the asset class's growing legitimacy.
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JPMorgan Embraces Bitcoin ETFs As Loan Collateral: Is TradFi Finally Changing?

Argus Research analyst Stephen Biggar maintains BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1028 to $1090.

Argus Research Maintains Buy on BlackRock, Raises Price Target to $1090

BlackRock's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.69 million shares sold short, which is 1.11% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.79 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>BlackRock Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750104030_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for BlackRock has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing BlackRock's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, BlackRock's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.80%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Looking Into BlackRock's Recent Short Interest

BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink says Americans need a mindset shift about retirement—but his comments are likely to hit differently depending on how close you are to 65 with little to no savings.
In a <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/26/cnbc-transcript-blackrock-chairman-ceo-larry-fink-speaks-with-cnbcs-jim-cramer-on-mad-money-today.html">March 2024 appearance on CNBC's "Mad Money"</a>, Fink sat down with host Jim Cramer to talk about inflation, energy policy, and a topic most billionaires rarely touch so directly: the future of retirement.
Cramer pointed out the brutal truth: "They're <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45110267/a-worker-says-weve-been-sold-a-lie-work-like-a-dog-until-65-just-to-enjoy-maybe-10-15-years-of-freedom">going to work until they die</a>, Larry."
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Fink didn't argue with that. In fact, he doubled down—with a twist of optimism.
"Unfortunately, they have… but here's the blessing. I just said we're all going to live longer. That's a massive blessing," he said. "Most people in this country do not have backbreaking jobs, like we had 50, 100, 200 years ago. What is wrong about working longer, OK? We have to change our psyche."
That "so what" framing—coming from a man whose company manages over $10 trillion in assets—isn't just a throwaway comment. It's the <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/investor-relations/larry-fink-annual-chairmans-letter">crux of his annual letter</a> to shareholders earlier this year, which urged Americans and policymakers to get serious about long-term investing. And it's grounded in numbers that speak for themselves: 57 million Americans <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41075540/is-your-401-k-balance-above-average-find-out-if-youre-beating-most-savers">don't have a retirement plan at all</a>, according to Fink. That's nearly one in four working adults with no safety net.
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To Fink, the solution lies not in panic, but in perspective.
"Every human being needs a purpose," he said. "And most people find purpose in their job, in their family. And it's a balancing act… The key is putting that money to work. It's not keeping money in a bank account. It's about the compounding of a return."
But Cramer challenged the feasibility of that plan in today's economy: "How are they supposed to pay rent if they're saving?" he asked, listing sky-high food prices, college debt, and rising living costs as obstacles.
Fink didn't disagree. "Life is full of trade-offs," he said. "And if you don't have enough for your rent, obviously, you're not going to save for retirement."
Still, Fink believes too many Americans avoid the topic entirely, especially younger ones. "We put it under the table because it's not today's problem. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43076826/how-does-your-nest-egg-stack-up-heres-what-it-takes-to-be-in-the-top-10-of-retirement-savers">Building a nest egg</a> takes 30, 40 years."
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And that timeline is already in motion. According to Cerulli Associates, roughly $124 trillion in wealth will be transferred through 2048—$105 trillion of that headed to heirs. That's a massive shift, but only for those already positioned to receive it. For millions of others, the reality looks far more uncertain.
Fink's take? Talking about retirement—openly, often, and with a long view—isn't optional anymore.
"We were in a lucky era," he said. "But we were the foundation of growth as an economy… If we start really building… we're going to create a lot of jobs. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45710102/robert-reich-says-ceo-pay-is-up-1085-since-1978-worker-pay-up-only-24-asks-why-is-it-always-we-cant-afford-workers-but-never-ceos">And wages are going up</a>."
Whether that's enough to close the gap for millions with no retirement plan is still up for debate. But one thing is clear: the billionaire CEO of BlackRock wants Americans to prepare for longer lives by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45534539/social-security-full-retirement-age-shift-means-filing-at-62-could-chop-your-check-by-30-what-every-worker-born-in-1960-or-later-must-know">embracing longer work lives too</a>—whether they're ready for that message or not.
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Management

Reuters Cites Blackrock's Larry Fink Saying He's Confident Of Senior Leadership At Blackrock; Says I'm Not Planning To Leave Anytime Soon; Says Kapito And I Working With Board To Make Sure We Develop Next Generation Of Leaders

BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) on Thursday outlined a plan to raise $400 billion in alternative assets by 2030 and increase total revenue from $20 billion to over $35 billion in the same period.
According to BlackRock&#8217;s <a href="https://s24.q4cdn.com/856567660/files/doc_presentations/2025/BLK-Investor-Day-2025-WEB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Investor Day 2025 presentation</a>, the asset manager detailed a long-term strategy focused on expanding its private market exposure and scaling its technology platforms. 
Private markets currently contribute 15% of total revenue, but BlackRock aims to grow that share to more than 30% by the end of the decade.
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The company plans to double adjusted operating income from $8 billion to $15 billion and expand market capitalization from $140 billion to $280 billion. It reported returning $9 billion to investors through private market realizations following its Global Infrastructure Partners acquisition.
At the end of the first quarter, BlackRock&#8217;s total Assets Under Management was $11.6 trillion, compared to $10.5 trillion in the prior year quarter.
The strategy includes integrating Preqin&#8217;s data into the Aladdin platform to support benchmarking and analytics for private markets. BlackRock expects to begin onboarding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42227693/blackrock-set-to-acquire-private-credit-manager-hps-for-12b-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HPS Investment Partners</a> in the third quarter, enhancing capabilities in private credit and insurance.
Aladdin generated $1.6 billion in revenue in 2024, with a $20 billion addressable market opportunity. The firm also manages $50 billion in crypto-related assets, including Circle&#8217;s USDC reserves and the IBIT bitcoin ETF.
Leadership roles were also highlighted, with CFO Martin Small and COO Rob Goldstein prominently featured in the strategy rollout, though CEO Larry Fink&#8216;s succession plan was not directly addressed.
Price Action: BLK shares are trading lower 0.26% to $990.70 at last check Thursday.
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Don't design policies around the bottom 5%, Stripe President John Collison warned, arguing that rules built to rein in slackers risk driving star engineers elsewhere.
John delivered the jab on the Feb. 21 episode of the tech-heavy "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxP55dZjqZs&amp;t=1823s">All-In</a>" podcast, where he and his CEO brother, Patrick Collison, dissected JPMorgan Chase's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) plan to haul its 317,000 employees back to the office in March.&nbsp;
"The abuse that took place is extraordinary," JPMorgan CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44067853/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-talks-doge-efficiency-and-trumps-regulatory-changes-weve-become-a-bureaucratic-mess">Jamie Dimon</a> said during a recent town hall, <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/jamie-dimon-leaked-audio-jpmorgan-return-to-office-7064ee64">Barron&#8217;s</a> reported.
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Patrick reminded listeners that roughly 40% of Stripe's 8,000 staff still log in remotely, an arrangement forged long before COVID-19 because recruiting everywhere beats settling for whoever lives near headquarters.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
That strategy, he said, created "outrageously productive remote people …&nbsp; in a cabin in Idaho coding up a storm."&nbsp;
The brothers see location freedom fixing the two-body problem that traps dual-career couples. Let a surgeon match in Boise, Idaho, Collison argued, and their partner's software salary still flows, boosting total-factor productivity—a metric economists tie to U.S. growth.
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Corporate pushback remains fierce. Dimon's edict follows similar moves at BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), yet backlash is rumbling. A <a href="https://www.fticonsulting.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/fti-consulting-survey-70-of-remote-and-hybrid-workers-would-leave-job-over-returntooffice-rule">survey</a> conducted by Southpaw Insights on behalf of FTI Consulting (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCN#NYSE">FCN</a>), published on Feb. 25, found that 70% of U.S. remote and hybrid workers would consider quitting if required to return to the office full-time. Gen Z respondents were even jumpier: three-quarters vowed to job-hunt for flexibility.
Last month, a Government Accountability Office <a href="https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107078.pdf">report</a> found that telework boosts retention, productivity, and cost savings. Roles with measurable metrics saw a 12% performance increase, and flexible work policies reduced turnover and improved employee focus.
Stripe's approach emphasizes mentorship and collaboration, which many experts agree helps new graduates ramp up faster. This has influenced their adoption of hybrid schedules and structured meetups for early-career employees.
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John Collison addressed concerns about &#8220;quiet quitting&#8221; by emphasizing the importance of focusing on top performers. He likened crafting schedules for underperformers to setting classroom rules because one student cheats. Instead, he advocates for optimizing for top contributors to retain them and their valuable contributions.
This perspective comes as Stripe remains a private company, recently valued at $91.5 billion. In a Feb. 27 <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/27/stripes-valuation-climbs-to-91point5-billion-in-secondary-stock-sale-.html">interview </a>with CNBC, Collison highlighted the company&#8217;s commitment to providing liquidity for employees and existing shareholders, stating, &#8220;We very much care about providing good liquidity for employees and existing shareholders.
Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.t04.htm">Bureau of Labor Statistics</a> logged 3.2 million quits in April, with a 2.0% quits rate—reflecting continued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45338146/obama-says-only-the-best-coders-will-survive-as-ai-takes-over-60-70-of-programming-jobs-you-just-wont-need-a-coder">worker</a> confidence and bargaining power, though slightly below pre-pandemic highs.
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Quantum computing startup PsiQuantum is seeking to raise at least $750 million in a funding round led by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44762412/the-economy-is-weakening-as-we-speak-blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-its-more-of-a-buying-opportunity-but-market-could-drop-another-20">BlackRock</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), aiming to double its valuation to $6 billion,<a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2025/06/03/psiquantum-palo-alto-funding-valuation-boost.html"> San Francisco Business Times</a> reports.
The Palo Alto-based company is developing a fault-tolerant quantum computer using photonic qubits, leveraging traditional semiconductor manufacturing techniques. According to PsiQuantum&#8217;s<a href="https://www.psiquantum.com/about"> website</a>, the company&#8217;s approach involves using photons as qubits, allowing for scalability through existing chip fabrication processes.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45486464/nvidias-quantum-pivot-chip-giant-reportedly-mulls-major-stake-in-psiquantum-amid-rising-global-interest">PsiQuantum</a> is collaborating with the governments of Australia and the U.S. to build quantum computing facilities in Brisbane and Chicago, respectively,<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/quantum-computing-startup-psiquantum-raising-least-750-million-6-billion-2025-03-24/"> Reuters</a> reports. According to the<a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/labor-s-bold-1b-bet-on-aussie-quantum-start-up-20240429-p5fnb7"> Australian Financial Review</a>, the company has secured $617 million in funding in Australia from federal and Queensland governments to construct a commercial quantum computer.
In the U.S., PsiQuantum plans to build a 300,000-square-foot facility in Chicago&#8217;s Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, supported by more than $500 million in anticipated public funding,<a href="https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/03/25/sources-psiquantum-raising-750-million-to-push-photonic-quantum-computers-toward-commercial-reality/"> The Quantum Insider</a> says. The initiatives underscore PsiQuantum&#8217;s commitment to advancing quantum computing infrastructure globally.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Engineering the Future of Computing</h2>
PsiQuantum manufactures its quantum chips at GlobalFoundries&#8217; facility in New York, utilizing photonic technology developed for fiber-optic communications, Reuters reports.
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According to The Quantum Insider, the company has introduced the Omega quantum photonic chipset, designed for utility-scale quantum computing, featuring high-performance photonic components. Additionally, PsiQuantum has developed high-speed optical switches and improved photon detectors to enhance quantum circuit performance.
To boost efficiency, PsiQuantum implemented a compilation technique known as active volume compilation, aiming to reduce application run times by approximately 50-fold, The Quantum Insider says.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Backed By Giants Like BlackRock, Microsoft, And Nvidia&#8217;s Quantum Reversal</h2>
BlackRock, which led PsiQuantum's previous $450 million round, is returning as lead investor, signaling sustained institutional confidence. According to San Francisco Business Times, other major backers include Microsoft's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) venture arm M12, Atomico, Founders Fund, Playground Global, Temasek Holdings, and FPV Ventures.
According to<a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/nvidia-talks-invest-quantum-startup-psiquantum"> The Information</a>, Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is in advanced discussions to invest in PsiQuantum, signaling a strategic shift in its quantum computing approach. This potential investment follows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang&#8216;s announcement of a new quantum computing research lab in Boston, in collaboration with Harvard and MIT,<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/nvidia-advanced-talks-invest-psiquantum-information-reports-2025-05-19/"> Reuters</a> reports.
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In January, Huang rocked the sector by suggesting quantum computers were at least 20 years from viability, sending quantum-related stocks tumbling. But just weeks later, during Nvidia's &#8220;Quantum Day&#8221; at its GTC conference in San Jose, California, Huang reversed course, admitting his earlier comments were off the mark, according to<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/20/nvidia-ceo-huang-says-was-wrong-about-timeline-for-quantum-computing.html"> CNBC</a>.
That shift helped reignite interest in companies like PsiQuantum, which now stand to benefit from the renewed optimism and visibility. While competitors such as Google, IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Honeywell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), and Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) continue to push their own quantum architectures, PsiQuantum's photonic approach is seen by many as a promising alternative, San Francisco Business Times says.
PsiQuantum&#8217;s funding round reflects growing investor confidence in the company&#8217;s photonic quantum computing technology. The company&#8217;s innovative approach may position it as a key player in the race to develop practical quantum computing solutions.
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A tectonic shift is underway in the asset-management industry, as investor disinterest in traditional mutual funds shows <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">no signs of slowing. </a>
Instead, capital is pouring into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), favored for their flexibility, lower fees and tax advantages, forcing legacy players like Vanguard and BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) to adapt.
The $11 trillion U.S. ETF market has now grown to more than half the size of the $19.8 trillion mutual fund industry. And momentum favors ETFs.
According to data shared by ETF.com, ETFs have earned nearly $2.5 trillion in assets since 2022, while mutual funds have lost over $2 trillion. This stark divergence reflects shifting investor preferences.
From January to April, mutual funds have suffered $255.9 billion in outflows, while ETFs have added $348.4 billion.
The difference in market activity is even more striking: 350 ETFs were launched through April 2025—ten times more than the 34 mutual funds launched during the same period.
The Vanguard Group, the world's largest mutual fund company, has slowed its mutual fund launches. It introduced only one stand-alone mutual fund since 2023, but rolled out 11 ETFs in that same period, according to Morningstar. Its $657.3 billion Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) is now the world's largest ETF.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are ETFs Winning Against Mutual Funds?</h3>
According to ETF.com, ETFs are quickly becoming the go-to option for investors seeking low-cost access to broad indexes like the S&amp;P 500, specific sectors such as retail, banking, or semiconductors, and a wide range of bond markets.
Unlike mutual funds, which price only once at the end of the day, ETFs trade throughout market hours. 
One of their biggest advantages is tax efficiency—thanks to how fund shares are created and redeemed, they typically don't trigger capital gains taxes when sold in taxable accounts.
"Mutual funds are clearly giving up market share to ETFs," said Daniel Sotiroff, CFA, Morningstar Direct senior manager research analyst.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top ETFs By Inflows Over The Last Year</h3>
The investor pivot from mutual funds to ETFs is reflected not just in the scale of flows, but in where and why the money is going. 
The seven most popular ETFs by inflows over the past 12 months reveal clear preferences: broad-based U.S. equity exposure, low-cost Bitcoin strategies, and short-term U.S. bonds amid inflation and interest-rate uncertainties.
Notably, the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF led all funds with nearly $140 billion in inflows, driven by its rock-bottom 0.03% expense ratio. Similarly, the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>) attracted more than $60 billion, due to its competitive costs. 
In contrast, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), the world&#8217;s largest fund, has drawn just $9.46 billion amid a 0.09% expense ratio.
In third place, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) attracted over $31 billion, outpacing crypto peers largely due to its industry-low 0.12% annual fee.
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<thead>
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<th>ETF Name</th>
<th>Inflows (1Y)</th>
<th>Expense Ratio</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
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<td>Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF</td>
<td>$139.95B</td>
<td>0.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF</td>
<td>$62.53B</td>
<td>0.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Bitcoin Trust</td>
<td>$31.7B</td>
<td>0.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>)</td>
<td>$31.22B</td>
<td>0.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)</td>
<td>$26.57B</td>
<td>0.20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares 0–3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (ARCA: </td>
<td>$26.22B</td>
<td>0.09%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR Portfolio S&amp;P 500 ETF (ARCA: SPLG)</td>
<td>$25.34B</td>
<td>0.02%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) announced a strategic collaboration on Tuesday that maps adversary naming conventions between both platforms, creating what CEO George Kurtz called a &#8220;Rosetta Stone&#8221; for cyber defenders worldwide.
What Happened: The partnership addresses a critical gap in threat intelligence by unifying how both companies identify and track cyber adversaries, enabling joint customers to better defend against attacks regardless of which nomenclature system they encounter.
&#8220;Through this Rosetta Stone collaboration, we unite defenders in knowing the adversary,&#8221; Kurtz said during CrowdStrike&#8217;s first quarter earnings call. &#8220;Together, we take the guesswork out of adversary attribution for the benefit of our joint customers and the entire market.&#8221;
The announcement comes as CrowdStrike positions itself for explosive growth in AI agent protection, with Kurtz noting that 96% of enterprises plan to expand AI agent usage within 12 months. Some companies target deploying over one billion production agents, dramatically expanding the attack surface cybersecurity firms must protect.
&#8220;Every AI agent represents a unique superhuman identity necessitating visibility, control, and protection,&#8221; Kurtz explained. &#8220;AI agents dramatically increase the size, severity, and speed of the enterprise attack surface.&#8221;
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CFO Burt Podbere disclosed regulatory scrutiny, stating the company received DOJ and SEC information requests regarding &#8220;revenue recognition and reporting of ARR for certain transactions, the July 19, [2024] outage, and related matters.&#8221;
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During the last three months, 12 analysts shared their evaluations of BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for BlackRock, presenting an average target of $1044.83, a high estimate of $1178.00, and a low estimate of $950.00. Highlighting a 5.98% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $1111.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749067265_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive BlackRock is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1105.00</td>
<td>$1035.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$1010.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Katz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$988.00</td>
<td>$1046.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1035.00</td>
<td>$1065.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$1010.00</td>
<td>$1045.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1032.00</td>
<td>$1251.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1124.00</td>
<td>$1275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$1210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Siegenthaler</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1178.00</td>
<td>$1196.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$1046.00</td>
<td>$1053.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to BlackRock. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of BlackRock compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of BlackRock's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into BlackRock's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering BlackRock: A Closer Look</h2>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.584 trillion in assets under management at the end of March 2025. Its product mix is diverse, with 53% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 8% in money market funds, and 4% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
<h3>Financial Insights: BlackRock</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, BlackRock showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 11.59% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: BlackRock's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 28.62%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): BlackRock's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.16%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): BlackRock's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.08%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: BlackRock's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.3, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On BlackRock Through 12 Analysts

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintains BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $1035 to $1105.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on BlackRock, Raises Price Target to $1105

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BlackRock Study: Family Offices are in Risk-Management Mode, Focused on Increasing Diversification and Idiosyncratic Sources of Return

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BlackRock® Canada Announces June Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

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BlackRock's Custom Glidepath to Power Great Gray Trust Company's New Target Date Retirement Solution with Access to Private Markets

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BlackRock® Canada Announces Risk Rating Changes, Annual Management Fee Reductions and Commencement of Securities Lending Transactions

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