🟦 BlackRock AUM Hits Record $14 Trillion on Strong ETF & Fund Inflows
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, reported a record-high $14 trillion in assets under management (AUM) as strong investor inflows — particularly into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and long-term investment vehicles — lifted its total assets and earnings performance.
Key Facts:
• 📈 Record AUM: Total assets surged to $14.04 trillion by the end of 2025, driven by strong market rallies and investor demand.
• 💰 Net inflows & ETFs: BlackRock pulled in roughly $342 billion in client cash in Q4, including heavy ETF inflows, pushing total annual net inflows to about $698 billion.
• 📊 Earnings beat forecasts: Adjusted earnings per share topped estimates, with revenue growing over 20 %, highlighting resilient business momentum.
Expert Insight:
Inflows into low-cost ETF products and expansion into private markets continue to underpin BlackRock’s asset growth, reinforcing its dominance in global investment management.
