Core Insights - BlackRock reported a significant increase in third-quarter profits, driven by a recovery in global markets and a record asset management scale of $13.46 trillion [1] - The firm experienced net inflows of $153 billion into stocks, bonds, and ETFs, with its ETF assets surpassing $5 trillion for the first time [1] - BlackRock's long-term investment funds saw net inflows of $171 billion, exceeding analyst expectations, while total client net inflows reached $205 billion [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted net profit for BlackRock in Q3 was $1.91 billion, up from $1.72 billion year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share increasing by 1% to $11.55, surpassing analyst expectations [3] - Revenue grew by 25% year-over-year, reaching $6.5 billion [3] Strategic Acquisitions - In Q3, BlackRock completed the acquisition of HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion, marking its third major acquisition in 18 months as part of its strategy to lead in alternative assets [4] - The acquisition added $165 billion in client assets, bringing the total alternative asset management scale to $663 billion [4] - BlackRock aims to add an additional $400 billion in alternative assets by 2030 [4] Market Performance - BlackRock's stock price has increased by 17% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 index, which rose by 14% during the same period [4]