BlackRock

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager, overseeing trillions in assets across index funds, ETFs, active strategies, and alternatives. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in New York, the firm serves institutional, corporate, and retail investors worldwide. Its product suite includes iShares, the world’s most widely used ETF platform, and Aladdin, its proprietary risk and portfolio management system. BlackRock plays a major role in global capital markets, with influence over long-term investment trends, ESG integration, and financial technology innovation.