BlackRock Reaches $11.5 Trillion in Assets as ETF and Fixed-Income Grow  

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  • BlackRock added $160 billion in new ventures in the last quarter alone.  
  • Its long-term stock ETFs crossed $1 trillion in assets for the first time.  
  • The firm’s acquisition of GIP is set to bring $1 billion in fees by 2025.

BlackRock has reached a new milestone with $11.5T  in investments under management after three consecutive quarters of growth. The firm saw $160 billion in new funding in the last quarter, pushing its assets up from $10.5 trillion earlier this year. The total net transfers for 2024 now stand at $360 billion, showing the firm’s expanding presence in the financial market.

ETF Growth Driving Expansion

The firm’s rapid growth has been powered by strong arrivals into its exchange-traded funds . The iShares ETF platform added $97 B in net inflows during the most recent quarter. ETFs have become popular due to their lower costs and diverse asset exposure. BlackRock’s introduction of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs this year also contributed to its growth in the digital goods industry. 

However, its success goes beyond cryptocurrency properties. Overall demand for its range of traded funds products has been an important. factor in its continued expansion. 

Fixed-Income Investment Success

In addition to ETF growth, BlackRock’s fixed-income products saw strong performance in 2024. Investors have turned to fixed-income options as a safer commitment during periods of sale uncertainty. The firm saw $62.74 billion flow into its fixed-income products in the last quarter alone. BlackRock’s fixed-income ETF assets eventually surpassed $1 trillion for the first time as a result.

The rising interest rates have led many investors to seek out safe-haven assets, which notably boosted the firm’s bond offerings. This asset class has been an important part of BlackRock’s overall asset increase. 

Strategic Moves and Private Market Growth

The company has also expanded its operations in private markets. One of its biggest moves this year was acquiring worldwide infrastructure partners. This merger is predicted to bring in $250M in management incentives by the end of 2024 and possibly $1 billion by 2025. This acquisition is part of the firm’s plan to diversify its revenue and strengthen its role in project financing.

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