iShares by BlackRock

BlackRock is the world's largest asset management firm, founded in 1988 and based in New York City. As of 2025, it manages approximately $12.5 trillion in assets, serving clients in over 100 countries through 70 offices. The company started as a risk management and fixed income institutional asset manager and has expanded significantly, particularly after acquiring Barclays Global Investors in 2010, which included the iShares ETF business.

BlackRock offers a variety of investment management services, including mutual funds, ETFs, and index funds. Its BlackRock Solutions division provides risk management, investment analytics, and advisory services, utilizing the Aladdin platform for portfolio management. The firm has also ventured into cryptocurrency, issuing regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum-backed ETFs. BlackRock serves a diverse clientele, including institutional investors, financial advisors, individual investors, and global corporations, maintaining a strong global presence through direct sales and third-party distribution channels.