BLK · Earnings call · 2026Q3T · Full report
Systematic Investment Demand
BlackRock, Inc. · 2026-10-14 · Importance 46 · Surprise 56 · In source text
BlackRock’s systematic equity franchise continued to attract strong demand supported by investment performance and technology-enabled research. Systematic equity generated nearly $30 billion of third-quarter inflows and more than $60 billion in 2026, with flows up 50% from the prior year. Total systematic active-equity assets approached $500 billion, and more than 90% of systematic equity assets were above benchmark or peer median. International clients accounted for more than 70% of systematic-equity inflows, underscoring the strategy’s global distribution.
Key facts
- BlackRock's systematic equity flows are up 50% compared to last year, and total AUM is now approaching $500 billion of active investments.
- Systematic equity generated nearly $30 billion of net inflows in the third quarter and more than $60 billion of net inflows in 2026.
- Over 90% of BlackRock's systematic equity AUM is above benchmark or peer median.
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | realized | +17.1% | Systematic equity generated nearly $30 billion of net inflows in the third quarter and more than $60 billion of net inflows in 2026. |
| revenue | positive | realized | — | BlackRock's systematic equity flows are up 50% compared to last year, and total AUM is now approaching $500 billion of active investments. |