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Feb 2025
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210: Thematic Investing: Finding Tomorro...

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Thematic investing is rapidly gaining traction in today’s investment landscape, but how can investors take advantage of this emerging strategic approach that is thematic investing?

Thematic investing focuses on identifying long-term trends or themes—such as technological advancements, sustainability, or shifting demographics—that could drive growth and innovation. This investment portfolio strategy allows investors to align their portfolios with the forces shaping the future of markets.

In this episode of The Bid, an investing podcast from BlackRock, Jeff Shen, co-head of Systematic Active Equity at BlackRock joins Oscar will explore how BlackRock’s team identifies and evaluates these emerging investing themes, utilizing advanced data analytics and technology to stay ahead of market trends. Jeff will also shed light on how technology plays a crucial role in shaping the future of investing, with innovations like artificial intelligence and big data reshaping the way investors make decisions.

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