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Is it time to ditch crypto for gold? plus GenZ and Millennials are better prepared to retire
Youtube· 2025-10-14 22:05
Group 1: Cryptocurrency Market Trends - Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing a pullback, attributed to renewed tariff threats from President Trump, impacting risk assets [2][3][4] - The cryptocurrency market is seeing profit-taking from long-term investors, contributing to the decline [4][6] - There is a sentiment of caution among investors, with some opting to wait before making further investments in crypto assets [6][11] Group 2: Retirement Readiness in the U.S. - A report from Vanguard indicates that only 42% of Americans are on track to maintain their lifestyle in retirement, highlighting a significant challenge in retirement readiness [26][27] - The expansion of defined contribution plans has improved retirement readiness, particularly among younger generations, with about 50% of workers now having access to such plans [28][30] - The report shows that Gen Z and millennials are projected to be better prepared for retirement than baby boomers, largely due to increased access to defined contribution plans [29][30] Group 3: Financial Planning and Social Security - The depletion of the Social Security trust fund by 2033 could lead to a 23% decrease in benefits, which is a critical concern for low-wage earners [34][35] - Younger generations face challenges with student debt, which impacts their retirement readiness, but they still show a higher readiness level compared to baby boomers [36][37] - Baby boomers are at a disadvantage due to the transition from defined benefit to defined contribution plans during their peak earning years, but many have home equity that can be tapped to improve retirement readiness [39][40]
BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) Surpasses Earnings and Revenue Estimates in Q3 2025
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-10-14 22:00
Core Insights - BlackRock reported a strong third-quarter performance with an EPS of $11.55, exceeding estimates of $11.25, and revenue of approximately $6.51 billion, surpassing the estimated $6.29 billion [1][6] Financial Performance - The company's revenue and assets under management (AUM) saw significant year-over-year growth, with AUM increasing to $13.46 trillion from $11.48 trillion in Q3 2024 [2] - Adjusted earnings were $1.91 billion, or $11.55 per share, compared to $1.72 billion, or $11.46 per share, from the previous year [3] Growth Drivers - The growth in AUM was driven by strong organic base fee growth in systematic franchise, private markets, digital assets, outsourcing, cash, and iShares ETFs, which experienced record demand [2][6] Market Position - BlackRock's financial metrics indicate a strong market position, with a P/E ratio of approximately 25.64, a price-to-sales ratio of about 8.10, an enterprise value to sales ratio of around 8.41, and an enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of approximately 45.46 [4] - The company's debt-to-equity ratio is roughly 0.34, indicating a relatively low level of debt compared to equity, suggesting a stable financial structure [5] - BlackRock's current ratio of approximately 4.40 indicates strong liquidity, positioning the company well to meet short-term obligations [5]
Why 2 major asset managers just suspended investments into silver
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-14 21:47
Silver is hitting all-time highs, but not everyone is getting to join the party. In India, strong seasonal demand coupled with a significant supply shortage is creating a deeply disrupted silver market. Prices are behaving erratically, imports have plunged, and the supply/demand situation may remain broken for a while. The situation has started to spill over into the financial markets, where investment managers have begun suspending silver purchases for their clients because of the dangerous market condi ...
How ETF managers are managing volatility and why you may want to consider ‘slicing up the apple’
CNBC Television· 2025-10-14 21:42
John, maybe I'm going to start with you for for the state of play, if you will. I kind of mentioned a little bit in the opening intro about kind of where we're at right now. We're still at or near record highs.The pullback happened on Friday. This is an at least a rally that has been hated by so many folks out there, but it just keeps going higher and higher. So, how exactly is a portfolio manager like yourself deal with some of the valuation concerns we're seeing.Yeah, to your point, the market's been clim ...
BlackRock's CEO Says Crypto Will Grow 'Rapidly' — Here's How
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-14 21:31
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) reported strong third-quarter results on Tuesday, with CEO Larry Fink saying the cryptocurrency market will grow "rapidly" as the firm builds proprietary tokenization technology to move traditional assets on-chain. Strong Quarter With Record ETF Inflows BlackRock reported diluted EPS of $8.43, or $11.55 on an adjusted basis, with assets under management climbing to $13.5 trillion, ...
Flows into US ETFs cross $1 trillion at record pace, State Street Investment Management says
Reuters· 2025-10-14 20:52
Investors are directing money into U.S.-based exchange-traded funds at a rapid clip, pushing inflows so far this year across the $1 trillion line, State Street Investment Management said on Tuesday. ...
The ‘retail revolution' in alts: Here's what investors need to know
Youtube· 2025-10-14 20:22
Some of the world's largest asset managers are here at the case conference. They want to make their products more accessible to you, to retail, to investors like all of you. Leslie Picker joining us now with more on that side of the story.Following the money as always, Leslie. >> Hey, Scott. Yeah, call it the retail revolution or the democratization of alt.It's one of the biggest untapped markets for asset managers right now. You just heard Robert Frank give those statistics about how fast the industry is g ...
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. to Announce 3Q25 Results on October 28, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-10-14 20:16
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: APAM) will report its third quarter 2025 financial results and information relating to its quarterly dividend on October 28, 2025 at approximately 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). Artisan Partners Asset Management’s earnings release and supplemental materials will be available on the investor relations section of artisanpartners.com at that time. Chief Executive Officer and President Jason Gottlieb and Chief Financial Office ...
BlackRock’s Assets Hit Record $13.5 Trillion After Market Rally, Dealmaking Spree
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-14 20:14
BlackRock’s fee growth was driven by investors’ insatiable appetite for exchange-traded funds. - Bing Guan/Bloomberg News The world’s biggest money manager just shattered its own record. BlackRock ended the third quarter with $13.46 trillion in assets under management, up 17% from a year ago. Buoyant markets and $205 billion in new client money helped lift the manager above the $13 trillion mark for the first time. Most Read from The Wall Street Journal Base fees, or what BlackRock collects from fund i ...
BlackRock Shares Rise After Earnings Beat and Record $13.46 Trillion in Assets Under Management
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-10-14 20:05
Core Insights - BlackRock Inc. reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, with assets under management (AUM) reaching a record level due to robust market performance and solid net inflows [1] Financial Performance - Earnings per share for the quarter were $11.55, exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate of $11.31 [2] - Revenue increased by 25% year-over-year to $6.51 billion, surpassing expectations of $6.29 billion [2] - Adjusted operating income rose 23% to $2.61 billion [3] Assets Under Management - AUM reached a record $13.46 trillion, supported by $205 billion in net inflows [3] - iShares ETFs achieved an all-time high in quarterly inflows, contributing to a 10% annualized organic base fee growth [3] Growth Drivers - The increase in revenue was driven by market appreciation, performance fees from GIP and HPS transactions, and growth in technology and subscription-based income [2] - CEO Laurence Fink highlighted multiple sources of growth, including strength in ETFs, private markets, and digital asset initiatives [4] - The firm's technology and data analytics expansion is driving significant fundraising and deal flow [4] Client Demand - There is growing client demand for deeper, more dynamic partnerships across public and private assets, validating the firm's strategic approach [4]