Core Viewpoint - BlackRock's asset management scale reached a record high of approximately 89.70 trillion RMB, with a total of 12.53 trillion USD as of June 30, 2025, reflecting an 18% year-on-year growth, exceeding market expectations [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, BlackRock attracted a net inflow of 68 billion USD, a decrease of about 19% from the previous quarter's 84 billion USD [1] - The asset management scale increased by 943.66 billion USD in Q2, representing a growth rate of 8.15% [1] - The growth was driven by net inflows, a rebound in global stock markets, and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] Group 2: ETF Business - iShares, a core business of BlackRock, attracted a net inflow of 14 billion USD in Q2, primarily from digital asset ETFs [2] - The Bitcoin ETF IBIT saw a net inflow of 14 billion USD, a 366% increase from the previous quarter's inflow of approximately 3 billion USD [2] - The money market funds of BlackRock experienced a net inflow of 22 billion USD due to a surge in short-term risk aversion [2] - Fixed income ETFs faced a net outflow of 4.66 billion USD in Q2 [2] Group 3: Acquisition Strategy - BlackRock completed several acquisitions in 2025, including the purchase of the private equity data platform Preqin for approximately 3.2 billion USD [4] - The acquisition of HPS Investment Partners and GIP significantly expanded BlackRock's alternative asset scale [4] - BlackRock's CEO, Larry Fink, stated the company aims to transform into a "technology-driven asset management giant," targeting over 30% of total revenue from private equity and technology by 2030 [4] Group 4: Fundraising Achievements - GIP's fifth flagship fund raised 25.2 billion USD, setting a record for private infrastructure fund fundraising [5] - BlackRock developed a customized target date fund glide path for asset allocation between public and private markets [5] - The IBIT has become the largest Bitcoin ETF globally, with increasing attention on its joint venture in India [5]