BlackRock expands Aladdin with Preqin benchmarks to standardize private markets
Jul 8, 2026, 6:03 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Enhances Aladdin's value proposition in private markets, expanding data capabilities and cross-ecosystem adoption, which could raise AUM flow and advisory revenue over time. Similar past expansions to integrated data platforms have driven steady multiple expansion and higher retention.
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BlackRock's Aladdin platform expands Preqin Benchmarks and Indices, enabling reporting-grade indices and customizable peer benchmarks across Preqin Pro, Aladdin, eFront, and Aladdin Wealth. It covers over 140,000 peer benchmarks and more than 10,000 funds totaling about $13 trillion, under a single integrated solution. The move strengthens the platform's private-markets data moat and potential cross-sell opportunities over time.
BlackRock expands Preqin Benchmarks within Aladdin to unify private markets benchmarks.
Offering includes 140,000+ peer benchmarks and 10,000+ funds totaling $13T.
Data integrated across Preqin Pro, Aladdin, eFront, and Aladdin Wealth.
Kunal Khara emphasizes transparency and whole-portfolio benchmarking.
Private markets benchmarking historically fragmented; this aims to standardize.
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