Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by BlackRock, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. BlackRock, Inc. serves as the parent holding company for numerous institutional investment managers. The report covers the aggregate holdings of BlackRock, Inc. and 30 other included managers, including subsidiaries such as BlackRock Fund Advisors, BlackRock Investment Management, LLC, and various international entities.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of BlackRock, Inc. itself. The key metrics provided relate to the portfolio under management:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $6,729,538,649,155 (approximately $6.73 trillion).
- Total Number of Holdings Entries: 49,968.
- Number of Included Managers: 30.
- Debt, Liquidity, and Margins: The filing text does not provide a clear value for these metrics as they pertain to the operating company, not the reported portfolio.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a clear value for material changes versus the prior comparable period. Form 13F filings list current holdings but do not inherently include comparative analysis or change tables within the cover page summary provided.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, or specific risk factors. The document includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness. It notes that BlackRock, Inc. disclaims investment discretion regarding positions managed by its operating subsidiaries, reporting only to satisfy Form 13F obligations arising from its ownership interest.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Scope of Reporting: The $6.73 trillion figure represents the aggregate value of Section 13(f) securities positions across 31 distinct managers, not the assets under management (AUM) of BlackRock, Inc. as a single entity.
- Discretion Disclaimer: BlackRock, Inc. explicitly states it does not exercise investment discretion over the reported positions; discretion lies with its subsidiaries.
- Reporting Date: The data reflects holdings as of June 30, 2026, with the report signed on August 7, 2026.
- Amendment Status: This is a standard report, not an amendment or restatement.