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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: It's time for investors to rethink long-held principles about stocks and bonds


Published on 2025-01-15 12:41:09 - MSN
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In a recent interview with Fox Business, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink discussed the evolving dynamics of the investment landscape, particularly in light of persistent inflation and changing economic conditions. Fink highlighted that traditional investment principles, which have long favored a balanced portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, might need reevaluation. He pointed out that with inflation rates remaining high, the conventional approach to asset allocation could be less effective. Fink suggested that investors should consider diversifying into alternative investments like infrastructure, private credit, and real estate, which could offer better protection against inflation and provide more stable returns. He emphasized the importance of adapting to a new economic reality where the old rules might not apply, urging investors to rethink their strategies to safeguard and grow their investments in this altered financial environment.

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