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Model Portfolios

Target Allocation ETF model portfolio monthly commentary

Apr 30, 2024 | By Michael Gates, CFA

Get timely market outlooks, thought leadership and portfolio positioning insights from the BlackRock Target Allocation model portfolio team.
Multi-Asset

Election years create their own patterns.

Apr 26, 2024 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses how momentum and election cycles may shift the impact and timing of seasonal trends.
Multi-Asset

Stocks can rise, even with higher rates

Apr 15, 2024 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why a higher rate environment may still allow stocks to end the year higher.
Multi-Asset

Quality is now a momentum trade

Apr 3, 2024 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why the current momentum trade, despite stretched valuations, could continue.
Multi-Asset

Bonds Still a Less Reliable Hedge

Mar 20, 2024 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses the reason that bonds are not providing the same diversification benefit to equities as in prior decades.
Model Portfolios

Target Allocation: 2024 Gold Medal Winner(s)

Mar 15, 2024 | By Michael Gates, CFA

Morningstar recently awarded gold medal ratings to 4 BlackRock model portfolios: Target Allocation ETF, Target Allocation ETF Tax-Aware, Target Allocation ESG ETF, and Long Horizon ETF.
Alternatives

Reimagining 60/40 with alts

Feb 29, 2024 | By Michael Gates, CFA

Incorporating alternatives in portfolios may help investors achieve outcomes. Michael Gates outlines his process for sourcing, screening, and sizing these allocations.
Multi-Asset

Why stocks can survive bond market bumps

Feb 21, 2024 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses the reason behind the recent resiliency of stocks, despite rising rates.
Model Portfolios

On markets: The thorny inflation print that pricked market sentiment

Feb 21, 2024 | By Michael Gates, CFA

The Valentine’s Day eve CPI print came in hot and steamy and sparked the largest sell off in stocks of 2024. Has this print changed our views? Are we worried?
Model Portfolios

It’s (still) a Party in the USA

Feb 14, 2024 | By Michael Gates, CFA

In this article, Michael Gates, CFA, reflects on a blockbuster year for stocks on 2023 and the macro position going into 2024.
Multi-Asset

Barbell equity exposure in ‘24

Jan 30, 2024 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why a different approach to portfolio construction within equities is warranted in 2024.
Multi-Asset

Top questions for income investors in 2024

Jan 23, 2024 | By BlackRock

The opportunity set for income investors continues to look attractive in 2024. We answer a few top questions on the year ahead for income investing.
Multi-Asset

Election year suggests a more subdued ‘24

Jan 2, 2024 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why equity performance in 2024 may be more muted and warrant more focused positioning across segments of the market.
Bonds / Fixed Income

The Fixed Income opportunity for 2024

Dec 19, 2023 | By Rick Rieder

Rick Rieder argues that fixed income asset returns can appear prospectively most attractive after a prolonged back up in rates, so we see compelling opportunity.
Multi-Asset

Mega-cap tech as a long-term exposure

Nov 9, 2023 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

Russ Koesterich discusses why mega-cap technology companies may serve investors well as we head into the year-end despite the elevated interest rate environment.
Multi-Asset

Rethinking the dash to cash

Oct 31, 2023 | By BlackRock

High interest rates have made cash investments very attractive. We explain why investors may want to rethink the dash to cash and explore a multi-asset approach
Multi-Asset

Why investors in retirement may want to consider an income approach

Oct 18, 2023 | By BlackRock

We examine the accumulation vs decumulation story in today’s markets to showcase why an income-centric approach can help those investing in retirement.
Bonds / Fixed Income

Drive for Show, Putt for Dough

Oct 3, 2023 | By Rick Rieder

Rick Rieder and team argue that investing in today’s financial markets, not unlike a good round of golf, requires a mastery of the “short game.”
Multi-Asset

As the economy slows, favor consistency over volatility

Sep 21, 2023 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

Russ Koesterich, Managing Director, discusses why a moderation in economic growth may warrant an increased allocation to lower volatility stocks in portfolios.
Multi-Asset

60/40: Not dead, just different

Sep 7, 2023 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

Russ Koesterich, Managing Director with Global Allocation discusses why today’s environment of higher interest rates may call for a tactical hedging approach.
Multi-Asset

Making the Move to Mortgage-Backed Securities

Aug 31, 2023 | By BlackRock

Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) can be a high-quality diversifier in fixed-income portfolios. Our experts discuss why now may be a good time to move into MBS.
Model Portfolios

Why ETFs are becoming integral to model portfolios

Jun 26, 2023 | By Michael Lane

ETFs enable advisors to adapt to market changes and meet client goals. Discover how they enhance model portfolios' flexibility and responsiveness. Learn more.
Multi-Asset

Economic resilience complicates hedging with bonds

Jun 23, 2023 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of the Global Allocation team discusses the outlook for stock/bond correlations going forward.
Bonds / Fixed Income

Investors Rediscover the Importance of Getting Paid Back

Jun 21, 2023 | By Rick Rieder

Rick Rieder and team argue that one of the most important questions investors should ask today is “Am I getting paid back for the risk I am taking?
Bonds / Fixed Income

It’s Time to Start Playing Investment “Small Ball” in Portfolios

May 23, 2023 | By Rick Rieder

Rick Rieder and team argue that a series of small, but more probable, wins in fixed income can pave the way for portfolios to outperform benchmarks in 2023.
Multi-Asset

An end to tightening supports gold

May 22, 2023 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Global Allocation discusses the outlook for gold going forward.
Multi-Asset

The cost of capital is up – your guardrails should be, too

May 5, 2023 | By BlackRock

Higher policy rates have increased the cost of capital for corporations and other issuers of debt. Learn what this means for income portfolios.
Multi-Asset

Banks wobble and bonds are back to being a Hedge

May 5, 2023 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Global Allocation discusses whether bonds can continue serving as an equity hedge.
Bonds / Fixed Income

5 Reasons to Call an Investment Time-Out

Mar 31, 2023 | By Rick Rieder

Rick Rieder and team argue that a major shift in market perception of growth, inflation and policy trajectories means investors should consider calling a “time-out” to reassess portfolios.
Bonds / Fixed Income

Front-End Fixed Income: The Window of Opportunity

Mar 29, 2023 | By BlackRock

While there is room for rates to move higher, we think the front end of the yield curve offers an attractive asymmetry and opportunity to capture yield.
Bonds / Fixed Income

The Polyurethane Economy: Flexible and Adaptable

Feb 22, 2023 | By Rick Rieder

Rick Rieder and team argue that the U.S. economy continues to display polyurethane-like flexibility and resilience, despite extraordinary shocks. Investors need the same qualities.
Multi-Asset

Yields are back, but could rise further

Feb 10, 2023 | By BlackRock

Recent optimism around a soft landing may be premature. Learn about how we view current market pricing of risks amidst today’s income opportunity set.
Multi-Asset

Will markets return to normal in 2023?

Jan 24, 2023 | By Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD

Good years often occur after bad ones, right? It’s more complicated, Russ Koesterich, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of the Global Allocation team says.
Bonds / Fixed Income

Zooming in on Fixed Income in 2023

Jan 18, 2023 | By Rick Rieder

Rick Rieder and team argue that volatility and a "mountain" of rate hikes create a long runway for positive fixed income return in 2023 and beyond.
Alternatives

Fed up with US equities?

Jun 10, 2022 | By Tom Becker

The Fed’s policy response has had many implications on markets. In the current macro backdrop, international stocks may find more support than US equities.