BlackRock dominates via private assets and target-dates
The thesis presented is that BlackRock is uniquely positioned to capture massive inflows by integrating private assets into its target-date retirement franchises.
The argument
The hosts highlighted BlackRock's aggressive acquisitions of GIP, Prequin, and HPS. They argued that proposed Department of Labor rules will create a framework to funnel automatic, long-term 401(k) target-date flows directly into higher-fee private assets.
The thesis, stress-tested
✓ What validates it
- ✓Formal adoption of the Department of Labor's framework for private assets in target-date funds
- ✓Continued acceleration of inflows into BlackRock's Lifepath target-date franchise
▸ Risks discussed
- ▸Illiquidity of private assets may not be appropriate for all retail investors
- ▸Regulatory pushback or delays on the Department of Labor's proposed framework
Hear it yourself
"So Larry said Larry Fink said the Department of Labor's proposed rule is a major development towards a framework to include private assets and target date funds. BlackRock will be at the forefront of this opportunity."
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