BlackRock: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

BlackRock reported $205 billion in net inflows during Q3 2026, bringing assets under management to $15.5 trillion. The firm is expanding into private credit and AI infrastructure financing, achieving 11% organic base fee growth for nine consecutive quarters above its 5% target. Active ETFs drove record inflows of $22 billion in the quarter, positioning BlackRock to capture market share as institutional clients shift toward private markets and technology-driven portfolio management.