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Portfolio construction insights

A fast-changing world requires a responsive approach to building portfolios. At BlackRock, we look to blend alpha, factors and indexing to achieve optimal outcomes - and we are keen to share our knowledge.

A new era for portfolios

The days of ‘set and forget’ multi-asset portfolio construction and asset allocation are done. Dynamism is king now, and clinging to old habits in today’s new investment landscape could limit your performance potential.
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Stop overlooking Japan

International investors are finally recognising the potential of Japanese stocks. Looking at the country’s corporate reforms and domestic demand, it’s not hard to see why.

Closing the underweight in Japanese equities could enhance your portfolio's risk-return profile. Our view: double down.
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Your view on structural trends

Are structural trends like the low-carbon transition, digital disruption, and AI changing how you think about asset allocation and portfolio construction?

Share your thoughts and we’ll send you insights on portfolio trends drawn from hundreds of investors like you from across the EMEA region.
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Unlock insights on sustainable and transition indices

Understand the differences between sustainable and transition indices with our quarterly deep dive on performance.

We explore the drivers of active returns in different sustainable and transition indices, giving you the tools to make more informed investment decisions.
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Equity Product Prism

A framework to navigate a vast universe for equity opportunities.
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Getting active in portfolios: A strategic guide
March 2024 | Read time: 10 min

Three possible ways to be active in portfolios: 1) adopting a more dynamic approach to long-term portfolio construction, 2) being more active with index strategies and delivering alpha through flexible usage of index building blocks, and 3) allocating more to highly skilled active managers to capture additional long-term alpha opportunities.

A bigger role for active strategies
March 2024 | Read time: 10 min

The new regime of greater macro and market volatility rewards an active approach. For those able to consistently pick skilled managers, we think active strategies could play a bigger role in portfolios today.

It’s time. Consider a dynamic approach to your portfolio.
December 2023 | Read time: 5 min

The move towards more dynamic asset allocation and more frequent evaluation of strategic portfolio weights makes a holistic multi-asset portfolio approach even more critical than it already was. A consistent experience for clients in terms of both risk and return will only be possible with more dynamic movements of the asset mix.

Sectors in portfolios
December 2023 | Read time: 5 min

Tilting portfolios to equity sectors to time market swings and staying selective could allow investors to enhance portfolio diversification and performance. Understanding sector correlations and risk contributions is key to successful implementation.

Cash is back… a tailwind for global macro
December 2023 | Read time: 5 min

In many regions, cash now offers a nominal risk-free return substantially above that of the last decade. What does this mean for a multi-asset, global portfolio? Tom Becker – portfolio manager of the BlackRock Tactical Opportunities Fund explores.

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