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Multi-Asset investing at BlackRock

A multi-asset investment portfolio can be accomplished by investing in a variety of asset classes – such as stocks, bonds, real estate, credit, or cash – to create a more nimble and broadly diversified portfolio. Multi-asset fund managers make big-picture decisions and balance asset classes to achieve a number of investment incomes.

Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.

Key Takeaways

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    Multi-asset investing

    A multi-asset investment fund combines different types of asset classes to create a nimble and broadly diversified portfolio. Multi-asset portfolios may help you achieve a number of investment outcomes.

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    Benefits of multi-asset

    Multi-asset portfolios allow flexibility to meet investment goals with broad options for investing across sectors, and more diversification than other investment approaches.

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    Choosing a portfolio

    An investment portfolio that works well for one person may not be the best fit for another. As with any investment decision, it's important to first understand what you're trying to achieve and then identify the best portfolio to get there.

Risk: Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk.

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Why BlackRock for multi-asset?

Service

We always serve as a fiduciary to our clients and listen to their needs objectively.

Scale

We leverage the full breadth of BlackRock’s experience, expertise, and technology.

Innovation

We are constantly evolving and innovating to meet changing client objectives and market conditions.

Service

We always serve as a fiduciary to our clients and listen to their needs objectively.

Scale

We leverage the full breadth of BlackRock’s experience, expertise, and technology.

Innovation

We are constantly evolving and innovating to meet changing client objectives and market conditions.

MULTI-ASSET INVESTING

What are multi-asset funds?

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I am Vansh Murad
Kalia, and I'm here

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to talk about
multi-asset investing.

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When you look at all
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classes available to you,
whether they be stocks, bonds,

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cash, or real estate, you
may find yourself wondering,

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what's the best type of
investment for someone like me?

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Is there a combination
of these that

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can be better adjusted to my
own life and my own goals?

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Well, that's where multi-asset
fund comes into the picture.

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As the name suggests,
a multi-asset fund

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combines different
types of asset classes

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to create a
diversified portfolio.

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The broad and flexible
nature of a multi-asset fund

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allows portfolio
managers to look

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across a wide array of
investment opportunities

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and adapt to changing
market conditions

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or even to your
changing life goals.

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Multi-asset funds can help you
achieve a variety of outcomes,

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including seeking growth,
generating income, or even

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helping you save for retirement.

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Please visit our
BlackRock Education Hub

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for more content and learning
videos about investing.

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Please visit our web
links for more details

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about BlackRock's multi-asset
funds and solutions.

Unlike a single asset class, these funds are able to invest across the investment landscape and may include equities, alternatives, bonds, and cash. It’s important to note: multi-asset portfolios are not necessarily executed exclusively via multi-asset funds.

Risk: Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk.

BENEFITS OF MULTI-ASSET

What are the benefits of multi-asset investment portfolios?

Multi-asset portfolios offer flexibility to meet specific investment goals, with broad options for investing across securities and sectors. These types of portfolios also offer more diversification compared to investing solely in fixed income or equity funds.

Many multi-asset funds are actively managed, which means a portfolio manager and team of investors are using analysis, insights, technology, and tools to make informed investment decisions. Multi-asset fund managers may choose to invest more assets overseas, shift assets from equities to bonds, dial back risk, or seek opportunities in non-traditional asset classes – all with the intention of driving better investment outcomes.

Broad, unbiased opportunities
Portfolios take a global investment approach and leverage a wide set of asset classes, including equites, bonds, cash, and alternatives
Flexible, dynamic portfolios
Portfolios combine multiple investment approaches and nimbly adapt to changing market conditions
Risk-first mindset
BlackRock investors use Aladdin®, our internal risk management system, to make smarter investment decisions

What multi-asset portfolio is best for me?

A multi-asset portfolio can be a powerful tool for achieving your investment objectives, but a portfolio that works well for one investor may not be the best fit for another. As with any investment decision, it's important to first understand what you're trying to achieve and then identify the best way to get there.

You may want to consult a financial professional for advice on which multi-asset portfolio might be best for you.

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Multi-asset strategies overview

  • A multi-asset investment portfolio combines different types of assets to create a nimble and broadly diversified portfolio.

  • A multi-asset approach to investing acknowledges that certain asset classes perform better at different times. This nimble approach theoretically generates a more consistent stream of returns.

  • Multi-asset portfolios may offer the flexibility investors need to achieve a number of investment outcomes. These types of portfolios also offer exposure to a broad range of assets and sectors giving greater flexibility.

  • At BlackRock, we serve as a fiduciary. Leveraging our global expertise to ensure that every investing decision we make is made in the best interests of our clients.

  • A multi-asset class is an investment approach that combines asset classes, such as equities, or fixed income.

  • Multi-asset funds are investment funds that can invest across the investment landscape and may include stocks, bonds, and cash.

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