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BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.

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The world's largest asset manager, BlackRock Inc. (NASDAQ; BLK), suggests that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) could hold a place in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42143299/bitcoin-etfs-will-see-hundreds-of-billions-in-inflows-analyst-predicts">multi-asset portfolios</a>, albeit within a narrow range.
Quoting a report from the BlackRock Investment Institute, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/blackrock-says-up-to-2-bitcoin-allocation-is-reasonable-range?embedded-checkout=true">reported</a> that allocating 1% to 2% of a portfolio to Bitcoin would produce a risk profile comparable to investing in the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; technology stocks within a traditional 60/40 portfolio of equities and bonds.
Exceeding the 2% threshold, however, could disproportionately increase the portfolio&#8217;s risk.
The report provides guidance for investors seeking to balance exposure to Bitcoin, especially as the cryptocurrency continues to trade at record highs above $100,000. 
President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42422705/donald-trump-would-welcome-150000-bitcoin-early-in-presidency-its-another-stock-market-for-him">crypto-friendly policies</a>, coupled with his pro-crypto leadership appointments, have contributed to a surge in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/24/12/42437939/bitcoin-etfs-spark-institutional-interest-the-doors-have-been-blown-off-superstate-ceo-says">Bitcoin exchange-traded funds</a> (ETFs), including BlackRock's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>).
These developments have fueled billions in inflows and intensified interest in integrating Bitcoin into mainstream investment strategies.
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"Even though Bitcoin's correlation with other assets is relatively low, its inherent volatility makes its impact on total portfolio risk similar to that of highly concentrated tech stocks," stated Samara Cohen, BlackRock&#8217;s Chief Investment Officer of ETF and Index Investments, in the paper. 
A small allocation to Bitcoin could add diversification, whereas an overweight position in high-risk tech equities might exacerbate concentration risks, the report noted.
Despite Bitcoin&#8217;s 140% rise this year, its path to historic highs has been marked by extreme volatility, with historical drawdowns ranging between 70% and 80%, the paper highlighted. 
However, the introduction of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42393396/record-week-bitcoin-etfs-net-25-billion-in-inflows-ethereum-etfs-took-in-12-billion">U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs</a> earlier this year has played a pivotal role in its rally.
Since their January launch, these ETFs have attracted over $113 billion in assets, with nearly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42380475/bitcoin-etfs-have-outstripped-satoshi-nakamotos-holdings">$10 billion flowing in</a> since November, according to Bloomberg data.
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Buying $100 In BLK: If an investor had bought $100 of BLK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,391.97 today based on a price of $1071.82 for BLK at the time of writing.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in BLK often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for BlackRock. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 62% bullish and 25% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $51,671, and 7 calls, totaling $532,804.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $600.0 and $1060.0 for BlackRock, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for BlackRock options trades today is 128.0 with a total volume of 937.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for BlackRock's big money trades within a strike price range of $600.0 to $1060.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>BlackRock 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733850077_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td align="right">415</td>
<td align="right">302</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td align="right">415</td>
<td align="right">402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$80.0</td>
<td>$75.1</td>
<td>$80.0</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td align="right">158</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$70.2K</td>
<td align="right">415</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$1042.50</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About BlackRock</h3>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
<h3>Current Position of BlackRock</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 152,995, the BLK's price is up by 1.1%, now at $1057.89. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 31 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About BlackRock</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1176.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank persists with their Buy rating on BlackRock, maintaining a target price of $1133. 
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Throughout the last three months, 15 analysts have evaluated BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $1069.2, a high estimate of $1245.00, and a low estimate of $864.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 7.31% increase from the previous average price target of $996.36.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733778052_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive BlackRock. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1220.00</td>
<td>$1120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1133.00</td>
<td>$1105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1160.00</td>
<td>$1040.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$914.00</td>
<td>$864.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1120.00</td>
<td>$1010.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1040.00</td>
<td>$995.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1245.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1077.00</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1070.00</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1010.00</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
<td>$1036.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$995.00</td>
<td>$945.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1040.00</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$864.00</td>
<td>$774.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to BlackRock. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of BlackRock compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of BlackRock's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of BlackRock's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on BlackRock analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering BlackRock: A Closer Look</h2>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
<h3>Key Indicators: BlackRock's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: BlackRock's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 14.93%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 31.38%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.01%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): BlackRock's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.26%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.34.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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On Nov. 26, RBC Capital analyst Biraj Borkhataria maintained Exxon Mobil with a Sector Perform and lowered the price target from $120 to $115.
&#8220;I don't care about the near-term on this stock,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>). &#8220;Not everything's going to go up at once, some things are just going to be very solid for when things go down, and you can buy more of, and that's BlackRock.&#8221;
On Dec. 3, the company disclosed a definitive agreement to acquire HPS Investment Partners for around $12 billion.
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On Nov. 29, Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintained Lumen Technologies with a Neutral and raised the price target from $6.5 to $8.
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On Oct. 9, Applied Digital reported quarterly losses of 15 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate for losses of 29 cents.
ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) has a &#8220;very difficult situation,&#8221; the Mad Money host said. &#8220;I'm going to say it's got to go even lower still, and I can't recommend it — as painful as that is.&#8221;
On Nov. 22, Wells Fargo analyst Joe Quatrochi initiated coverage on ON Semiconductor with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $85.
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Cramer said Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) is the kind of company he does like.
On Dec. 3, Keybanc analyst Ken Newman maintained Applied Industrial with an Overweight and raised the price target from $275 to $325.
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<li>BlackRock shares fell 0.2% to settle at $1,042.87 on Friday.</li>
<li>Applied Digital shares jumped 6.3% to close at $10.67.</li>
<li>Applied Industrial Technologies shares fell 0.4% to settle at $273.82 on Friday.</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.1% to $113.57 on Friday.</li>
<li>LyondellBasell shares fell 1.3% to close at $76.39 on Friday.</li>
<li>Lumen Technologies shares gained 8.2% to settle at $7.00 during the session.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor shares gained 1.2% to close at $66.52 on Friday.</li>
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The Santa Rally refers to a seasonal stock market trend where equities historically see stronger gains during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42269611/dollar-enters-its-most-bearish-month-of-the-year-could-december-2024-be-any-different">final stretch of December. </a>
This phenomenon, often fueled by holiday cheer, year-end portfolio rebalancing, and investor optimism, has been a recurring pattern for decades.
 But what makes December stand out, and which stocks have historically outperformed during this period? 
Let's dig into the numbers.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">December: A Seasonal Sweet Spot For Stocks</h3>
After a strong rally in November, with the S&amp;P 500 – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – rallying 6%, &#8220;momentum could continue for stocks as historically it has been a good month for stock market seasonals,&#8221; said George Smith, portfolio strategist at LPL Financials. 
Since 1950, December ranks as the second-best month for the S&amp;P 500, delivering an average return of 1.6%. Only November performs better, with a historical average of 1.8%. 
Smith also highlighted that the second half of December has typically delivered the lion's share of these gains, generating the so-called &#8220;Santa Rally&#8221; effect. 
Historically, stocks tend to stall or even decline slightly during the first half of the month before momentum builds around mid-December. Data suggests that the upward trajectory starts gaining steam near the 11th trading day of the month and accelerates as Christmas approaches.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 10 S&amp;P 500 Stocks With Strong Christmas Seasonality</h3>
For investors looking to capitalize on the Santa Rally, certain stocks have a history of delivering outsized gains in the back half of December. 
Looking back at the last 20 years of data, here are the top 10 S&amp;P 500 stocks that have historically shown the strongest average returns between Dec. 12 and Dec. 31:
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Stock</th>
<th>Average Return</th>
<th>Median Return</th>
<th>Max Profit</th>
<th>Max Loss</th>
<th>Win Ratio</th>
<th>Sharpe Ratio</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILM#NASDAQ">ILM</a>)</td>
<td>+4.94%</td>
<td>+5.17%</td>
<td>+19.39%</td>
<td>-10.98%</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>4.27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>)</td>
<td>+4.34%</td>
<td>+3.04%</td>
<td>+23.10%</td>
<td>-5.10%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>)</td>
<td>+3.78%</td>
<td>+4.37%</td>
<td>+12.89%</td>
<td>-8.52%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>)</td>
<td>+3.73%</td>
<td>+3.84%</td>
<td>+24.23%</td>
<td>-13.26%</td>
<td>70%</td>
<td>2.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</td>
<td>+3.47%</td>
<td>+2.19%</td>
<td>+20.26%</td>
<td>-4.35%</td>
<td>70%</td>
<td>3.18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>)</td>
<td>+3.34%</td>
<td>+4.60%</td>
<td>+25.84%</td>
<td>-15.06%</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>2.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)</td>
<td>+3.32%</td>
<td>+3.62%</td>
<td>+11.64%</td>
<td>-1.69%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)</td>
<td>+3.30%</td>
<td>+3.35%</td>
<td>+12.38%</td>
<td>-8.28%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>)</td>
<td>+3.20%</td>
<td>+3.24%</td>
<td>+13.27%</td>
<td>-7.11%</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>2.22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>+3.14%</td>
<td>+1.80%</td>
<td>+36.95%</td>
<td>-14.54%</td>
<td>55%</td>
<td>2.36</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data: Seasonax</figcaption></figure>
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BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) shares are trading higher today. The company disclosed a definitive agreement to acquire HPS Investment <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42284824/blackrock-to-acquire-hps-investment-partners-to-deliver-integrated-solutions-across-public-and-pri" rel="noreferrer noopener">Partners</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42284824/blackrock-to-acquire-hps-investment-partners-to-deliver-integrated-solutions-across-public-and-pri" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for around $12 billion</a>.
The acquisition will be fully paid in BlackRock equity, issued as &#8220;SubCo Units&#8221; by a wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, exchangeable one-for-one into BlackRock common stock.
A portion of the consideration will be paid at closing, with approximately 9.2 million SubCo Units paid at the same time.
About 25% (2.9 million SubCo Units) will be deferred for five years, contingent on post-closing conditions. Additionally, up to 1.6 million SubCo Units may be earned based on financial performance milestones. The total deal could result in the issuance of approximately 13.7 million BlackRock shares.
The acquisition will integrate BlackRock&#8217;s extensive corporate and asset owner relationships with HPS&#8217;s expertise in diversified origination and capital flexibility. This transaction strengthens BlackRock&#8217;s offerings for insurance clients.
Together, the combined private credit franchise with ~$220 billion in client assets and BlackRock&#8217;s $3 trillion public fixed-income business will offer clients comprehensive public and private income solutions across their entire portfolios.
The combined platform will offer end-to-end capabilities in credit solutions, asset-based finance, real estate, private placements, and CLOs.
The acquisition positions BlackRock as a full-service, fiduciary provider of public and private asset management and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42227693/blackrock-set-to-acquire-private-credit-manager-hps-for-12b-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">technology solutions for the insurance sector.</a>
As part of the transaction, BlackRock plans to retire or refinance approximately $400 million of existing HPS debt. The deal is not expected to significantly impact BlackRock&#8217;s leverage profile.
The company expects to increase private markets fee-paying AUM and management fees by 40% and 35%, respectively, and be modestly accretive to BlackRock&#8217;s as-adjusted earnings <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">per share in the first full year post-close</a>.
The transaction is expected to close in mid-2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Notably, BlackRock projects the private debt market to surpass $4.5 trillion by 2030.
Laurence D. Fink, BlackRock Chairman and CEO, said, &#8221;With GIP, and now HPS, we are expanding our private markets capabilities across our comprehensive global platform. Our Aladdin technology, including eFront, and soon Preqin, will make access to private markets simpler and more transparent. These capabilities, together with our global reach, deep relationships, and powerful technology, differentiate our ability to serve clients.&#8221;
As of the third-quarter end, BlackRock&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41288867/blackrocks-steady-climb-q3-earnings-beat-projections-assets-under-management-soars-to-11-5t" rel="noreferrer noopener">total AUM stood at&nbsp;$11.5 trillion</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDFF#NASDAQ">FDFF</a>) and&nbsp;Capitol Series Trust The Nightview Fund NITE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NITE#NYSE">NITE</a>).
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Blackrock Entered Into A Definitive Agreement To Acquire HPS Investment Partners For Approximately $12 Billion

BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), the world's largest asset manager with $11.5 trillion in assets, is finalizing a deal to acquire HPS Investment Partners, a prominent private credit firm managing nearly $150 billion.
What Happened: The acquisition, expected to be announced after Thanksgiving, the Financial Times reported citing four people familiar with the matter, could be valued at around $12 billion, surpassing HPS's earlier estimated IPO valuation of $10 billion.
Founded by former Goldman Sachs executive Scott Kapnick, HPS has grown into a major player in private credit, benefiting from traditional banks retreating due to stricter post-crisis regulations.
This move aligns with BlackRock's strategy to expand its alternative assets business, a high-fee segment gaining prominence. The firm recently completed a $12.5 billion deal for Global Infrastructure Partners and agreed to acquire Preqin for £2.55 billion.
If finalized, this acquisition will position BlackRock ahead of competitors like Ares and Blackstone in the burgeoning private credit market. Neither BlackRock nor HPS has commented on the
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in BLK often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 16 options trades for BlackRock. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 31% bullish and 37% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $28,253, and 15 calls, totaling $1,245,413.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $620.0 to $1060.0 for BlackRock over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of BlackRock stands at 70.62, with a total volume reaching 409.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in BlackRock, situated within the strike price corridor from $620.0 to $1060.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>BlackRock Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732566630_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$200.0</td>
<td>$193.8</td>
<td>$194.35</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$155.4K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$200.0</td>
<td>$193.8</td>
<td>$194.21</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$155.3K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$194.1</td>
<td>$191.1</td>
<td>$193.47</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$135.5K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$198.0</td>
<td>$189.5</td>
<td>$192.35</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$134.6K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$194.6</td>
<td>$194.5</td>
<td>$194.21</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$116.5K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About BlackRock</h3>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
In light of the recent options history for BlackRock, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of BlackRock</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 314,826, the price of BLK is down 0.0% at $1036.46. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 46 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About BlackRock</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $1146.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank has decided to maintain their Buy rating on BlackRock, which currently sits at a price target of $1133. 
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As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) hit a new all-time high of $98,310 on Thursday morning during European trading hours, he total net asset value of U.S. Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has exceeded $100 billion, a milestone achieved in just 10 months since their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">launch in January</a>.
What Happened: Over the past three days, Bitcoin spot ETFs have seen $1.84 billion in net inflows, reflecting strong investor confidence. 
U.S.-based ETFs have contributed $29.4 billion in net flows this year, solidifying their role as a primary driver of capital into Bitcoin.
Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, <a href="https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1859406924975845770">highlighted</a> on X the growing demand for spot ETFs and revealed that applications for funds linked to other digital assets, including Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), and Hedera (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hbar/usd">HBAR</a>), are also in the pipeline.
Bitcoin reached $97,900 earlier this week before climbing to $98,310, supported by aggressive demand for long-dated call options and positive headlines about corporate adoption, according to QCP Capital.
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Why It Matters: Companies like MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) are fueling the bullish sentiment, with the firm raising $2.6 billion to expand its Bitcoin holdings.
MicroStrategy's market capitalization has now surpassed $100 billion, dominating U.S. trading volume on Wednesday night.
In addition, smaller firms like Acurx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACXP#NASDAQ">ACXP</a>) are joining the trend, reportedly allocating $1 million to Bitcoin for their corporate treasuries. 
The unprecedented success of Bitcoin ETFs signals a growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies. 
BlackRock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NASDAQ">BLK</a>) and Fidelity are among the 12 issuers contributing to the $100 billion milestone, with analysts pointing to these funds as a significant factor in Bitcoin&#8217;s recent rally.
Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, noted that December 31 could be an optimal time to submit applications for new crypto ETFs, including one linked to Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>). 
Meanwhile, aggressive buying of options for March and June indicates long-term bullish sentiment among investors.
As Bitcoin approaches the $100,000 psychological milestone, the market is expected to remain buoyant, supported by easing monetary policies and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/24/11/42078359/blackrocks-head-of-digital-assets-says-ibit-spot-bitcoin-etf-options-blow-past-1-billion-in-trading-volume">sustained institutional demand.</a>
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A renewed sense of optimism surrounds Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) adoption following a shift in the regulatory landscape, according to a note from BlackRock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NASDAQ">BLK</a>). 
What Happened: President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s campaign promise to maintain a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41986427/pennsylvania-introduces-bitcoin-strategic-reserve-act-to-invest-up-to-700-million-in-btc">strategic Bitcoin reserve</a>, alongside recent electoral success for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42035953/as-congress-turns-pro-crypto-will-stablecoin-be-high-on-the-agenda">pro-crypto politicians</a>, has amplified expectations for a more supportive environment for digital assets, BlackRock told its clients
It added that these developments are expected to accelerate the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin.
"In addition to the macro environment, there is a renewed sense of optimism that regulatory clarity for Bitcoin and digital assets may emerge following the U.S. election," BlackRock stated. 
The firm highlighted that the combination of macroeconomic conditions and evolving policies could create an environment conducive to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42069770/us-congress-could-set-the-stage-for-broader-crypto-adoption-says-digital-asset-leader">broader adoption of cryptocurrencies</a>.
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Macro And Market Conditions Align For Bitcoin's Appeal BlackRock emphasized that Bitcoin's distinct fundamentals, including its finite supply and independence from traditional monetary systems, make it uniquely positioned as an alternative monetary asset. 
Recent changes in real interest rates have bolstered Bitcoin's attractiveness, with rate cuts reducing the opportunity cost of holding non-interest-paying assets like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41902155/bitcoin-to-augment-gold-as-the-next-strategic-reserve-asset-says-expert">Bitcoin and gold</a>.
"Investors may now view Bitcoin as increasingly attractive relative to other assets," the note explained, citing the potential impact of declining real interest rates on Bitcoin's valuation.
Options Trading On BlackRock's IBIT Goes Live On Nasdaq Meanwhile, adding to the optimism, options trading on BlackRock's iShares spot Bitcoin ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42071163/blackrock-spot-bitcoin-etf-options-on-nasdaq-rack-up-9-figure-trading-volume-in-first-few-hours-seems-very-bullish-says-analyst">has officially gone live on Nasdaq</a>.
This allows Wall Street investors to gain leveraged exposure to Bitcoin, opening new avenues for institutional involvement. 
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) recently confirmed its readiness to clear and settle these options, marking a significant step for the U.S. cryptocurrency market.
The SEC's approval of 11 Bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock's IBIT, has further enhanced accessibility for traditional investors. 
The OCC's memo yesterday cemented the operational readiness for these instruments, beginning with IBIT. 
The development underscores growing confidence in the integration of Bitcoin into established financial markets.
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