BlackRock’s Larry Fink says to own alternative assets. But timing is everything. - MarketWatch
1. Larry Fink proposes 50/30/20 portfolio split, emphasizing private assets. 2. NBER study reveals larger private equity funds generally perform worse. 3. BlackRock funds have trailed S&P 500 returns in recent years. 4. Increased interest in private investments may lead to higher fees for BlackRock. 5. BlackRock faces challenges in managing large private investment vehicles.