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Fund giant BlackRock is out to unite public and private markets


Published on 2025-02-21 21:21:16 - Moneyweb
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  • They invest in public stocks and bonds, and their clients are increasingly sensitive to costs. Their most popular products these days are passive index trackers with razor-thin fees, often just a few hundredths of a percentage point of assets each year.

The article from Moneyweb discusses how BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is working to bridge the gap between public and private markets. BlackRock has launched a new fund named "BlackRock Private Markets" aimed at providing retail investors access to private equity investments, which have traditionally been the domain of institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals. This initiative comes at a time when there's a growing interest in private markets due to their potential for higher returns compared to public markets. The fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of private companies, including those in growth equity, venture capital, and buyouts. BlackRock's strategy includes leveraging its scale, technology, and expertise to democratize access to these investments, potentially reducing the cost and complexity for individual investors. This move is part of a broader trend where asset managers are seeking to tap into the lucrative private markets, which have shown resilience and growth even amidst economic fluctuations.

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