The infographic below illustrates the largest stock holdings of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company. The chart includes stocks with a weighting of 0.5% or higher in their portfolio.
As evident from the infographic, BlackRock’s portfolio heavily favors tech giants. Apple stands as the largest holding with a 5.3% allocation, followed by Microsoft at 4.6% and NVIDIA at 4.3%. Amazon and Meta also hold significant weightings of 2.8% and 2%, respectively, highlighting the company’s strategic focus on the tech sector.
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, appears in the portfolio with Class A shares accounting for 1.4% and Class C shares making up 1.2%, totaling a 2.6% allocation. Other prominent tech names include Broadcom (1.3%), Tesla (1.1%), and Salesforce (0.5%).
Beyond technology, BlackRock diversifies its investments into the financial sector with holdings such as JPMorgan Chase (1.1%), Visa (1.1%), and Mastercard (0.8%). The healthcare industry also features prominently, including UnitedHealth Group (0.8%), Eli Lilly (1.1%), and AbbVie (0.6%).
In terms of consumer and retail, BlackRock invests in companies like Costco (0.7%), Walmart (0.6%), Procter & Gamble (0.6%), Coca-Cola (0.5%), and Home Depot (0.5%). The energy sector is represented by Exxon Mobil, comprising 0.8% of the portfolio.
The presence of Berkshire Hathaway with a 1.2% allocation showcases BlackRock’s diverse investment approach. The portfolio also includes ETF holdings, such as the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (0.8%), managed by BlackRock itself.
In summary, while the world’s largest asset management company has a strong focus on the technology sector, it also maintains a balanced approach by investing in stable industries like finance, healthcare, and consumer staples.
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