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Systematic investing, different by design

By combining the power of big data, data science, and deep human expertise to modernize the way we invest, systematic investing is unlocking new ways to seek consistent portfolio outcomes amidst a world of unpredictability.


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.

What is systematic investing?

Systematic investing, often called quantitative investing, is an investment approach that emphasizes data-driven insights, scientific testing of investment ideas, and advanced computer modelling techniques to construct portfolios.

Different by design

The quantitively-driven process of systematic investing expands what is possible when investing—from searching for investment insights, constructing portfolios, to ultimately delivering more targeted outcomes to investors.
Human X Machine
Human X Machine
Fundamentally sound investment ideas are validated by quantitative testing—Amplifying human decision making but keeping behavioral bias in check.
Engineered for Scale
Engineered for Scale
Technology-driven process helps scale investment insights across vast sets of securities—creating highly diverse portfolios while avoiding hidden concentration risks.
Targeted Outcomes
Tech-enabled investment experts optimize portfolios for complex risk and return trade-offs—helping to target the investment outcomes that you expect.
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The future of investing requires modern technology and portfolio construction to deliver consistent returns at a reasonable cost.
Raffaele Savi
Raffaele Savi
Head of Systematic Investing

BlackRock Systematic Investing

By combining cutting-edge technology, scientific research, and human insight, we are continually innovating to help improve investment outcomes for clients.

$237
billion in assets under management across equities, fixed income and alternatives

Our systematic investment platform delivers solutions for the whole portfolio and is backed by the global scale and technological resources of BlackRock.

35
year track record of systematic investing1

As leaders in the field of systematic investing, we were one of the pioneers in quantitative investing more than three decades ago and have been devoted to innovating ever since.

220
Person interdisciplinary team including portfolio managers analysts, researchers and technologists

Our diverse pool of talent helps us constantly evolve our thinking and deepen our understanding of the investment world.

700
Alpha signals helping to drive investment insights across asset classes

Our investment experts seek to harness the superabundance of data and cutting-edge analytical techniques to find new and novel sources of differentiated alpha.

18
Thousand global equity securities and bond issuers analyzed daily

Our technology-driven process analyzes 15,000+ equity securities and 3,000+ bonds issuers across 45 different countries—enabling us to have an investment view on thousands of securities every day.

Blackrock. All data as of June 30, 2024.
Dollar figures are shown in USD, unless otherwise noted.

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