BlackRock held $11.6 trillion in assets under management at the end of 2024, making it far and away the world’s largest asset manager. BlackRock serves institutional and individual investors across more than 100 countries. Its largest business divisions include investment advisory services, technology services, stock lending distribution, and a variety of shareholder services. Founded in 1988, BlackRock is today known for its popular iShares ETF platform, Aladdin risk management technology, and expanding presence in private markets, infrastructure, and private credit. One of BlackRock’s newest businesses is cryptocurrency, including a Bitcoin ETF that quickly became the world’s biggest.
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