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Who owns BlackRock?

By Motley Fool StaffUpdated Sep 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks

Key Points

  • BlackRock, founded in 1988, is the largest asset manager worldwide with over $10 trillion in assets.
  • The company is a major player in ETF management, including iShares, and has influential government partnerships.
  • Institutional investors like Vanguard and State Street are major shareholders, holding significant company stakes.

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