From Zacks Investment Research: 2025-05-26 10:28:00

BlackRock (BLK) and Blackstone (BX) are leading U.S.-based asset management firms, with BLK focusing on public market investments and ETFs, and BX specializing in alternative assets like private equity and real estate. The industry benefits from shifts towards higher-yielding investment vehicles like equity funds and long-term bond funds, along with deregulation opening access to cryptocurrencies. Both companies are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends. BLK has seen AUM growth with strategic acquisitions, while BX maintains strong long-term conviction in key sectors. BLK is currently trading at a lower valuation than BX, making it a potentially better bet for 2025.



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