BlackRock
World's largest asset manager - runs ~$10 trillion. Owner of iShares (the ETF brand).
Returns shown in USD. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future results. Owning a single stock is riskier than a diversified fund.
BlackRock head to head
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy BLK on Interactive Brokers?
Yes. BlackRock (BLK) is a United States company available to investors worldwide through Interactive Brokers (IBKR), which is a popular low-cost way to buy overseas shares thanks to its low FX conversion cost and low trading commissions.
What does BlackRock do?
World's largest asset manager - runs ~$10 trillion. Owner of iShares (the ETF brand).
What currency does BLK trade in?
BLK trades in USD. On TickerCompare its chart and returns are converted to US dollars so you can compare it on the same basis as every other stock and ETF on the site.
Is BLK a risky investment?
Owning a single company like BlackRock is riskier than owning a diversified fund: if this one business stumbles there is nothing else in the holding to cushion it, and single stocks can swing far more than a broad ETF. Most beginners keep individual names to a small slice of a mostly fund-based portfolio.