BlackRock Funds

BlackRock FundsOne of the most influential financial institutions in the world, BlackRock is an investment management corporation with over $4 trillion in assets under management. BlackRock believes it is their duty to provide businesses and individuals alike with the wherewithal to grow their money and become as financially secure as possible. The leading institution is still expanding and has merged with massive institutions such as Merrill Lynch and Barclays to increase the capacity of their services.
BlackRock stock (NYSE:BLK) experiences corresponding success with its business and has nearly doubled in the past five years. With more expansion on the horizon, BLK stock is one of the safer investments in an always volatile financial market.

3 Closed-End Funds With Big, Sustainable Yields

By Michael Fabian, FMD Capital Management
They're dull. They're a little complex. But closed-end funds (CEFs) are nonetheless a powerful vehicle for investment yield.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – RATE NBG IRE MTG

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks remained flat so far on Thursday on Wall Street.

5 Dividend ETFs Doling Out Monthly Dividends

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking to smooth-out your retirement income? Then these five monthly dividend ETFs are for you.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – OAK BLK GNW CACC

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks rose broadly 0.8% on Wall Street today. NYSE:OAK, NYSE:BLK, NYSE:GNW, NASDAQ:CACC, NYSE:AHL, NYSE:APO, NYSE:AMTD, NASDAQ:SLM, NYSE:ADS, NYSE:V, NASDAQ:FCFS, NYSE:HDB, NYSE:CEM, NASDAQ:NTRS, NYSE:WLP, NYSE:HUM, NYSE:BTZ, NYSE:CI, NYSE:FNF, NYSE:HNT

6 Big Stock Split Candidates

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Hot-running Under Armour just announced it will execute a 2-for-1 stock split. These six high-flying names should follow suit.

iShares Brings ETF Fees Down to Zero

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The launch of iShares new TFLO ETF shows just how serious it is about undercutting the completion on fees. Get ready for fee free ETFs across the board.

The Best of BlackRock Funds: 4 Top Funds

By Bill Wysor
From fixed income to global mixtures, the BlackRock funds stable offers investors their choice of smart, actively managed mutual funds.

More Dollar From FDO: 14 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Family Dollar (FDO) leads this weeks list of 14 dividend stocks bringing a bigger smile to their shareholders' faces.

BLK Stock: 5 Reasons BlackRock Is the King of Money Managers

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
BlackRock has become one of the world's best money managers. Here's a look at how the company took the throne and crowned BLK stock king of money managers.

These 5 Asset Managers Will Be Big Winners in 2014

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Asset managers had a fantastic 2013, This and this year is looking almost as good. So who will be the winners? Here are five asset managers to own.

5 Set-and-Forget Dividend Stocks

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The best kind of dividend stocks are the kind you can set and forget because you know they'll keep paying out without crashing to the ground.

Should I Buy KKR Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
KKR has more than doubled the market in 2013, but is the stock worth buying as we head into the new year? Here's a look at the pros and cons for KKR stock.

Buy ETFs AND Their Sponsoring Companies

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of BLK, IVZ, STT and WETF are all seeing huge gains off of their ETFs. Investors should take notice.

Financial Stocks: A Winning Bet for Fed Tapering

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Financial stocks have performed very well during periods of rising bond yields thus far in 2013. What does this tell us about financials' 2014 outlook?

VYM – Buy This ETF For a Dividend Core in Your Portfolio

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
The benefits of investing in dividend stocks are well known and widely accepted, yet not enough investors own them. Buy this ETF for your dividend core

iShares’ Response to Money Market Fund Reform Is NEAR

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
To get out in front of possible money market fund reform, BlackRock (BLK) recently launched the iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF.

3 Super-Cheap ETFs to Buy Now

By Jeff Reeves
One of the best ways to supercharge your profits over the long-term is to focus on low-cost ETFs, which help you keep more returns.

State Street Unveils a ‘Me Too’ Russell ETF

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
State Street's new Russell 2000 ETF is cheaper than the alternatives, but that's about it — and that still might not be enough to recommend it.

Manager Churn Belies a Fundamental Truth

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
BlackRock has slashed 80% of its active fund managers. But underperformance is the norm -- this shouldn't be a surprise. You win by refusing to play the game.
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