The short answer: BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) is an asset manager with $15.5 trillion in client assets at the end of September 2026. It runs the iShares ETFs and sells Aladdin, its investment technology platform. Larry Fink is Chairman and CEO, and the company was worth about $181 billion as of October 23, 2026.
A company profile from The Pomp Podcast, hosted by Anthony Pompliano. Last updated: October 25, 2026.
Key takeaways
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) is an asset manager with $15.5 trillion in client assets at the end of September 2026.
It runs the iShares ETFs and sells Aladdin, its investment technology platform.
Larry Fink is Chairman and CEO, and the company was worth about $181 billion on October 23, 2026.
What is BlackRock?
BlackRock was founded in 1988, is based in New York and went public in 1999, according to its company profile. It manages money for pension funds, governments, companies and individuals, including through its iShares exchange-traded funds. It also earns technology services revenue, led by Aladdin, its investment technology platform.
How big is BlackRock?
BlackRock managed $15.5 trillion at the end of September 2026, according to its third-quarter results. Its stock market value was about $181.39 billion at the close on October 23, 2026, up about 4% from a year earlier, according to StockAnalysis.
How did BlackRock do last quarter?
In its third-quarter 2026 results, released October 14, BlackRock reported:
$205 billion of net inflows in the quarter, and $869 billion over the past 12 months.
Revenue up 19% from a year earlier.
Technology services and subscription revenue up 14%, "driven by continued momentum in Aladdin," with technology annual contract value up 12%.
Diluted earnings of $10.57 a share, or $15.93 as adjusted.
$550 million of stock buybacks.
How is BlackRock connected to crypto?
BlackRock is one of the validators on Arc, the blockchain built by Circle, according to Circle. Separately, Strive was launched in 2022 to compete with the three largest U.S. asset managers, BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street, according to its launch announcement. It has since become a bitcoin treasury company.
What did The Pomp Podcast say about BlackRock?
On the October 7, 2026 episode, "Bitcoin OG Predicts What The World Looks Like In 20 Years | Simon Dixon", bitcoin investor Simon Dixon, co-founder of BnkToTheFuture, said he watches BlackRock closely. Quotes below are from the episodes, with timestamps.
"I think ETF flows is the new currency war."
He said he looks at BlackRock "a lot," and explained why:
"they created artificial intelligence technology at the financial level way before everyone else."
He pointed to Aladdin:
"But they've also got the technology through Aladdin that sovereign wealth funds, central bank, treasuries, endowment funds, pension funds are all using."
Dixon cited $15.3 trillion in assets on the show. BlackRock's latest reported figure is $15.5 trillion. Earlier in the episode, he named BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard as part of what he calls "a financial industrial complex."
On October 10, Jordi Visser grouped BlackRock with Citrini Research as voices making the case for crypto, "Bitcoin Is the Toll Collector of the AI Economy | Jordi Visser":
"So I think the pieces by Citrini, by BlackRock, by everyone is very important."
These are their views.
Every Pomp Podcast episode that discussed BlackRock
BlackRock came up in 2 recent episodes of The Pomp Podcast. Each link opens the YouTube video at that moment.
Oct 7, 2026: Bitcoin OG Predicts What The World Looks Like In 20 Years | Simon Dixon. Simon Dixon explained why he watches BlackRock. Timestamps: 10:41 (the "financial industrial complex"), 40:53 (ETF flows), 41:21 (BlackRock and Aladdin).
Oct 10, 2026: Bitcoin Is the Toll Collector of the AI Economy | Jordi Visser. Pomp and Jordi Visser on Wall Street research about crypto. Timestamps: 33:52 (BlackRock and Citrini on crypto), 38:10 ("the pieces by Citrini, by BlackRock").
Watch or listen to the episode
Bitcoin OG Predicts What The World Looks Like In 20 Years | Simon Dixon, released October 7, 2026. The BlackRock discussion starts at 40:53.
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Frequently asked questions
What is BlackRock?
BlackRock is a New York asset manager with $15.5 trillion in client assets. It runs the iShares ETFs and sells Aladdin investment technology.
How much money does BlackRock manage?
$15.5 trillion at the end of September 2026.
Who is the CEO of BlackRock?
Larry Fink, who is Chairman and CEO.
What is Aladdin?
BlackRock's investment technology platform. On The Pomp Podcast, Simon Dixon said sovereign wealth funds, central banks, endowments and pension funds use it.
How much is BlackRock worth?
About $181.39 billion at the October 23, 2026 close, according to StockAnalysis.
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Last updated: October 25, 2026
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