The Bid

In honor of Black History month, host Oscar Pulido sits down with the founders of Earn Your Leisure, Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal, to discover how this dynamic duo is revolutionizing the financial literacy landscape. Breaking down the importance of a hands-on learning experience, Troy and Rashad share their journey of transforming financial education through their multimedia business platform making it entertaining and relatable to all.Sources: “How To Build Black Wealth, Brookings” July 2020; “Black Investors Are the Biggest New Group of Stock Buyers” Wall Street Journal, January 2024; Investor Progress Report 2023, BlackRockThis content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. In the UK and Non-European Economic Area countries, this is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the European Economic Area, this is authorized and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosuresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The investment landscape surrounding the low carbon transition is poised for change and opportunity. Oscar Pulido explores the brown-to-green transition and the role of mining materials in the transition to a low carbon economy. Joined by Olivia Markham, a portfolio manager from BlackRock's Fundamental Equity Team, together they discuss the changes in the global economy, companies' approach to reducing carbon emissions, and the investment opportunities in the low carbon transition.Sources:IEA March 2023; World Resources Institute October 2023, BHP and FE analysis, Sept. 2023; BHP analysis, August 2023; Brown to Green Materials Whitepaper, BlackRock Sept 2023; New Energy Outlook 2022, Bloomberg NEF 2022; Tracking The Low Carbon Transition, BlackRock, July 2023This content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area countries, this is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the European Economic Area, this is authorized and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosuresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Oscar Pulido as he explores the transformative power of AI and its impact on the financial services industry. Rob Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer of BlackRock, and Lance Braunstein, Head of Aladdin Engineering, share their optimistic perspectives on Gen AI and the evolution of technology over the past year. They discuss how AI is reshaping work patterns, empowering individuals through natural language interfaces, and revolutionizing client expectations. Discover how AI can be harnessed at the industry level to enhance productivity, leverage data, and drive better investment outcomes, while still emphasizing the crucial role of human supervision. With a focus on talent development and the democratization of data, they envision a future where AI augments human capabilities, making organizations more efficient and individuals more adaptable.This content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. In the UK and Non-European Economic Area countries, this is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the European Economic Area, this is authorized and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosuresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Topics discussed include geopolitical impact on markets, rise of competing blocks, significance of multi-aligned countries in global politics, rewiring of globalization after COVID-19, and geopolitical changes and implications for investors.

Japan's transformation as an undervalued market is discussed, including revamped investor sentiment, evolving macroeconomic conditions, and corporate reforms. The current state of the Japanese market, unique investments, and innovations in Japan for aging populations, the impact of Abenomics on the market, and Japan's economic growth and cultural significance are explored.

In this episode of The Bid, host Oscar Pulido delves into the world of cryptocurrencies, exploring their impact on the financial landscape and the potential and risks they hold for investors.Joined by Robbie Mitchnick, head of Digital Assets at BlackRock, and Samara Cohen, Chief Investment Officer of the ETF and Index Investments business at BlackRock, they decode the terminology and concepts surrounding cryptoassets, such as digital assets, blockchain, and bitcoin. They discuss the significance of digital assets in modernizing the financial system, the challenges and advantages they offer to adopters and, potentially, investors. They also touch on the regulatory landscape and advancements in the digital asset space that investors should be mindful of.Sources: CFA Institute report "Gen Z and Investing: Social Media, Crypto, FOMO, and Family," May 2023; Coin Metrics, as of Aug. 2023. Bitcoin predominance based on its market cap of $530B which accounts for 50% of the total market cap of all crypto-assets excluding stable coins; The Global Findex Database 2021 identifies opportunities for increasing financial inclusion, July 2022; CoinGecko, as of Jan. 2. 2023. Bitcoin predominance based on its market cap of $860 billion, which accounts for 51% of the $1.7 trillion total market cap of all cryptoassets, excluding stablecoins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we begin a new year, what knowledge will help investors prepare for potential volatility on the one hand and potential for opportunities on the other? Jeff Spiegel, U.S. Head of Thematics, Sector, and International ETFs joins host Oscar Pulido to provide a holistic overview of major investment themes, the emergence of the AI trade, opportunities in medical innovation, and the impact of geopolitical shifts on globalization to help investors navigate the year ahead.Sources: Slalom, “AI’s most powerful prompt,” 10/10/23; BlackRock, Morningstar, BlackRock Portfolio Solutions as of June 30, 2022. Starting Portfolio Allocation is representative of advisors’ broad asset allocations for equities, based on analysis of 21,276 portfolios over the 12-month trailing period; Inter Press Service News Agency, “The Historic Reversal of Populations,” 08/08/2016; BlackRock, “Diagnosis: Big opportunity in healthcare stocks,” 07/27/2023; Fortune, “Scientists just used A.I. to map a fruit fly’s brain. Here’s why it’s a ‘turning point in neuroscience’,” 07/08/2023; Drug Discovery and Development, “The Brain Knowledge Platform aims to illumine the brain’s cellular universe,” 06/10/2023; Morgan Stanley, “Why Artificial Intelligence Could Speed Drug Discovery,”09/09/2023; BCG and Wellcome, Unlocking the potential of AI in Drug Discovery,” June 2023; Gartner, “Beyond ChatGPT: The Future of Generative AI for Enterprises,” 01/26/2023; World Economic Forum, “This chart shows the growth of India’s economy,” 09/26/2022; The Economic Times, “India set to be world’s third-largest economy by 2030: S&P Global,” 10/25/2023; Global Business Intelligence, Bloomberg, as of 10/31/23; Morningstar, as of 10/31/2023.This content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. In the UK and Non-European Economic Area countries, this is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the European Economic Area, this is authorized and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosuresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2023, global equity markets experienced a notable surge, driven by resilient economic growth and increased investor confidence, setting an optimistic tone for the forthcoming year. In particular, U.S. equity performance surprised investors, but with higher rates and inflation, coupled with rising geopolitical tensions, still top-of-mind, can the solid performance continue and how might these impact markets in 2024? Joining host Oscar Pulido is BlackRock's Global CIO of Fundamental Equities, Tony DeSpirito. Tony will break down the headlines and provide his stock picks for 2024.Sources: The Conference Board US Economic Outlook, 2022-2025 (Dec); Bureau of Labor Statistics, November 2023This content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area countries, this is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the European Economic Area, this is authorized and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets.For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosuresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we’ll be taking a lookback on 2023 year with a special Holiday Quiz edition of The Bid. Our contestants are Oscar Pulido, your regular Bid host with the most and ETF expert and Bid regular, Gargi Pal Chaudhuri. Oscar and Gargi will play for bragging rights and the esteemed title of The Bid Quiz Winner in our inaugural Holiday Quiz. Get ready to play along...Sources: FOMC Announcement July 26; US Bureau of Labor Statistics, latest as of Dec 8th; 2022 Annual Report AARP; iShares Investor Progress Report 2023;This content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area countries, this is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the European Economic Area, this is authorized and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets.For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosuresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2023 has seen high volatility across global markets driven by high interest rates, bank failures and a surge in bond yields. So, after a tumultuous 2023, what can investors expect in 2024?Alex Brazier, Deputy Head of The BlackRock Investment Institute, joins host Oscar Pulido to discuss the Outlook for 2024. Alex will help us understand the structural shift to a new macro regime and explain how investors can consider the 5 mega forces that the BlackRock Investment Institute sees as being the key drivers of the new regime.Sources: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - Chart Book: Tracking the Recovery From the Pandemic Recession Dec 4th 2023; BlackRock Investment Institute 2024 OutlookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.